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Researchers discover new biological mechanism involved in progressive hearing loss

New research with funding from UK charity Action on Hearing Loss has led to the discovery of a new biological mechanism involved in the progressive loss of hearing which could lead to new approaches to treating this common form of hearing loss.

17 Aug 2016

ECTRIMS previews important sessions ahead of world’s largest annual congress of multiple sclerosis

The European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) previews the key sessions ahead of its annual congress – a dedicated platform to promote and enhance research in Multiple Sclerosis. The 32nd edition of the world’s largest congress of multiple sclerosis will take place in London from 14 – 17 September 2016.

17 Aug 2016

MILabs to provide new hybrid imaging system to Yale for advancing cardiovascular research

MILabs will provide an advanced U-SPECT4CT system to the Yale Translational Research Imaging Center (Y-TRIC) in New Haven-Connecticut, with support of an NIH Shared Instrument Grant for advancing their program in multimodality molecular and translational cardiovascular imaging research.

17 Aug 2016

New report offers exclusive insight into future of emerging markets and surgical care

The growth of emerging markets is poised to transform the delivery of surgical care around the world by 2030, according to a new report. The emphasis will be on affordable technology for early diagnosis; portable modular equipment for minimally invasive and robotic surgery; and smart systems incorporating low-cost sensors and mobile technology to track clinical outcomes and improve team-based surgery.

17 Aug 2016

Migraine patients differ from healthy people by increased vascular reactivity

A group of scientists from several Russian universities and medical centers made progress in explaining the nature of one of the most ancient neurologic diseases – migraine. The study was conducted within a larger project to develop a device capable of remotely and effectively diagnosing this disease.

17 Aug 2016

New research reveals crucial information about how the cornea responds to damage

Researchers at Sydney’s Centenary Institute have discovered new information about the cornea which could lead to vital new treatments aimed at repairing vision impairment and blindness.

17 Aug 2016

Ingenza celebrates success in securing EU H2020 SME Instrument support for SYNBIOMAN project

Ingenza is pleased to announce it has successfully applied for EU H2020 SME Instrument funding of €50,000 for Phase 1 of its innovative SYNBIOMAN project, allowing the company to forge ahead with the development of this novel synthetic biology-driven biomanufacturing platform. Successful completion of the Phase 1 study could open the door to additional funding for Phase 2, valued at €2.5 million.

17 Aug 2016

Penicillin allergy testing: an interview with Dr. Eric Macy

Penicillin was one of the first antibiotics developed and has saved millions of lives. First used in the early 1940s, penicillin is still one of the most widely used and least toxic family of antibiotics.

17 Aug 2016

Study shows work productivity key in evaluating recovery of depressed patients

While medications can quickly reduce depressive symptoms, monitoring work productivity can provide unique insight into whether a patient will require additional treatments to achieve long-term remission, a new study through the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute finds.

17 Aug 2016

Rice scientists unveil behavior of graphene nanoribbons in solutions

Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) bend and twist easily in solution, making them adaptable for biological uses like DNA analysis, drug delivery and biomimetic applications, according to scientists at Rice University.

17 Aug 2016

Young adult women support stricter regulations, but against total ban of indoor tanning

Most young adult women who regularly visit indoor tanning salons support the introduction of policies to make it safer, but are against a total ban. This is according to a study led by Darren Mays of Georgetown University Medical Center in the US, in the journal Translational Behavioral Medicine: Practice, Policy, Research, published by Springer.

17 Aug 2016

Mayo Clinic, Geroscience Network researchers aim to accelerate pace of aging research

Mayo Clinic, along with other members of the Geroscience Network, has published six manuscripts that map strategies for taking new drugs that target processes underlying aging into clinical trials.

17 Aug 2016

New article highlights positive impact of the BFHI on breastfeeding outcomes

The 10-step Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, aimed at promoting breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity to improve early infant health in the U.S. is having a positive impact on some measures, but others have proven more challenging to influence or assess.

17 Aug 2016

Financial incentives increase abstinence rates among low-income smokers, research shows

Paying smokers to quit with payments that increased with the length of abstinence led one third of participants in a study to stop smoking for six months, according to research published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

17 Aug 2016

Research opens door to reveal how platelets sense mechanical forces to initiate blood clotting

Using a unique single-molecule force measurement tool, a research team has developed a clearer understanding of how platelets sense the mechanical forces they encounter during bleeding to initiate the cascading process that leads to blood clotting.

17 Aug 2016

Spending time with heavier pals may undercut success at weight loss, study finds

People trying to shed pounds -- but who hang out with heavier pals regularly -- are more likely to lose weight if they include thinner people in their social lives, according to a study by a Baylor University researcher.

17 Aug 2016

Increasing reliance on the Internet affects thought processes for problem solving and learning

Our increasing reliance on the Internet and the ease of access to the vast resource available online is affecting our thought processes for problem solving, recall and learning.

17 Aug 2016

Researchers discover new set of bacterial cell wall synthesizers

Harvard Medical School scientists have identified a new family of proteins that virtually all bacteria use to build and maintain their cell walls.

17 Aug 2016

Research provides insight into how harmless nasal bacteria help protect from diseases

Staphylococcus aureus is a common colonizer of the human body. Although, one quarter of the U.S. population live with the bacteria and never get sick, having S. aureus present in the nostrils is a risk for infections that range in severity from mild skin to life- threatening MRSA infections.

17 Aug 2016

MSU scientists show how special genes stay open to fight against infections

A new discovery at Michigan State University has revealed how special genes stay open for business, helping diagram a mechanism that plays a key role in fighting inflammation and infections.

17 Aug 2016

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Researchers discover new biological mechanism involved in progressive hearing loss

ECTRIMS previews important sessions ahead of world’s largest annual congress of multiple sclerosis

MILabs to provide new hybrid imaging system to Yale for advancing cardiovascular research

New report offers exclusive insight into future of emerging markets and surgical care

Migraine patients differ from healthy people by increased vascular reactivity

New research reveals crucial information about how the cornea responds to damage

Ingenza celebrates success in securing EU H2020 SME Instrument support for SYNBIOMAN project

Penicillin allergy testing: an interview with Dr. Eric Macy

Study shows work productivity key in evaluating recovery of depressed patients

Rice scientists unveil behavior of graphene nanoribbons in solutions

Young adult women support stricter regulations, but against total ban of indoor tanning

Mayo Clinic, Geroscience Network researchers aim to accelerate pace of aging research

New article highlights positive impact of the BFHI on breastfeeding outcomes

Financial incentives increase abstinence rates among low-income smokers, research shows

Research opens door to reveal how platelets sense mechanical forces to initiate blood clotting

Spending time with heavier pals may undercut success at weight loss, study finds

Increasing reliance on the Internet affects thought processes for problem solving and learning

Researchers discover new set of bacterial cell wall synthesizers

Research provides insight into how harmless nasal bacteria help protect from diseases

MSU scientists show how special genes stay open to fight against infections

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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