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Scientists use novel brainstem model to determine how the brain controls breathing

Scientists from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, have discovered how the brain controls our breathing in response to changing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

5 Jul 2016

Necitumumab drug shows minor added benefit in patients with metastatic NSCLC

The monoclonal antibody necitumumab has been approved since February 2016 for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) expressing non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not received prior chemotherapy for this condition.

5 Jul 2016

Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in diet can confer substantial health benefits

Consuming higher amounts of unsaturated fats was associated with lower mortality, according to a study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

5 Jul 2016

Study finds link between cortisol levels and obesity in patients with bipolar disorder or recurrent depressions

Low levels of the stress hormone cortisol are linked to obesity, high levels of fat in the blood and metabolic syndrome among patients with recurrent depressions or bipolar disorder. This according to a study at Umea University in Sweden published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

5 Jul 2016

New method uses computer to scan esophagus images for signs of esophageal cancer

Recognizing the early stages of esophageal cancer is difficult because it can easily be missed. TU Eindhoven has therefore been working with the Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven to develop a method to enable a computer to scan esophagus images for signs of esophageal cancer.

5 Jul 2016

TKCI Srujana Innovation Award launched to combat corneal blindness

The Tej Kohli Cornea Institute [TKCI] in partnership with world-renowned LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) is proud to announce the launch of the TKCI Srujana Innovation Award. The award encourages ideas that will lead to the next big breakthrough in treatment of corneal blindness. It launches in conjunction with the fourth annual ‘Engineering The Eye Workshop’ at which LVPEI clinicians and MIT engineers meet every July in Hyderabad, India.

5 Jul 2016

Ticagrelor drug shows minor added benefit for patients with history of myocardial infarction

The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care assessed the added benefit of ticagrelor for patients with acute coronary syndrome already in 2011 in its very first dossier assessment, just after the Act on the Reform of the Market for Medicinal Products had come into force.

5 Jul 2016

British Lung Foundation launches exhibition at the houses of parliament

A week-long parliamentary exhibition is being held by the British Lung Foundation (BLF) in the Upper Waiting Hall at the houses of parliament from 4-8 July.

From Asthma + Lung UK 5 Jul 2016

Study demonstrates role of leukocyte activation receptor CD69 in development of psoriasis

Scientists at the Centro de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III have defined the key role of an immune-system receptor in the development of psoriasis, suggesting that it could serve as a therapeutic target for the control of this disease.

5 Jul 2016

FDA approves Absorb GT1 BVS to treat coronary artery disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first fully absorbable stent to treat coronary artery disease.

5 Jul 2016

Major improvements to portable oxygen concentrators from CAIRE Inc.

CAIRE Inc., a Chart Industries Company and the global oxygen market leader, has made major improvements to their AirSep® FreeStyle® and FreeStyle 5™ portable oxygen concentrators.

5 Jul 2016

Abbott unveils new LibreLink app to help people manage diabetes

In order to further the mission to simplify diabetes management, Abbott announces a first-of-its-kind mobile app that will enable people with diabetes to access glucose data directly from their FreeStyle Libre sensor, on their smartphones.

5 Jul 2016

iMDsoft launches new mobile e-obs solution for early detection of sepsis and AKI

iMDsoft announced that they will be featuring new and advanced tools for detecting patient deterioration at Patient Safety Congress in Manchester, 5 - 6 July 2016.

5 Jul 2016

Immobilisation after intrauterine insemination has no beneficial effect on pregnancy rates in women

Despite the positive results of small studies and a widely held belief in its benefit, the practice of keeping female patients immobilised after intrauterine insemination has no beneficial effect on pregnancy rates, according to results of a large randomised study presented here at the Annual Meeting of ESHRE in Helsinki.

5 Jul 2016

European scientists use new photonics technology to develop self-cleaning, antibacterial metal surfaces

Taking their ideas from defence mechanisms found in plants such as the Lotus leaf, the ‘High Throughput Laser Texturing of Self-Cleaning and Antibacterial Surfaces’, or ‘TresClean’ project, has made a breakthrough that will enable the production of self-cleaning sheet metal on an industrial scale for the first time.

5 Jul 2016

Scientists discover new genetic variations linked to increased myeloma risk

Researchers have identified eight new genetic variations in the human genome that could be linked to an increased risk of developing myeloma. The findings provide additional evidence and build on existing research that suggests myeloma can run in families.

5 Jul 2016

KNAUER launches new column selection valve for FPLC systems

KNAUER introduces a new column selection valve that enables the automated selection of five columns and one bypass. Before, three valves were needed for KNAUER AZURA Bio LC systems to conduct this function.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 5 Jul 2016

Celltrion Healthcare commits to develop lab tests for evidence-based decision-making in anti-TNF treatment

Celltrion Healthcare, a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced its research commitment to develop laboratory tests that will determine both drug and anti-drug antibody levels in the blood, enabling physicians to identify when patients on an anti-tumour necrosis factor drug require a change of dose or a switch to a different treatment in the class.

5 Jul 2016

SP Scientific provides one-source solution for pharmaceutical processing equipment

SP Scientific is now able to offer a one-source solution for a complete range of pharmaceutical processing equipment.

5 Jul 2016

New research reveals increase in fatalities linked to adolescent abuse and neglect

New research from the University of Warwick reveals an increase in the number of adolescents who died or were seriously harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.

5 Jul 2016

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Scientists use novel brainstem model to determine how the brain controls breathing

Necitumumab drug shows minor added benefit in patients with metastatic NSCLC

Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in diet can confer substantial health benefits

Study finds link between cortisol levels and obesity in patients with bipolar disorder or recurrent depressions

New method uses computer to scan esophagus images for signs of esophageal cancer

TKCI Srujana Innovation Award launched to combat corneal blindness

Ticagrelor drug shows minor added benefit for patients with history of myocardial infarction

British Lung Foundation launches exhibition at the houses of parliament

Study demonstrates role of leukocyte activation receptor CD69 in development of psoriasis

FDA approves Absorb GT1 BVS to treat coronary artery disease

Major improvements to portable oxygen concentrators from CAIRE Inc.

Abbott unveils new LibreLink app to help people manage diabetes

iMDsoft launches new mobile e-obs solution for early detection of sepsis and AKI

Immobilisation after intrauterine insemination has no beneficial effect on pregnancy rates in women

European scientists use new photonics technology to develop self-cleaning, antibacterial metal surfaces

Scientists discover new genetic variations linked to increased myeloma risk

KNAUER launches new column selection valve for FPLC systems

Celltrion Healthcare commits to develop lab tests for evidence-based decision-making in anti-TNF treatment

SP Scientific provides one-source solution for pharmaceutical processing equipment

New research reveals increase in fatalities linked to adolescent abuse and neglect

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