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Researchers uncover novel genetic links underlying Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy

Corneal diseases are among the most common causes of visual impairment and blindness, with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD), a gradual swelling and clouding of the cornea, being the most common reason for eventual corneal transplants.

31 Mar 2017

Five ways to better prepare for planned or elective surgery

What's a tried-and-true way to prepare for surgery and anesthesia? By paying close attention to the healthcare professionals who will be delivering your care and providing them with essential information about your health status, history, and habits.

31 Mar 2017

Neurons identified that link breathing to relaxation and arousal

Deep breathing is widely considered as one of the best ways to lower stress in the body and instil a sense of calm. Scientists at Stanford University have now identified the neurons that connect the respiratory control center in the brain with the centre controlling state of mind.

31 Mar 2017

Parents can pass damaging effects of nighttime light exposure to offspring, study finds

Animals can pass the damaging effects of nighttime light exposure to their offspring, a new study has found, adding to a growing body of evidence that there's a health cost to our increasingly illuminated nights.

31 Mar 2017

Feinstein Institute professor develops new tool to evaluate quality of eHealth applications

Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Assistant Professor Amit Baumel, PhD, has developed Enlight, a tool to evaluate the quality and therapeutic potential of computer and mobile-based eHealth applications.

31 Mar 2017

ANGLE’s Parsortix system could help predict metastasis in prostate cancer

ANGLE plc, the specialist medtech company, is delighted to announce that researchers from the Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, have presented new results at the World CDx Europe 2017 conference in London of their work with ANGLE’s Parsortix system in prostate cancer.

31 Mar 2017

Rainin provides excellent pipette service to regulated pharmaceutical and clinical diagnostics industries

Careful maintenance of precision pipettes is essential in the highly regulated pharmaceutical and clinical diagnostics industries.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 31 Mar 2017

Omega-3 fats fail to reduce risk of chronic lung disease in pre-term babies, study finds

THE long-held belief that Omega-3 fats can help reduce chronic lung disease in pre-term babies has been debunked by researchers.

31 Mar 2017

PAREXEL introduces patient sensor solution for improved data collection in clinical trials

PAREXEL International Corporation, a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, today announced the launch of its patient sensor solution, a new offering that securely captures, transmits, stores, and visualises study subject data in clinical trials.

From Parexel 31 Mar 2017

GHIT Fund invests in phase 3 clinical trial for pediatric formulation of ‘snail fever’ drug

The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund, a unique Japanese public-private partnership formed to battle infectious diseases around the globe, today announced 11 new investments totaling US$23 million that could help deliver a range of new innovative therapies for a host of debilitating conditions.

31 Mar 2017

German scientists design molecular paintbrush technique to control and monitor key intracellular processes

The plasma membrane serves as a major hub for signal cascades to control crucial cellular processes. But it is a fluid medium, which makes the signaling processes difficult to monitor.

31 Mar 2017

Research finds link between insomnia and increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Insomnia is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

31 Mar 2017

Study shows new treatment pathway for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious diseases

A study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, describes a new treatment pathway for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious diseases with benefits for patients and health care providers.

31 Mar 2017

HIMSS Analytics: Study examines strengths, weaknesses of mobile technology use in U.S. hospitals

HIMSS Analytics has released its most recent 2017 Essentials Brief: Mobile Study, which provides an overview of the current use of mobile technology - specifically smart phones and tablets - in U.S. hospitals.

30 Mar 2017

Study: Major databases provide varying estimates of racial gaps in IBR after mastectomy

Three major national databases include varying estimates of racial gaps in the use of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy for breast cancer, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Mar 2017

Experts to present diverse advances in neuromodulation at INS congress

Experts will present diverse advances in neuromodulation from May 27 to June 1, 2017 at the 13th World Congress of the International Neuromodulation Society in Edinburgh, Scotland.

30 Mar 2017

Researchers develop biomaterials from apple waste for regeneration of bone, cartilage tissues

Researchers from UPM and CSIC have employed waste from the agri-food industry to develop biomaterials that are able to act as matrices to regenerate bone and cartilage tissues, which is of great interest for the treatment of diseases related to aging.

30 Mar 2017

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Researchers uncover novel genetic links underlying Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy

Five ways to better prepare for planned or elective surgery

Neurons identified that link breathing to relaxation and arousal

Parents can pass damaging effects of nighttime light exposure to offspring, study finds

Feinstein Institute professor develops new tool to evaluate quality of eHealth applications

ANGLE’s Parsortix system could help predict metastasis in prostate cancer

Rainin provides excellent pipette service to regulated pharmaceutical and clinical diagnostics industries

Omega-3 fats fail to reduce risk of chronic lung disease in pre-term babies, study finds

PAREXEL introduces patient sensor solution for improved data collection in clinical trials

GHIT Fund invests in phase 3 clinical trial for pediatric formulation of ‘snail fever’ drug

German scientists design molecular paintbrush technique to control and monitor key intracellular processes

Research finds link between insomnia and increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Study shows new treatment pathway for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious diseases

HIMSS Analytics: Study examines strengths, weaknesses of mobile technology use in U.S. hospitals

Study: Major databases provide varying estimates of racial gaps in IBR after mastectomy

Experts to present diverse advances in neuromodulation at INS congress

Researchers develop biomaterials from apple waste for regeneration of bone, cartilage tissues

RUB researchers develop method for predicting speech intelligibility in noisy surroundings

Scientists identify critical regulator for blood vessel growth in developing embryonic spinal cord

Early start of pollen season could affect people with allergies

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

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

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

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