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Molecular Dynamics to present revolutionary whole body CZT digital SPECT/CT solution at RSNA meeting

Molecular Dynamics will present its revolutionary whole body CZT digital SPECT/CT solution at the upcoming 101st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America taking place in Chicago on Nov-29th through Dec-4th, in Booth 1122, Hall A.

24 Nov 2015

T1DM therapeutics market expected to reach $7.1 billion by 2021

Analysis from business intelligence provider GBI Research - Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Therapeutics in Major Developed Markets to 2021 - states that the global market value for T1DM treatment will rise from $4.2 billion in 2014 to $7.1 billion by 2021, at a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.9%.

24 Nov 2015

Teledyne DALSA's CMOS X-Ray detector for mammography to be introduced at RSNA 2015 Technical Exhibition

Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and global leader in digital X-Ray image sensing technology, will introduce its CMOS X-Ray detector for mammography at the RSNA 2015 Technical Exhibition, November 29 to December 3, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

24 Nov 2015

Impax releases generic version of dutasteride capsules, 0.5 mg

Impax Laboratories, Inc. today announced that on November 20, the Company's development and manufacturing partner received final approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a generic version of dutasteride capsules, 0.5 mg.

24 Nov 2015

Catasys to provide assistance to Humana members experiencing substance abuse challenges

Catasys, Inc., a provider of proprietary big-data based analytics and predictive modeling driven health management services for health plans, announced today that it has signed a national agreement with Humana Behavioral Health to combine its substance abuse care management with Humana clinical programs to address the needs of members experiencing substance abuse challenges.

24 Nov 2015

Mylan releases Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets in U.S.

Mylan N.V. today announced the U.S. launch of Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 25 mg and 100 mg, the generic version of Jazz Pharmaceutical's FazaClo.

24 Nov 2015

Sound Physicians agrees to provide hospitalist services for Mount Vernon's Skagit Valley Hospital

Sound Physicians, a health care organization focused on improving quality and lowering cost throughout the acute episode of care, announced today an agreement to provide hospitalist services for Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA.

24 Nov 2015

BioPlast Manufacturing acquires Kord-Valmark

BioPlast Manufacturing, a manufacturer of plastic components used primarily for the medical research, clinical diagnostic and biotech environments, announced today that it has acquired Kord-Valmark, a leading manufacturer of quality petri dishes. This acquisition is aligned with BioPlast Manufacturing's strategy to offer clients a platform of products that are designed and tested by scientists for scientists and manufactured with the highest quality.

24 Nov 2015

Dopamine measurements provides information crucial for human choice

Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have reported measurements of dopamine release with unprecedented temporal precision in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease. The measurements, collected during brain surgery as the conscious patients played an investment game, demonstrate how rapid dopamine release encodes information crucial for human choice.

24 Nov 2015

Heightened levels of psychological stress associated with skin complaints in college students

College is a stressful time in the lives of students, and a new study by researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Temple University found that heightened levels of psychological stress are associated with skin complaints.

24 Nov 2015

Latinos' cultural values have major impact on palliative care preferences

The cultural values of Latinos have a major impact on their palliative care preferences and healthcare providers should be sensitive to their perspectives, according to a research letter by physicians at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

24 Nov 2015

Study evaluates effectiveness of F2F aggression prevention program in young African-American girls

A new study from the Violence Prevention Initiative at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) suggests that educators, particularly in urban schools, should teach elementary school-aged girls problem-solving skills and provide them leadership opportunities as a way to reduce their relational aggression.

24 Nov 2015

New study finds evidence to support meperidine-associated seizure risk

Meperidine, an opioid analgesic commonly used to control shivering in accidental or therapeutic hypothermia, has been linked to increased seizure risk, but a new study finds little published evidence to support this risk.

24 Nov 2015

More hormone treatments decrease women's chances of having baby

A Michigan State University study has found that too much of a hormone commonly used during in vitro fertility, or IVF, treatments actually decreases a woman's chances of having a baby.

24 Nov 2015

LSP, Bristol-Myers Squibb announce immuno-oncology collaboration

LSP (Life Sciences Partners), the specialist healthcare investment firm, has announced today a strategic collaboration with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in which the companies will work closely together in identifying European breakthrough technologies and products in immuno-oncology and other areas of unmet medical need.

24 Nov 2015

Microgravity inhibits regenerative and differentiation potential of embryonic stem cells

A study performed on the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery showed that exposure of mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs) to microgravity inhibited their ability to differentiate and generate most cell lineages, needed for the development of bone, muscle, the immune system, and other organs and tissues.

24 Nov 2015

Finding may lead to better understanding of male genital birth defects

University of Florida Health researchers have identified genes that are disrupted by abnormal hormone signaling at crucial points during development, a finding that may lead to a better understanding of how the most common male genital birth defects arise in humans.

24 Nov 2015

Older toddlers pick up anti-fat attitudes from their mothers

New findings from New Zealand's University of Otago suggest older toddlers--those aged around 32 months old--are picking up on the anti-fat attitudes of their mothers.

24 Nov 2015

Food smells activate impulse areas of the brain linked with obsessive-compulsive disorder in obese children

The area of the brain associated with impulsivity and the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder is activated in obese children when introduced to food smells, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

24 Nov 2015

Arterial imaging with 3-D MRI could help to determine stroke risk among diabetics

People with diabetes may be harboring advanced vascular disease that could increase their risk of stroke, according to new research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

24 Nov 2015

Medical News

Molecular Dynamics to present revolutionary whole body CZT digital SPECT/CT solution at RSNA meeting

T1DM therapeutics market expected to reach $7.1 billion by 2021

Teledyne DALSA's CMOS X-Ray detector for mammography to be introduced at RSNA 2015 Technical Exhibition

Impax releases generic version of dutasteride capsules, 0.5 mg

Catasys to provide assistance to Humana members experiencing substance abuse challenges

Mylan releases Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets in U.S.

Sound Physicians agrees to provide hospitalist services for Mount Vernon's Skagit Valley Hospital

BioPlast Manufacturing acquires Kord-Valmark

Dopamine measurements provides information crucial for human choice

Heightened levels of psychological stress associated with skin complaints in college students

Latinos' cultural values have major impact on palliative care preferences

Study evaluates effectiveness of F2F aggression prevention program in young African-American girls

New study finds evidence to support meperidine-associated seizure risk

More hormone treatments decrease women's chances of having baby

LSP, Bristol-Myers Squibb announce immuno-oncology collaboration

Microgravity inhibits regenerative and differentiation potential of embryonic stem cells

Finding may lead to better understanding of male genital birth defects

Older toddlers pick up anti-fat attitudes from their mothers

Food smells activate impulse areas of the brain linked with obsessive-compulsive disorder in obese children

Arterial imaging with 3-D MRI could help to determine stroke risk among diabetics

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