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Where contraception’s a lifestyle drug not a medical need — so women pay the tab

In the five years she's lived in Germany, Erin Duffy doesn't think she has paid more than 16 euros for medical care. Until now, that is.

4 Oct 2019

Healthy diet could reduce depression symptoms in young adults, study suggests

Young adults with depression whose diet is usually unhealthy showed significantly fewer symptoms of depression after eating a healthy diet for three weeks, according to a study published October 9, 2019 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Heather Francis from Macquarie University, Australia, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 4 Oct 2019

Brain stimulation increases functional connectivity of memory network

Magnetic stimulation of the posterior parietal cortex increases functional connectivity of a neural network implicated in memory, shows human research published in eNeuro.

From Society for Neuroscience 4 Oct 2019

Australians traveling overseas urged to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date

Measles outbreaks are happening across the globe and are reaching Australia. In the past month, there have been confirmed cases in Perth, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Cairns.

4 Oct 2019

ATCC launches new database of reference-quality genome sequences to aid biological research

ATCC launched its new ATCC Genome Portal, a publicly available database of reference-quality genome sequences matched to authenticated ATCC biological materials that will help researchers interpret and reproduce their results with confidence.

From American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) 4 Oct 2019

Alpine HC completes name change to Opera Care

Over the last three years, the Opera range of care beds and pressure care mattresses has evolved to become a core product range for our two key marketplaces; Care Homes, and Care at Home.

From Opera Care 4 Oct 2019

Olympus and Inhealthcare partner to digitalize the endoscopy patient pathway

Olympus and Inhealthcare are excited to announce the launch of a brand new digital education service which will cut the number of wasted endoscopy appointments.

From Evident - Medical and Surgical 4 Oct 2019

Rare genetic disorder more common than previously thought, report shows

Approximately one in forty-two thousand children are born with a disease called CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder, according to a new medical report recently published in the journal Brain and presented last month at the 13th European Pediatric Neurology Society Congress in Athens, Greece.

4 Oct 2019

Targeting two genetic faults in cancer cells could hold the key to treating leukemia

Faults in two genes directly work together to bring about the deadliest form of blood cancer, scientists have discovered in a study that could pave the way for better treatments.

4 Oct 2019

PAA releases new application notes demonstrating the versatility of S-LAB automated plate handler

Peak Analysis & Automation (PAA), a global leader at the heart of laboratory automation, has released a series of new application notes demonstrating the versatility and flexibility of its benchtop S-LAB™ automated plate handler.

From Peak Analysis & Automation Ltd 4 Oct 2019

MR Solutions’ advanced imaging system helps researchers to gain better understanding of aging processes

Research published in Nature by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science (KAIST) found that lymphatic vessels in the scull involved in the clearance of cerebrospinal fluid often become compromised with age. This finding was only possible through advances in imaging technology.

From MR Solutions 4 Oct 2019

Diatron to exhibit new 5-part differential hematology analyzer with reticulocytes at Medica 2019

Diatron, a global provider of hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers, will exhibit its new high throughput, 5-part differential hematology analyzer with continuous loading autoloader for the first time at Medica 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany, 18-21 November.

From Diatron 4 Oct 2019

IFA highlights importance of flu awareness to vulnerable populations

Today, on World Heart Day, the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) calls on all health care professionals to encourage older people and most importantly those with cardiovascular disease in their care to be vaccinated against the serious and life-altering infectious diseases of influenza and pneumonia.

4 Oct 2019

Healthy but exciting products are key to meeting demands of adventurous consumers, says GlobalData

A growing number of consumers are turning towards indulgent products that offer a unique and highly flavorable experience. To cater to this demand, brands should take risks to explore new boundaries and markets in order to stand out in the competition, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

4 Oct 2019

Charities collaborate to study the impact of tinnitus on professional musicians

The British Tinnitus Association (BTA) is partnering with the musicians’ charity Help Musicians UK (HMUK) to conduct research into the impact of tinnitus on professional musicians. Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing sounds in the head or ears for which there is no external source.

4 Oct 2019

Analytik's GL OPTICAM 1.0 enables quick verification of emergency lighting product compliance

BSI, the business improvement company, has invested in a GL OPTICAM 1.0 luminance measuring camera, from Analytik to verify emergency lighting product compliance with the standard ISO 3864-2:2016 Graphical Symbols – Safety Colours and Safety Signs Part 4: Colorimetric and Photometric Properties of Safety Sign Materials.

From Analytik Ltd 4 Oct 2019

GlobalData: Alternative livestock feed to aid in the production of sustainable meat

Meat substitute sales in the UK recorded growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% between 2013 and 2018, which was significantly higher than meat at a CAGR of 1.8% for the same timeframe.

4 Oct 2019

RACP marks anniversary of NT alcohol laws with renewed push to roll out minimum pricing signals

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) has marked the first anniversary of minimum pricing in the Northern Territory with a renewed push to roll out pricing signals nationally that will help prevent disease, deaths and other alcohol harm.

4 Oct 2019

Kibow Biotech celebrates 22nd anniversary with plans to expand its product portfolio

Kibow® Biotech Inc, a pioneering probiotic company in gut modulation with its novel "Enteric Dialysis®" technology platform, is celebrating its 22-year anniversary on October 1st, 2019.

From Kibow Biotech Inc. 4 Oct 2019

Experts discuss sex-specific sensitivity to key blood pressure hormone

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone important to the regulation of salt, fluid and potassium in the body.

4 Oct 2019

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Where contraception’s a lifestyle drug not a medical need — so women pay the tab

Healthy diet could reduce depression symptoms in young adults, study suggests

Brain stimulation increases functional connectivity of memory network

Australians traveling overseas urged to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date

ATCC launches new database of reference-quality genome sequences to aid biological research

Alpine HC completes name change to Opera Care

Olympus and Inhealthcare partner to digitalize the endoscopy patient pathway

Rare genetic disorder more common than previously thought, report shows

Targeting two genetic faults in cancer cells could hold the key to treating leukemia

PAA releases new application notes demonstrating the versatility of S-LAB automated plate handler

MR Solutions’ advanced imaging system helps researchers to gain better understanding of aging processes

Diatron to exhibit new 5-part differential hematology analyzer with reticulocytes at Medica 2019

IFA highlights importance of flu awareness to vulnerable populations

Healthy but exciting products are key to meeting demands of adventurous consumers, says GlobalData

Charities collaborate to study the impact of tinnitus on professional musicians

Analytik's GL OPTICAM 1.0 enables quick verification of emergency lighting product compliance

GlobalData: Alternative livestock feed to aid in the production of sustainable meat

RACP marks anniversary of NT alcohol laws with renewed push to roll out minimum pricing signals

Kibow Biotech celebrates 22nd anniversary with plans to expand its product portfolio

Experts discuss sex-specific sensitivity to key blood pressure hormone

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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