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The pivotal trial to determine the safety and effectiveness of a modular device designed to be the first completely off-the-shelf endovascular solution for aortic aneurysms involving the visceral branch vessels is successfully underway with its first surgery at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC.
Worldwide, more than 50 million people are living with epilepsy. As many as 37 million are not receiving treatment, though it can cost as little as US$5 a year and eliminates seizures about two-thirds of the time. These findings and many others are published in “Epilepsy: A public health imperative”, a report produced by ILAE, the World Health Organization and the International Bureau for Epilepsy.
A Rutgers infectious disease expert discusses how to stay healthy as the bacteria that causes necrotizing soft tissue infections move into new, more northern waters
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.
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 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.
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.
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 among top 20 hospitals nationwide
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.
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.
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 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+.
The much-talked-about “Coffee Study” is featured in the August 2019 issue of the medical journal Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.
A UAB professor provides best practices to combat the national robocall epidemic.
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.
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…
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.
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 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.
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…
This year, SCIENION and cellenion will organize a yearly wkrshop in Lyon, from 3rd to 4th of September.
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, 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.
The main challenges associated with cell line development are maintaining high cell viability and ensuring monoclonality of isolated cells.
Seasun Biomaterials launched prenatal screening kit for Down, Edward, Patau syndrome utilizing real time PCR.
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.
HemoScreen’s™ Viscoelastic Focusing; A breakthrough in cellular analysis for Hematology and other critical POC assays.
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 Plus Detection Kit is a real time PCR-based product, which detects microsatellite instability (MSI) in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA).
Food allergies represent an increasingly significant health issue around the world. Over 160 foods are known to cause allergic reactions in humans.
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
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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