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METTLER TOLEDO’s new free guide could help improve moisture content analysis protocols

The moisture content of foods, pharmaceuticals, and other materials affects their processability and price and helps to guarantee freshness, potency and safety.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 26 Jul 2016

METTLER TOLEDO recommends laboratories to embrace new ISO 15189 standard for accreditation

METTLER TOLEDO is urging all accredited laboratories throughout Europe to embrace the new ISO 15189 standard for accreditation, believing that positive support for the new standard will only increase confidence in the results it produces by eliminating the causes of variability in protocols wherever possible.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 26 Jul 2016

Global study confirms Dutch men and Latvian women as world's tallest

Dutch men and Latvian women are the tallest on the planet, according to the largest ever study of height around the world.

26 Jul 2016

Liquid biopsies hold potential for detecting NSCLC EGFR mutations, predicting cancer recurrence

Three manuscripts published in the recent issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the official journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, explored the versatility of liquid biopsies by identifying EGFR mutations using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in urine and plasma and examining circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in plasma to predict the risk of lung cancer recurrence after surgical resection.

26 Jul 2016

Researchers identify genetic variants linked to radiotherapy side-effects in prostate cancer patients

A new study involving researchers from The University of Manchester looked at the genetic information of more than 1,500 prostate cancer patients and identified two variants linked to increased risk of radiotherapy side-effects.

26 Jul 2016

NewYork-Presbyterian launches new suite of telehealth services to improve, expand patient care

NewYork-Presbyterian has announced the rollout of NYP OnDemand, a new suite of digital health services designed to improve and expand patient care, while also extending access to the clinical expertise of NewYork-Presbyterian's physicians to their peers throughout the Hospital's vast healthcare network.

26 Jul 2016

Cancer risk screening for hereditary mutations: an interview with Ted Snelgrove

Great question – the answer is actually unknown. Every month, there are publications that report on new cancer-related genes, so it's an area of great knowledge growth at the moment.

26 Jul 2016

Study identifies key risk factors involved in patient-to-patient transmission of drug-resistant bacteria

Three key factors increase the risk for patient-to-patient transmission of an extremely drug-resistant bacteria known as CP-CRE, according to a new study published today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

26 Jul 2016

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METTLER TOLEDO’s new free guide could help improve moisture content analysis protocols

METTLER TOLEDO recommends laboratories to embrace new ISO 15189 standard for accreditation

Global study confirms Dutch men and Latvian women as world's tallest

Liquid biopsies hold potential for detecting NSCLC EGFR mutations, predicting cancer recurrence

Researchers identify genetic variants linked to radiotherapy side-effects in prostate cancer patients

NewYork-Presbyterian launches new suite of telehealth services to improve, expand patient care

Cancer risk screening for hereditary mutations: an interview with Ted Snelgrove

Study identifies key risk factors involved in patient-to-patient transmission of drug-resistant bacteria

First confirmed case of Alzheimer’s disease in HIV-positive patient to be presented at AAIC 2016

New simulator allows trainees to gain practice with duplex ultrasound scanning

Scientists develop prediction score to identify older adults at risk of developing pneumonia

UBC and Ryerson study finds streetcar tracks may contribute to increase in bike crashes

Paintings reveal historical love affair with visually appealing status foods

New research could provide insights into Alzheimer's and schizophrenia

Scientists unveil structure of Zika NS1 protein

Researchers estimate total number of people who may become infected by Zika virus

Embryonic stem cell gene Nanog holds potential for reversing effects of aging

People with bipolar disorder not diagnosed until six years after onset of symptoms, study finds

Researchers develop first placenta-on-a-chip to model interface between mother and fetus

Male hormones can reverse biological drivers of aging, study shows

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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