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UCLA researchers develop new method to rapidly measure cell's stiffness and size

UCLA biophysicists have developed a new method to rapidly determine a single cell's stiffness and size -- which could ultimately lead to improved treatments for cancer and other diseases.

4 Oct 2017

Las Vegas tragedy prompts examination of hospital’s capacity to treat victims

Las Vegas is not only a glittering strip of casinos and hotels but a fast-growing region with more than 2 million residents — and one hospital designated as a highest-level trauma center.

4 Oct 2017

'First-in-man' clinical trial protocols often not guided by pharmacology, analysis shows

A new analysis published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology indicates that 'first-in-man' clinical trial protocols in the Netherlands often lack a consistent consideration of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic aspects in establishing drug doses.

4 Oct 2017

MRI and ultrasound can detect fetal brain damage caused by Zika in utero

Clinicians managing Zika-affected pregnancies should use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in addition to standard ultrasound (US) because the more detailed MRI images can reveal more extensive areas of damage to the developing fetal brain, according to research presented during IDWeek 2017.

4 Oct 2017

Cancers linked to obesity account for 40% of all cancers in the US, report states

Being obese or overweight is linked to an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute. These cancers accounted for approximately 40% of all cancers diagnosed in the US, in 2014.

4 Oct 2017

Inexpensive soy filters could lead to better air purification

Air pollution is a major public health issue worldwide. Filters can help improve the quality of the air we breathe, but they also contribute to landfill when they are finished with and thrown away, as they are often made of plastic.

4 Oct 2017

Drug treatment reduces gout flares in clinical study

As reported in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology, the drug febuxostat reduced gout flares in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 314 adults with early gout.

4 Oct 2017

Asthma linked to increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth

Women with asthma suffer more often from preeclampsia (PE) and run a higher risk of giving birth to underweight babies. These and other complications during pregnancy and delivery can not be explained by hereditary or environmental factors, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

4 Oct 2017

Researchers test benefit of 'smart' shoe insole for patients with knee osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, in the simplest sense, is wear and tear of the cartilage (connecting tissue) of the joints, which results in bones rubbing together, causing pain and stiffness. While other factors, such as genetics, can affect the progression of osteoarthritis, the less strain a person puts on his or her joints, the less likely the cartilage is to deteriorate.

4 Oct 2017

Sports-related concussion symptoms last longer for adolescent girls, study suggests

A new study published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association suggested that the concussion symptoms suffered by adolescent female athletes last twice as long as their male counterparts.

4 Oct 2017

Virtual reality tour of operating room helps reduce preoperative anxiety in children

A virtual reality tour of the operating room prior to anesthesia helped reduce preoperative anxiety in children scheduled to undergo surgery who took part in a clinical trial published in the BJS.

4 Oct 2017

Lower meat consumption during pregnancy increases risk of substance misuse by offspring

Lower meat consumption by women during pregnancy was linked with an increased risk of substance misuse by their children during adolescence. The findings come from a study published in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.

4 Oct 2017

New digital platform for patients with chronic illness could save health services millions

A pensioner has used his chronic illness to create a digital platform that could save health services millions of pounds and make a huge difference to patients’ lives.

4 Oct 2017

Novel 3D-printed spine models to provide surgical training before live operations

Researchers are 3D printing replica human vertebrae which act and feel like real bone tissue to help train spinal surgeons before they go into live operations.

4 Oct 2017

Symprove could offer safe and efficient solution to control pathogenic bacteria

Leading food technology company, Symprove Ltd, has demonstrated with three breakthrough studies that their formula has the unique ability to have an antagonistic effect on pathogenic bacteria such as C. difficile, Escherichia coli (AIEC), Shigella sonnei and MRSA.

4 Oct 2017

Patented invention has potential to induce and regulate stem cell differentiation

An invention by Florida Institute of Technology’s Shengyuan Yang was found to naturally narrow the spreading of stem cells and has the potential to induce and regulate their differentiation.

4 Oct 2017

PAA launches new S-LAB automated plate handler at ELRIG Drug Discovery

Peak Analysis & Automation, a global leader in laboratory automation, announces the launch of its S-LAB automated plate handler on stand B15 at ELRIG Drug Discovery, ACC Liverpool, October 3-4th 2017.

4 Oct 2017

Beetroot juice does not re-warm the body after exposure to cold

In people at higher risk of feeling the cold, and contrary to what scientists thought, beetroot juice doesn't appear to help re-warm the body after exposure to the cold, according to new research.

4 Oct 2017

METTLER TOLEDO’s new XPR comparator provides efficient and secure mass calibration

The almost universal task in business today is to increase quality while decreasing lead time. The field of weight calibration is no exception, as it becomes more and more difficult for customers in highly regulated industries to wait for calibrated weights.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 4 Oct 2017

METTLER TOLEDO announces free Crystallization Seminar in Eindhoven, Netherlands

METTLER TOLEDO has announced the 2017 Crystallization Seminar on November 14, 2017. Being held in Eindhoven, Netherlands, this free event will feature applications and case studies presented by international peers from related industries.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 4 Oct 2017

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UCLA researchers develop new method to rapidly measure cell's stiffness and size

Las Vegas tragedy prompts examination of hospital’s capacity to treat victims

'First-in-man' clinical trial protocols often not guided by pharmacology, analysis shows

MRI and ultrasound can detect fetal brain damage caused by Zika in utero

Cancers linked to obesity account for 40% of all cancers in the US, report states

Inexpensive soy filters could lead to better air purification

Drug treatment reduces gout flares in clinical study

Asthma linked to increased risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth

Researchers test benefit of 'smart' shoe insole for patients with knee osteoarthritis

Sports-related concussion symptoms last longer for adolescent girls, study suggests

Virtual reality tour of operating room helps reduce preoperative anxiety in children

Lower meat consumption during pregnancy increases risk of substance misuse by offspring

New digital platform for patients with chronic illness could save health services millions

Novel 3D-printed spine models to provide surgical training before live operations

Symprove could offer safe and efficient solution to control pathogenic bacteria

Patented invention has potential to induce and regulate stem cell differentiation

PAA launches new S-LAB automated plate handler at ELRIG Drug Discovery

Beetroot juice does not re-warm the body after exposure to cold

METTLER TOLEDO’s new XPR comparator provides efficient and secure mass calibration

METTLER TOLEDO announces free Crystallization Seminar in Eindhoven, Netherlands

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