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Rural community in Brazil still follows sleep/wake times similar to pre-industrial times

A new study, published today in the journal Scientific Reports, has identified a rural community in Brazil that still follows the earlier sleep and wake times similar to pre-industrial times.

19 Mar 2015

RUB biochemists gain new insights into generation, maintenance of circadian rhythms

Biochemists at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum have gained new insights into the generation and maintenance of circadian rhythms. They demonstrated that the Ras protein is important for setting the phase of such a circadian clock, as its activity determines the period length of the rhythm.

19 Mar 2015

Transplanted regulatory T cells may help in controlling inflammatory diseases

With a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, a team of researchers - including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute professor Juergen Hahn - will investigate the potential of using transplanted regulatory T cells (Tregs) to reduce inflammation in diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, which currently has no known viable treatment options.

19 Mar 2015

OSU researchers find link between low levels of vitamin D and depression in young women

A new study from Oregon State University suggests there is a relationship between low levels of vitamin D and depression in otherwise healthy young women.

19 Mar 2015

UVA researcher identifies potential therapeutic target for myotonic muscular dystrophy

A doctor who was one of the discoverers of the gene responsible for myotonic muscular dystrophy has now identified a therapeutic that could modify progression of muscle damage and muscle dysfunction associated with the disease - issues that cause patients significant disability and deterioration in quality of life.

19 Mar 2015

Body posture critical in early stages of gaining new knowledge

An Indiana University cognitive scientist and collaborators have found that posture is critical in the early stages of acquiring new knowledge.

19 Mar 2015

Oxygen wristbands: an interview with Dr Gillian Lowrey

Oxygen is delivered with variable flows that administer different concentrations. National guidelines were published in 2009 that provide recommendations about prescribing the oxygen and titrating it to certain target ranges.

18 Mar 2015

New research lays groundwork for developing treatments for asthma, COPD

In diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the body produces too much mucus, making breathing difficult. New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis provides clues to potentially counteract inappropriate mucus production.

18 Mar 2015

Diet based on UK health guidelines could reduce CVD risk

Men and women who adapt their daily diet to meet current UK dietary guidelines could reduce their risk of a heart attack or a stroke by up to a third, according to a new study by King's College London.

18 Mar 2015

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital wins Texas Award for Performance Excellence

The Quality Texas Foundation has awarded Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. Memorial Hermann Sugar Land is one of just three organizations in the state to be given this prestigious award recognizing strong dedication to quality and high performance.

18 Mar 2015

Keas announces launch of Health Hub for self-insured employers

Keas, the health management leader, today announced the launch of Health Hub, the first Health Management platform for self-insured employers.

18 Mar 2015

Five simple nutrition tips that can positively impact your overall health

Capital BlueCross this month, National Nutrition Month, is reminding residents in central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley that making even small changes to their eating habits can vastly improve their health.

18 Mar 2015

SST Group to become exclusive distributor for MPTronic's RDM solution in U.S. and Canada

SST Group, Inc., a leading provider of DICOM distribution solutions in the United States, is excited to announce its partnership with MPTronic, a leading developer of Radiation Dose Monitoring systems in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

18 Mar 2015

RMANJ acquires IVF New Jersey

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey, a world-renowned leader in the field of infertility, today announced the strategic acquisition of IVF New Jersey Fertility and Gynecology Center, one of the largest fertility centers in New Jersey.

18 Mar 2015

Researchers working to develop non-invasive diagnostic technique for detecting Alzheimer's early

The ELEKIN research group of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country is working to develop various non-invasive methodologies for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.

18 Mar 2015

Cenpatico, MHS expand Catasys' OnTrak program to Medicare Advantage members in Wisconsin

Catasys, Inc., provider of proprietary health management services to health insurers and employers, announced today that Cenpatico and Managed Health Services, a Centene health plan in Wisconsin, have expanded Catasys' OnTrak program to MHS' eligible Medicare Advantage members in Wisconsin.

18 Mar 2015

Columbia Laboratories' revenues increase 11% to $32.5 million in 2014

Columbia Laboratories, Inc., today announced financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2014.

18 Mar 2015

PlanSource expands U.S. presence with ClearBenefits acquisition

PlanSource, which provides the leading cloud-based health exchange and benefits engagement platform, today announced the acquisition of the ClearBenefits benefits administration business from BENU, Inc. located in San Mateo, CA.

18 Mar 2015

Selten Pharma's SPI-026 granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation for treatment of PAH

Selten Pharma, Inc., a privatively held biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of rare diseases, announced today that its lead compound tacrolimus (SPI-026) has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

18 Mar 2015

New method of testing deadly pathogen could help combat cystic fibrosis

A new method of testing the most common cause of life-threatening infection in people with cystic fibrosis could improve efforts to study and combat the illness.

18 Mar 2015

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Rural community in Brazil still follows sleep/wake times similar to pre-industrial times

RUB biochemists gain new insights into generation, maintenance of circadian rhythms

Transplanted regulatory T cells may help in controlling inflammatory diseases

OSU researchers find link between low levels of vitamin D and depression in young women

UVA researcher identifies potential therapeutic target for myotonic muscular dystrophy

Body posture critical in early stages of gaining new knowledge

Oxygen wristbands: an interview with Dr Gillian Lowrey

New research lays groundwork for developing treatments for asthma, COPD

Diet based on UK health guidelines could reduce CVD risk

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital wins Texas Award for Performance Excellence

Keas announces launch of Health Hub for self-insured employers

Five simple nutrition tips that can positively impact your overall health

SST Group to become exclusive distributor for MPTronic's RDM solution in U.S. and Canada

RMANJ acquires IVF New Jersey

Researchers working to develop non-invasive diagnostic technique for detecting Alzheimer's early

Cenpatico, MHS expand Catasys' OnTrak program to Medicare Advantage members in Wisconsin

Columbia Laboratories' revenues increase 11% to $32.5 million in 2014

PlanSource expands U.S. presence with ClearBenefits acquisition

Selten Pharma's SPI-026 granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation for treatment of PAH

New method of testing deadly pathogen could help combat cystic fibrosis

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