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Researchers find a potential modulator in revascularization of pancreatic islets

The first cause of the loss of functionality in transplanted pancreatic islets is the low capacity to create new vessels to allow the arrival of nutrients in the cells.

20 Jun 2019

New blood test offers more precise diagnostics of ovarian cancer

The majority of women who undergo surgery for suspected ovarian cancer do not have cancer. A novel blood test developed by researchers at Uppsala University and the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, in Sweden, now offers the possibility of more precise diagnostics without the need for surgery.

20 Jun 2019

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust tops targets after adopting new imaging system

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has been placed among the top six trusts nationwide in a review of radiology reporting standards in NHS organizations published by the Care Quality Commission.

20 Jun 2019

Survey: More than 50% of people with arthritis have tried medical marijuana or CBD

On June 13, CreakyJoints, a Global Healthy Living Foundation patient community, will present a poster at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology meeting in Madrid, Spain. Two additional abstracts were accepted for publication.

20 Jun 2019

Investment in stroke prevention interventions is good for the future

The Stroke Foundation has applauded the announcement of a long-awaited National Preventative Health Strategy, claiming it has the potential to ease the country’s stroke and chronic disease burden.

20 Jun 2019

New initiative to increase mothers' ability to provide milk for very low birth weight infants

Researchers at Boston Medical Center initiated a statewide quality improvement imitative to increase mothers' ability to produce and provide milk for very low birth weight infants at their discharge, as well reduce the racial/ethnic disparities in milk production and provision to these infants.

20 Jun 2019

BD launches automated solution for high throughput molecular diagnostic testing

BD, a leading global medical technology company, today announced the CE-IVDD certification of the BD COR System in Europe.

20 Jun 2019

Study finds increase in cigarette smoking among minority teens after college affirmative action bans

Self-reported rates of cigarette smoking increased in minority 11th and 12th graders after affirmative action bans were implemented in their state, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Atheendar Venkataramani of the University of Pennsylvania, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 20 Jun 2019

$High postural sway increases postmenopausal women’s fracture risk$

High postural sway increases postmenopausal women’s fracture risk

Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital.

20 Jun 2019

UT Dallas adds MILabs Hybrid OI/CT system to its innovative medical imaging solutions

The Department of Bioengineering at the UT Dallas is adding a MILabs Hybrid OI/CT system to its innovative medical imaging solutions.

20 Jun 2019

Survey: Slow adoption of new technology is impacting pharmacy services

A new survey released today (20th June 2019), has found that 87% of pharmacists believe the profession has been slow in its adoption of new technology when compared to other sectors.

20 Jun 2019

Study finds link between poor oral health and increased risk of liver cancer

Poor oral health is associated with a 75% increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer, new research published in UEG Journal has found.

20 Jun 2019

1 in 6 insured hospital patients get a surprise bill for out-of-network care

About 1 in 6 Americans were surprised by a medical bill after treatment in a hospital in 2017 despite having insurance, according to a study published Thursday.

20 Jun 2019

Link between hip joint hypermobility and behavioral alterations also found in non-human species

The relation between collagen laxity and anxiety in humans is widely known, but this relation has never been observed before in other species.

20 Jun 2019

Investigational drug for treatment of sickle cell disease shows early promise in clinical trials

An investigational drug for the treatment of sickle cell disease is showing early promise in clinical trials for impacting biomarkers of the disease in patients, reported UConn School of Medicine researchers at the European Hematology Association Congress in Amsterdam this week.

20 Jun 2019

Study reveals potential consequences of limiting ovarian cancer surgery to high-volume hospitals

Limiting ovarian cancer surgery to high-volume hospitals could improve survival but may also reduce access for many rural and underserved patients, a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found.

20 Jun 2019

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Researchers find a potential modulator in revascularization of pancreatic islets

New blood test offers more precise diagnostics of ovarian cancer

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust tops targets after adopting new imaging system

Survey: More than 50% of people with arthritis have tried medical marijuana or CBD

Investment in stroke prevention interventions is good for the future

New initiative to increase mothers' ability to provide milk for very low birth weight infants

BD launches automated solution for high throughput molecular diagnostic testing

Study finds increase in cigarette smoking among minority teens after college affirmative action bans

High postural sway increases postmenopausal women’s fracture risk

UT Dallas adds MILabs Hybrid OI/CT system to its innovative medical imaging solutions

Survey: Slow adoption of new technology is impacting pharmacy services

Study finds link between poor oral health and increased risk of liver cancer

1 in 6 insured hospital patients get a surprise bill for out-of-network care

Link between hip joint hypermobility and behavioral alterations also found in non-human species

Investigational drug for treatment of sickle cell disease shows early promise in clinical trials

Study reveals potential consequences of limiting ovarian cancer surgery to high-volume hospitals

New study helps develop treatments targeting inflammation without affecting gut function

Research findings lead to new clinical trial for people with myelofibrosis

Study: EHRs may not capture the most accurate information about ophthalmic medications

CityU scientist receives grant for new way to cultivate 10 distinct probiotic bacteria

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

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

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