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UC San Diego celebrates topping out of UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

The University of California, San Diego today celebrated the "topping out" of UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, the largest hospital project in southern California. UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla also announced a $25 million challenge gift for the project from an anonymous donor.

25 Oct 2013

CUMC plans to build new home for Columbia University School of Nursing

Columbia University Medical Center announced plans today to build a new home for the Columbia University School of Nursing, one of the oldest nursing schools in the nation. The seven-story building will be located on existing Columbia property at the corner of W. 168th Street and Audubon Avenue, at the east end of the CUMC campus. Construction is expected to begin in late 2014.

25 Oct 2013

Researchers measure stiffness of ankle using "Anklebot" robot

For most healthy bipeds, the act of walking is seldom given a second thought: One foot follows the other, and the rest of the body falls in line, supported by a system of muscle, tendon, and bones.

25 Oct 2013

Bad news for women with sleep apnea: The body's autonomic responses more diminished in women

There's more bad news for women with sleep apnea. A new study from the UCLA School of Nursing shows that the body's autonomic responses - the controls that impact such functions as blood pressure, heart rate and sweating - are weaker in people with obstructive sleep apnea but are even more diminished in women.

25 Oct 2013

Residents of Orange County, California nursing homes carry community-associated MRSA

More than one quarter of residents of 26 nursing homes in Orange County, California carry community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which spread more easily, and may cause more severe infection than MRSA traditionally associated with healthcare facilities, according to a paper published in the November 2013 issue of the Journal of Clinical Microbiology.

25 Oct 2013

Life Time Fitness' revenues increase 7.2% to $316M in third quarter 2013

Life Time Fitness, Inc., The Healthy Way of Life Company, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

24 Oct 2013

Community health awareness delivered by paramedics leads to 32% reduction in EMS calls

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) staff are accustomed to responding to emergencies. A study presented today at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress finds they may be able to prevent many emergencies as well, judging by the preliminary success of a pilot project at a Hamilton building for seniors.

19 Oct 2013

Valley Presbyterian Hospital doc awarded 2013 Achievement Award in Diabetic Limb Salvage

George Andros, MD, Founder and Medical Director of the Amputation Prevention Center at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, was honored with the MedStar Georgetown 2013 Distinguished Achievement Award in Diabetic Limb Salvage.

19 Oct 2013

Longer looks: Making Romneycare work for other states; primary care's new challenge; Boston Marathon first responders continuing battle

Every week reporter Ankita Rao selects interesting reading from around the Web.

18 Oct 2013

First 3D surgical microscopes from Leica Microsystems with TrueVision 3D technology now available

The first 3D surgical microscopes from Leica Microsystems with TrueVision 3D technology inside are available to customers. By incorporating the digital smart 3D system inside select models of Leica Microsystems' surgical microscopes, the two companies have eliminated the need for a separate 3D cart.

17 Oct 2013

Detroit Lions, Josephine Ford Cancer Institute to raise $15M for cancer research in metro Detroit

The Detroit Lions and Josephine Ford Cancer Institute, Michigan's largest provider of adult cancer care, have created a unique partnership with the goal to raise $15 million during the next three years for cancer research in metro Detroit.

16 Oct 2013

Results announced for Phase II PRECEDENT trial of vintafolide for treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, (NYSE: MRK) and Endocyte, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECYT) today announced the online publication of results from the randomized Phase II PRECEDENT trial for vintafolide (MK-8109/EC145), an investigational folate small molecule drug conjugate (SMDC), in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO), the official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

15 Oct 2013

Research indicates that early hominids developed dexterous fingers before developing bipedal locomotion

Resolving a long-standing mystery in human evolution, new research from the RIKEN Brain Science Institute indicates that early hominids developed finger dexterity and tool use ability before the development of bipedal locomotion.

9 Oct 2013

New smartphone app puts genetic information in the hands of people

Until now, understanding and using genetic information has depended on the scientists and doctors who do the testing. No longer.

9 Oct 2013

MedShape closes $11 million in new financing

MedShape, Inc., the industry leader in shape memory orthopedic devices, today announced the closing of $11 million in new financing. The investment will help drive further development and commercialization of pipeline products, including the full market release of the Eclipse Soft Tissue Anchor, MedShape's newest shape memory fixation device for soft tissue repair.

8 Oct 2013

Research: VIP interneurons inhibit activation of other inhibitory neurons in cerebral cortex

The cerebral cortex contains two major types of neurons: principal neurons that are excitatory and interneurons that are inhibitory, all interconnected within the same network.

7 Oct 2013

Eppendorf Sponsoring Shared Lab Space At Cambridge, MA

Eppendorf North America is now a sponsor of LabCentral, a shared laboratory space designed to be a catalyst for entrepreneurs and life science startups. The 27,000 square-foot facility is slated for opening November 1, 2013, and will be located at Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA, in the Cambridge Biotech Innovation Hub.

From Eppendorf 4 Oct 2013

People without insurance seek new options from insurance marketplaces

For consumers who are seeking insurance through the new law, the marketplace's technical problems have been frustrating, but many remain eager.

4 Oct 2013

First Edition: October 3, 2013

Today's headlines include reports about how the federal and state health exchanges worked on their second day of operations. In the background, the congressional budget stand off continues.

3 Oct 2013

Traffic reports: High volume causes health insurance shoppers to experience delays

Across the country, states reported computer problems and long wait times as consumers tried to check out the new insurance options available through the health law's online insurance marketplaces. At the same time, though, many states reported tallies of applications and hits that exceeded expectations.

3 Oct 2013

Foot News and Research

UC San Diego celebrates topping out of UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

CUMC plans to build new home for Columbia University School of Nursing

Researchers measure stiffness of ankle using "Anklebot" robot

Bad news for women with sleep apnea: The body's autonomic responses more diminished in women

Residents of Orange County, California nursing homes carry community-associated MRSA

Life Time Fitness' revenues increase 7.2% to $316M in third quarter 2013

Community health awareness delivered by paramedics leads to 32% reduction in EMS calls

Valley Presbyterian Hospital doc awarded 2013 Achievement Award in Diabetic Limb Salvage

Longer looks: Making Romneycare work for other states; primary care's new challenge; Boston Marathon first responders continuing battle

First 3D surgical microscopes from Leica Microsystems with TrueVision 3D technology now available

Detroit Lions, Josephine Ford Cancer Institute to raise $15M for cancer research in metro Detroit

Results announced for Phase II PRECEDENT trial of vintafolide for treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

Research indicates that early hominids developed dexterous fingers before developing bipedal locomotion

New smartphone app puts genetic information in the hands of people

MedShape closes $11 million in new financing

Research: VIP interneurons inhibit activation of other inhibitory neurons in cerebral cortex

Eppendorf Sponsoring Shared Lab Space At Cambridge, MA

People without insurance seek new options from insurance marketplaces

First Edition: October 3, 2013

Traffic reports: High volume causes health insurance shoppers to experience delays

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How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

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