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New Touch ID support released to Saxo Bank clients

Saxo Bank, the online trading and investment specialist, has enabled client identification on SaxoTraderGO through biometric verification.

28 Dec 2015

Genetic modification in esophagus can lead to esophageal cancer

A genetic modification in the mucous membrane of the esophagus, the Barrett esophagus, can lead to esophageal cancer. If certain biomarkers are contained in these tissue alterations, so-called miDNA, these are extremely short DNA strands, it could be an indication that this preliminary stage of esophageal cancer indeed leads to cancer.

28 Dec 2015

Norway’s tradition of brewing Christmas beer

The brewing of Christmas beer in Norway is a very old tradition and dates back to pre-Christian times, at least.

28 Dec 2015

Julphar's DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM CGM system now available in GCC

The Julphar revolutionary real-time continuous glucose monitoring device (CGM), DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM is now available in UAE, KSA, Kuwait and Oman and will soon be available in Qatar, Bahrain and Lebanon. With this unique technology, diabetic patients can easily and conveniently monitor their glucose level around the clock.

28 Dec 2015

New study looks at overconsumption of 'healthy' foods

Eating too much is typically considered one of the prime culprits of obesity. A new study published in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research, looked specifically at overconsumption of "healthy" foods which consumers often perceive as less filling.

28 Dec 2015

The Woman's Hospital of Texas delivers more than 11,000 babies in one year

For the first time in The Woman's Hospital of Texas history, the hospital delivered more than 11,000 babies in one year. Cinthia and Albert Lee and big brother Armani welcomed Alijah George into the world at 2:08 a.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Alijah weighs 7 pounds, 9 ounces and is 20 inches long. The Lee's are from Houston and were thrilled to be the record-setting family.

28 Dec 2015

Premature triplets released from Loyola University Medical Center in time for first Christmas

Triplets Finn, Kyle and Ava Santiago, who were born six weeks premature and underweight, went home from Loyola University Medical Center Dec. 24, just in time to celebrate their first Christmas.

28 Dec 2015

York University announces establishment of Dahdaleh Insitute for Global Health

York University in Ontario, Canada this month announced the establishment of The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health, in honour of Victor Dahdaleh - a prominent UK-based Canadian business leader and York alumnus who recently donated $20m to the University.

28 Dec 2015

Study finds gaps in consumer understanding of their health information

According to HealthMine's research, conducted with more than 6,000 consumers enrolled in health plans in 2015, 53% of consumers said it's not easy to understand their health information, or what they need to do to maintain or improve their health. Yet, wellness programs have the potential to discover sick and at-risk members in the population; 46% of consumers with a chronic condition who were surveyed said they discovered their illness through a wellness program.

28 Dec 2015

Growing number of North Americans traveling to Europe for low-cost in vitro fertilization treatments

North Americans travel to Europe for many reasons, including business, vacation or trips to learn more about their family heritage.

26 Dec 2015

Vision Medical’s SmartGraft receives Best Hair Restoration Award for 2016

SmartGraft by Vision Medical, Inc., the world's leading developer of hair restoration equipment was awarded the first ever Best Hair Restoration Award for 2016 by THE Aesthetic Guide.

26 Dec 2015

Philadelphia jury ruled in favor of plaintiff against Johnson and Johnson

Fair Rate Funding, a leader in pelvic mesh lawsuit funding, reports a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Patricia Hammons and against defendant, Johnson and Johnson on Monday.

26 Dec 2015

Northwest Biotherapeutics closes registered direct placement of $12.6M

Northwest Biotherapeutics, a biotechnology company developing DCVax® personalized immune therapies for solid tumor cancers, today announced the closing of its previously-announced registered direct placement with healthcare focused institutional investors, for gross proceeds of $12.6 million on the terms previously announced.

26 Dec 2015

BIDMC, Pan American Health Organization partner to advance eHealth in Latin America, Caribbean

The Division of Clinical Informatics at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / World Health Organization have signed a framework agreement to collaborate in supporting the advancement of eHealth in Latin America and the Caribbean. BIDMC efforts will be led by Director of Global Health Informatics Yuri Quintana, PhD.

26 Dec 2015

ZJSTIC, insurance industry leaders invest over $2M to support Anpac's CDA technology

Anpac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd., Chief Executive Officer Dr. Chris Yu announced that Venture Capital (VC) Firm, Shanghai Zhangjiang Science &Technology Investment Corporation (ZJSTIC), as well as private investors related to the insurance industry, have again invested over $2 Million to support Anpac's "Cancer Differentiation Analysis" (CDA) technology.

26 Dec 2015

Researchers identify new gene that helps maintain chromosome number in cells

Molecular biologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a gene called NORAD that helps maintain the proper number of chromosomes in cells, and that when inactivated, causes the number of chromosomes in a cell to become unstable, a key feature of cancer cells.

26 Dec 2015

United Medical Systems to acquire USMD’s lithotripsy division

USMD Holdings, Inc., a physician-led integrated healthcare system, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell most of its lithotripsy division to United Medical Systems (UMS), a leading provider of mobile medical equipment and services, including urology, women's health and MRI imaging, to hospitals, surgery centers and physician offices across the U.S., Canada and South America.

26 Dec 2015

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New Touch ID support released to Saxo Bank clients

Genetic modification in esophagus can lead to esophageal cancer

Norway’s tradition of brewing Christmas beer

Julphar's DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM CGM system now available in GCC

New study looks at overconsumption of 'healthy' foods

The Woman's Hospital of Texas delivers more than 11,000 babies in one year

Premature triplets released from Loyola University Medical Center in time for first Christmas

York University announces establishment of Dahdaleh Insitute for Global Health

Study finds gaps in consumer understanding of their health information

Growing number of North Americans traveling to Europe for low-cost in vitro fertilization treatments

Vision Medical’s SmartGraft receives Best Hair Restoration Award for 2016

Philadelphia jury ruled in favor of plaintiff against Johnson and Johnson

Northwest Biotherapeutics closes registered direct placement of $12.6M

BIDMC, Pan American Health Organization partner to advance eHealth in Latin America, Caribbean

ZJSTIC, insurance industry leaders invest over $2M to support Anpac's CDA technology

Researchers identify new gene that helps maintain chromosome number in cells

United Medical Systems to acquire USMD’s lithotripsy division

Microencapsulation method can help overcome challenges in pancreatic islet transplantation

Five Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush physicians named ‘Top Doctors’ in Chicago Magazine

Study shows why immune system fails to develop immunity during malaria infection

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