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Medical White Papers are in-depth articles aimed to educate and inform site visitors interested in medical research. Some of these papers are derived from sources where we have existing commercial relationships. Such articles are clearly labelled as sponsored content and are only accepted when the content is deemed to add value to the core editorial ethos of News Medical.

The Health Benefits of Eating Dark Chocolate

Benefits of eating dark chocolate date as far back as the South American Incas and Aztecs, there are centuries of recorded uses of chocolate in the diet and medicine of ancient cultures.

From Cytoplan 14 Sep 2018

Breath Biomarkers in Asthma: A New Diagnostic Possibility?

Breath biomarkers in asthma diagnosis are a new possibility. Airway inflammation can lead to the production of volatile organic compound, which are exhaled.

From Owlstone Medical Ltd 19 Sep 2018

Hormone Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer

Hormone therapy, also called endocrine therapy, is commonly used to treat recurrent breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer and it is the first therapy to specifically target in oncology.

From AstraZeneca 19 Sep 2018

Point-of-Care HbA1c Testing Against International Quality Targets

Recent advances in technology have made it possible for point-of-care HbA1c testing to be performed outside the lab.

From EKF Diagnostics 19 Sep 2018

Health Benefits of Caloric Restriction

Long-term calorie reduction with the goal of health improvement, delayed aging and even extended longevity is referred to as Caloric Restriction or CR.

From Cytoplan 14 Sep 2018

Biosensors - Modifying Graphene to be Blood Compatible

In order for it to be used in biosensor applications graphene must be modified to be blood compatible. Research in this area is currently taking place.

From Graphenea 7 Sep 2018

Graphene Additive Reduces the Wear Rate of Alumina Hip Implants

In a recent study, researchers from Graphenea, in collaboration with scientists from Spain and Russia, have demonstrated a method for improving the wear resistance and lowering the friction of alumina by adding graphene.

From Graphenea 7 Sep 2018

Vitamins for Brain Function

A good quality nutritional diet, including vitamins for brain function has a central role in long-term cognitive health, though this is very often overlooked.

From Cytoplan 28 Aug 2018

The Role Polymers Play in Minimally Invasive Medical Devices

Zeus makes cutting-edge polymer parts for medical devices designed for minimally invasive medicine. These core products are built to deliver better performance with improved manufacturing ease.

From Zeus Inc. 6 Sep 2018

Bioabsorbable Scaffolds for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Bioabsorbable scaffolds may be considered the new threshold in endovascular treatment. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) report that the most frequent form of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD).

From Zeus Inc. 6 Sep 2018

Using Polymer Technology for Arterial Disease

Arteries become diseased when fatty tissue is deposited inside the artery walls followed by the buildup of plaque lesions, either soft or hard. Hard plaque is due to the deposition of calcium salts from blood into the fatty layer.

From Zeus Inc. 6 Sep 2018

Catheter Construction Solutions

This article shows how the Z-team from Zeus was able to save a client $550,000 a year by coming up with a custom-made catheter manufacturing process.

From Zeus Inc. 6 Sep 2018

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Stress

Brain health and stress are common factors in a wide range of health conditions such as cardiovascular health, but receive limited attention in the media.

From Cytoplan 28 Aug 2018

The NEURO Plan and Brain Health

Increasing evidence shows that lifestyle and dietary changes can reduce Alzheimer's risk. Sherzai & Sherzai's book outlines the NEURO plan for brain health.

From Cytoplan 28 Aug 2018

The Link Between Poor Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease

This article looks at the significance of sleep for Alzheimer's Disease and brain health, and ways to ensure that an individual receives the eight hours of sleep recommended by Professor Bredesen.

From Cytoplan 28 Aug 2018

The Link Between Depression and Inflammation

Research suggests a link between depression and inflammation. Individuals with a diagnosis of clinical depression have a 30 % increase in inflammation.

From Cytoplan 28 Aug 2018

Improving the Efficiency of Aseptic Transfers in Advanced Pharmaceuticals

The demand for advanced pharmaceuticals to meet the requirements of the evolving human race has brought about the need for biotechnology innovation, particularly in terms of improving aseptic transfers.

From ChargePoint Technology 3 Sep 2018

The Containment and Handling of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

For potent active pharma ingredients (API), ultra careful handling and containment is very important. ChargePoint highlights the challenges involved and how APIs were safely and effectively handled for Fermion, a manufacturer and contract developer at Espoo.

From ChargePoint Technology 3 Sep 2018

Keeping Your Heart Healthy: 7 Tips

One of the leading causes of death in Australia is Cardiovascular disease, a collection of diseases associated with the heart and related blood vessels. In a small number of cases, these diseases can be inherited and unavoidable.

From iSelect 3 Jul 2018