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UrduA Rutgers infectious disease expert discusses how to stay healthy as the bacteria that causes necrotizing soft tissue infections move into new, more northern waters
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Preoperative Opioid Score Doesn’t Predict Patient Outcomes After Spinal Surgery
An opioid use score based on state prescription databases does not predict complications or other adverse outcomes in patients undergoing spinal surgery, reports a study in the journal Spine. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Study finds worrisome birth-control knowledge gap
A new study has uncovered concerning gaps in knowledge about birth control effectiveness. The research, conducted in the Vietnam capital of Hanoi, included four forms of contraception: IUDs, birth control pills, male condoms and withdrawal.
Researchers Discover New Combination Therapy to Treat Drug-Resistant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have developed a new combination treatment regimen that enhances the immune system’s ability to kill leukemias that do not respond to standard treatments. The regimen includes a therapeutic antibody designed to draw natural killer immune cells to cancer cells.
Olin College Named to Top College Value Lists
in College of Engineering has been designated a top 10 national “Best Buy” college by Fiske Guide to Colleges. The list covers 20 private and public colleges and universities nationwide that are noted for their academic offerings and affordable cost. Olin is one of only two New England colleges named in the list.
Anesthesia Health Care Groups Join American Academy of Pediatrics in Endorsement of Guidelines for Deep Sedation and Anesthesia During Dental Procedures
In a joint statement, ASA, SPA, ASDA, and SPS join the AAP in endorsing guidelines that recommend that at least two people with specific training and credentials should be present with a pediatric patient undergoing deep sedation or general anesthesia for dental treatment in a dental facility or hospital.
Keck Medical Center of USC Named to U.S. News & World Report 2019-20 Best Hospitals Honor Roll
Keck Medical Center of USC Named to U.S. News & World Report 2019-20 Best Hospitals Honor Roll among top 20 hospitals nationwide
Preoperative Opioid Score Doesn’t Predict Patient Outcomes After Spinal Surgery
An opioid use score based on state prescription databases does not predict complications or other adverse outcomes in patients undergoing spinal surgery, reports a study in the journal Spine. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
Media Invited to Livestream Expert Panel on At-Home DNA Kits and Consumer Genetic Testing
A special session at the 71st AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo will shed much-needed light on the nuances of direct-to-consumer genetic testing.
Did you know donating umbilical cord blood could save a child’s life?
July is National Cord Blood Awareness Month, and many parents are not aware of the option they have to donate it and the benefits that public donation can bring.
Randox RX series gains NGSP Certification for Direct HbA1c
Randox Laboratories has this month announced its achievement in being awarded the Manufacturer Certification by the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP); for direct HbA1c testing on three of its clinical chemistry analysers; the RX modena, RX imola and RX daytona+.
Will Coffee Let Patients Go Home Faster After Surgery?
The much-talked-about “Coffee Study” is featured in the August 2019 issue of the medical journal Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.
How to prevent robocalls
A UAB professor provides best practices to combat the national robocall epidemic.
New study finds asthma medication inhibits changes in diabetic retinopathy in type 1 diabetes mouse model
Study found the asthma medication montelukast (brand name Singulair) can inhibit early changes in diabetic retinopathy, the eye disease which develops due to diabetes, in a mouse model of type 1 diabetes.
Rutgers experts are available to discuss Van Gogh’s contribution to 20th century art and his struggles with mental illness on the anniversary of death
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Cynthia Medina, [email protected], 848-445-1940 Experts Available to Discuss Van Gogh’s Contribution to Art, Mental Health Awareness New Brunswick, N.J. (July 29, 2019) – Rutgers experts are available to discuss Vincent van Gogh’s contribution…
Web Industries showcases automated manufacturing solutions for LFI and medical diagnostic devices at AACC 2019
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – July 25, 2019 – Medical device OEMs in search of commercialization and manufacturing solutions for lateral flow immunization (LFI) and medical diagnostic devices will discover several new capabilities and services that virtually eliminate product variability, improve overall quality and lower costs from contract manufacturer (CMO) Web Industries at AACC 2019, August 4 – 8, Anaheim Convention Center.
Hackers Could Use Connected Cars to Gridlock Whole Cities
In a future when self-driving and other internet-connected cars share the roads with the rest of us, hackers could not only wreck the occasional vehicle but possibly compound attacks to gridlock whole cities by stalling out a limited percentage of connected cars. Physicists calculated how many stalled cars would cause how much mayhem.
Streck to feature new antibiotic resistance detection kits and new blood collection tube at AACC
Streck will showcase three new antibiotic resistance detection kits and the new RNA Complete BCT™ at the 71st AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo held Aug. 6-8 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Streck will be at Booth 2035.
Rutgers Scholar Available to Discuss Federal Death Penalty
New Brunswick, N.J. (July 26, 2019) – Brittany Friedman, a Rutgers expert on punishment, social control, and racial inequality, is available to comment on the news that the federal government will resume executions of death row inmates after a nearly…
Shaping the future of Diagnostics through MULTIPLEXING and SINGLE CELL approach
This year, SCIENION and cellenion will organize a yearly wkrshop in Lyon, from 3rd to 4th of September.
STRATEC enters the module business and strengthens its platform business with the new chemiluminescence platform KleeYa
STRATEC takes a further step towards the diversification of its product portfolio by introducing stand-alone modules and a new chemiluminescence immunoassay platform as adjuncts to its core business- the development and manufacturing of OEM instrumentation.
ELITechGroup Announces the Launch of FreezePoint™ Freezing Point Osmometer
ELITechGroup, recognized worldwide for proven performance and reliability of clinical laboratory instruments and currently nominated for SelectScience’s Best New Clinical Instrumentation of 2018, is pleased the announce the release of FreezePoint™ Freezing Point Osmometer.
cellenONE® Unparallel clonal recovery achieved in 96 and 1536 Microtiter Plates
The main challenges associated with cell line development are maintaining high cell viability and ensuring monoclonality of isolated cells.
Patio™ DEP(DownㆍEdwardㆍPatau) Detection Kit
Seasun Biomaterials launched prenatal screening kit for Down, Edward, Patau syndrome utilizing real time PCR.
Study: Sizzling Southwest Summers Can Cause Pavement Burns in Seconds
When temperatures throughout the sizzling Southwestern U.S. climb to over 100 degrees, the pavement can get hot enough to cause second-degree burns on human skin in a matter of seconds. In a new study published in the Journal of Burn Care & Research, a team of surgeons from the UNLV School of Medicine reviewed related admissions to a local burn center – and the temperature on the date of the visit – to determine how hot is too hot.
AACC’s Disruptive Technology Award Competition PixCell’s Hanan Ben-Asher to Present Next Generation Diagnosis and Early Detection
HemoScreen’s™ Viscoelastic Focusing; A breakthrough in cellular analysis for Hematology and other critical POC assays.
PixCell’s Viscoelastic Focusing Technology Shifts the Paradigm in Hematology Point of Care Accessibility
Pixcell’s HemoScreen™ is a portable cartridge driven platform. It is fast, simple to use, and a cost-effective means of providing crucial diagnostic information, near patient, where it is needed most.
U-TOP™ MSI (microsatellite instability) Plus Detection Kit
U-TOP™ MSI Plus Detection Kit is a real time PCR-based product, which detects microsatellite instability (MSI) in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA).
Dual Color Multiplex Lateral Flow Assay for Food Intolerance
Food allergies represent an increasingly significant health issue around the world. Over 160 foods are known to cause allergic reactions in humans.
Web Industries showcases automated manufacturing solutions for LFI and medical diagnostic devices at AACC 2019
Medical device OEMs in search of commercialization and manufacturing solutions for lateral flow immunization (LFI) and medical diagnostic devices will discover several new capabilities that eliminate product variability, improve overall quality and lower costs from Web Industries
Worrisome Increase in Some Medical Scans During Pregnancy
Use of medical imaging during pregnancy increased significantly in the United States, a new study has found, with nearly a four-fold rise over the last two decades in the number of women undergoing computed tomography CT scans, which expose mothers and fetuses to radiation. Pregnant women are warned to minimize radiation exposure.
Scientists Discover Autoimmune Disease Associated with Testicular Cancer
Using advanced technology, scientists at Chan Zuckerberg (CZ) Biohub, Mayo Clinic and UC San Francisco, have discovered an autoimmune disease that appears to affect men with testicular cancer.
Study: Social robots can benefit hospitalized children
Interacting with a robotic teddy bear invented at MIT boosted young patients’ positive emotions, engagement, and activity level A new study demonstrates, for the first time, that “social robots” used in support sessions held in pediatric units at hospitals can…
Long delays prescribing new antibiotics hinder market for needed drugs
MADISON, Wis. — U.S. hospitals wait over a year on average to begin prescribing newly developed antibiotics, a delay that might threaten the supply or discourage future development of needed drugs. A survey of how 132 hospitals prescribed six new…
TMS and MRS Announce 2019-2020 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow
Recipient to serve a one-year term as a special legislative assistant on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee. June 26, 2019 – Pittsburgh, PA (USA): The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) and the Materials Research…
Donna Meyer to Receive Preeminent Honor in Nursing
OADN CEO named to American Academy of Nursing (June 26, 2019) OADN CEO Donna Meyer has been named to the American Academy of Nursing’s 2019 Fellows Class, garnering her the nation’s top honor in nursing. “I am deeply grateful to…
Unlocking secrets of the ice worm
The ice worm is one of the largest organisms that spends its entire life in ice and Washington State University scientist Scot Hotalilng is one of the only people on the planet studying it. He is the author of a…
First Snapshots of Trapped CO2 Molecules Shed New Light on Carbon Capture
A new twist on cryo-EM imaging reveals what’s going on inside MOFs, highly porous nanoparticles with big potential for storing fuel, separating gases and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Menlo Park, Calif. — Scientists from the Department of Energy’s…
New Animal Study Adds to Evidence of Parkinson’s Disease Origins in the Gut
Experiments in mice show transmission of nerve-killing protein from the gut into the brain WATCH NOW: New Animal Study Adds to Evidence of Parkinson’s Disease Origins in the Gut In experiments in mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have…
Understanding how tics are suppressed may help some at risk for tic disorders
Identifying kids who control their tics may help others at risk for Tourette syndrome At least 20 percent of elementary school-age children develop tics such as excessive blinking, throat clearing or sniffing, but for most of those kids, the tics don’t become…
Marching Band Members at Risk for Heat Illness
Athletes Aren’t Only Students Schools Should Help Protect LAS VEGAS, June 26, 2019 – New research suggests lengthy practices that begin in the middle of the afternoon and playing on artificial turf may increase the risk of exertional heat illness…
A Snapshot in Time: Study Captures Fleeting Cell Differences That Can Alter Disease Risk
In cinema and science fiction, one small change in the past can have major, sometimes life-changing effects in the future. Using a series of snapshots, researchers recently captured such so-called “butterfly effects” in heart muscle cell development, and say this…
Researchers discover more than 50 lakes beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet
Researchers have discovered 56 previously uncharted subglacial lakes beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet bringing the total known number of lakes to 60 Researchers have discovered 56 previously uncharted subglacial lakes beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet bringing the total known number…
Good parent vs. good employee
Working parents fight battle on two fronts, study shows Managing a reputation as both a good employee and devoted parent can lead to serious consequences for working parents, according to new research from the University of Georgia. In the community and at…
Lessons from Columbine: New technology provides insight during active shooter situations
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Run, hide, fight. It has become a mantra for how to act during an active shooter situation. The idea is to escape the situation or protect oneself, and counter the gunman as a last resort. A…
Tufts adds new solar energy systems, expands its commitment to clean energy
New additions will increase energy savings, reduce costs MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, Mass. (June 26, 2019) – Two new roof-mounted solar photovoltaic installations on buildings located on the Medford/Somerville campus of Tufts University will generate 161,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy for the…
Are testosterone-boosting supplements effective? Not likely, according to new research
Over-the-counter “T boosters” are a popular choice for men looking to raise their testosterone levels, and are frequently marketed as being an effective “natural” option. However, new research points toward these supplements as having little or no known effect. LOS…
In Philadelphia’s Mental Health Clinics, Use of Evidence-based Therapies for Youth Psychiatric Treatment is Slow to Catch On, Despite Investments
Intensive Training and Practices with “Proficient Culture” are Critical to Evidence-Based Therapy Use PHILADELPHIA—We all hope—and probably expect—that clinicians use only mental health therapies that are scientifically proven to improve symptoms. A new study from Penn Medicine and Philadelphia’s Department…
Public Comment Period for IDSA/AAN/ACR Draft Lyme Disease Guidelines Open Through Aug. 10
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) have opened a public comment period for the draft of their joint guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease.…
Factors Orthopaedic Surgeons Should Consider When Prescribing Opioids
Orthopaedic surgeons are the third-highest physician prescribers of opioids, writing more than 6 million prescriptions a year. Because over-dispensing of opioids is a factor contributing to the ongoing opioid epidemic, researchers at Johns Hopkins surveyed orthopaedic providers to better understand…