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Obesity associated with more rapid progression of disability in rheumatoid arthritis patients

In a study of adults with rheumatoid arthritis, those who were severely obese experienced more rapidly progressing disability than patients who were overweight.

30 Apr 2018

New studies show potential for using genetic information to create personalized vision care

Two new studies demonstrate potential future opportunities to use genetic information to treat vision conditions. The new studies are being presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sunday, April 29 – Thursday, May 3.

30 Apr 2018

Funds raised from Spark of Hope Tribute Gala will support Life Directions mission

Life Directions, Detroit's Peer to Peer Mentoring organization, will host its 45th Annual "Spark of Hope" Tribute Gala fundraiser at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the GM Wintergarden in the Renaissance Center.

28 Apr 2018

Hollings Cancer Center immunologist inducted into Association of American Physicians

Physician scientist and Hollings Cancer Center immunologist Zihai Li, M.D., Ph.D., was inducted into the Association of American Physicians.

28 Apr 2018

Study shows positive outcomes of culprit-only approach compared to multivessel intervention

A contemporary, real-world analysis shows lower mortality rates when culprit-only intervention is used for patients with multivessel disease (MVD) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with cardiogenic shock (CS).

28 Apr 2018

BTG presents OPTALYSE PE results at Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

BTG plc, the global healthcare company, highlighted the presentation of OPTALYSE PE trial results at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions in San Diego, California.

28 Apr 2018

PGT Innovations joins hands with All-Star Children’s Foundation to help kids victimized by abuse

PGT Innovations is partnering with the All-Star Children's Foundation, during the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Giving Challenge on May 1 - 2 from noon to noon, to help fund a new 5-acre, state-of-the-art campus that provides trauma-informed care for children of abuse.

28 Apr 2018

Illinois American Water encourages customers to dispose their unwanted medications at approved collection sites

Illinois American Water encourages customers to participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

28 Apr 2018

Applied Brain Research exhibits Intel's newest neuromorphic research chip at OCE Discovery 2018

In a Canadian first, Applied Brain Research Inc., and Ontario Centres of Excellence are pleased to announce that Intel's newest neuromorphic research chip, Loihi, will be demonstrated live at this year's Discovery conference.

28 Apr 2018

ACA suggests simple stretches for gardeners to alleviate pain and stiffness

A warm-up and cool-down period is as important in gardening as it is for any other physical activity, according to the American Chiropractic Association.

28 Apr 2018

Stryker to showcase expanding line of 3D-printed tritanium cages at AANS

Stryker's Spine division will showcase its expanding line of Tritanium cages, including the new Tritanium® TL Curved Posterior Lumbar Cage, a 3D-printed interbody fusion cage intended for use as an aid in lumbar fixation, at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting, April 28-May 2, 2018, in New Orleans (booth No. 413).

28 Apr 2018

Gene therapy is the best stratagem to impact the course of GM2 gangliosidosis

Since its clinical description in 1881, Tay-Sachs disease has had almost totemic significance as a cruel and relentless genetic condition that destroys the developing brain of babies and young children.

28 Apr 2018

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity approves development of new research park in North Chicago

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity recently approved the expansion of a state enterprise zone, designed to stimulate economic growth and community revitalization at the local level, to include North Chicago, IL-based

28 Apr 2018

Fredrick Junn, M.D. recognized as Pinnacle Professional Member in the Medical field

Fredrick Junn, M.D., is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional Member in the Medical field.

28 Apr 2018

Kourtney Kardashian appears before Congress to voice her support of the Personal Care Products Safety Act

Kourtney Kardashian on Wednesday appeared before Congress to voice her support of the Personal Care Products Safety Act, a bill introduced by Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) that would require cosmetic companies to ensure that their products are safe before marketing them to consumers.

28 Apr 2018

Samsung RS85 ultrasound system receives FDA 510(k) clearance

NeuroLogica, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., announced that the Samsung RS85 ultrasound system has received FDA 510(k) clearance.

28 Apr 2018

BIO announces programming information for gene editing and synthetic biology at 2018 World Congress

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced programming information for gene editing and synthetic biology at the 2018 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology.

28 Apr 2018

Online reviews on cosmetic surgeons tend to be polarized, reports new study

Consumers consider online reviews important for choosing physicians, but they should be wary of using those ratings to choose plastic surgeons.

28 Apr 2018

AHF calls on United Nations to appoint independent third-party to investigate UNAIDS’ sexual harassment scandal

In the wake of a growing sexual harassment scandal that has been roiling UNAIDS and civil society, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest AIDS organization that provides and supports HIV care to more than 889,000 patients in 39 countries globally, including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean and the United States, is calling on the United Nations to outsource and appoint an independent third-party to investigate the case, which many believe was grossly mishandled by UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé and his superiors at the UN.

28 Apr 2018

BIO issues statement regarding Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement regarding the Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act, introduced yesterday in the Senate by Senators Heller (R-NV), Isakson (R-GA), and Menendez (D-NJ).

28 Apr 2018

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Obesity associated with more rapid progression of disability in rheumatoid arthritis patients

New studies show potential for using genetic information to create personalized vision care

Funds raised from Spark of Hope Tribute Gala will support Life Directions mission

Hollings Cancer Center immunologist inducted into Association of American Physicians

Study shows positive outcomes of culprit-only approach compared to multivessel intervention

BTG presents OPTALYSE PE results at Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions

PGT Innovations joins hands with All-Star Children’s Foundation to help kids victimized by abuse

Illinois American Water encourages customers to dispose their unwanted medications at approved collection sites

Applied Brain Research exhibits Intel's newest neuromorphic research chip at OCE Discovery 2018

ACA suggests simple stretches for gardeners to alleviate pain and stiffness

Stryker to showcase expanding line of 3D-printed tritanium cages at AANS

Gene therapy is the best stratagem to impact the course of GM2 gangliosidosis

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity approves development of new research park in North Chicago

Fredrick Junn, M.D. recognized as Pinnacle Professional Member in the Medical field

Kourtney Kardashian appears before Congress to voice her support of the Personal Care Products Safety Act

Samsung RS85 ultrasound system receives FDA 510(k) clearance

BIO announces programming information for gene editing and synthetic biology at 2018 World Congress

Online reviews on cosmetic surgeons tend to be polarized, reports new study

AHF calls on United Nations to appoint independent third-party to investigate UNAIDS’ sexual harassment scandal

BIO issues statement regarding Opioid Addiction Action Plan Act

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