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Direct oral anticoagulants associated with reduced risks of major bleeding

New drugs known as direct oral anticoagulants used to treat serious blood clots are associated with reduced risks of major bleeding compared with the older anti-clotting drug, warfarin, finds a study in The BMJ today.

5 Jul 2018

New study links obstructive sleep apnea with changes to brain structure typical of dementia

Obstructive sleep apnoea is associated with changes to the structure of the brain that are also seen in the early stages of dementia, according to a study published in the European Respiratory Journal.

5 Jul 2018

Mother's diet during pregnancy may impact baby's gut microbiome, shows study

A mother's diet during pregnancy may have an effect on the composition of her baby's gut microbiome - the community of bacteria living in the gut - and the effect may vary by delivery mode, according to study published in the open access journal Microbiome.

5 Jul 2018

Study: ‘Skinny fat’ may be important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults

A new study has found that "skinny fat" - the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high fat mass - may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults.

5 Jul 2018

Drug used in stem cell therapy may protect against smoke-induced lung injury

A drug used in stem cell therapy to treat certain cancers may also protect against cigarette smoke-induced lung injury.

5 Jul 2018

Kobe Proton Center starts clinical application of RayStation 7

Kobe Proton Center in Japan has recently started clinical application of RayStation 7 for treatment. The first patient was treated in March 2018 using the uniform scanning method with a plan created in RayStation.

From RaySearch Laboratories AB 5 Jul 2018

$Research finds link between increased vitamin K2 levels and reduced fracture rates in children$

Research finds link between increased vitamin K2 levels and reduced fracture rates in children

Children and adolescents should supplement vitamin K to benefit from its bone health properties, according to a new study published in Nutrients.

From BetterYou Ltd 5 Jul 2018

Nuts can improve sperm quality finds study

A new study has shown that including nuts in daily diet could significantly improve the quality as well as function of the human sperm. Nuts are part of the Mediterranean diet that is considered to be the healthiest diet for the heart, blood vessels and other organs.

4 Jul 2018

Violent tendencies could be curbed by brain stimulation

According to a new study, a brain intervention could stop a perverse desire to be physically or sexually violent in some individuals.

4 Jul 2018

HPV test better than Pap when screening for cervical cancer

The Pap smear test has been used widely for the past five decades to understand and screen for early signs of cervical cancer. The conventional test has been largely replaced by a liquid-based Pap cytology test. Soon it may be replaced by another test – the Human papilloma virus test or the HPV test finds new research.

4 Jul 2018

Scientists discover potential approach to treat common cause of dementia and stroke

Scientists have uncovered a potential approach to treat one of the commonest causes of dementia and stroke in older people.

4 Jul 2018

Researchers reveal more accurate, faster robot for breast biopsy

Last year, the University of Twente revealed the world's most accurate 3D-printed biopsy robot. This time, during the Surgical Robot Challenge at the international Hamlyn Symposium in London, the researchers revealed the latest version.

4 Jul 2018

New small molecules offer promising new way to treat autoinflammatory diseases

EPFL scientists have discovered two small-molecule compound series that can effectively block a central pathway of the innate immune system, offering a promising new way for treating autoinflammatory diseases.

4 Jul 2018

Robotic exoskeleton helps disabled people to carry out daily activities on their own

Researchers of the Biomedical Neuro-engineering group of the Universidad Miguel Hernández of Elche, Spain, have developed a worldwide pioneering robotic exoskeleton which, attached to a robotic wheelchair, helps people with varying degrees of disability carry out daily activities on their own, including eating, drinking or washing.

4 Jul 2018

Improving quality of diet may play important role in protecting against AMD

An analysis of recent high-quality research reveals that diet may affect individuals' risks related to the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration. The findings are published in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology.

4 Jul 2018

Candida Auris testing kit for use in hospital hygiene applications announced by Bruker

At the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology meeting, Bruker announces Fungiplex™ Candida Auris, a new research-use-only, real-time PCR assay and kit for the detection of Candida auris in hospital hygiene applications.

From Bruker Daltonics 4 Jul 2018

Scientists develop new method to view proteins inside human cells

Scientists at the University of Warwick have created a new way to view proteins that are inside human cells.

4 Jul 2018

Study sheds light on how good bacteria prevent gut inflammation

Researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine have identified the mechanism by which good bacteria (microbiota) help maintain a healthy intestine.

4 Jul 2018

RaySearch and Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG sign partnership agreement regarding brachytherapy

RaySearch and Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG, a leading European supplier of brachytherapy products, have signed a partnership agreement. Both the RayStation treatment planning system and the RayCare oncology information system will be integrated with the Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG brachytherapy systems.

From RaySearch Laboratories AB 4 Jul 2018

OGT announces direct sales and support services in Europe

Oxford Gene Technology, The Molecular Genetics Company, has announced that it is now directly selling Cytocell Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation products through several established affiliates of SysmexCorporation in Europe following its acquisition last year.

From Oxford Gene Technology 4 Jul 2018

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Direct oral anticoagulants associated with reduced risks of major bleeding

New study links obstructive sleep apnea with changes to brain structure typical of dementia

Mother's diet during pregnancy may impact baby's gut microbiome, shows study

Study: ‘Skinny fat’ may be important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults

Drug used in stem cell therapy may protect against smoke-induced lung injury

Kobe Proton Center starts clinical application of RayStation 7

Research finds link between increased vitamin K2 levels and reduced fracture rates in children

Nuts can improve sperm quality finds study

Violent tendencies could be curbed by brain stimulation

HPV test better than Pap when screening for cervical cancer

Scientists discover potential approach to treat common cause of dementia and stroke

Researchers reveal more accurate, faster robot for breast biopsy

New small molecules offer promising new way to treat autoinflammatory diseases

Robotic exoskeleton helps disabled people to carry out daily activities on their own

Improving quality of diet may play important role in protecting against AMD

Candida Auris testing kit for use in hospital hygiene applications announced by Bruker

Scientists develop new method to view proteins inside human cells

Study sheds light on how good bacteria prevent gut inflammation

RaySearch and Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG sign partnership agreement regarding brachytherapy

OGT announces direct sales and support services in Europe

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