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Wireless Health 2014 international conference to highlight latest developments in mobile health

From the benefits of wearable devices for remote patient monitoring to opportunities for big-data applications to a changing regulatory environment, the Wireless Health 2014 international conference here Oct. 29 – 31 aims to disseminate the latest advances and promising prospective developments in mobile health.

13 Oct 2014

Ziehm Imaging wins Gold Stevie award at 11th annual International Business Awards

Ziehm Imaging has been awarded with the Gold Stevie Award in the category "New Product & Product Management - Health and Pharmaceuticals" in the 11th annual International Business Awards.

13 Oct 2014

Carpal Aid, Yew Bio-Pharm ink exclusive distribution deal

Yew Bio-Pharm Group, Inc. ("Yew Bio" or the "Company") (OTCBB: YEWB), a major grower and seller of yew trees, yew raw materials used in the manufacture of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and products made from yew timber in China, today announced a multi-year exclusive distribution agreement with Carpal Aid to distribute its non-invasive medical device "Carpal Aid" for carpal tunnel syndrome throughout China.

13 Oct 2014

GenCell Biosystems acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Company

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, announced today that it has acquired GenCell Biosystems, a privately-held Irish biotech company that has developed proprietary technologies that address key biological analysis protocols – from library preparation of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to genotyping for agricultural applications.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 13 Oct 2014

Scientists evaluate efficacy of non-synthetic bed bug pesticides

Concerns over human-insecticide exposure has stimulated the development of alternative bed bug control materials, and many essential oil-based pesticides and detergent insecticides have been developed in recent years.

13 Oct 2014

Ultra-light architecture technology set to revolutionize architecture, construction

A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed Cloud Arch, an innovative, ultra-light architecture that will revolutionize the way large open public spaces, such as market, airport, stadium, concert hall, factory, are built.

13 Oct 2014

Study reveals inner workings of PKA switch that regulates cellular functions, contributes to deadly disorders

A University of Utah-led study using X-rays and neutron beams has revealed the inner workings of a master switch that regulates basic cellular functions, but that also, when mutated, contributes to cancer, cardiovascular disease and other deadly disorders.

13 Oct 2014

Web-based system could help improve detection of disease outbreaks, say researchers

A web-based system that allows preschools and child care centers to report illnesses to local public health departments could improve the detection of disease outbreaks and allow resources to be mobilized more quickly, according to University of Michigan research to be presented Saturday, Oct. 11 at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.

13 Oct 2014

MiMedx announces record revenue results for Q3 2014, issues updated guidance

MiMedx Group, Inc., the leading regenerative medicine company utilizing human amniotic tissue and patent-protected processes to develop and market advanced products and therapies for the Wound Care, Surgical, Orthopedic, Spinal, Sports Medicine, Ophthalmic and Dental sectors of healthcare, announced today record revenue results for the third quarter of 2014 and issued updated guidance.

13 Oct 2014

Anesthesia can be administered to patients who chewed gum before surgery

It is well known that patients should avoid eating and drinking before surgery to help prevent complications while under anesthesia.

13 Oct 2014

Study: Gender stereotypes prevail when Austrian daily newspapers report on suicide

Men angry and rejected, women sociable and mentally ill - a current study by the MedUni Vienna demonstrates that these gender stereotypes prevail when Austrian daily newspapers report on suicide.

13 Oct 2014

Gedeon Richter implements MediaSoft's innovative CRM solutions to improve customer-oriented services

As a specialty pharmaceutical company, Gedeon Richter remains focused on innovating and searching for advanced multichannel approaches through CRM.

13 Oct 2014

Researchers identify potential cause of PPROM which accounts for 40% of pre-term births

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and UCL (University College London) have identified what they believe could be a cause of pre-term premature rupture of the fetal membrane (PPROM), which accounts for 40 per cent of pre-term births, and is the main reason for infant death world-wide.

13 Oct 2014

Researchers develop low-cost methods to tap arsenic-safe drinking water

Arsenic poisoning is widespread in Bangladesh, where ground water is contaminated by runoff from the Himalayas.

13 Oct 2014

SottoPelle's Tutera Institute provides training sessions to educate doctors on BioCalc system

As Baby Boomers continue to face aging and deteriorating health, the demand for Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) via safe and natural methods continues to grow.

13 Oct 2014

Multi-center study compares clinical performance of AAA procedures in virtual environment

University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center and Simbionix recently launched a multi-center, randomized study comparing the clinical performance of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) procedures with and without prior rehearsal in a virtual environment for physicians.

13 Oct 2014

Men and women have different cardiovascular, psychological reactions to mental stress

Men and women have different cardiovascular and psychological reactions to mental stress, according to a study of men and women who were already being treated for heart disease.

13 Oct 2014

Pharmaceutical industry withdraws from the antibiotic space

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that at least 2 million Americans are sickened by antibiotic resistant infections each year and survive.

13 Oct 2014

OBN, ABPI sign MoU to build a better public profile

13 October 2014, London and Oxford: The ABPI, which represents large, medium and small innovative research-based biopharmaceutical companies in the UK and OBN, the membership organisation that brings together the UK's emerging life sciences companies, corporate partners and investors are delighted to announce their commitment to working together under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

13 Oct 2014

Findings show that blockade of OGF-OGFr interfacing influences diabetic wound healing

A major complication associated with diabetes is delayed cell replication in epithelium and skin. Researchers at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania have reported the presence and function of the opioid growth factor (OGF) and its nuclear-associated receptor (OGFr) in skin.

13 Oct 2014

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Wireless Health 2014 international conference to highlight latest developments in mobile health

Ziehm Imaging wins Gold Stevie award at 11th annual International Business Awards

Carpal Aid, Yew Bio-Pharm ink exclusive distribution deal

GenCell Biosystems acquired by Becton, Dickinson and Company

Scientists evaluate efficacy of non-synthetic bed bug pesticides

Ultra-light architecture technology set to revolutionize architecture, construction

Study reveals inner workings of PKA switch that regulates cellular functions, contributes to deadly disorders

Web-based system could help improve detection of disease outbreaks, say researchers

MiMedx announces record revenue results for Q3 2014, issues updated guidance

Anesthesia can be administered to patients who chewed gum before surgery

Study: Gender stereotypes prevail when Austrian daily newspapers report on suicide

Gedeon Richter implements MediaSoft's innovative CRM solutions to improve customer-oriented services

Researchers identify potential cause of PPROM which accounts for 40% of pre-term births

Researchers develop low-cost methods to tap arsenic-safe drinking water

SottoPelle's Tutera Institute provides training sessions to educate doctors on BioCalc system

Multi-center study compares clinical performance of AAA procedures in virtual environment

Men and women have different cardiovascular, psychological reactions to mental stress

Pharmaceutical industry withdraws from the antibiotic space

OBN, ABPI sign MoU to build a better public profile

Findings show that blockade of OGF-OGFr interfacing influences diabetic wound healing

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

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