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Caring about others can be reason behind choosing to get vaccinations, research shows

Since vaccines protect not only those who take them, but also the people who otherwise could have been infected, there are many plausible motives for choosing to get vaccinated.

29 Mar 2017

Research sheds new light on reasons behind recurrent aphthous stomatitis

A burning pain sensation - and treatments that do not work. This is what daily life is like for many of those who suffer from recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Research from the Sahlgrenska Academy now sheds new light on the reasons behind this condition found in the mouth.

29 Mar 2017

LSTM scientists describe new approach to screening potential TB treatments

Scientists from LSTM's Research Centre for Drugs and Diagnostics (RCDD) have described in a paper published today in Scientific Reports, a new way of screening potential treatments for Tuberculosis (TB) which may assist in the identification and prioritisation of new therapies which could potentially reduce the duration of current TB treatment.

29 Mar 2017

Scientists design new method to reduce noise problems caused by road traffic

Scientists from the universities of Granada and Southampton have designed a new method to reduce noise problems caused by road traffic, one of the main environmental impacts of said roads, and which has important effects on people's health and their physical and psychological well-being.

29 Mar 2017

Phase-contrast X-ray imaging could identify tumors earlier

Phase-contrast X-ray imaging differs from conventional X-rays because it uses a different physical principle.

29 Mar 2017

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and MetroHealth System researcher, along with Cleveland Clinic's director of metabolic research, have received federal funding to determine if childhood obesity can be prevented before women become pregnant.

29 Mar 2017

New method for diagnosing flu virus from breath samples could provide faster results

A method for diagnosing flu virus from breath samples could soon replace invasive nasal swabs and deliver better results faster.

29 Mar 2017

University of Glasgow to open new state-of-art Imaging Centre of Excellence

The University of Glasgow will officially open its new £32M Imaging Centre of Excellence, on Wednesday 29 March 2017.

29 Mar 2017

Radiology Asia focuses on using state-of-art imaging to deliver improved clinical outcomes

Radiology Asia, the region’s only bi-annual conference bringing together medical imaging professionals, healthcare providers, equipment manufacturers, medical academics and scientist communities in the radiology field in South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, will address the rising need for a value-based approach through appropriate utilisation of services.

29 Mar 2017

World's leading heart failure congress sets new record for abstract submissions

A new record for original science submissions has been set for the world's leading heart failure congress. In addition to the main abstract programme, highly anticipated results from major studies will be presented in the late breaking trial sessions.

29 Mar 2017

New weigh modules by Mettler Toledo reduce contamination risk and increase efficiency

METTLER TOLEDO’s brand-new MultiMountTM weigh modules are helping manufacturers in food, pharma and other industries obtain the hygiene, convenience and accuracy required to keep them ahead of the pack.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 29 Mar 2017

Study unravels mysteries behind cause of acute liver failure

Twenty years ago, the federal government funded the study of a condition quietly killing hundreds of Americans a year - acute liver failure, or ALF. Growing evidence had linked ALF to overdoses of acetaminophen, the popular over-the-counter pain medication many viewed as harmless at the time.

29 Mar 2017

Higher nut intake may help reduce risk of CVD, total cancer and all-cause mortality

In a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies published in BMC Medicine, researchers looked at the association of nut consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), total cancer, and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in adults.

29 Mar 2017

New tool aims to support GPs to identify serious bowel condition symptoms in patients below 50 years

The University of Exeter, in partnership with Bowel Cancer UK Never Too Young campaign, Durham University and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, today publishes in the British Journal of General Practice a new research and risk assessment tool.

29 Mar 2017

Medical News

Caring about others can be reason behind choosing to get vaccinations, research shows

Research sheds new light on reasons behind recurrent aphthous stomatitis

LSTM scientists describe new approach to screening potential TB treatments

Scientists design new method to reduce noise problems caused by road traffic

Phase-contrast X-ray imaging could identify tumors earlier

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

New method for diagnosing flu virus from breath samples could provide faster results

University of Glasgow to open new state-of-art Imaging Centre of Excellence

Radiology Asia focuses on using state-of-art imaging to deliver improved clinical outcomes

World's leading heart failure congress sets new record for abstract submissions

New weigh modules by Mettler Toledo reduce contamination risk and increase efficiency

Study unravels mysteries behind cause of acute liver failure

Higher nut intake may help reduce risk of CVD, total cancer and all-cause mortality

New tool aims to support GPs to identify serious bowel condition symptoms in patients below 50 years

Prenatal ultrasound exposure can weaken thigh bones, animal study shows

Webinar on calibration and routine testing for laboratory equipment

Scientists develop new tool to analyse single-cell RNA data in pre-malignant blood cancers

Andy Murray undergoes 2D transformation for #DigiInventorsChallenge animation

New system incorporating MALS and AF4 launched by Postnova Analytics

Northwestern scientists develop miniature personalized female reproductive system for testing drugs

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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