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POWTECH 2019: Innovations to provide more speed, efficiency in pharmaceutical production

At POWTECH 2019 from 9 to 11 April in Nuremberg, trade visitors will experience the entire range of innovations in mechanical processing technology.

From POWTECH 24 Jan 2019

Clinical Design launches world’s only hygienic digital urine test at Arab Health 2019

The world’s only hygienic, easy-to-use and accurate digital point-of-care urine test is being launched at Arab Health 2019 by UK company, Clinical Design.

24 Jan 2019

Planet friendly diets are not only good for the environment, but also your health

A study of the diets of more than 16,000 Americans has revealed that low-carbon diets are not only good for the planet, they're also healthier.

24 Jan 2019

Study reveals how staying in shape is crucial for reproductive success of cells

Cells must keep their shape and proportions to successfully reproduce through cell division, finds new research from the Crick and King’s College London.

From The Francis Crick Institute 24 Jan 2019

World-class scientific leaders join Crick boards

Two world-class scientific leaders have been appointed to help govern the Crick’s institutional and scientific strategy, with neuroscientist Mene Pangalos joining the Board of Trustees and biochemist Elena Conti joining the Scientific Advisory Board.

From The Francis Crick Institute 24 Jan 2019

Exploring the connection between science and music

Science and music have a reputation for going hand in hand. But for Crick postdoc and professional musician John J. Williamson, the synergy goes much deeper than their basis in patterns.

From The Francis Crick Institute 24 Jan 2019

New analysis explores impact of new hip surgery classification system on clinical decisions

Determining which patients can benefit from hip preservation surgery (rather than hip replacement surgery) is challenging, but the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently published a hip preservation surgery appropriateness classification system.

24 Jan 2019

Having tattoos not related to overall health status, study reveals

In a survey-based study published in the International Journal of Dermatology, having tattoos was not significantly related to overall health status, but individuals with tattoos were more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health issue and to report sleep problems.

24 Jan 2019

Telephone follow-up by pharmacists benefits patients after hospital discharge

A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study illustrates the benefits of having clinical pharmacists follow up, by telephone, with patients at risk of having medication-related issues after hospital discharge. The aim is to help patients manage their medications effectively.

24 Jan 2019

Economic downturn during pregnancy linked to modest increase in preterm birth

Economic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in a Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology analysis.

24 Jan 2019

Confident people more likely to recover from shoulder pain

People are more likely to recover from shoulder pain if they have the confidence to carry on doing most things, despite their pain - according to new research from the University of East Anglia and University of Hertfordshire.

24 Jan 2019

Global task force of bone health experts question effectiveness of spinal fusion procedures

There is little to no evidence that two surgical procedures used to fuse crumbled vertebrae following a spinal fracture caused by osteoporosis reduce pain for patients any better than non-surgical or placebo procedures, according to a new report from a global task force of bone health experts published today in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

24 Jan 2019

Children are attuned to social bias at a surprisingly young age, finds study

In a Developmental Science study of preschool-aged children, implicit and explicit evaluations of Black boys were less positive than evaluations of Black girls, White boys, or White girls.

24 Jan 2019

Researchers demonstrate strong evidence connecting bacterial pathogen and Alzheimer's pathogenesisis

New science uncovers how an unlikely culprit, Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) - the bacterium commonly associated with chronic gum disease - appears to drive Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology.

24 Jan 2019

Overprescribing of antidepressants may occur more often in elderly patients

In a Pharmacology Research & Perspectives study of individuals living in Olmsted County, Minnesota from 2005–2012, potential overprescribing of antidepressant medications occurred in nearly one-quarter of elderly residents.

24 Jan 2019

Onset of migraine with aura before age of 50 not linked to risk of ischemic stroke

Migraine with aura was associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study, but a recent post-hoc analysis published in Headache reveals unexpected results suggesting that onset of such migraines before age 50 years is not associated with such risk.

24 Jan 2019

Positive well-being associated with lower risk of depression in people with autism

In an Autism Research study of 36 newly employed adults with autism spectrum disorder who were participating in a supported employment program, positive well-being—or a sense of happiness and life satisfaction—was associated with a lower risk of developing depression over 12 months of follow-up.

24 Jan 2019

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POWTECH 2019: Innovations to provide more speed, efficiency in pharmaceutical production

Clinical Design launches world’s only hygienic digital urine test at Arab Health 2019

Planet friendly diets are not only good for the environment, but also your health

Study reveals how staying in shape is crucial for reproductive success of cells

World-class scientific leaders join Crick boards

Exploring the connection between science and music

New analysis explores impact of new hip surgery classification system on clinical decisions

Having tattoos not related to overall health status, study reveals

Telephone follow-up by pharmacists benefits patients after hospital discharge

Economic downturn during pregnancy linked to modest increase in preterm birth

Confident people more likely to recover from shoulder pain

Global task force of bone health experts question effectiveness of spinal fusion procedures

Children are attuned to social bias at a surprisingly young age, finds study

Researchers demonstrate strong evidence connecting bacterial pathogen and Alzheimer's pathogenesisis

Overprescribing of antidepressants may occur more often in elderly patients

Onset of migraine with aura before age of 50 not linked to risk of ischemic stroke

Positive well-being associated with lower risk of depression in people with autism

African scientists to build research capacity in African countries, develop ongoing scientific partnerships

Zinc deficiency may play critical role in hypertension

Free screening for lung cancer can save money while building healthy relationship with patients

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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