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Younger women with SCAD may benefit most from conservative treatment

Patients who suffer from a type of heart attack that affects mainly younger women, called spontaneous coronary artery dissection or SCAD, may benefit most from conservative treatment, letting the body heal on its own.

22 Feb 2018

Carbon monoxide enhances efficacy of antibiotic against stomach infection

Carbon monoxide can improve the effectiveness of antibiotics, making bacteria more sensitive to antibiotic medication, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

22 Feb 2018

Study shows that two different brain systems cooperate during learning

A new study by Brown University researchers shows that two different brain systems work cooperatively as people learn.

22 Feb 2018

New intervention improves communication behaviors in couples affected by dementia

They do it with the best of intentions. "Do you remember our wedding day?" "Who is that person next to you in the picture?" For couples with decades of shared memories, a partner's decline in the ability to communicate is one of the most frightening and frustrating consequences of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

22 Feb 2018

Beetroot may reduce kidney failure risk after heart x-ray, research reveals

Beetroot may reduce the risk of kidney failure in patients having a heart x-ray, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

22 Feb 2018

Scientists discover new treatment approach to curb severe myocarditis

The outcome of viral myocarditis is closely associated with the immune response of the affected individual. An inhibitor of the immunoproteasome, a protein degradation complex in immunocompetent cells, reduces the extent of the inflammation and thus also the damage to the heart during myocarditis.

22 Feb 2018

Study sheds light on how glial cells control the function of nerve cells

Research has uncovered how glial cells could modulate the activity of nerve cells. The study suggests that glial cells modulate neurotransmitter release by increasing the acidity of the immediate extracellular environment.

22 Feb 2018

MSD and Ferring Pharmaceuticals Complete Largest Ever Clinical Trial in Postpartum Haemorrhage

Today, Ferring Pharmaceuticals and MSD, via its MSD for Mothers initiative, announced the completion of CHAMPION (Carbetocin Haemorrhage Prevention), a global clinical trial conducted by the Human Reproduction Program (HRP) at the World Health Organization (WHO).

22 Feb 2018

American Football players face risk of future sleep breathing issues, study finds

The forthcoming study in the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation reveals that college football players undergo sleep apnea–a serious breathing problem during sleep often found in football players, and particularly in linemen.

22 Feb 2018

Researchers explore how people with Alzheimer's disease use end-of-life medical services

Because people are now living longer and often healthier lives, the rate of some illnesses that are more likely to develop with age has risen. These illnesses include dementia. In fact, the number of us living with dementia was already 47 million worldwide in 2015. It could reach 131 million by 2050.

22 Feb 2018

New data from VOYAGE 2 trial shows promising results for Janssen’s guselkumab treatment

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today new data that showed a vast majority of patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis receiving TREMFYA (guselkumab), who achieved at least a 90 percent improvement in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 90) at week 28, maintained a PASI 90 response with continuous treatment through week 72.

From J&J Innovative Medicine 22 Feb 2018

BetterYou named as ‘Most Innovative Brand’ at FGB Awards 2018

Leading the way in the natural health marketplace, BetterYou has been named ‘Most Innovative Brand’ at the Feel-Good Brands Awards 2018.

From BetterYou Ltd 22 Feb 2018

Postnova AF2000 system offers reliable characterization of trace metal colloid distribution in the environment

Postnova Analytics reports on how the SWAMP ultra-clean research facility at the University of Alberta has been using the AF2000 Flow field flow fractionation system coupled to Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, UV and fluorescence detectors to characterize trace metal colloid distribution in the environment.

From Postnova Analytics 22 Feb 2018

3D Signatures reports positive results of new Telo-HL test for Hodgkin's lymphoma

3D Signatures Inc. is pleased to announce that a preliminary third-party analysis of the trial data for Telo-HL, 3DS' test in development for Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL), shows that the Company's TeloViewTM platform is able to distinguish, with a high degree of statistical significance, multiple differences between a patient group that responds to standard ABVD chemotherapy, and a group that relapses or is refractory to treatment within the first 12 months.

22 Feb 2018

MED-EL introduces new revolutionary surgical planning software

MED-EL Medical Electronics, global manufacturer of hearing implant systems and solutions, and CAScination, specialists in surgical navigation solutions and medical robots, have today announced the launch of a revolutionary surgical planning software at the 31st Politzer Society meeting in Gran Canaria.

From MED-EL UK Ltd 22 Feb 2018

Alfa Laval UltraPure pumps meet the needs of most demanding pharmaceutical applications

Alfa Laval UltraPure pumps are specifically designed for the toughest, most demanding pharmaceutical applications. From high-value, high-risk productions, where every second counts, to reliability and repeatability process-driven productions - whatever your challenge is, there is an UltraPure solution to meet your needs.

From Alfa Laval Corporate AB 22 Feb 2018

New study identifies novel molecular biomarkers of preeclampsia

Preeclampsia, a sudden pregnancy complication that can interfere with the blood flow to the placenta and possibly to the fetus, can lead to low birth weight, prematurity and even death.

22 Feb 2018

Smoking at record lows in New York

New York has successfully achieved a record low rate of smoking with only 14.2 percent of people smoking.

22 Feb 2018

Comparing low-fat and low-carb diets finds little difference

Researchers have studied the effects of a low fat versus and low carbohydrate diet over one year in overweight and obese individuals and come up with some insights into their genetic makeup as well as responses to these diets.

22 Feb 2018

Aggressive cancer stem cells can now be isolated successfully in a scientific breakthrough

University of Texas at Dallas researchers have managed to formulate a new technique by which they can isolate aggressive cells which can be the main cause behind metastasized cancers or cancers that have spread to other major organs from their primary site of occurrence.

22 Feb 2018

Medical News

Younger women with SCAD may benefit most from conservative treatment

Carbon monoxide enhances efficacy of antibiotic against stomach infection

Study shows that two different brain systems cooperate during learning

New intervention improves communication behaviors in couples affected by dementia

Beetroot may reduce kidney failure risk after heart x-ray, research reveals

Scientists discover new treatment approach to curb severe myocarditis

Study sheds light on how glial cells control the function of nerve cells

MSD and Ferring Pharmaceuticals Complete Largest Ever Clinical Trial in Postpartum Haemorrhage

American Football players face risk of future sleep breathing issues, study finds

Researchers explore how people with Alzheimer's disease use end-of-life medical services

New data from VOYAGE 2 trial shows promising results for Janssen’s guselkumab treatment

BetterYou named as ‘Most Innovative Brand’ at FGB Awards 2018

Postnova AF2000 system offers reliable characterization of trace metal colloid distribution in the environment

3D Signatures reports positive results of new Telo-HL test for Hodgkin's lymphoma

MED-EL introduces new revolutionary surgical planning software

Alfa Laval UltraPure pumps meet the needs of most demanding pharmaceutical applications

New study identifies novel molecular biomarkers of preeclampsia

Smoking at record lows in New York

Comparing low-fat and low-carb diets finds little difference

Aggressive cancer stem cells can now be isolated successfully in a scientific breakthrough

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

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