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Research: Brief interventions in primary care clinic could cut patients’ risky drug use

New research finds that brief interventions in a primary care clinic can reduce patients' risky substance use by 4.5 days per month -- a 40 percent decline among the Latino patients surveyed -- compared with people who did not receive the brief intervention.

1 Sep 2017

Researchers perform first-ever clinical trial involving genetic screening for Parkinson’s disease

In the first ever clinical investigation involving genetic screening for Parkinson's disease, researchers are testing whether the presence of a specific genetic mutation identifies which patients are the best candidates for deep brain stimulation surgery, and whether neurologists should perform that procedure differently based on that genetic information.

1 Sep 2017

New study offers insights on mechanisms behind development of kidney damage due to obesity

A new study provides insights on the mechanisms behind the development of kidney damage due to obesity. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, point to a potential target for protecting the kidney health of individuals with obesity.

1 Sep 2017

Spot Leukaemia campaign launched to reduce delays in diagnosis

A UK leukemia charity, Leukaemia CARE, has launched the Spot Leukaemia campaign to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukemia after a survey revealed that leukemia diagnoses are commonly delayed due to poor understanding.

1 Sep 2017

Merck’s new Milli-Q HR 7000 Series offers sustainable central pure water solution for laboratories, research facilities

Merck’s Milli-Q® HR 7000 series offers laboratories and research facilities a high-throughput water purification system as a uniquely connected and sustainable central pure water solution.

From Merck 1 Sep 2017

New study finds stark differences between dental health of kids in care and general child population

Children in care, including those in foster and residential care, have double the rates of urgent dental treatment and are half as likely to attend dental services as the general child population. Children in care are also twice as likely to have a tooth extraction under general anaesthetic.

1 Sep 2017

METTLER TOLEDO’s new adjustable-cavity weights help streamline routine balance testing

METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to launch its Standard Line precision test weights. Produced according to ISO 9001 guidelines, all Standard Line weights conform to U.S. Food & Drug Administration standards and fulfill OIML R111 requirements to ensure measurements comply with applicable regulations.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 1 Sep 2017

METTLER TOLEDO’s new paper highlights importance of leveling to meet weighing accuracy

METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to present “Getting Weighing Right: The Importance of Leveling”. The article informs balance operators and quality managers about the difference a level balance can make in accuracy, especially during high-risk processes with tight tolerances.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 1 Sep 2017

New technology-based approach could help identify people at high risk of type 2 diabetes

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have announced a new technology-based approach that could lead to a more accurate identification of people at high risk of type 2 diabetes.

1 Sep 2017

Researchers explore causal link between perirhinal neurons and mnemonic judgment of objects

Cognitive neuroscience research on non-human primates demonstrated that judgments of whether humans have previously seen or not seen an object are causally determined by neuronal signals generated in the temporal cortex of the brain. The findings are published in Science (August 2017).

1 Sep 2017

Trump administration whacks millions from budget used to push Obamacare

President Donald Trump has insisted for months that "Obamacare is already dead." His administration matched its harsh words with damaging action on Thursday — slashing millions of dollars from the government's budget to promote the health law's annual open enrollment season beginning in two months.

1 Sep 2017

Fat may influence cancer development in diverse ways

Adipose tissue, or fat, may influence the development of cancer in diverse ways, depending on the type of fat and the location in the body.

1 Sep 2017

Inflammation originating from abdominal fat precedes development of sleep apnea, findings suggest

Inflammation is traditionally thought of as a symptom of sleep apnea, but it might actually precede the disorder, potentially opening the door for new ways to treat and predict sleep apnea, according to researchers.

1 Sep 2017

Mayo Clinic research clarifies relationship between two genes that fuel neuroblastoma spread

For the first time, Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues present data on how nervous system tumors, called neuroblastomas, spread. Their paper, published in Cancer Cell, clarifies the relationship between two genes that fuel the aggressive spread of neuroblastomas.

1 Sep 2017

BCG vaccine protects against infection in adulthood when most transmission occurs, study shows

Previously thought to be effective for 10-15 years, a new case-control study found that if given in early teenage years (12-13), the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine protected over 50% of UK children against TB for at least 20 years, then waned.

1 Sep 2017

New findings on functional connections within the brain may provide insights into psychiatric disorders

Ongoing advances in understanding the functional connections within the brain are producing exciting insights into how the brain circuits function together to support human behavior--and may lead to new discoveries in the development and treatment of psychiatric disorders, according to a review and update in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry.

1 Sep 2017

Scientists question CRISPR human embryo editing claims

A paper published in the journal Nature on the 2nd August described how a gene editing tool CRISPR could be used to correct a genetic mutation that leads to a heart condition. This team had performed the genetic editing on the gene sequences in dozens of viable human embryos to attempt to prevent a genetic heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

31 Aug 2017

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Research: Brief interventions in primary care clinic could cut patients’ risky drug use

Researchers perform first-ever clinical trial involving genetic screening for Parkinson’s disease

New study offers insights on mechanisms behind development of kidney damage due to obesity

Spot Leukaemia campaign launched to reduce delays in diagnosis

Merck’s new Milli-Q HR 7000 Series offers sustainable central pure water solution for laboratories, research facilities

New study finds stark differences between dental health of kids in care and general child population

METTLER TOLEDO’s new adjustable-cavity weights help streamline routine balance testing

METTLER TOLEDO’s new paper highlights importance of leveling to meet weighing accuracy

New technology-based approach could help identify people at high risk of type 2 diabetes

Researchers explore causal link between perirhinal neurons and mnemonic judgment of objects

Trump administration whacks millions from budget used to push Obamacare

Fat may influence cancer development in diverse ways

Inflammation originating from abdominal fat precedes development of sleep apnea, findings suggest

Mayo Clinic research clarifies relationship between two genes that fuel neuroblastoma spread

BCG vaccine protects against infection in adulthood when most transmission occurs, study shows

New findings on functional connections within the brain may provide insights into psychiatric disorders

Scientists question CRISPR human embryo editing claims

50% of men struggle to identify a woman’s vagina correctly on a diagram: Survey

Study identifies unexpected mosaic mutations as new risk factor for developing autism

Study finds low health literacy as risk factor for preventable ED visits

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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