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Placenta-derived cells are safe for MS patients

Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) were able to safely tolerate treatment with cells cultured from human placental tissue, according to a study published today in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders.

1 Oct 2014

Resistance exercise can improve episodic memory, shows study

Here's another reason why it's a good idea to hit the gym: it can improve memory. A new Georgia Institute of Technology study shows that an intense workout of as little as 20 minutes can enhance episodic memory, also known as long-term memory for previous events, by about 10 percent in healthy young adults.

1 Oct 2014

Natural disaster survival tips for families

If an earthquake hit tomorrow, would you be prepared? What would you do if a hurricane or wild fire was headed toward your community and you only had a few hours' notice to grab your belongings and evacuate? How would you handle situations like these with your children?

1 Oct 2014

Genetic susceptibility to psychosocial stress can increase risk of cardiovascular disease

A new genetic finding from Duke Medicine suggests that some people who are prone to hostility, anxiety and depression might also be hard-wired to gain weight when exposed to chronic stress, leading to diabetes and heart disease.

1 Oct 2014

MS patients can benefit from strength training and fitness exercises

A study developed at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (Spain) has preliminarily concluded that people with multiple sclerosis may reduce perceived fatigue and increase mobility through a series of combined strength training and fitness exercises.

1 Oct 2014

Family physician answers questions related to Ebola virus

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the outbreak of Ebola in four West African countries is one of the largest outbreaks of the disease in history.

1 Oct 2014

Study: Benzodiazepine sedatives may increase death risk in patients receiving mechanical ventilation

Sedation is frequently required for mechanically ventilated intensive care unit (ICU) patients to reduce anxiety, provide comfort, and assist in providing optimal respiratory support.

1 Oct 2014

University of Michigan, Biomed Central to publish new journal, Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology

BioMed Central and the University of Michigan are pleased to announce an agreement to publish a new open access journal, Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology, which is now open for submissions and will begin publishing in the first quarter of 2015.

1 Oct 2014

Ganymed, BioNTech AG open new headquarters and research facility in Germany

BioNTech AG and Ganymed Pharmaceuticals AG, two premier German biotechology companies, announced today the joint- opening of a new approx. 10,000 square-meters (108,000 square-feet) headquarters and research facility.

1 Oct 2014

Scientists develop unique method to deliver cancer vaccines

Cancer vaccines have recently emerged as a promising approach for killing tumor cells before they spread. But so far, most clinical candidates haven't worked that well. Now, scientists have developed a new way to deliver vaccines that successfully stifled tumor growth when tested in laboratory mice.

1 Oct 2014

Barney & Barney’s report evaluates best approach to managing employee benefits

Mid-sized employers should consider self-funding employee benefits, move to a private exchange or establish a defined contribution approach to control health care costs over the next decade, according to a new white paper by Barney & Barney, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company.

1 Oct 2014

Open payments database debuts, detailing financial connections between physicians and drug makers

Consumer advocates have pushed for years for this kind of government database in an effort to protect against physicians' conflicts of interest, to safeguard patient care and to prevent unnecessary costs to public health programs.

1 Oct 2014

Zeta volunteers spread breast cancer awareness as part of NFL's "A Crucial Catch" campaign

Thousands of ZTA volunteers will gather at participating NFL stadium entrances throughout October, distributing free pink breast cancer awareness ribbons as part of a collaboration with the NFL's "A Crucial Catch" campaign. This year's line-up includes 28 teams.

1 Oct 2014

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Placenta-derived cells are safe for MS patients

Resistance exercise can improve episodic memory, shows study

Natural disaster survival tips for families

Genetic susceptibility to psychosocial stress can increase risk of cardiovascular disease

MS patients can benefit from strength training and fitness exercises

Family physician answers questions related to Ebola virus

Study: Benzodiazepine sedatives may increase death risk in patients receiving mechanical ventilation

University of Michigan, Biomed Central to publish new journal, Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology

Ganymed, BioNTech AG open new headquarters and research facility in Germany

Scientists develop unique method to deliver cancer vaccines

Barney & Barney’s report evaluates best approach to managing employee benefits

Open payments database debuts, detailing financial connections between physicians and drug makers

Zeta volunteers spread breast cancer awareness as part of NFL's "A Crucial Catch" campaign

On the campaign trail, GOP Gov. Snyder highlights Michigan's Medicaid expansion

Delta Air Lines kicks off annual campaign to promote awareness on breast cancer

N.J. gets new insurer; Oregon shifts to HealthCare.gov

GSK awards milestone payment to Isis Pharmaceuticals to develop ISIS-GSK4Rx for ocular disease

State highlights: Fla. toughens drug compounding laws; Conn. hospitals leave largest insurer

NIH announces winners of BRAIN Initiative awards

Judge rules that states using federal health exchange can't offer premium subsidies

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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