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Anthropologists find new record of vitamin D deficiency in people who lived hundreds of years ago

Researchers at McMaster University have found a rich new record of vitamin D deficiency, one that resides in the teeth of every person and remains viable for hundreds of years or more.

19 Jul 2016

Risk of suicide among OCD patients much higher than previously thought

Patients with OCD are 10 times more likely to commit suicide, contrary to what was previously thought. In a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, is also shown that the main predictor of suicide in OCD patients is a previous suicide attempt, which offers opportunities for prevention.

19 Jul 2016

Researchers examine prevalence of CLD among ethnic minority populations in the U.S.

Chronic liver disease (CLD) and cirrhosis are serious liver conditions but little is known about how they affect ethnic minority populations in the United States.

19 Jul 2016

Studying blood stored in plastic blood bags with Renishaw’s inVia™ Raman microscopy

The Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia, Canada, is leading the way in the use of Raman spectroscopy as a tool for monitoring biochemical changes and inter-donor variability in stored red blood cell (RBC) units.

19 Jul 2016

New research examines p-synephrine's role in burning fat during rest and exercise

When we exercise, our body's oxidation of fat and carbohydrates depends on the intensity and duration of the activity.

19 Jul 2016

Alterations in genomic region linked to risk of ASD have distinctive effects on cognition, study reports

A new study in Biological Psychiatry reports that variations in 16p11.2, a region of the genome associated with risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have distinct effects on cognition. The findings highlight the diversity of people with ASD.

19 Jul 2016

Experts propose guidelines to offer clarity for disputes over frozen embryos

In at least 11 cases over the last 24 years, including the appeal of a Missouri case heard in June, U.S. courts have grappled with difficult arguments between men and women who fertilized and froze embryos together, but then disagreed about whether they should be gestated and born.

19 Jul 2016

Mass incarceration of drug users leads to high levels of HIV, tuberculosis and hepatitis among prisoners

The War on Drugs, mass incarceration of drug users, and the failure to provide proven harm reduction and treatment strategies has led to high levels of HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B and C infection among prisoners—far higher than in the general population.

19 Jul 2016

Soy-ghretropin protein increases ghrelin levels and improves appetite

Researchers have discovered a protein that stimulates secretion of ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating hormone produced in the stomach.

19 Jul 2016

Study identifies ten potentially modifiable risk factors for stroke

Hypertension remains the single most important modifiable risk factor for stroke, and the impact of hypertension and nine other risk factors together account for 90% of all strokes, according to an analysis of nearly 27000 people from every continent in the world, published in The Lancet.

19 Jul 2016

Scientists capture atomic level snapshots of how key enzyme modifies signaling proteins

Scientists have captured atomic level snapshots showing how one key enzyme modifies a protein involved in turning genes on or off inside cells. Understanding this process-which is particularly important when cells are first taking on specialized identities such as nerve cells, muscle, skin, and so on-helps explain how complex organisms can arise from a finite number of genes.

19 Jul 2016

Cubresa receives US patent for flexible imaging sensors

Instead of a cloak of invisibility hiding a person in television and movies, a new method that describes mounting many imaging sensors underneath a flexible substrate could reveal tumors within humans or animals.

From Cubresa Inc. 19 Jul 2016

Paxman integrates Titan 800-Series flowmeter into Scalp Cooling System to improve chemotherapy treatment

Titan Enterprises reports on how Paxman Coolers Ltd has enhanced their innovative Scalp Cooling System for chemotherapy treatment through integration of a Titan 800-Series flowmeter.

From Paxman 19 Jul 2016

Chromatrap describes methodologies to increase ChIP efficiency

Chromatrap, a business unit of Porvair Sciences, has published a new technical article that discusses and describes methodologies to increase Chromatin Immunoprecipitation efficiency by making sure chromatin in your samples is sheared to the correct size range.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 19 Jul 2016

Are your sunglasses safe? An interview with Omar Hassan

All sunglasses that carry the CE mark block all UV rays, particularly if they're marked with the UV 400 label.

From Vision Express 19 Jul 2016

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital deploys new imaging systems from Siemens Healthineers following A&E expansion

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in West London has enhanced its provision of imaging services to ensure an efficient workflow throughout A&E as part of the first phase of a major redevelopment of the Emergency Department which includes a new imaging suite.

19 Jul 2016

Prior Scientific introduces new range of microscope accessories for Nikon Eclipse Ts2R

Prior Scientific, a leading developer of microscope accessories, has introduced a range of high performance stages, focus motors and automation software for the new Nikon Eclipse Ts2R - an intermediate-sized inverted research microscope designed for a wide variety of applications.

From Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. 19 Jul 2016

Sheffield Hallam outreach team featured in new national guide for supporting care leavers

Sheffield Hallam University's award winning outreach team is featured in a new national guide for supporting care leavers wanting to come to university.

From Sheffield Hallam University 19 Jul 2016

HOI attends ICHOM conference to present international standards for measurement of orthopedic outcomes

Hoag Orthopedic Institute, one of the largest providers of orthopedic care in the nation, recently attended The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement value-based health care conference in London as a sponsoring partner, to present the international standard set for the measurement of hip and knee osteoarthritis outcomes that matter most to patients.

19 Jul 2016

BetterYou’s DLux oral vitamin D spray can help effectively manage vitamin D levels

The UK launch of social phenomenon Pokémon Go has been met with praise by health pioneers BetterYou, who are pleased to see that the smart phone app is encouraging players to venture outdoors from their otherwise sedentary lifestyles and enhancing their chances of boosting their vitamin D levels.

From BetterYou Ltd 19 Jul 2016

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Anthropologists find new record of vitamin D deficiency in people who lived hundreds of years ago

Risk of suicide among OCD patients much higher than previously thought

Researchers examine prevalence of CLD among ethnic minority populations in the U.S.

Studying blood stored in plastic blood bags with Renishaw’s inVia™ Raman microscopy

New research examines p-synephrine's role in burning fat during rest and exercise

Alterations in genomic region linked to risk of ASD have distinctive effects on cognition, study reports

Experts propose guidelines to offer clarity for disputes over frozen embryos

Mass incarceration of drug users leads to high levels of HIV, tuberculosis and hepatitis among prisoners

Soy-ghretropin protein increases ghrelin levels and improves appetite

Study identifies ten potentially modifiable risk factors for stroke

Scientists capture atomic level snapshots of how key enzyme modifies signaling proteins

Cubresa receives US patent for flexible imaging sensors

Paxman integrates Titan 800-Series flowmeter into Scalp Cooling System to improve chemotherapy treatment

Chromatrap describes methodologies to increase ChIP efficiency

Are your sunglasses safe? An interview with Omar Hassan

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital deploys new imaging systems from Siemens Healthineers following A&E expansion

Prior Scientific introduces new range of microscope accessories for Nikon Eclipse Ts2R

Sheffield Hallam outreach team featured in new national guide for supporting care leavers

HOI attends ICHOM conference to present international standards for measurement of orthopedic outcomes

BetterYou’s DLux oral vitamin D spray can help effectively manage vitamin D levels

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