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Researchers compare asthma management, treatment outcomes in two countries

In two countries with a Western lifestyle, similar health systems, and similar asthma prevalence, investigators observed differences in asthma management and treatment costs, despite comparable outcomes.

9 Aug 2017

Cancer prognosis improves in young women treated with breast conserving surgery

A new analysis indicates that breast cancer prognoses have improved over time in young women treated with breast conserving surgery.

9 Aug 2017

Study finds link between eating disorders and increased risk of theft, other crimes

In an analysis of nearly 960,000 females, individuals with eating disorders were more likely to be convicted of theft and other crimes.

9 Aug 2017

Researchers transform skin puncture cells from diabetes patients into insulin

Norwegian researches are one step closer to cure diabetes by making insulin-producing cells from skin cells.

9 Aug 2017

Music therapy does not improve autism symptoms in children, say researchers

Music therapy may not be of any significant benefit to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published in JAMA.

9 Aug 2017

Hungarian wine model to be developed by Bruker and Diagnosticum using NMR FoodScreener technology

The Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture has selected Bruker’s collaboration partner Diagnosticum to implement a new program to authenticate and identify Hungarian wines.

From Bruker BioSpin Division 9 Aug 2017

Wireless remote monitoring: the future for patients with atrial fibrillation?

Peerbridge Health has the vision to remove all wires associated with monitoring patients. For example, typically, electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring systems have a multitude of wires. They started building a wireless ECG monitoring system called the Peerbridge Cor™ to improve ECG monitoring from the ground up.

9 Aug 2017

Increase in reported cases of Cyclospora infections compared to last year, CDC reports

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory on 7th August 2017, Monday, in order to alert the health care facilities and the public health department on the increase in the reported cases of cyclosporiasis.

9 Aug 2017

Beer analysis tests performed using a single platform at Switzerland's largest brewery

Feldschloesschen AG, Switzerland’s largest brewery, has consolidated the quality control of their product on a customized Metrohm system.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 9 Aug 2017

Cryo-DualBeam is industry's first automated system dedicated to preparation of frozen biological samples

The new Thermo Scientific Aquilos is the first commercial cryo-DualBeam (focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope) system dedicated to the preparation of frozen, thin lamella samples from biological specimens for high-resolution tomographic imaging in a cryo-transmission electron microscope (cryo-TEM).

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 9 Aug 2017

Cryo-electron microscopy advances by Thermo Fisher Scientific drives structural biology research

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has extended its leadership in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) with the introduction of two new instruments: the Thermo Scientific Krios G3i and the Thermo Scientific Glacios cryo-transmission electron microscopes (cryo-TEMs).

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 9 Aug 2017

New water safety program streamlines processes to help healthcare providers reduce Legionella risk

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, has introduced a comprehensive water safety program to help hospitals and long-term care facilities meet new requirements to reduce Legionella risk.

9 Aug 2017

Antidepressant use linked to higher risk of head injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease

Antidepressant use is associated with an increased risk of head injuries and traumatic brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

9 Aug 2017

Study suggests possible risk of hypertension mortality from marijuana use

Marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from hypertension, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

9 Aug 2017

Age of first menstruation may influence time spent in education for young women

The age at which girls have their first period may influence how long they stay in education.

9 Aug 2017

Researchers identify new regulators of brain metastases in lung cancer patients

Research from McMaster University has identified new regulators of brain metastases in patients with lung cancer.

9 Aug 2017

High-frequency alternating magnetic fields can help destroy bacterial biofilms

A short exposure to an alternating magnetic field might someday replace multiple surgeries and weeks of IV antibiotics as treatment for stubborn infections on artificial joints, new research suggests.

9 Aug 2017

Study: Less than half of stroke patients received prescription for cholesterol-lowering drug

Less than half of stroke patients discharged from the hospital received a prescription for cholesterol-lowering medication called statins, and the likelihood of a prescription varied by patients’ geographic location, sex, age and race, according to new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study.

9 Aug 2017

NYITCOM research could potentially lead to more effective, less toxic cancer treatment

Patients undergoing conventional chemotherapy for certain cancers could potentially receive more effective and less toxic drug treatment.

9 Aug 2017

Scientists identify 'killer peptide' released by diverse therapy-sensitive cancer cells

A new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers shows that when therapy-sensitive cancer cells die, they release a "killer peptide" that can eliminate therapy-resistant cells.

9 Aug 2017

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Researchers compare asthma management, treatment outcomes in two countries

Cancer prognosis improves in young women treated with breast conserving surgery

Study finds link between eating disorders and increased risk of theft, other crimes

Researchers transform skin puncture cells from diabetes patients into insulin

Music therapy does not improve autism symptoms in children, say researchers

Hungarian wine model to be developed by Bruker and Diagnosticum using NMR FoodScreener technology

Wireless remote monitoring: the future for patients with atrial fibrillation?

Increase in reported cases of Cyclospora infections compared to last year, CDC reports

Beer analysis tests performed using a single platform at Switzerland's largest brewery

Cryo-DualBeam is industry's first automated system dedicated to preparation of frozen biological samples

Cryo-electron microscopy advances by Thermo Fisher Scientific drives structural biology research

New water safety program streamlines processes to help healthcare providers reduce Legionella risk

Antidepressant use linked to higher risk of head injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease

Study suggests possible risk of hypertension mortality from marijuana use

Age of first menstruation may influence time spent in education for young women

Researchers identify new regulators of brain metastases in lung cancer patients

High-frequency alternating magnetic fields can help destroy bacterial biofilms

Study: Less than half of stroke patients received prescription for cholesterol-lowering drug

NYITCOM research could potentially lead to more effective, less toxic cancer treatment

Scientists identify 'killer peptide' released by diverse therapy-sensitive cancer cells

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