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BIO and WLSA to explore intersection between digital health and biotechnology at 2014 BIO International Convention

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance (WLSA) today announced a partnership to explore the intersection between digital health and biotechnology through the inaugural Digital Health Zone and Forum at the 2014 BIO International Convention®.

3 Apr 2014

Patients' risk of stroke increases following shingles, but antiviral drugs appear to offer protection

Patients' risk of stroke significantly increased following the first signs of shingles, but antiviral drugs appeared to offer some protection, according to a new study in Clinical Infectious Diseases, now available online.

3 Apr 2014

Gilead reports topline results from sofosbuvir Phase 3 trial in Japan for treatment of HCV infection

Gilead Sciences, Inc. today announced topline results from a Phase 3 clinical trial (Study GS-US-334-0118) in Japan evaluating the once-daily nucleotide analog polymerase inhibitor sofosbuvir in combination with ribavirin (RBV) for the treatment of genotype 2 chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

3 Apr 2014

Young adults participated in cardio fitness activities may preserve memory, thinking skills in middle age

Young adults who run or participate in other cardio fitness activities may preserve their memory and thinking skills in middle age, according to a new study published in the April 2, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Middle age was defined as ages 43 to 55.

3 Apr 2014

Biomet's consolidated net sales increase 6.6% to $822.5 million

Biomet, Inc. announced today financial results for its third quarter ended February 28, 2014.

3 Apr 2014

Study looks at ability of nontoxic molecules to store harmful alpha emitting radioisotopes

Researchers have discovered that microscopic "bubbles" developed at Kansas State University are safe and effective storage lockers for harmful isotopes that emit ionizing radiation for treating tumors.

3 Apr 2014

Endurance sport keeps both muscles and nerves fit

Endurance sport does not only change the condition and fitness of muscles but also simultaneously improves the neuronal connections to the muscle fibers based on a muscle-induced feedback.

3 Apr 2014

Behavioral Science Lab releases second paper in insights series

The Behavioral Science Lab has released the second paper in their insights series, "Cracking the Code on Why We Give to Charities."

3 Apr 2014

Recommended daily sodium intake harmful for health, study finds

A new study published in the American Journal of Hypertension finds evidence that the average daily sodium intake of most Americans is actually associated with better health outcomes than intake levels currently recommended by the CDC and major health departments, which are now being viewed by many in the scientific community as excessively and unrealistically low.

3 Apr 2014

Humans appear to develop immunity against strain-specific Lyme disease that lasts for years

Lyme disease, if not treated promptly with antibiotics, can become a lingering problem for those infected. But a new study led by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has some brighter news: Once infected with a particular strain of the disease-causing bacteria, humans appear to develop immunity against that strain that can last six to nine years.

3 Apr 2014

Experts gather for World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases

Investigators and clinicians from more than 60 countries will gather today in Seville, Spain for the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases.

3 Apr 2014

Dartmouth aims to remove barriers for pancreatic cancer photodynamic therapy

Using CT scans with contrast enhancement, Dartmouth researchers measured treatment response to pancreatic cancer photodynamic therapy (PDT) according to a paper published in Physics in Medicine and Biology.

3 Apr 2014

Research shows that use of fertility drugs does not increase breast cancer risk

Women who took clomiphene citrate (brand name Clomid) or gonadotropins as a part of fertility treatment did not experience an increased risk for breast cancer over 30 years of follow-up, compared with women who were not treated with these medications, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

3 Apr 2014

Who enrolled in health law coverage and what do they bring to the risk pool?

The final days of open enrollment were marked by a surge that helped the Obama administration clear a key milepost. But not yet known is what this population actually looks like.

3 Apr 2014

UCLA hospitals' menus now include antibiotic-free beef and chicken breasts

Patients, staff and visitors to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica can now enjoy a healthier version of the traditional burger-and-fries lunch. The hospitals' menus now include burgers made from antibiotic-free, grass-fed beef and herb roasted potatoes, as well as antibiotic-free chicken breasts.

3 Apr 2014

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BIO and WLSA to explore intersection between digital health and biotechnology at 2014 BIO International Convention

Patients' risk of stroke increases following shingles, but antiviral drugs appear to offer protection

Gilead reports topline results from sofosbuvir Phase 3 trial in Japan for treatment of HCV infection

Young adults participated in cardio fitness activities may preserve memory, thinking skills in middle age

Biomet's consolidated net sales increase 6.6% to $822.5 million

Study looks at ability of nontoxic molecules to store harmful alpha emitting radioisotopes

Endurance sport keeps both muscles and nerves fit

Behavioral Science Lab releases second paper in insights series

Recommended daily sodium intake harmful for health, study finds

Humans appear to develop immunity against strain-specific Lyme disease that lasts for years

Experts gather for World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases

Dartmouth aims to remove barriers for pancreatic cancer photodynamic therapy

Research shows that use of fertility drugs does not increase breast cancer risk

Who enrolled in health law coverage and what do they bring to the risk pool?

UCLA hospitals' menus now include antibiotic-free beef and chicken breasts

TomTom releases Runner Cardio GPS sport watch with heart rate technology

Highlights: Abortion restrictions in Mississippi, Arizona

Fight over Medicaid expansion intensifies in Virginia, other states

BronchoGen genomic test meets primary endpoint in AEGIS-2 clinical trial

FDA grants Fast Track designations for IV and oral formulations of Tetraphase's eravacycline

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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