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MUHC study examines effect of regular re-evaluation of antibiotic use on cost, C. difficile infection rates

Resistance to antibiotics is an important health concern that affects both the spread of infections, like Clostridium difficile, and the medication budget. Researchers at the McGill University Health Centre examined the effectiveness of adopting an antibiotic "time-out" during treatment, which involves regularly re-evaluating the treatment strategy as the clinical situation evolves.

18 Nov 2014

People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier than those who cook less

People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research.

18 Nov 2014

ZS Pharma reports positive ZS-9 Phase 3 clinical trial for treatment of hyperkalemia

ZS Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for kidney, cardiovascular, liver and metabolic disorders, today presented detailed results from HARMONIZE (ZS004) at the late-breaking Clinical Science Special Reports Session of the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

18 Nov 2014

New preclinical study shows RG-012 may provide therapeutic benefit for Alport syndrome patients

Regulus Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company leading the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs, today announced that positive new preclinical data was presented on RG-012 for the treatment of renal dysfunction in Alport syndrome patients at the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week 2014 meeting being held November 11-16, 2014 in Philadelphia, PA.

18 Nov 2014

Curcumin and tackling mesothelioma: an interview with Dr. Afshin Dowlati

An important point about this work is that the research into curcumin was conducted following a discovery about mesothelioma, rather than being the primary endpoint of the study.

17 Nov 2014

Study: Chemotherapy following radiation therapy improves survival in adults with low-grade gliomas

A chemotherapy regimen consisting of procarbazine, CCNU, and vincristine (PCV) administered following radiation therapy improved progression-free survival and overall survival in adults with low-grade gliomas, a form of brain cancer, when compared to radiation therapy alone.

17 Nov 2014

Study suggests that beta blockers may benefit patients suffering from HFPEF

A novel registry study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that beta blockers may benefit also patients suffering from a relatively unknown form of heart failure called HFPEF, which today lacks well-established treatment.

17 Nov 2014

Hispanics hospitalized less than other ethnic groups, study finds

For nearly three decades, researchers have pondered the Hispanic Mortality Paradox -- why Hispanics in the U.S. tend to outlive non-Hispanic whites by several years, despite having, in general, lower income and educational attainment levels that are associated with shorter lives.

17 Nov 2014

UT Southwestern researchers identify new gene mutations involved in certain kidney cancers

Using next generation gene sequencing techniques, cancer researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified more than 3,000 new mutations involved in certain kidney cancers, findings that help explain the diversity of cancer behaviors.

17 Nov 2014

Research reveals critical role natural antioxidant selenium plays in woman's fertility

University of Adelaide research has for the first time shown how much of a critical role the natural antioxidant selenium plays at the earliest stages of a woman's fertility.

17 Nov 2014

Study underlines critical role of Fragile X mental retardation protein in brain development

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability (ID), as well as the most frequent monogenic cause of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). FXS is caused by the absence or incorrect production of the protein FMRP (Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein).

17 Nov 2014

Vital exhaustion may increase risk of first-time cardiovascular disease by 36%

Fatigue, increased irritability, and feeling demoralized, may raise a healthy man or woman's risk of first-time cardiovascular disease by 36 percent, according to a study led by researchers at Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai Roosevelt hospitals presented on Nov. 17 at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014 in Chicago, IL.

17 Nov 2014

Research finding points to potential new treatment for metabolic disorders

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered how a previously unknown hormone serves as a messenger from fat cells to the liver and are investigating the potential of developing a new treatment for metabolic disorders.

17 Nov 2014

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences contributes its flow cytometry expertise to support the ONE Study

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences participates in the ONE Study, international collaboration of scientists across Europe and the USA.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 17 Nov 2014

NIH study finds limited kidney benefit from more rigorous blood pressure treatment

Using two drugs was no more effective than a single drug in slowing disease progression in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), according to two studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. One of the studies also showed that rigorous blood pressure treatment slowed growth of kidney cysts, a marker of ADPKD, but had little effect on kidney function compared to standard blood pressure treatment.

17 Nov 2014

EKF Diagnostics and Joslin Diabetes Center enter collaborative relationship

EKF, has entered a collaborative relationship with Joslin Diabetes Center in support of the ongoing clinical and commercial translation of TNFR1 & 2 biomarkers.

From EKF Diagnostics 17 Nov 2014

$Study finds link between body weight change and hip fracture risk among Singapore Chinese$

Study finds link between body weight change and hip fracture risk among Singapore Chinese

While a low body mass index (BMI) of less than 20 kg/m2 has been shown to be an independent risk factor for hip fractures, far less is known about the relationship of body weight changes on hip fracture risk.

17 Nov 2014

Point of care hemoglobin analyzer launched by EKF Diagnostics at Medica 2014

EKF, has introduced the DiaSpect TM POC hemoglobin analyzer at Medica.

From EKF Diagnostics 17 Nov 2014

Two hospital staff shortlisted as finalists in NHS Leadership Recognition Awards

A CONSULTANT nurse leading the way in cancer care and a manager inspiring a generation of NHS professionals to improve the quality, safety and value of care they provide are to be recognised at a regional award scheme celebrating great leaders in the NHS.

17 Nov 2014

Three Johns Hopkins hospitals recognized as Top Performer on Key Quality Measures

Three Johns Hopkins Medicine hospitals are recipients of The Joint Commission’s 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures award. The Top Performer program recognizes hospitals for improving performance on evidence-based interventions that increase the chances of healthy outcomes for patients with certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children’s asthma, stroke, venous thromboembolism (VTE) and perinatal care, as well as for inpatient psychiatric services and immunizations.

17 Nov 2014

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MUHC study examines effect of regular re-evaluation of antibiotic use on cost, C. difficile infection rates

People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier than those who cook less

ZS Pharma reports positive ZS-9 Phase 3 clinical trial for treatment of hyperkalemia

New preclinical study shows RG-012 may provide therapeutic benefit for Alport syndrome patients

Curcumin and tackling mesothelioma: an interview with Dr. Afshin Dowlati

Study: Chemotherapy following radiation therapy improves survival in adults with low-grade gliomas

Study suggests that beta blockers may benefit patients suffering from HFPEF

Hispanics hospitalized less than other ethnic groups, study finds

UT Southwestern researchers identify new gene mutations involved in certain kidney cancers

Research reveals critical role natural antioxidant selenium plays in woman's fertility

Study underlines critical role of Fragile X mental retardation protein in brain development

Vital exhaustion may increase risk of first-time cardiovascular disease by 36%

Research finding points to potential new treatment for metabolic disorders

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences contributes its flow cytometry expertise to support the ONE Study

NIH study finds limited kidney benefit from more rigorous blood pressure treatment

EKF Diagnostics and Joslin Diabetes Center enter collaborative relationship

Study finds link between body weight change and hip fracture risk among Singapore Chinese

Point of care hemoglobin analyzer launched by EKF Diagnostics at Medica 2014

Two hospital staff shortlisted as finalists in NHS Leadership Recognition Awards

Three Johns Hopkins hospitals recognized as Top Performer on Key Quality Measures

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

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