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Hazardous nanoparticles from sea traffic can penetrate deeper into the lungs

New data presented by researchers at Lund University and others in the journal Oceanologia show that the air along the coasts is full of hazardous nanoparticles from sea traffic. Almost half of the measured particles stem from sea traffic emissions, while the rest is deemed to be mainly from cars but also biomass combustion, industries and natural particles from the sea.

22 Nov 2015

IQWiG examines added benefit of tiotropium and olodaterol combination in adults with COPD

The fixed-dose combination of tiotropium and olodaterol (trade name: Spiolto Respimat) has been approved since July 2015 for maintenance treatment in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care examined in a dossier assessment whether this drug combination offers an added benefit over the appropriate comparator therapy.

22 Nov 2015

Doctors in Mexico show benefits of healthy diet, exercise in heart failure patients

Doctors in Mexico have shown the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise in patients with heart failure, in research presented at the Mexican Congress of Cardiology 2015.

22 Nov 2015

New research could lead to diagnosis of preeclampsia in the first trimester

Preeclampsia is generally diagnosed later in pregnancy, but new research could lead to diagnosis in the first trimester, improving care and potentially leading to the development of preventative measures.

21 Nov 2015

Virginia Mason Medical Center uses $25,000 grant to support 'Heart to Heart' program

Virginia Mason Medical Center is using a $25,000 grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation to support a pilot program designed to reduce hospital readmissions among patients diagnosed with heart failure.

21 Nov 2015

TGen receives 2015 Regents' Award for Outstanding Service to Higher Education

The Arizona Board of Regents presented the Translational Genomics Research Institute with its 2015 Regents' Award for Outstanding Service to Higher Education, recognizing the extensive research TGen has conducted in association with Northern Arizona University.

21 Nov 2015

U of T researchers discover mysterious fungus that defends against neighbouring bacteria

Researchers at the University of Toronto examined fungi in the mucus of patients with cystic fibrosis and discovered how one particularly cunning fungal species has evolved to defend itself against neighbouring bacteria.

21 Nov 2015

Crucial tumor-suppressing gene protects immune attack against lung cancer

A crucial tumor-thwarting gene protects an immune attack against lung cancer by blocking the key to an off switch on T cells, the customized warriors of the immune system, a team led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reports in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

21 Nov 2015

Brain imaging reveals distinctive aspects of high-inflammation depression

About one third of people with depression have high levels of inflammation markers in their blood. New research indicates that persistent inflammation affects the brain in ways that are connected with stubborn symptoms of depression, such as anhedonia, the inability to experience pleasure.

21 Nov 2015

Mason researchers patent new breast cancer treatment

George Mason University researchers have patented a new breast cancer treatment that uses a common malaria drug to stop cancer in its beginning stages.

21 Nov 2015

Researchers receive $6 million to further develop potential treatment for cocaine abuse

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Professor Chang-Guo Zhan, along with fellow UK Professors Fang Zheng and Sharon Walsh, and Professor Mei-Chuan Ko from Wake Forest University, recently received $6 million in funding over five years to further develop a potential treatment for cocaine abuse.

21 Nov 2015

AfBPM's second National Summit aims to improve pain management, patient safety

The Alliance for Balanced Pain Management, a diverse collective of 24 health care advocacy groups, patient organizations, industry representatives and other stakeholders, held its second National Summit on Nov. 12 and 13, 2015, to identify continued ways to support appropriate access to integrated pain management and responsible use of prescription pain medicines with an aim to improve patient safety and reduce abuse.

21 Nov 2015

Roche introduces new cobas t 411 analyzer for coagulation testing

Roche announced today that its new lab-coagulation solution, the cobas t 411 analyzer, is now available for countries accepting the CE Mark.

21 Nov 2015

Exposure to e-cigarette ads may boost usage among young adults

Exposure to e-cigarette advertisements may enhance curiosity and usage among young adults, according to a study published this week in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

21 Nov 2015

New set of dates for MEDICA 2015 and COMPAMED 2015 widely accepted by specialist visitors

The new set of dates running from Monday to Thursday has been widely accepted by the specialist visitors of the world’s largest medical trade fair, the MEDICA 2015, as well as the specialist supplier trade fair, COMPAMED 2015, being held in parallel.

21 Nov 2015

New drug screening method may predict treatment options for patients with multiple myeloma

A personalized method for testing the effectiveness of drugs that treat multiple myeloma may predict quickly and more accurately the best treatments for individual patients with the bone marrow cancer. The process, developed by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, also may aid patients with leukemia or lymphoma.

21 Nov 2015

Study examines impact of countywide reductions in psychiatric services

Countywide reductions in psychiatric services -- both inpatient and outpatient -- led to more than triple the number of emergency psychiatric consults and 55 percent increases in lengths of stay for psychiatric patients in the emergency department.

21 Nov 2015

Many European hospitals fail to routinely test people at risk of HIV infection

A new study reveals that many European hospitals fail to routinely test people who may be at risk of an HIV-infection. If tests were more widely offered in the healthcare system, fewer HIV-patients would go unnoticed, especially in Northern Europe.

21 Nov 2015

USA Swimming offers tips to help parents identify, prevent misconduct in sports to keep kids safe

There are many reasons why a child should participate in sports, says Chuck Wielgus, USA Swimming's Executive Director. Sports teach important life lessons including goal-setting, teamwork and self-confidence, not to mention the great exercise it provides athletes.

21 Nov 2015

TVA Medical announces results from multicenter clinical study of everlinQ endoAVF System

TVA Medical, Inc., announced clinical trial results from a prospective, multicenter clinical study evaluating the everlinQ endoAVF System. This innovative medical technology creates hemodialysis access using vascular sites not traditionally used by surgeons for people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).

21 Nov 2015

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Hazardous nanoparticles from sea traffic can penetrate deeper into the lungs

IQWiG examines added benefit of tiotropium and olodaterol combination in adults with COPD

Doctors in Mexico show benefits of healthy diet, exercise in heart failure patients

New research could lead to diagnosis of preeclampsia in the first trimester

Virginia Mason Medical Center uses $25,000 grant to support 'Heart to Heart' program

TGen receives 2015 Regents' Award for Outstanding Service to Higher Education

U of T researchers discover mysterious fungus that defends against neighbouring bacteria

Crucial tumor-suppressing gene protects immune attack against lung cancer

Brain imaging reveals distinctive aspects of high-inflammation depression

Mason researchers patent new breast cancer treatment

Researchers receive $6 million to further develop potential treatment for cocaine abuse

AfBPM's second National Summit aims to improve pain management, patient safety

Roche introduces new cobas t 411 analyzer for coagulation testing

Exposure to e-cigarette ads may boost usage among young adults

New set of dates for MEDICA 2015 and COMPAMED 2015 widely accepted by specialist visitors

New drug screening method may predict treatment options for patients with multiple myeloma

Study examines impact of countywide reductions in psychiatric services

Many European hospitals fail to routinely test people at risk of HIV infection

USA Swimming offers tips to help parents identify, prevent misconduct in sports to keep kids safe

TVA Medical announces results from multicenter clinical study of everlinQ endoAVF System

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