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Innovative Social Media Listening programs launched to boost performance of pharmaceutical industry

Online disease state discussions among patients, physicians, caregivers and other key customer groups is flourishing across both established and emerging online channels. Recognizing the potential value of these online discussions, savvy healthcare companies have launched innovative Social Media Listening programs to capture critical market insights.

13 Dec 2015

NWPC notifies certain patients about insider data theft

Northwest Primary Care is notifying certain patients about a security incident involving information that was stolen by a former employee. On October 13, 2015, NWPC was informed by law enforcement that the employee stole patient names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and credit card numbers.

13 Dec 2015

United Spinal denounces Uber's new Washington, D.C. TAXI WHEELCHAIR option as inadequate, unsustainable

United Spinal Association, today denounced Uber's new Washington, D.C. TAXI 'WHEELCHAIR' option that enables riders to request a wheelchair accessible taxi on-demand as "inadequate and unsustainable."

13 Dec 2015

Paying close attention to results of simple blood test can help predict risk of kidney failure, death

Kidney disease in the United States is both common and under-diagnosed, but two new studies led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers suggest that paying close attention to results of a simple blood test can help predict the likelihood that patients are headed for kidney failure or death.

13 Dec 2015

Memorial Hermann reminds people to follow holiday fall prevention tips

With the holiday season in full swing, families are finding joy by decorating their homes and yards. Unfortunately, several of these practices can result in injuries that make the holidays not very merry. Falls are among the most common mechanisms of injury with adults at Memorial Hermann Texas Trauma Institute, and activities such as hanging lights and decorations only increase the risk.

13 Dec 2015

Kaiser Permanente bans 'germ-fighting' antimicrobial agents for use in hospitals

Concerned about mounting exposure to toxic chemicals in everyday life and the threat of drug-resistant bacteria, Kaiser Permanente has banned paint and other interior building products treated with "germ-fighting" antimicrobial agents for use in its hospitals and other buildings.

13 Dec 2015

Our senses far from flawless, UCLA study reveals

Our vision and hearing aren't as reliable as we might think, according to a study by life scientists at UCLA.

13 Dec 2015

Identifying and avoiding wasteful or unnecessary medical tests

Too many tests at the doctor's office could cost you more than just dollars. In addition to the huge hit to your wallet, there's also the potential harm of false positives, and just because a test has traditionally been done for a condition doesn't mean it's the best way to treat it.

13 Dec 2015

New rapid test can detect malaria parasites, viruses and biomarkers

Nothing could be simpler: a drop of blood is placed on a special carrier substance; after a wait of a few minutes, the slide is placed on a device that emits polarised light thanks to an inexpensive polarisation filter. It is covered with a lid containing a second polarisation filter, which blocks the light from all materials except crystalline or materials with directional properties.

13 Dec 2015

Direct Relief ranked among nation's ten top charities

Direct Relief, a California-based humanitarian aid organization, became the ninth-largest charity in the United States this year, according to Forbes Magazine's annual ranking of U.S. charities based on private support.

13 Dec 2015

Study focuses on parents' perceptions of risks, benefits of treating children with short stature

A new study led by pediatric endocrinologist Adda Grimberg, M.D., of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, proposes to reframe the debate. "We set out to answer a new question," said Grimberg. "What are the factors, perceived or real, that drive some families to seek medical care for short stature?"

13 Dec 2015

Devoted Family Dental officially launches new Give A Smile program

At Devoted Family Dental we remember how fortunate we are to work, contribute and participate in the wonderful communities where our offices are strategically located. Our hope in delivering quality dental care is that we will impact our surrounding community through assistance and service.

13 Dec 2015

New chemical method developed to introduce alkenes into simple hydrocarbon molecules

Chemists at Princeton have developed a new chemical method to introduce valuable alkenes into simple hydrocarbon molecules, a transformation known as dehydrogenation, which is found in important processes such as the biosynthesis of essential fatty acids in the body and the commercial production of detergents.

13 Dec 2015

ICGC article lays foundation for the coming era of cancer genomic research

An eye-opening article from the International Cancer Genome Consortium was published today in the prestigious journal Nature Communications. It lays a foundation for the coming era of research in cancer genomics.

13 Dec 2015

BD announces launch of BD FACSCelesta flow cytometer during ASCB annual meeting

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the launch of the BD FACSCelesta flow cytometer during the 2015 American Society for Cell Biology annual meeting. Uniquely designed to leverage the broad BD Horizon Brilliant reagent portfolio, this new system offers simultaneous measurement of up to 14 different single cell characteristics.

13 Dec 2015

Four journalists from China and India win 2016 EurekAlert! Fellowships for International Science Reporters

Four early-career journalists from China and India have emerged from the fiercest competition to date to win the 2016 EurekAlert! Fellowships for International Science Reporters.

13 Dec 2015

Increasing alcohol taxes decreases gonorrhea rates by 24% in Maryland

Increasing state alcohol taxes could help prevent sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea, according to University of Florida Health researchers, who found that gonorrhea rates decreased by 24 percent in Maryland after the state increased its sales tax on alcohol in 2011.

13 Dec 2015

Johns Hopkins-led study shows disparities in access to minimally invasive hysterectomies for uterine cancer

A new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers shows wide racial and economic disparities in access to minimally invasive hysterectomies for early uterine cancer in the United States. This is despite years of accumulating evidence that the procedures to remove the uterus are linked to fewer postoperative complications, the researchers say.

13 Dec 2015

Whitehead researchers create 3D map to predict how genes are regulated in normal cells

Whitehead Institute researchers have created a map of the DNA loops that comprise the three dimensional (3D) structure of the human genome and regulate gene expression in human embryonic stem (ES) cells and adult cells. The location of genes and regulatory elements within this chromosomal framework could help scientists better navigate their genomic research, establishing relationships between mutations and disease development.

13 Dec 2015

Designing epidemiologic study for multiple sclerosis and other neurologic diseases in Gulf War Vets

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs requested that the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine conduct a study to respond to Public Law 110-389 to determine the incidence, prevalence, and risk of developing multiple sclerosis and other neurologic diseases -- including migraines, Parkinson's disease, brain cancers, and central nervous system abnormalities difficult to diagnose precisely -- as a result of service in the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf and post 9/11 Global Operations theaters.

12 Dec 2015

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Innovative Social Media Listening programs launched to boost performance of pharmaceutical industry

NWPC notifies certain patients about insider data theft

United Spinal denounces Uber's new Washington, D.C. TAXI WHEELCHAIR option as inadequate, unsustainable

Paying close attention to results of simple blood test can help predict risk of kidney failure, death

Memorial Hermann reminds people to follow holiday fall prevention tips

Kaiser Permanente bans 'germ-fighting' antimicrobial agents for use in hospitals

Our senses far from flawless, UCLA study reveals

Identifying and avoiding wasteful or unnecessary medical tests

New rapid test can detect malaria parasites, viruses and biomarkers

Direct Relief ranked among nation's ten top charities

Study focuses on parents' perceptions of risks, benefits of treating children with short stature

Devoted Family Dental officially launches new Give A Smile program

New chemical method developed to introduce alkenes into simple hydrocarbon molecules

ICGC article lays foundation for the coming era of cancer genomic research

BD announces launch of BD FACSCelesta flow cytometer during ASCB annual meeting

Four journalists from China and India win 2016 EurekAlert! Fellowships for International Science Reporters

Increasing alcohol taxes decreases gonorrhea rates by 24% in Maryland

Johns Hopkins-led study shows disparities in access to minimally invasive hysterectomies for uterine cancer

Whitehead researchers create 3D map to predict how genes are regulated in normal cells

Designing epidemiologic study for multiple sclerosis and other neurologic diseases in Gulf War Vets

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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