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Researchers show why corrective surgery is not always beneficial for irregular heartbeat

Researchers at Imperial have shown how the chaotic electrical signals underlying irregular heart rhythms lead to the failure of standard treatments.

9 Dec 2019

Malaysia announces first case of polio in the country for 27 years

Malaysia health officials have reported the first case of polio in the country for 27 years.

9 Dec 2019

Low prevalence of clinical decision support systems used to calculate nutritional intake for premature infants

Most neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) participating in the Children's Hospitals Neonatal Consortium are unable to reliably and consistently monitor caloric intake delivered to critically ill infants at risk for growth failure, according to a study published in the Journal of Perinatology.

9 Dec 2019

Study identifies genetic variation linked to heart failure risk in people of African, Latino ancestry

A genetic variation believed to increase risk for heart failure in people of African or Latino ancestry has been identified in a new study by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

9 Dec 2019

New eBooks launched to encourage young children to eat a variety of vegetables

Seeing images of vegetables can boost children’s intake – new eBooks launched to encourage children to eat their greens

9 Dec 2019

Experts say cancer research is making more progress that people think

The focus on a “cure for cancer” is masking progress made in extending lifespan and making cancer manageable in the long-term.

9 Dec 2019

Tips to keep children safer from household cleaning products

The holidays are upon us, and as families visit Grandma and Grandpa's and other homes that may not be used to having little ones underfoot, it's an important reminder to safely store dangerous products.

9 Dec 2019

Hitachi signs agreement to provide CNAO with proton therapy system

Hitachi, Ltd. has entered into an agreement to provide Centro Nazionale di Adroterapia Oncologica with its proton therapy system.

9 Dec 2019

PENTAX Medical raises $125,000 for World Cancer Research Fund through its MILES FOR HEALTH campaign

PENTAX Medical, a leading provider of endo-imaging solutions, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co., the original manufacturer of PENTAX-branded products.

From PENTAX Medical Company 9 Dec 2019

Ethicon’s VISTASEAL Fibrin Sealant (Human) can help surgeons manage bleeding during surgery

Many patients today are entering the operating room with multiple factors that can cause disruptive bleeding during surgery, which can be challenging to manage and potentially dangerous.

9 Dec 2019

Focus on treating just the heart jeopardizes health of elderly in cardiac intensive care units

Medical professionals have announced the need to change treatment of elderly patients in cardiac intensive care units.

9 Dec 2019

New partnership enables launch of POCare cell therapy platform within HYGEIA Group’s hospital network

Orgenesis Inc., a leading cell and gene therapy enabling company providing centralized CDMO manufacturing and development services through its subsidiary Masthercell Global, Inc., as well as localized point-of-care development and processing centers for therapeutic treatments, today announces a strategic partnership agreement between the HYGEIA Group and the Theracell–Orgenesis joint venture.

9 Dec 2019

NTU scientists find potential route to disabling viruses causing severe respiratory diseases

A team of molecular and structural biologists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have found a potential new route to disabling respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus after elucidating the structure of one of its key components.

9 Dec 2019

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Researchers show why corrective surgery is not always beneficial for irregular heartbeat

Malaysia announces first case of polio in the country for 27 years

Low prevalence of clinical decision support systems used to calculate nutritional intake for premature infants

Study identifies genetic variation linked to heart failure risk in people of African, Latino ancestry

New eBooks launched to encourage young children to eat a variety of vegetables

Experts say cancer research is making more progress that people think

Tips to keep children safer from household cleaning products

Hitachi signs agreement to provide CNAO with proton therapy system

PENTAX Medical raises $125,000 for World Cancer Research Fund through its MILES FOR HEALTH campaign

Ethicon’s VISTASEAL Fibrin Sealant (Human) can help surgeons manage bleeding during surgery

Focus on treating just the heart jeopardizes health of elderly in cardiac intensive care units

New partnership enables launch of POCare cell therapy platform within HYGEIA Group’s hospital network

NTU scientists find potential route to disabling viruses causing severe respiratory diseases

Next-generation sequencing can detect genetic alterations specific to follicular lymphoma

Facial injuries related to cell phones have risen steeply

It’s not just you: Picking health insurance is hard. Here’s how to be smart about it.

Aussies can have their health and eat meat too with new version of Mediterranean diet

Trial investigating "abortion pill reversal" stops due to safety concerns

New approach to broadly acting, highly effective HIV vaccine

Obamacare back at the high court — with billions for insurers on the line

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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