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Study identifies potential pathway to improve rate at which the body burns calories

Researchers say they have identified a potential pathway in our muscle tissue to improve the rate at which our bodies burn calories.

1 Nov 2016

High fitness levels offer effective protection against health problems caused by work-related stress

It is a well-known fact that fitness and well-being go hand in hand. But being in good shape also protects against the health problems that arise when we feel particularly stressed at work.

1 Nov 2016

Study provides new insights into how the social brain works differently in males and females

The brain regulates social behavior differently in males and females, according to a new study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

1 Nov 2016

Scientists find new way to significantly reduce detection time for sepsis

What do Casey Kasem, Christopher Reeve and Muhammad Ali have in common? They all died of sepsis: a rapid, potentially deadly reaction that affects about 1 million Americans each year.

1 Nov 2016

Second Sight successfully implants wireless multichannel neurostimulation system in human subject

Second Sight Medical Products, Inc. (Second Sight or the Company), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of implantable visual prosthetics to restore functional vision to blind patients, today announced the first successful implantation and activation of a wireless visual cortical stimulator in a human subject, providing the initial human proof of concept for the ongoing development of the Company's Orion™ I Visual Cortical Prosthesis (Orion I).

1 Nov 2016

Morgan IAT to showcase Haptics glove prototype at Innovate 2016

Family-run manufacturer, Morgan Innovation & Technology Ltd will showcase its Haptics glove prototype to over 2,500 visitors at Innovate 2016 on November 2nd and 3rd in Manchester.

1 Nov 2016

Philips launches new UK Population Health Management tools at EHI Live 2016

At this year’s EHI Live in Birmingham Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced it will unveil a selection of new UK Population Health Management tools as part of its offering in connected care.

1 Nov 2016

Ascensia Diabetes Care workshop highlights importance of digital technology to support diabetes self-management in children

Today, at a workshop organized by Ascensia Diabetes Care, a renowned panel of experts highlighted the importance of digital technology to support diabetes self-management in paediatrics and adolescents.

1 Nov 2016

Almirall launches ‘Not Today’ story to raise awareness about psoriasis

In the framework of the World Psoriasis Day, which this year’s theme is “Breaking Barriers”, the International Federation of Psoriasis Association (IFPA) aims to raise awareness, fight prejudices and gain access to proper diagnosis for people with psoriasis.

1 Nov 2016

Takeda, Marvel Custom Solutions unveil four new Super Hero characters at London Comic Con

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited along with the support of Marvel Custom Solutions today announces the launch of four new Super Hero characters and the first chapter of a new graphic comic book at the popular London Comic Con, 28th – 30th October 2016.

1 Nov 2016

Improving nurse-to-patient staffing may help decrease racial disparities in postoperative readmissions

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research shows that older black adults are not only more likely to be readmitted following an elective hip/knee replacement, than otherwise similar white patients - they may also be more adversely affected by insufficient hospital nurse staffing.

1 Nov 2016

iMDsoft proud to collaborate with two of NHS’s global digital exemplars

iMDsoft, a leader in clinical information systems, is proud to be working with two of the NHS’s global digital exemplars, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) and West Suffolk Hospital.

1 Nov 2016

Accelerated Access Review makes clear recommendations on reforms to speed up patients’ access to innovative technologies

A national report launched today, the Accelerated Access Review (AAR), has recognised the important role of Academic Health Science Networks as innovation exchanges, that create opportunities to ensure digital product development meets NHS needs.

1 Nov 2016

New research shows static air support surfaces are effective for preventing pressure injuries

New research published in the Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN) into the use of static air support surfaces for the prevention of pressure injuries has provided further evidence to support their use as an effective method for reducing pressure injury.

1 Nov 2016

Study finds increasing incidence of hospitalizations for prescription opioid poisonings in children and teens

The overall incidence of hospitalizations for prescription opioid poisonings in children and adolescents has more than doubled from 1997 to 2012, with increasing incidence of poisonings attributed to suicide or self-inflicted injury and accidental intent, according to a new study published online by JAMA Pediatrics.

1 Nov 2016

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Study identifies potential pathway to improve rate at which the body burns calories

High fitness levels offer effective protection against health problems caused by work-related stress

Study provides new insights into how the social brain works differently in males and females

Scientists find new way to significantly reduce detection time for sepsis

Second Sight successfully implants wireless multichannel neurostimulation system in human subject

Morgan IAT to showcase Haptics glove prototype at Innovate 2016

Philips launches new UK Population Health Management tools at EHI Live 2016

Ascensia Diabetes Care workshop highlights importance of digital technology to support diabetes self-management in children

Almirall launches ‘Not Today’ story to raise awareness about psoriasis

Takeda, Marvel Custom Solutions unveil four new Super Hero characters at London Comic Con

Improving nurse-to-patient staffing may help decrease racial disparities in postoperative readmissions

iMDsoft proud to collaborate with two of NHS’s global digital exemplars

Accelerated Access Review makes clear recommendations on reforms to speed up patients’ access to innovative technologies

New research shows static air support surfaces are effective for preventing pressure injuries

Study finds increasing incidence of hospitalizations for prescription opioid poisonings in children and teens

Illumina donates more than 95,000 human genetic variants to ClinVar database

Bibby Scientific to display latest technologies at Lab Innovations 2016

BloodTrack Emerge: A new technology that provides access to life-saving products during trauma

New study to explore impact of vitamin K supplement on cardiovascular health of obese children

Prior Scientific introduces new motorised microscope stage for precise microplate imaging

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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