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Scientists show way to edit genome of disease-carrying mosquitoes

Scientists at UC Berkeley and UC Riverside have demonstrated a way to edit the genome of disease-carrying mosquitoes that brings us closer to suppressing them on a continental scale.

28 Jun 2017

Researchers use new self-expanding foams for filling and sealing pleural cavities

Researchers from the University of Alicante Adhesion and Adhesive Lab and the Thorax Surgery Service from the Albacete University Hospital Complex have developed a new method for filling and sealing pleural cavities.

28 Jun 2017

Community-wide intervention reduces obesity risk factors in preschoolers from low-income families

Preschoolers from low-income families living in cities that took part in a two-year community-wide intervention to foster healthy eating and lifestyle habits consumed fewer sugary drinks, got more sleep, and showed improvement in weight, according to a study led by a researcher at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

28 Jun 2017

Ingredient found in cosmetic cleaners can control wettability of the skin

It's possible to alter the wettability of your skin using an ingredient commonly found in cosmetic cleaners, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

28 Jun 2017

Study finds link between upper GI infections and protein implicated in Parkinson’s disease

Acute and chronic infections in a person's upper gastrointestinal tract appear to be linked to Parkinson's disease, say scientists at Georgetown University Medical Center and their collaborators at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions.

28 Jun 2017

MILabs installs advanced microCT system at National Yang-Ming University in Taipei

MILabs installs its industry-leading microCT system at The Center of Excellence for Translational Imaging at National Yang-Ming University in Taipei of East Asia.

28 Jun 2017

Paxman supports launch of global initiative to develop best practices in scalp cooling

Led by six globally-recognized experts in cancer care, the organization known as CHILL, Cancer-related Hair Loss, International Leadership and Linkage, announced today an initiative to collect and track evidence-based patient information and clinical guidance.

From Paxman 28 Jun 2017

American scientists develop bioorthogonal labeling test to assess sialylated glycans in tumor cells

Glycosylated proteins are often overexpressed in tumor cells and thus could serve as tumor markers, especially those with the interesting molecule sialic acid as their sugar moiety.

28 Jun 2017

Surgeons to showcase Renishaw implant technology during masterclass at BAOMS conference

Three surgeons will showcase implant technology from global engineering and healthcare technologies company, Renishaw, during a masterclass at the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons conference this year.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 28 Jun 2017

Philips launches IntelliVue X3 in Europe for portable, uninterrupted patient monitoring during transport

Royal Philips, a global health technology company, today announced the release of the IntelliVue X3 in Europe. Designed for portable, uninterrupted monitoring during in-hospital transport and at the bedside, IntelliVue X3 provides an intuitive smart-phone-style operation that quickly and easily enables continuous monitoring during transport for the most critical patients.

From Philips Healthcare 28 Jun 2017

Renishaw to shine light on MDR update at Digital Symposium

Global engineering and scientific technologies company, Renishaw is exhibiting at the Digital Symposium at Swansea University on 29th June, 2017 as part of its event, “Digital Futures in Health and Wellbeing: can public services survive without them?” The event will explore how the United Kingdom is preparing businesses and infrastructure for the digital revolution.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 28 Jun 2017

New handbook reveals how live-cell analysis technology empowers research

From the moment cells are placed in culture, whether freshly harvested or defrosted from a cryovial, the learning opportunity begins.

From Sartorius 28 Jun 2017

Pharmaceutical giant Roche funds concept study aiming to find cure for Angelman syndrome

A collaborative group of parent-driven organizations seeking a cure for Angelman syndrome has teamed up with F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies, in the first phase of a study that will support the design of human clinical trials and treatment development for the disorder.

28 Jun 2017

Fujitsu creates machine learning technology to retrieve similar disease cases from CT database

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced development of a technology to retrieve similar disease cases from a computed tomography database of previously taken images.

28 Jun 2017

Scientists link new gene clusters to poor breast cancer prognosis

Breast cancer patients could get more reliable idea of how long they will live now scientists have linked a new group of genes to poor prognosis.

28 Jun 2017

seca and B. Braun TravaCare optimize nutrition medicine follow-up care with validated BIA technology

seca, the world market leader in medical measuring systems and scales, and B. Braun TravaCare, experts for parenteral nutrition at home, optimize the quality of nutrition medicine follow-up care with the use of validated Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis technology from seca.

From seca 28 Jun 2017

New study aims to tackle antibiotic resistance in sepsis patients

University of Warwick expertise is contributing to a world-first £1.5million study aiming to tackle one of the biggest public health threats we face – antibiotic resistance.

28 Jun 2017

UD researchers combat chronic kidney disease with exercise

A University of Delaware research team in the College of Health Sciences is combating chronic kidney disease (CKD) with exercise.

28 Jun 2017

Analysis: Mitch Mcconnell plans to hide Trumpcare’s pain until after midterms

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is well aware of the political peril of taking health benefits away from millions of voters. He also knows the danger of reneging on the pledge that helped make him the majority leader: to repeal Obamacare.

28 Jun 2017

Scientists investigate genetics of windborne bacteria arriving along with dust

Israel is subjected to sand and dust storms from several directions: northeast from the Sahara, northwest from Saudi Arabia and southwest from the desert regions of Syria. The airborne dust carried in these storms affects the health of people and ecosystems alike.

28 Jun 2017

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Scientists show way to edit genome of disease-carrying mosquitoes

Researchers use new self-expanding foams for filling and sealing pleural cavities

Community-wide intervention reduces obesity risk factors in preschoolers from low-income families

Ingredient found in cosmetic cleaners can control wettability of the skin

Study finds link between upper GI infections and protein implicated in Parkinson’s disease

MILabs installs advanced microCT system at National Yang-Ming University in Taipei

Paxman supports launch of global initiative to develop best practices in scalp cooling

American scientists develop bioorthogonal labeling test to assess sialylated glycans in tumor cells

Surgeons to showcase Renishaw implant technology during masterclass at BAOMS conference

Philips launches IntelliVue X3 in Europe for portable, uninterrupted patient monitoring during transport

Renishaw to shine light on MDR update at Digital Symposium

New handbook reveals how live-cell analysis technology empowers research

Pharmaceutical giant Roche funds concept study aiming to find cure for Angelman syndrome

Fujitsu creates machine learning technology to retrieve similar disease cases from CT database

Scientists link new gene clusters to poor breast cancer prognosis

seca and B. Braun TravaCare optimize nutrition medicine follow-up care with validated BIA technology

New study aims to tackle antibiotic resistance in sepsis patients

UD researchers combat chronic kidney disease with exercise

Analysis: Mitch Mcconnell plans to hide Trumpcare’s pain until after midterms

Scientists investigate genetics of windborne bacteria arriving along with dust

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