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New collaborative initiative seeks to develop interventions for optimizing adult vaccination rates

A new quality improvement initiative that aims to create effective solutions in optimizing adult vaccination rates was announced today.

8 Sep 2016

New study reveals benefits of home non-invasive ventilation in improving lives of COPD patients

Today ResMed welcomed positive results from the independent Home Oxygen Therapy- Home Mechanical Ventilation (HOT-HMV) study regarding the benefits of home non-invasive ventilation (NIV).

From ResMed Corp 8 Sep 2016

ENDRA introduces Nexus 128+ with twice the photoacoustic sensitivity

ENDRA Life Sciences today announced the launch of the Nexus 128+, adding to their preclinical photoacoustic computed tomography (CT) systems that leverage ENDRA’s proprietary 3D imaging technology.

From AXT Pty Ltd 8 Sep 2016

EarlySense-powered sensor reveals sleep quality scores for 4 European countries

EarlySense, the market leader in contact-free continuous monitoring solutions, released today sleep scores gathered from a sample of 900 Europeans using an EarlySense-powered sleep sensor for six months. Data recordings from more than 20,000 nights were analyzed.

8 Sep 2016

Survey shows dementia scientists worried about negative impacts of Brexit on EU research schemes

Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling for access to EU funding programmes to be made a priority in Brexit negotiations, as a poll of dementia scientists highlights fears that Britain’s exit from the EU will lead to a loss of funding for research.

8 Sep 2016

UCL PhD students show progress in developing ground-breaking medical devices

Two PhD students, who secured sponsorship from leading medical device designer and manufacturer ITL, have revealed progress on the development of ground-breaking medical devices.

From Vitl Life Science Solutions 8 Sep 2016

Eppendorf Advantage supports smart, safe and stress-free environment for research labs

Eppendorf has announced the latest Advantage promotion period, until December 31st 2016, on a range of best-in-class solutions which drive productivity in the laboratory.

From Eppendorf 8 Sep 2016

BMG LABTECH doubles manufacturing area to meet global demand for microplate reader products

BMG LABTECH, a world leader in microplate readers, has recorded a rapid increase in revenue over the past years. A new company building provides the additional capacity required for the company's anticipated business growth over the longer term.

From BMG LABTECH GmbH 8 Sep 2016

Bibby Scientific’s AC4 PCR system supports multi-user functionality for cost-effective DNA analysis

The Alpha Cycler 4 from PCRmax, a Bibby Scientific company, enables independent control and monitoring of four blocks in one thermal cycler system for cost-effective DNA analysis in high throughput and multi-user life science labs.

From Cole Parmer Limited 8 Sep 2016

Risk for depression appears to be higher in first three months after stroke, study finds

During the first three months after stroke, the risk for depression was eight times higher than in a reference population of people without stroke, according to an article published online by JAMA Psychiatry.

8 Sep 2016

Stealth insulin-producing pig cells may offer solution for treating Type 1 diabetes in humans

University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers are exploring ways to wrap pig tissue with a protective coating to ultimately fight diabetes in humans. The nano-thin bilayers of protective material are meant to deter or prevent immune rejection.

8 Sep 2016

Prevention programs can decrease risk of ankle injuries in soccer players

Prevention programs are effective at reducing the risk of ankle injuries by 40 percent in soccer players, according to a new study appearing in today's issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

8 Sep 2016

Different types of stroke have diverse risk profiles in overweight or obese women

According to new research, women who are overweight or obese may have an increased risk of the most common kind of stroke, called ischemic stroke, but a decreased risk of a more often deadly stroke, called hemorrhagic stroke.

8 Sep 2016

Study finds rising trends in marijuana use among college students

College student marijuana use continues its nearly decade-long increase, according to the most recent national Monitoring the Future study.

8 Sep 2016

Patients with noninfectious uveitis can get effective treatment from corticosteroid alternative

Patients suffering from noninfectious uveitis, a group of diseases that causes eye inflammation, can get effective treatment from a corticosteroid alternative that has previously been approved for treatment of arthritis and Crohn's disease, according to a study led by a Duke Health researcher.

8 Sep 2016

Telemedicine can be effective in treating kids with asthma who live long distances from hospital

Allergists are the best-trained medical specialists to treat asthma, but not everyone lives close to an allergist. Children who live hundreds of miles from the nearest allergist may not be receiving the best and most cost-effective care.

8 Sep 2016

New blood test helps identify bacterial infection in infants with fever

A blood test used to measure patterns of ribonucleic acid (RNA) expression can help determine if fever in infants under 2 months old is caused by bacterial or viral infection, according to a preliminary study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

8 Sep 2016

Medical News

New collaborative initiative seeks to develop interventions for optimizing adult vaccination rates

New study reveals benefits of home non-invasive ventilation in improving lives of COPD patients

ENDRA introduces Nexus 128+ with twice the photoacoustic sensitivity

EarlySense-powered sensor reveals sleep quality scores for 4 European countries

Survey shows dementia scientists worried about negative impacts of Brexit on EU research schemes

UCL PhD students show progress in developing ground-breaking medical devices

Eppendorf Advantage supports smart, safe and stress-free environment for research labs

BMG LABTECH doubles manufacturing area to meet global demand for microplate reader products

Bibby Scientific’s AC4 PCR system supports multi-user functionality for cost-effective DNA analysis

Risk for depression appears to be higher in first three months after stroke, study finds

Stealth insulin-producing pig cells may offer solution for treating Type 1 diabetes in humans

Prevention programs can decrease risk of ankle injuries in soccer players

Different types of stroke have diverse risk profiles in overweight or obese women

Study finds rising trends in marijuana use among college students

Patients with noninfectious uveitis can get effective treatment from corticosteroid alternative

Telemedicine can be effective in treating kids with asthma who live long distances from hospital

New blood test helps identify bacterial infection in infants with fever

Study finds cord blood transplant recipients appear to have better outcomes against leukemia

UCLA cardiology expert offers simple tips for heart healthy lifestyle

Scientists identify new way to accelerate ion beams for improving cancer treatment

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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