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Additional Positive Interim Results from Nanoform's Clinical Study 24th February 2021 12:38 Nanoform Finland Plc, an innovative nanoparticle medicine enabling company, today announced further positive interim results from its ongoing clinical study. The fast absorption data implies that small is powerful® and might offer viable alternatives to complex formulation approaches such as cyclodextrin based technologies. Nanoform has received ... Read more...
FDA Approves First-in-class Evkeeza™ (evinacumab-dgnb) for Patients with Ultra-rare Inherited Form of High Cholesterol 16th February 2021 09:26 Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is an ultra-rare inherited condition that affects approximately 1,300 patients in the U.S. and is characterized by extremely high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) In pivotal Phase 3 HoFH trial, adding Evkeeza to standard lipid-lowering therapies reduced LDL-C by nearly half at 24 weeks, compared ... Read more...
Seegene's saliva test for COVID-19 is just as effective as NPS test 16th February 2021 09:24 A new study shows that the less-invasive saliva test for COVID-19 gives just as accurate results as those of the nasopharyngeal specimen. A research team at the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Kangwon National University School of Medicine, led by Professor In-bum Suh, carried out the PCR test for COVID-19 on 90 hospitalized individuals wit ... Read more...
COVID Vaccines: Ask The Experts 21st January 2021 08:58 COVID Vaccines: Ask the Experts, a one-hour Virtual Town Hall is offering the public around the country an opportunity to ask and get answers to their questions about COVID-19 and the vaccines, LIVE on January 27th at 7 PM EST. This unique event will be available @AllHealthGo's Facebook and YouTube pages and streamed on ... Read more...
Second Genome To Present at Biotech Showcase Digital 2021 Conference 12th January 2021 10:16 Second Genome, a leader in microbiome science, announced that the company is presenting at the 13th Annual Biotech Showcase Digital 2021 Conference this week. The conference is virtual and is occurring in parallel with the J.P. Morgan 39th Annual Healthcare Conference 2021. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to introduce Second Gen ... Read more...
FDA Takes Steps to Provide Clarity on Developing New Drug Products in the Age of Individualized Medicine 5th January 2021 12:46 Advances in scientific knowledge and drug development technology have provided an opportunity for new approaches to drug development, including the development of drugs for the treatment of rare diseases. These advances have contributed to an increase in development and approval of drugs for the treatment of rare diseases in recent years. In fact, in the past eight years, the U.S. Food ... Read more...
Diamyd Medical and Critical Path Institute announce data sharing collaboration to develop advanced drug development tools in type 1 diabetes 16th December 2020 09:51 Diamyd Medical and the Critical Path Institute (C-Path) are proud to announce their collaboration to significantly improve the scientific community's insight into type 1 diabetes (T1D) through Diamyd Medical's contribution of fully anonymized data from a European Phase III trial to the Trial Outcome Measures Initiative (TOMI) T1D integrated database. ... Read more...
Hematologists Play Vital Role in Advancing COVID-19 Research, Potential Treatments 7th December 2020 09:15 There are now millions of cases worldwide of COVID-19 infection, caused by the new virus SARS-CoV-2. As cases continue to soar, researchers around the globe are working urgently to identify risk factors and possible treatments. People with blood disorders and underlying immune deficiencies are at heightened risk of severe COVID-19 infection. In addition, many che ... Read more...
BrainStorm to present NurOwn® Phase 3 Clinical Trial Results at 31st International Symposium on ALS/MND 23rd November 2020 12:22 BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, announce ... Read more...
Tackling Medical School Training Challenges with Virtual Reality 19th November 2020 10:59 Even before the first cases of COVID-19 hit the United States, leaders in medical education at the Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) and at OSF HealthCare's Jump Education and Simulation Center in Peoria were preparing better ways to teach medical students and health professionals. With t ... Read more...
Innovation Drives Excellence, Innovent Successfully Held 2020 Virtual R&D Day 11th November 2020 10:30 Innovent Biologics, Inc a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high quality medicines for treatment of oncology, metabolic, autoimmune and other major diseases, announces that on November 10, the company successfully held its 2020 Virtual R&D day with the theme 'Innovation Drives Excellence'. Senior management team le ... Read more...
Microvascular Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients: MYSTIC Study 2nd November 2020 12:54 Research reveals that COVID-19 patients have severe damage to microcirculation and the endothelial glycocalyx. The data in a newly released study clearly show severe reduction of microcirculation and the endothelial glycocalyx in patients with COVID-19 and underscores the importance of healthy microcirculation and capillaries. This study was possible because of ... Read more...
FDA Approves First Treatment for COVID-19 23rd October 2020 11:22 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the antiviral drug Vek ... Read more...
Dr. Nutrition 360's Reishi Supplement Harnesses Age-Old Healing Properties 19th October 2020 10:41 Dr. Peter Ou has the answer for most health questions. And it all comes in a characteristically Canadian package. As the founder of Dr. Nutrition 360, his brand is as accommodating as a small-town pharmacist from the Great White North. The easy to navigate, user-friendly interface of DrNutrition360.com offers a naturopathic selection that is diverse enough to strike j ... Read more...
Build a Better Health Care Budget 6th October 2020 11:42 (Family Features) Managing a chronic disease takes plenty of special planning and attention, and in many cases, a lot of money. In some cases, the expenses associated with disease management are overwhelming, forcing patients to skip essential treatments or medication and risk serious health complications. One example is diabetes. A study published in the &a ... Read more...
What is Wharton's Jelly? 28th September 2020 10:39 Wharton's jelly is at the forefront of current medical research. Its name dates back to the 17th centu ... Read more...
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation launches new quality of life study 24th September 2020 09:48 The Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Foundation today, international RLS Awareness Day, has launched a research stu ... Read more...
Geisinger scientists lead multinational study of COVID-19 and stroke 14th September 2020 09:32 Geisinger scientists led a team of experts from around the world to study the correlation between COVID-19 infection and stroke risk. The multinational COVID-19 Stroke Study Group included scientists and clinicians from 99 medical centers in 11 countries. The team was led by Ramin Zand, M.D., a vascular neurologist and clinician-scientist at Geisinger, a ... Read more...
Children with no COVID-19 symptoms may shed virus for weeks 31st August 2020 11:35 New research suggests that children can shed SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, even if they never develop symptoms or for long after symptoms have cleared. But many questions remain about the significance of the pediatric population as vectors for this sometimes deadly disease, according to an invited ... Read more...
Best CBD Oils for Anxiety - Official List by CBD Oil Users 11th August 2020 14:43 CBDOilUsers.com, a leading CBD education website, has released its 2020 list of the best CBD oils for anxiety, available at ... Read more...
New Spine Center Opens At Skokie Hospital 5th August 2020 09:27 NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) has opened the NorthShore Spine Center at Skokie Hospital to treat back and neck conditions – some of the most common causes of pain and disability in the United States. Part of the NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, this innovative space brings together a multidisciplinary, co ... Read more...
BioInvent's BI-1206 could improve treatment in several cancers 23rd July 2020 09:34 Alexander Eggermont, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at the Princess Máxima Center and renowned expert in immunotherapy showcased the broad potential of BI-1206 in enhancing checkpoint inhibitors in solid cancers in a KOL event hosted by BioInvent on July 21. Professor Eggermont discussed the clinical challenges associated with the use of ch ... Read more...
IRBM to collaborate with MSD to develop peptides against coronavirus 21st July 2020 09:25 IRBM, a global Contract Research Organization today announced a new research collaboration agreement with MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA) to identify and develop novel peptide therapeutics active against different strains of coronavirus, including SARS-CoV-2. The parties will collaborate in hit to lead optimization and preclinical drug develop ... Read more...
Blocking cholesterol storage could stop growth of pancreatic tumors 8th July 2020 10:43 Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have found that they can stop the growth of pancreatic cancer cells by interfering with the way the cells store cholesterol. Their findings in mice and lab-grown pancreas models point toward a new strategy for treating the deadly disease. The study, reported in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, ... Read more...
Epion Brands Introduces Kori Pure Antarctic Krill Oil 8th July 2020 10:38 Epion Brands announces the launch of Kori Pure Antarctic Krill Oil, a ... Read more...
Cell Therapy Market To Reach USD 8.75 Billion by 2027 30th June 2020 10:01 The global Cell Therapy Market is forecast to reach USD 8.75 Billion by 2027, according to a new report by Reports and Data. The market for cell therapy is observing a high demand due to the rise in t ... Read more...
WHOOP Leverages Respiratory Rate Technology to Predict COVID-19 23rd June 2020 12:53 WHOOP, the human performance company, has leveraged its respiratory rate technology to predict COVID-19 in a new study conducted in collaboration with scientists f ... Read more...
Repurposing approved drugs for COVID-19 at an accelerated pace 16th June 2020 11:16 The United States' Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has signed an Agreement worth up to $16 million over the next year with the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University to identify and test FDA-approved drugs that could be repurposed to prevent or treat COVID-19. This highly collaborative effort leverage ... Read more...
Doctors on the Front Lines Are Testing New Therapies to Treat COVID-19 4th June 2020 15:26 Researchers have been working furiously to identify medications to combat the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. While there are no definitive answers yet, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized emergency use of the experimental drug remdesivir. That move came days after the early, unpublished results of a clinical trial showed that hospit ... Read more...
Advances in COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment 4th June 2020 15:22 Recent articles in Experimental Biology and Medicine highlight new advances in COVID-19 biology and treatment. In an effort to provide the scientific community with important information on COVID-19, at the rapid pace required to protect our global health care workers and bring useful therapies to end the pandemic, manuscripts are being handled at an accelerated rate. To accompli ... Read more...
NHS adopts Blue Prism's Cloud-Based Digital Workforce to Accelerate Change and Respond to COVID-19 19th May 2020 11:51 With the NHS at the sharp end of COVID-19, Blue Prism Cloud's SaaS-based intelligent automation platform is enabling ... Read more...
Smoking increases SARS-CoV-2 receptors in the lung 19th May 2020 11:46 New research from CSHL scientists suggests that cigarette smoke spurs the lungs to make more ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2), the protein that the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 grabs and uses to enter human cells. The findings, reported May 16, 2020 in the journal Developmental Cell, may explain why smokers appear to be particularly vulnerable to severe inf ... Read more...
Clinical Trial Begins to See if Convalescent Plasma Can Treat COVID-19 30th April 2020 12:47 Montefiore Health System, ... Read more...
Heal Partners with Health Gorilla to Retrieve Electronic Medical Records for COVID-19 Care Management 21st April 2020 12:01 Heal, the market-leader in doctor house calls, and Health Gorilla, a leader in clinical data APIs, today announce a collaboration to retrieve medical records for patients being managed by Heal physicians. Through this partnership, Heal can now leverage Health Gorilla's Patient360 API to access comprehensive clinical records from Health Gorilla's vast network of over 60, ... Read more...
Toxic Cell Atlas Guides New Therapies for Neurodegeneration 14th April 2020 12:52 A common thread in many inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), is damage caused by oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when cells produce toxic substances known as reactive oxygen species, which are damaging nerve cells and other cells in the body. In patients with progressive MS, brain immune cells called micro ... Read more...
Infinitus Scales-up Health Literacy Initiative for World Health Day 6th April 2020 10:27 With World Health Day fast approaching on April 7, Infinitus (China) Company Ltd., a purveyor of health products and solutions, taps into its vast products, services and wealth of knowledge to improve health literacy of larger population. Through hosting seminars, forums, and partnering with media, Infinitus utilizes its online and offline platforms to advocate its unique heal ... Read more...
Geriatric Physician Urges You to Prepare Now If You Get Seriously Ill with COVID-19 31st March 2020 14:38 It is an unprecedented time as healthcare professionals adjust to the rapidly changing landscape created by COVID-19. Hospitals and medical staff are trying to manage the demands created by the influx of patients and shortages of supplies. Nursing home populations and older adults, often with underlying chronic medical conditions, are the highest risk of being affected by COVI ... Read more...
What you need to know about COVID-19 23rd March 2020 09:01 Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC ("CCPHP"), partnered with Infectious Disease expert Marisa Montecalvo, MD, to share important COVID-19 outbreak information through a "Be in the Know about COVID-19" Q&A webinar. CCPHP is a leading membership-based (or "concierge") practic ... Read more...
Pneumagen Leverages its Novel Glycan Approach to Target Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infections 17th March 2020 09:13 Pneumagen Ltd, focused on treating infectious disease and oncology by targeting the human glycome, today announced it has initiated a new programme to prevent and treat coronavirus COVID-19 infections using its first-in-class Carbohydrate Binding Modules (mCBMs), g ... Read more...
Coronavirus Outbreak Solution - World first from Orion Health 11th March 2020 08:36 Orion Health has developed the first comprehensive pandemic outbreak monitoring platform to alleviate demand on health systems and reduce the risk of further spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Orion Health software that supports this will be offered at no cost to existing and future customers. Core functionality of the solution includes the ability to remotely mon ... Read more...
Now More Than Just Spine Spine Center Atlanta Expands Clinical Services Beyond Spine, Posted: 6th March 2020 11:03 Spine Center Atlanta, founded in 1991 by James Chappuis, MD, FACS, welcomes two new physicians, Brett Rosenberg, MD and Brian Adams, MD. With their addition, Spine Center Atlanta expands its comprehensive patient care platform to include general orthopedic care and interventional pain management, bringing our unique, patient centric program to a wid ... Read more...
Veterans' Health Bill Promotes Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Care Program 6th March 2020 10:59 The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced its support for the Veterans Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act, introduced on March 5 by Rep. Neal Dunn, MD (R-FL-3) and Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-SC-1). This important bill supports the development and implementation of a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) healthcare program ... Read more...
Researchers Say 30% of Patients Taking Opioids Experience Adverse Drug Interactions 11th December 2019 08:59 Patients who do not disclose use of other medications are at higher risk of adverse drug interactions and addiction, according to new research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. A new article outlines common drug-drug interactions that alter how the body metabolizes certain opioids, causing decreased efficacy that ultimately can lead to misuse and over ... Read more...
Sepsis discovery could lead to new inflammation treatment 15th November 2019 09:17 The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Professor ... Read more...
Companies Seek an Innovative Solution to the Growing Cancer Rates 1st October 2019 09:02 Cancer is among the leading causes of death in the world as countries are burdened by a lack of access to adequate healthcare. In 2018, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) estimated that there were 18 million new cancer cases worldwide. Among these 18 million, 9.5 million were men and 8.5 million were women, while the most commonly diagnosed cancers were lung, breast, and colorectal. ... Read more...
The Best In Pathology, Laboratory Quality, Proficiency Testing, Technology & Patient Safety 24th June 2019 15:40 This week, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) released a list of its longest accredited laboratories in the United States. These 41 laboratories have continuously met the highest standards of laboratory quality and proficiency testing since the CAP began its Laboratory Accreditation Program in 1964, ensuring that patients are receiving the best medical care and most ac ... Read more...
National Program to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis Launches in Houston 17th June 2019 16:15 The National Osteoporosis Foundation is launching the Healthy Bones/Healthy Cities Initiative to provide education and patient management support for family physicians, internal medicine doctors, gynecologists, ER physicians and advanced practice providers to help diagnose and treat osteoporosis. In the US, one in two women and one in four men age 50 and older wi ... Read more...
Stem-Cell Based Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity 11th June 2019 14:37 An article published in Experimental Biology and Medicine (Volume 244, Issue 7, May 2019) ( ... Read more...
Heart and Vascular Patient Care Expands to Serve Western Colorado and Eastern Utah 23rd May 2019 11:23 SCL Health St. Mary's Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new $48.5 million, 46,000 square foot Heart & Vascula ... Read more...
Mylan Expands Oncology Portfolio with Launch of Generic Tarceva® Tablets 13th May 2019 10:18 Global pharmaceutical company Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: ... Read more...
Hackensack Meridian Health Announces Leadership at New Center for Discovery and Innovation 7th May 2019 09:24 Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive and integrated health network, announced the appointments of Sol J. Barer, Ph.D., as chair of the Board of Directors and David S. Perlin, Ph.D., as chief scientific officer at the Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation (C ... Read more...
Healthcare Companies Search for New Ways to Oppose the Spread of Cancer 18th April 2019 14:17 Cancer is among one of the leading causes of death in the world since many countries are burdened by the lack of access to adequate healthcare, which results in the high number of deaths. In 2018, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) estimated that there were 18 million new cancer cases worldwide. Among the 18 million, 9.5 million were men and 8.5 million were women, while the most co ... Read more...
Study finds correlation between specific epigenetic molecules and autism traits 10th April 2019 10:39 Scientists have discovered certain molecules in the saliva that not only differentiate children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but appear to correlate with specific autism traits. Although the study primarily assessed the ability of specific microRNA ("miRNA") molecules to accurately differentiate children with autism, the researchers made the addition ... Read more...
Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer 29th March 2019 09:57 New research from Marshall University links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast ca ... Read more...
New Early Breast Cancer Drug to Reduce Risk of Recurrence or Death Approved for Australian Women 18th March 2019 15:05 A NEW drug shown to significantly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence or death in an aggressive form of breast cancer has today been approved for use in Australian patients. The drug, NERLYNX (neratinib) is an oral medication taken for 12 months by women with early stage HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer. It is now TGA approved with the following indication: ... Read more...
Zogg Dermatology Joins Epiphany Dermatology 12th December 2018 09:07 Epiphany Dermatology announced today it has expanded into Minnesotathrough its partnership with Zogg Dermatology, PLC ("Zogg Derm"). Epiphany Dermatology is comprised of leading dermatologists committed to improving acc ... Read more...
Hair transplant surgery – what is the best method of harvesting donor hair? By Greg Williams, Posted: 12th November 2018 17:02 When performed well, the result of a hair transplant procedure should look completely natural and it should be difficult to distinguish a native hair from a transplanted one. This is what a discerning patient should focus on – what they will see in the mirror, what others will see, and what photographs will record. Hair transplant surgeons and clinics should be chosen on this basis and i ... Read more...
Foot Health for National Diabetes Awareness Month 12th November 2018 09:49 November is National Diabetes Month, a time to focus on a disease that affects over 30 million people in the US. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS) raises awareness around the potential foot complications caused by diabetes and offers tips on how to prevent them. Diabetes can cause poor circulation and nerve damag ... Read more...
Increasing Number of Cancer Cases to Fuel the Global Cancer Immunotherapy Market Growth 8th October 2018 10:35 According to data compiled by Transparency Market Research, the global cancer immunotherapy market is expected to grow from USD 37.50 Billion in 2015 to USD 124.88 Billion by 2024 while registering a CAGR of 14.6% during the forecast period. The market is expected to be driven by the introduction of new drugs and therapies as companies compete agains ... Read more...
New Study Demonstrates High Efficacy of HumanN's BeetElite for HIIT Training 20th September 2018 09:05 A new study on BeetElite, an endurance superfood from HumanN, has found that taking the product allows cycling participants to recover quicker between high intensity training intervals, and work out 17.9% longer. The randomized, double-blind, cross-over matched pair study was conducted by Exercising Nutritionally LLC and led by its Founder and CEO, Craig ... Read more...
Sempre Health Raises $8M Series A to Improve Access to Medications across the US 29th August 2018 12:49 Sempre Health, the leading solution for behavior-based healthcare pricing, today announced the closing of its $8M series A financing. The funding round was led by Rethink Impact with participation from Social Capital and others. Proceeds will be used to further build out Sempre's two-sided network of payers and pharma manufacturers. Unlike traditional coupons ... Read more...
Lung Health Institute Gives Patients Hope for a Better Future 20th August 2018 10:33 Armed with expanded services and a new, comprehensive approach to treating the third leading cause of death in the United States, Lung Health Institute is helping pave the way forward for the millions of Americans suffering from chronic lung disease. "Chronic lung disease has plagued our society for years and every day, our team sees firsthand t ... Read more...
The Growth of Stem Cell Applications are Contributing to the Cell Therapy Processing Market 7th August 2018 10:03 According to a report published by BCC Research, the cell therapy processing market is expected to reach USD 5 Billionby 2022 while growing at a compound annual growth rate of 30.9% during forecast year. Based on offering type, the market can be segmented into a variety of products (cell lines, instruments, among others), services (product design, process design, among others) ... Read more...
"Hijacked" Cell Response to Stress Reveals Promising Drug Targets for Blood Cancer 25th July 2018 09:03 A signaling pathway that helps promote normal cell growth worsens a form of leukemia by taking control of another pathway better known for protecting cells from biological stress, a new study shows. The discovery that the NOTCH1 pathway takes control of heat shock transcription factor 1 (HSF1) signaling in T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or T-ALL, suggests t ... Read more...
Melbourne, Florida Top Plastic Surgeon Offers Better CoolSculpting Results with CoolAdvantage 5th July 2018 10:54 Castellon Plastic Surgery announced today the availability of CoolSculpting’s newest applicator, the CoolAdvantage. Recently redesigned for maximum results, the CoolAdvantage brings patients more effective fat reduction and faster treatments than seen with traditional CoolSculpting tools. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Mauricio Castellon was the first plastic surgeon to ... Read more...
Borns: Breakthrough and Prospect of AI-Powered Minimally Invasive Surgery 5th July 2018 09:41 Tianfu Software Park is one of the largest tech parks in China, we selected a batch of excellent enterprises which grown up in the park, and visited their founders or CEOs. The face-to-face communication allowed them to learn more about the latest thoughts, analyses and outlooks of the enterprises about science and technology in China. We hope this will bring inspirat ... Read more...
Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Asian Indian Immigrants in U.S. Impacted by Adopted Lifestyle Habits 26th June 2018 11:43 New research shows that Asian Indian immigrants in the U.S. are at increased risk for chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Adopting American lifestyle behaviors may specifically affect HbA1c levels and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol levels in this group, according to the study, "Mediating ... Read more...
Cancer Treatment Breakthroughs Providing Boost for Biotech Market 11th June 2018 10:11 Over the past month of May, the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF has risen by more than 7% as it was a big week to start June for the biotech industry with the kick-off of the much-anticipated American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago. Every year, thousands of healthcare professionals, scientists, and investors assemble in Chicago ... Read more...
Children's Fluoride Exposures Linked to Later Life Disease? 29th May 2018 10:29 "[F]luoride exposures in early life could influence or originate the root-cause of certain diseases in later life," write researchers in The Journal of Clinical Pediatric ... Read more...
Stem Cells Might Provide Breakthrough In Treating Severe Blistering Disease, RDEB 14th May 2018 10:30 Scientists might be close to a breakthrough in finding a treatment for a severe and devastating skin blistering disease. In a study recently published in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM), the team details how they used a certain type of stem cells to significantly relieve the symptoms of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) in mice. RDEB is a ... Read more...
World renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod Rohrich, Lectures at Sixth Bergamo Open Rhinoplasty Course 1st May 2018 08:57 Dallas-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod Rohrich has just completed his presentations to faculty at the Sixth Bergamo Open Rhinoplasty Course that took place Marc ... Read more...
Increased vitamin D intake improves muscle strength and athletic performance 18th April 2018 08:34 Vitamin D contributes to many important functions in the body, including the absorption of calcium and improvement of bone strength. According to a new review article published in the April 15, 2018, issue of ... Read more...
Has Fluoridation Damaged Children's Teeth? 4th April 2018 10:23 Children are fluoride overdosed, from all sources, at levels once thought to protect against dental fluorosis (discolored teeth), researchers report in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry& ... Read more...
Stand Up To Cancer Encourages "Innovation in Collaboration" through Grants to Research Teams 29th March 2018 09:04 To strengthen collaboration among scientists conducting cancer research, Stand Up To Cancer is awarding $1.25 million to five teams with members already within the SU2C research community to help them reach further across institutional and national lines to collaborate closely on new research projects, the American Association for Cancer Research, SU2C's Scientific Partne ... Read more...
The Medical LiveWire Global Awards 2017/18 Winners Guide Is Now Out 28th March 2018 14:51 The Medical LiveWire Global Awards are a celebration of medical achievement, recognising organisations and individuals who have contributed in their respective fields during the past 12 months. The awards team received nominations from 19 countries over the past year. The judging panel at Medical LiveWire considered the strengths of each shortlist ... Read more...
Professor Robert Stone - Excellence in VR Healthcare Technology 20th March 2018 09:07 For over 30 years, Professor Robert (“Bob”) Stone has been one of the foremost global experts in the field of virtual reality (VR) technology. Involved with cutting-edge innovations as early as the 1980s, (when he was the first European to experience the NASA View VR system), Stone has promoted excellence in the field of VR on both a domestic and international level ... Read more...
New blood pressure guidelines found to be harmful for some patients 8th March 2018 09:28 Feinstein Institute for Medical Research researcher ... Read more...
Sleep Apnea Study Shows Need for Better Treatment Options than CPAP 5th March 2018 09:39 George Clinical recently lead the China component in the world’s first large CPAP device trial. The trial is called the SAVE study (Sleep Apnea CardioVascular Endpoints Study). CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure and is the device most widely prescribed for those with sleep apnea. This study involved participants who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is a common c ... Read more...
What Breast Reduction Patients Should Know about Health Insurance 20th February 2018 09:02 It seems like a simple question. "Is breast reduction surgery covered by health insurance?" But the answer can be very complicated and involve many variables. It is typically considered a cosmetic procedure until the patient can show an adequate number of related health issues and attempted remediation prior to undergoing corrective surg ... Read more...
Leading Cancer Organizations Provide Guidance on Understanding and Managing Immunotherapy Side Effects 15th February 2018 09:44 Immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors is the first of a new generation of immunotherapy treatments, revolutionizing treatment for many different types of cancer. By unleashing the body's immune system to attack cancer, these treatments can send even the most hard-to-treat cancers into lasting remission. Patients who receive im ... Read more...
Doctor Warns Of 2nd Wave Of Flu Virus And Offers Tips To Stay Healthy 8th February 2018 10:24 While the latest deadly flu epidemic appears to have already peaked, board-certified internist Michael Tehrani, M.D. of Brand New Day says the public is in need of information that will help stave off another epidemic this season. The current strain, H3N2, is responsible for many of the deaths and hospitalizations of recent weeks. The Center For Disea ... Read more...
You Don’t Have To Travel Far Away To Get The Legs You’ve Dreamed Of 1st February 2018 14:17 Legs are one of the most common body parts to change as we mature. With them being key to everyday movement and muscle fatigue, it’s not a surprise to see why. As well as some simple tips, we’ve put together a selection of the best treatments and where you can find them to get those aesthetically pleasing, and pain free legs you’ve been praying for. & ... Read more...
In Severe Flu Season, a Chance for Molecular Point-of-Care Testing to Make its Case 1st February 2018 09:49 The CDC has labeled this year's flu season severe, meaning more patients will be at doctor's offices and clinics with symptoms. However, at some of these venues, there will be a new weapon this year: systems that find flu virus at the molecular level, find it quickly and don't take up much space. That' ... Read more...
Brain Remaps Itself in Child with Double Hand Transplant 26th January 2018 09:19 The first child to undergo a successful hand transplant also is the first child in whom scientists have detected massive changes in how sensations from the hands are represented in the brain. The brain reorganization is thought to have begun six years before the transplant, when the child had both hands amputated because of a severe infection during infan ... Read more...
New Year, New You - Diet & Exercise Not Enough? Dr. Capizzi Shares How to Reach Your Best Self in 2018 25th January 2018 10:09 The New Year is here, and with it, resolutions to adhere to a healthier lifestyle. But what about those for whom traditional diet and exercise plans aren't enough to reach their personal goals? Dr. Peter Capizzi, head of the ... Read more...
Research Shows Importance of Second Pediatric Blood Pressure Screening 17th January 2018 09:04 Nearly one-quarter of children and teens who had their blood pressure screened at a primary care appointment showed a reading in the hypertensive range, but less than half of those readings could be confirmed after the blood pressure was repeated, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study released today in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension. T ... Read more...
Concert Genetics Completes Growth Financing 11th January 2018 08:58 Concert Genetics, Inc., announced today it has completed a growth capital financing round with a structured facility led by Deerfield Management. The funds will be deployed to support Concert's mission of advancing precision medicine by providing the digital infrastructure for reliable and efficient management of genetic ... Read more...
Biotechnology for Social Reform 4th January 2018 09:34 Dr. Michael Holloway King is the first researcher to demonstrate the precise physical abnormalities associated with psychological oppression, among both children or adults. He notes that heightened stress and vocational discipline timed for the early 20s causes a permanent imbalance of brain ... Read more...
Most-Asked Questions About Veins and Arteries 19th December 2017 09:09 For patients and their families, when the doctor talks about vascular disease it can be baffling. Vascular diseases have long, complicated names or acronyms and refer to parts of the body we sometimes don't understand. WATCH: What is a vascular surgeon? ... Read more...
Dangerous Opioid Side Effects Shift Market Focus to Cannabis for Chronic Pain 14th December 2017 09:08 The $58.6 billion global market for pain management drugs is on track to hit upward of&n ... Read more...
Scientists Create Successful Mass Production System for Bioengineered Livers 6th December 2017 08:33 Researchers report creating a biologically accurate mass-production platform that overcomes major barriers to bioengineering human liver tissues suitable for therapeutic transplant into people. A team led by the ... Read more...
Perlmutter Cancer Center Expands Clinical Leukemia Program 30th November 2017 09:11 NYU Langone Health has announced that nationally renowned physician and researcher Raoul Tibes, MD, PhD, will lead efforts to expand the clinical and investigative leukemia programs at its ... Read more...
Facial Paralysis & Reanimation Center Launches at NYU Langone 23rd November 2017 08:25 Thousands of New Yorkers every year will suffer some form of facial paralysis, a diagnosis with many causes which can greatly affect a person's appearance and day-to-day functioning. Recognizing that patients with facial paralysis have complex needs, NYU Langone Health has launched a new, comprehensive cente ... Read more...
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Common Cause of Blindness 15th November 2017 08:55 Results from two early clinical trials show that it may be possible to use human embryonic stem cells as treatment for the dry form of macular degeneration, according to presentations given today at AAO 2017, the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Stem cells injected into the eye appear to have replaced the missing cells damaged by the disease, with no serious side effe ... Read more...
Pacific Center Plastic Surgery Shows Support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 8th November 2017 10:30 In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pacific Center Plastic Surgery is highlighting their commitment to encouraging women to take their breast health seriously through a number of October promotions ... Read more...
Innovative Biotechnology Companies are Transforming Cannabis-based Medical Products 1st November 2017 10:50 Many biotech companies are taking advantage of widespread interest and acceptance of the potential for cannabis-based products to treat a range of medical disorders. These forward-thinking companies are developing proprietary systems and delivery methods to drive their research and development programs for a leading position in industry breakthroughs. Chief among them is InMed ... Read more...
What We Call Postdoctoral Researchers Matters, Scientists Say 25th October 2017 08:19 In an opinion piece to be published today in the journal eLife, eight scientists and science policy experts make the case for standardizing how postdoctoral researchers are categorized by human resources offices and provide a framework that willing institutions can follow. The authors argue that the widespread use of inconsistent titles for researchers who've earned Ph.D.s and ... Read more...
MassBio Teams Up with Powering Precision Health 2017 19th October 2017 09:06 The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) is teaming up with ... Read more...
Top Things to Look For When Choosing a Dentist 9th October 2017 08:14 When it comes to our oral health, it’s important to pick the right people to take care of it. While we can maintain our own health through brushing and flossing, a dentist is still a vital commodity that everyone needs. Picking out your dentist can be daunting, whether you’re looking for a St John& ... Read more...
Why Is Breast Enhancement The Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedure? 9th October 2017 08:11 With so many models being massively photo shopped in today’s society, insecurities in women are higher than ever. Because of this fact, women are now doing all they can to change their appearance, and breast enlargement seems to be the most popular alteration being made. Although it ... Read more...
Medicalia Skincare...A New Revolution in Clinical Skincare! 4th October 2017 09:17 The demand for cosmetic and plastic surgery dermatological surgical procedures is rising rapidly. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reported March of this year that Americans spent more than $15 billion dollars on combined surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic procedures for the first time ever, accounting for an 11 ... Read more...
Sound Pharmaceuticals initiates STOP Ototoxicity Study in Cystic Fibrosis 27th September 2017 09:38 Sound Pharmaceuticals (SPI) is pleased to announce that it has initiated enrollment on its first study involving Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients receiving antibiotics that cause inner ear disease or ototoxicity. The STOP Ototoxicity study is led by Patrick Flume, MD, Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at MUSC in Charleston. Dr. Flume is an international expert in CF and pulmonary disease and has c ... Read more...
Blood Tests Prove Accurate in Identifying Patients with Post-Concussion Syndrome 20th September 2017 07:56 A new study from a team led by Morehouse School of Medicine's Neuroscience Institute and Department of Medicine discovered a groundbreaking way to test patients for concussions. The article " ... Read more...
Companies to Watch as Biotech Makes a Comeback in 2017 13th September 2017 08:54 This is a bull market, and some biotech stocks are the real raging bulls-especially when massive drug pipelines are at stake, and landmark FDA approvals shake things up with massive share price momentum. Biotechs in focus include: Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS), Celgene Corporation (NYSE: CELG), Calithera Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE: CALA), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD), Regeneron Pharmace ... Read more...
Discovery of genes linked to preterm birth in landmark study 7th September 2017 10:25 A massive DNA analysis of pregnant women has identified six gene regions that influence the length of pregnancy and the timing of birth. The findings, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, may lead to new ways to prevent preterm birth and its consequences—the leading cause of death among children under age 5 worldwide. The study, coordina ... Read more...
Findings in Animal Models May Lead to Novel Treatment for a Disabling Bone Disease 30th August 2017 09:06 Scientists at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) report that a drug candidate that blocks abnormal protein signals may lead to the first pharmacologic treatment for hereditary multiple exostoses (HME), a rare pe ... Read more...
New Data on High Dose Vitamin C Therapy and Prostate Cancer 23rd August 2017 09:37 Riordan Clinic scientist Nina Mikirova, PhD, and medical doctor Ronald Hunninghake, MD, have recently published a study in the ... Read more...
New Study Confirms Why Doctors Abandon Conventional Practices for Integrative Medicine 16th August 2017 10:34 The first-ever Integrative Physician Market Landscape study, conducted by Pure Branding, addresses a lack of market intelligence about the rapidly growing practice of integrative medicine among Medical Doc ... Read more...
Not Just a Teeth Cleaning: General Dentists Emphasize the Importance of Wellness Checkups 9th August 2017 09:34 A recent survey from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) shows that some Americans don't realize their dental wellness checkups cover much more than hygiene.* Only a quarter (25%) of respondent ... Read more...
Facial Injectables Market is expected to reach USD 17.2 billion by 2025 2nd August 2017 09:37 The global facial injectables market is expected to reach USD 17.2 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to exhibit lucrative growth during the forecast period, owing to advancements in facial rejuvenation procedures and increasing importance of medical aesthetics across the globe. ... Read more...
Will Asvape Michael Box Mod Be the New Age Queen? 26th July 2017 08:59 As Asvape Michael Box Mod goes on sale on ave40.com globally, ... Read more...
The Humana Foundation announced a grant of $100,000 for Hispanic Unity of Florida 19th July 2017 08:23 SALUD al dia magazine was present at a press conference to announce a $100,000 grant to Hispanic Unity of ... Read more...
See America Furthers The Fight Against Preventable Blindness With #EyePic Campaign 12th July 2017 08:44 Allergan plc, a global leader in eye care for nearly 70 years, today unveiled #EyePic, an exciting new online awareness campaign as part of the See America initiative to fight preventable blindness and visual impairment in the United States. #EyePic will use the power of social media to broaden awareness of preventable blindness, promote discussion around eye health and ultimately encourage all Am ... Read more...
Six Reasons to Choose a Naturopathic Doctor 3rd July 2017 10:24 Patients seeking a doctor who will boost their body's natural healing ability and apply the least invasive diagnostics and therapies should consider a licensed naturopathic doctor. This is according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicia ... Read more...
Laser Therapy: Amazing Results in Veterinary Medicine 29th June 2017 08:50 Fast application and results. Safety, non-toxicity, and high tolerability: the laser-focused therapeutic solution proves to be fully effective in treating even common pathologies in the pet world. And not only that. An impact with a stone during a hunting trip: this is the reason why Tom had to be operated on the deep wound generated. The 4-year-old Italian Pointer, due ... Read more...
Are dentists over-diagnosing dental implants? 21st June 2017 10:19 Two million dental implants are placed in the United States each year, yet over 40% of these may fail, requiring invasive surgery to remove. Aggressive corporate marketing and doctors' haste to remove natural teeth are fueling massive growth of the dental implant and prosthetic market in the U.S, projected to reach $6.4 billion by 2018. Helping patients to retain their natural ... Read more...
Increased Risk of Depression, Anxiety and Disordered Eating for People with Diabetes--Psychosocial Care is Key 14th June 2017 08:38 People with diabetes manage a complex and demanding treatment regimen, and are at increased risk for, depression, anxiety and disordered eating and have high incidence of diabetes distress which can all compromise health outcomes and quality of life. The behavioral and emotional challenges of diabetes—referred to as psychosocial aspects—are the focus of a ... Read more...
Fighting multiple sclerosis: New Together ad illuminates the journey of patient & scientist 31st May 2017 12:43 Meet Laurel and Ian. Laurel is a patient living with multiple sclerosis (MS), and Ian is a scientist developing new treatments to help Laurel and the other 2.3 million people with MS live longer, healthier lives. Their emotional stories are the latest advertisement from the GOBOLDLY™ campaign as part of the Together series, which features the stories of researchers behind cutting-edge br ... Read more...
Scientists compute personalised medicine breakthrough 25th May 2017 09:51 Scientists set to unveil synthetic yeast believe the technique could be reproduced to engineer mammal cells – paving the way towards personalised medicine and bringing humanity closer to artificial life. An Essex computer scientist is part of a global research team on the brink of creating completely synthetic yeast for the first time.& ... Read more...
Logicalis Healthcare Solutions Asks CIOs: What Is Your Telehealth Strategy Missing? 17th May 2017 08:47 Telehealth has long been a standalone endeavor for many healthcare organizations and something that has been kept completely separate from discussions about electronic health record (EHR) optimization. But according to Logicalis Healthcare Solutions ... Read more...
New Hepatitis C Infections Nearly Tripled over Five Years 12th May 2017 08:34 Over just five years, the number of new hepatitis C virus infections reported to CDC has nearly tripled, reaching a 15-year high, according to new preliminary surveillance data released today by the Center ... Read more...
Non-Surgical Weight-Loss Treatment Found Safe, Effective for Those with Limited Options 10th May 2017 08:21 A new study finds that individuals struggling with obesity who are not candidates for weight-loss surgery can benefit substantially from non-surgical endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2017< ... Read more...
Study Suggests Genetic Reason for Impaired Skilled Movements 4th May 2017 08:40 Scientists report in Neuron the lost function of two genes prevents infant laboratory mice from developing motor skills as they mature into adults. Researchers also suggest in their study that people with certain mot ... Read more...
A Unique Womb-Like Device Could Reduce Mortality and Disability for Extremely Premature Babies 26th April 2017 08:34 A unique womb-like environment designed by pediatric researchers could transform care for extremely premature babies, by mimicking the prenatal fluid-filled environment to give the tiniest newborns a precious few weeks to develop their lungs and other organs. "Our system could prevent the severe morbidity suffered by ex ... Read more...
BrainStorm Announces Publication of NurOwn® Autism Research Study 20th April 2017 08:42 BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc, a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies for neurodegenerative diseases, announced today that a preclinical study evaluating the use of NurOwn® mesenchymal stem cells in a mouse model of autism was published in the April issue of the journal Behavioural Brain Research [Perets N. et al. Epub ahead of print, PMID: 28392323]. The publication, entit ... Read more...
Common Factor Links Neurodegenerative Disease in Young and Old 13th April 2017 08:56 Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), identified a common mechanism in two forms of neurodegeneration that affect young adults or the elderly. The discovery advances efforts to find better treatments and cures for these diseases. Currently, there are no cures for these conditions, which are projected to cost the nation an estimated $259 bill ... Read more...
Fountain of Youth Face Cream Released by Acclaimed Plastic Surgeon 6th April 2017 09:06 Dr. John Zannis, creator of Rinnova Skincare by John Zannis, MD, says, "There is no fountain of youth, but our goal with Renaissance, was to get as close as possible." The entire philosophy surrounding Rinnova Skincare is to heal and restore the skin to a healthier state and appearance as quickly as possible, and to protect it from further damage in the future. ... Read more...
Medeon Biodesign Announces Investing in Panther Orthopedics for Orthopedic Extremity Applications 30th March 2017 09:24 Medeon Biodesign, Inc., a Taiwan medical device company, is pleased to announce that the Company led and successfully closed the Series A investment of Panther Orthopedics, Inc., a San Jose, CA start-up pioneering innovative dynamic fixation solutions for orthopedic extremity applications. The orthopedic extremity device market continues to e ... Read more...
The Importance of Sourcing the Correct Antibodies for Stem Cell Research 22nd March 2017 10:07 The medical potential of stem cells is both extensive and astounding, and there are exciting prospects for their use, in multiple areas of medicine, due to their differentiating characteristics. Stem cells are unique as the have the potential to renew themselves through cellular division, and they have the ability to be induced to become tissue or organic-specific cells with special fu ... Read more...
Reducing Heart Failure in Pulmonary Hypertension 15th March 2017 10:12 An article published in Experimental Biology and Medicine (Volume 242, Issue 5, March, 2017) identifies a new signaling pathway that promotes heart failure in pulmonary hypertension. The study, led by Dr. Matthias Brock ... Read more...
Dr. Lee Ann Brady Launches RestorativeNation.com, a Supportive Learning Community for Dentists 8th March 2017 09:16 "The idea for the site came from watching dentists at my lectures and courses get excited, engaged and empowered about practicing dentistry. But then they go back to their practices and those feelings wane over time. I created Restorative Nation to give dentists access to that same experience at any time from their home or office," says Dr. Brady. ... Read more...
Stem Cell Therapy Market Worth 145.8 Million USD by 2021 1st March 2017 09:05 According to a new market research report "Stem Cell Therapy Market by Type (Allogeneic, Autologous), Therapeutic Application (Musculoskeletal, Wound & Injury, CVD, Surgery, and aGVHD), Cell Source (Adipose tissue, Bone Marrow, Neural, Embryo/Cord Blood derived, iPSCs) - Global Forecasts to 2021" published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to reach USD 145.8 Mi ... Read more...
Protein Microcrystals Could Offer a Better Way to Treat Osteoarthritis 23rd February 2017 08:46 Osteoarthritis is a common disease which affects around 1 in 3 people over the age of 45. The condition causes damage to the cartilage layer which cover the ends of bones. When severe, joint movement is restricted and becomes so painful that replacement of the joint, for example a hip or knee, can be required. Surgeons and scientists at Cambridge Unive ... Read more...
3D Printing In Dentistry 2016: A Ten Year Forecast And Opportunity Analysis 15th February 2017 08:53 The dental industry continues to be one of the strongest targets for development of new 3D printers, materials, and applications. Revenues from additive manufacturing (AM) in the dental sector have grown almost 12 percent since 2015. Conversely, challenges in the 3D printing industry as a whole were weathered in part thanks to a continuing acceptance of digital technologies in the dent ... Read more...
Global Pharmaceutical Solvents Market to Witness Moderate Growth Through 2026 8th February 2017 09:34 Global Market for Pharmaceutical Solvents Projected to Witness Sluggish Growth A majority of medicines & drugs produced in the world are derived from formulating Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), and such processes require alcoholic solvents such as ethanol, isopropanol, propanol and ... Read more...
World's Largest Healthcare Infrastructure Projects to Benefit From Mott MacDonald and Essentia Partnership 1st February 2017 09:14 Global engineering, management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald and Essentia Trading Ltd (Essentia), specialist providers in strategic development and healthcare planning consultancy, have unveiled their collaborative partnership to deliver ... Read more...
Alzheimer's drug could point to future of dentistry 25th January 2017 09:19 Researchers at King’s College London have discovered a novel use of a drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, finding that the drug can potentially help repair damage to teeth. In the study, the drug, tideglusib, was found to be able to help produce dentine, the protective coating of the soft pulp of the teeth. Though still in the early stages of trials, the positive res ... Read more...
Electrosurgery Market Worth 5.17 Billion USD by 2021 19th January 2017 08:43 According to a new market research report "Electrosurgery Market by Product (Generators, Instruments-Bipolar (Vessel Sealing, Forceps) & Monopolar (Pencils, Electrodes), Accessories, Argon & Smoke Management Systems), Type of Surgery (Orthopedic, Cosmetic, Gynecology) - Global Forecast to 2021", published by MarketsandMarkets, this report studies the g ... Read more...
Innovative Imaging and Surgery Used to Treat Lymph Condition in Adults 11th January 2017 08:54 Researchers who developed a safe and effective procedure to remove thick clogs in children's airways are now reporting similar success in adult patients. In this rare condition, called ... Read more...
Research finds differences in cell migration between normal and malignant tumor cells 4th January 2017 10:17 What makes cancer so deadly is its ability to move . The better that doctors can keep tumors contained and protect unaffected organs in the body, the less lethal a cancer will be. So if doctors were able to pinpoint tumor cells and literally stop them in their tracks, it would go a long way in treatment. "Therapeutically preventing ... Read more...
The Holidays Bring a Gift of a New Life to Breast Cancer Survivor 21st December 2016 09:22 Carleen Hobbs was diagnosed with stage 3, grade 3 breast cancer at age 30 while being seven months pregnant with her fifth child. My Hope Chest, Angel Flight West & Bel-Red Center for Aesthetic Surgery are all contributors to the fulfillment of a dream of reconstructive surgery come true. Carleen had to deal with her own uncert ... Read more...
Hourglass Tummy Tuck: The Next Generation in Body Contouring 14th December 2016 08:57 Dr. Cortes help his nationwide clients in the prestigious galleria area in Houston, Texas for the Hourglass Tummy Tuck Developed by board-certified plastic surgeon and tummy tuck specialist Dr. Wilberto Cortes, the hourglass tummy tuck is the next generation in body contouring. The procedure entails the use of modern techniques and multi-pronged approaches to ov ... Read more...
Physicians Committee Offers Solution to Help Treat and Prevent Childhood Obesity 7th December 2016 08:43 The nonprofit Physicians Committee urges parents, pediatricians, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help children develop a preference for vegetables at a young age by serving and promoting plant-based entrées in their homes, lunch rooms, and for celebrations. Susan Le ... Read more...
Toward a Healthier Nation: No Health Without Mental Health 30th November 2016 08:50 The health of Americans is deteriorating rapidly due to chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. The debate over health care has resulted in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has provided health insurance to 20-million more Americans than four years ago. ... Read more...
New research helps explain possible mechanism for recurrence of breast cancer 23rd November 2016 09:25 In October, we mourned those who died of breast cancer and celebrated all of the women (and men) who have survived. What many of those survivors worry about, though, is that their breast cancer may come back. It has puzzled scientists and health care providers that cancer can suddenly reappear, often with a vengeance, months or years after treatment is over. Now, ... Read more...
Global Sickle Cell Anemia Market and Competitive Landscape Highlights 17th November 2016 08:44 The latest research from Fore Pharma, Global Sickle Cell Anemia Market and Competitive Landscape Highlights – 2016, provides comprehensive insights into Sickle Cell Anemia pipeline products, Sickle Cell Anemia epidemiology, Sickle Cell Anemia market valuations and forecast, Sickl ... Read more...
Inventor of Dark Gums Treatment has Raised Patients' Confidence and Self-Esteem 9th November 2016 09:37 In the past 25 years, Dr. Alex Farnoosh of Beverly Hills has worked on rem ... Read more...
Five Incredible Possibilities Of Stem Cell Research 2nd November 2016 08:42 The potential of stem cell research is only just beginning to be understood, but the possibilities have the power to drastically change the world that we live in. The pace at which research is moving could mean a complete revolutionary shift in the way that major chronic illnesses are treated, and prevented, within the ... Read more...
The Georgia School of Orthodontics receives Initial Accreditation from CODA 28th October 2016 09:06 At its August 2016 meeting, the Commission on Dental Accreditation ("CODA") granted Initial Accreditation to the Georgia School of Orthodontics ("GSO"), a new program in orthodontic education that aims to improve both orthodontic educat ... Read more...
New patient care delivery system enters health care 'race to get bigger' by keeping things small 19th October 2016 09:14 After more than six years since the Affordable Care Act became law inMarch 2010, ... Read more...
Microbiome and Diabetes: Sick or healthy? Bacterial Metabolism Tells us Which - and Why 12th October 2016 09:04 The human gut is a complex ecosystem: Countless bacteria colonise it and help us to digest our food. Scientists from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg in collaboration with the IBBL (Integrated BioBank of Luxembourg), the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg and the Centre Hospitalier Emile Mayr ... Read more...
Behavioral Economics-based Alternative to Austerity Announced 6th October 2016 09:13 A new study has been announced which uses behavioral economics to introduce a new approach to increase exports, policies to create stronger companies, and a mechanism to better balance the budget. "At first glance, behavioral economics seems unorthodox because it's so different tha ... Read more...
Top Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mia Talmor Busts Common Beauty Myths 28th September 2016 08:46 Today's beauty and youth obsessed culture is overflowing with new treatments, tips, and procedures to tighten, flatten, lift, and turn our bodies into living designs. The everyday woman, or man, hears or reads about a new, easier treatment daily, but plastic surgeon and all-around ... Read more...
Dental Associates of Arlington Introduces a New Way to Reduce Dental Anxiety 21st September 2016 08:59 Dental Associates of Arlington is pleased to announce Sedation Dentistry into the practice. Oral sedation is the new life-changing way to treat patients with these severe adverse emotions towards dentistry. Sedation dentistry often involves putting patients in a near-sleep-like state, so that they are unaware during treatment, and wake ... Read more...
Autism: a continuum of emergence 14th September 2016 08:44 Introduction Since the first documented cases of autism conditions by Leo Kanner in 1943 and Hans Asperger in 1944, conceptualization of autism spectrum disorders has shifted greatly. It is now evident that it is not a rare childhood disorder. Over the past three decades, billions of fundshave been invested in to researching andunderstanding the causes of ... Read more...
Scaffolding Technology Set To Revolutionise Wound Healing By Sujata Jolly, Posted: 7th September 2016 08:30 Wounds are an affliction that is almost as old as the human race. However, we survived and prospered thanks to the incredible regenerative capacity of our skin. Acute wounds mostly healed without any intervention although they often left a scar – a symbol – people widely associated with bravery. Although medical advances lengthened our age s ... Read more...
Not All Neurotoxins Are Created Equal, Says Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon 31st August 2016 10:39 After years as the sole injectable neurotoxin in the U.S., BOTOX® Cosmeticnow has company. Two more injectable neurotoxins, Dysport® and Xe ... Read more...
The Sacramento Dentistry Group Comments: Should You Floss? 17th August 2016 09:39 A recent Associated Press (AP) report stated that a branch of the federal government is dropping its recommendation for daily flossing as part of healthy eating. The dentists and hygienists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group would like to point out that there is a huge difference between not recommending something and saying that it is not worthwhile. Indeed, while scientific studies on flossing ma ... Read more...
The Role of Dentistry in Prescribing Opioids 10th August 2016 08:41 In the recent months and years, the rise of opioid abuse and addiction has caused major concern among health care professionals and is now being addressed by legislators and the Governor's Administration. While this has become an epidemic across the United States, ... Read more...
Addressing the Issue of Communication & Language Barriers for Non-English Speaking Pregnant Women in the UK By Dr. Natasha Abdul Aziz, Posted: 3rd August 2016 08:45 Communication forms the backbone of the relationship between healthcare professionals and their patients. With an increasingly mobile global patient cohort– 25% of all pregnancies here occur in mothers born outside of the UK – healthcare providers need to consider not just which words to choose to identify, diagnose, and treat a woman, but also what language would best convey t ... Read more...
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) – Embarrassingly common? – Help is out there By Preetkiron Bhal, Posted: 27th July 2016 09:40 What is pelvic organ prolapse? Any organ in the female body like the bowel, bladder, and womb can drop out of place. These result in a condition called pelvic organ prolapse (POP). If these organs are no longer in their normal positions and if this condition is not taken care of, quickly enough, these organs can fall farther into the vagina. POP is a very ... Read more...
The Stability of the NHS May Lie in Dementia Cure 19th July 2016 12:11 Within the NHS, private residential care homes stand at the center of the UK’s healthcare system. Providing housing and ongoing care for the elderly (those aged 85 and over) is necessary for one in every six individuals, equating to over 425,000 in Britain alone. These individuals represent one of the most vulnerable population groups, as many struggle with maintaining a quality of life ... Read more...
Future of Cell Therapy in the Regenerative Medicine Market 13th July 2016 08:31 Future of Cell Therapy in the Regenerative Medicine Market : Combination Therapies and Advanced Manufacturing Techniques are the New Criteria Shaping the $4 Billion Market This Frost & Sullivan research service analyses the current trends, forecasts and the external factors influencing the global cell therapy market. It also studies top particip ... Read more...
Studies Show Fertility Dietary Supplement Supports Reproductive Health 7th July 2016 08:51 Health conscious consumers are increasingly exploring natural approaches to achieve optimal wellness and women experiencing difficulty conceiving are no exception. "Ideally, women concerned about their ability to conceive may want to explore a natural approach before they opt for ... Read more...
The Importance of Wisdom Teeth Management 29th June 2016 07:56 Third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, usually emerge in young adulthood between ages of 17 and 25. This period known as the "age of wisdom" brings with it many decisions. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) believes one of those decisions should be how to best manage one's wisdom tee ... Read more...
Egg donation law -the Israeli case By Ofra Balaban-Kasztelanski, Posted: 8th June 2016 08:00 In Israel, there is a strong and valid legislation with regulations regarding egg donation. The story started in 1987 when the Ministry of Health enacted a law to allow egg donation in Israel with the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). The latest chapter closed in 2011 when the new law passed the 3 votes in the Knessett. The law of 1987 and regulations rega ... Read more...
PharmaMar Announces New Advances in Their Compounds Yondelis, plitidepsin and lurbinectedin at ASCO 2016 1st June 2016 08:09 PharmaMar (MSE:PHM) will present the data obtained from various clinical studies carried out with three of their antitumoral compounds of marine origin: Yondelis®, plitidepsin and lurbinectedin, during the 52nd Congress of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), that will be held from June 3rd to 7th in Chicago (USA). At this ... Read more...
BioStorage Technologies Launches Global Biobanking Webinar Series 25th May 2016 08:20 As an invaluable resource to nearly every area of medical research and science, the biobank has become a critical asset in not only advancing new medical therapies, but also refining the understanding of health and disease which leads to better patient care. However, establishing an infrastructure, processes and technology to effectively collect, process, store and manage biological sa ... Read more...
Decision making in facial rejuvenation By Simon Eccles, Posted: 18th May 2016 08:48 The last 10 years has seen a huge increase in patients requesting facial rejuvenation. There are over 48,000 surgical procedures carried out annually in the UK, and this includes facelifts, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty (nose modifying) surgery. The range of treatments available to patients is bewildering, and the largest area of growth has been in the non-surgical aesthetic market. Complex faci ... Read more...
A Closer Look at Autism: 30 Days, 30 Topics 11th May 2016 08:38 Anyone can search the Internet for "autism treatment" or "autism cure" and get hundreds of thousands of hits. Faced with a barrage of often-conflicting information, how do you know where to begin? ... Read more...
Stem Cell Study Finds Mechanism that Controls Skin and Hair Color 4th May 2016 08:42 A pair of molecular signals controls skin and hair color in mice and humans — and could be targeted by new drugs to treat skin pigment disorders like vitiligo, according to a report by scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center. ... Read more...
Treatment Options for Targeted Fat Reduction By Dr. Raja Nalluri, Posted: 27th April 2016 09:05 While control of dietary intake and frequent exercise are the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle as well as healthy weight loss programs that provide scientifically proven health benefits, there are cases in which limitations arise, particularly in spot reduction or resistant areas of fat excess. Massive weight loss of hundreds of pounds has also been achievable with low complication relates thro ... Read more...
Liposuction: Current evidence based practice guidelines and future trends By Dr. Salil Bharadwaj, Posted: 20th April 2016 09:24 Modern Liposuction has evolved from humble beginnings as a rather experimental procedure some 40 years ago, to being one of the most popular procedures in aesthetic surgery today. It was the second most popular aesthetic procedure globally (1,372,901 cases)1 in 2014, as well as in the United States (222,051 cases) in 2015, up 5% from 2014.2 Subsequent to Illouz ... Read more...
Breast Augmentation: Surgical Secrets By Manuel Lazzaro, M.D., Plastic Surgeon, Posted: 13th April 2016 08:35 Mammoplasty or breast augmentation is the surgical procedure performed to improve the size and shape of the breast. This surgical procedure is often completed for one of two reasons. Firstly, aesthetical or cosmetic surgery is often performed on those patients who want to improve their body or who do not like the size of their breasts. Secondly, reconstructive surgery is undertaken secondary to a ... Read more...
Can Your Fitness Tracker (Fitbit®) Save Your Life in the ER? 6th April 2016 08:44 Emergency physicians used a patient's personal activity tracker and smartphone to identify the time his heart arrhythmia started, which allowed them to treat his new-onset atrial fibrillation with electrical cardioversion and discharge him home. The first case report using information in an activity tracker/smartphone system to assist in medical decision-making was reported onlin ... Read more...
Innovations in bone healing - Technical Insights 30th March 2016 09:16 The use of traditional bone healing solution like autograft is well known. However, with major technology breakthrough, several innovative bone healing products have been developed for the benefit of patients as well as surgeons. This Technical Insights Research Service (RS) highlights the innovations in bone repair and replacement technologies, and classifies the bone healing solutions according ... Read more...
Crowded Teeth Explained by the Sacramento Dentistry Group 23rd March 2016 08:31 A frequent patient complaint is crowded teeth that produce a crooked smile. Why are crowded teeth a common problem? What is the best solution for fixing them? The dentists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group have successfully helped many clients with this issue and want to share some key points about fixing crowded teeth. What Causes Crowded ... Read more...
Discovery of likely subtypes of rare childhood brain tumor signals diagnostic advance 16th March 2016 08:29 An international research team has identified four likely new subtypes of a rare brain tumor using molecular techniques that lay the foundation for more accurate diagnosis and tailored therapies for the hard-to-treat cancer. Scientists at St. Ju ... Read more...
Six Reasons Why 'The Doctor To The Stars' Recommends Soaking In Epsom Salt 2nd March 2016 08:07 An award-winning doctor and best-selling author says he recommends soaking in Epsom salt to help improve sleep, fight the cold and flu, soothe sore muscles, relieve itchy scalps and reduce discomfort in the eyes and neck. "Epsom salt has so many beneficial uses," says < ... Read more...
Obesity - Identifying and Commercializing First-in-Class Innovation 25th February 2016 08:21 Obesity is a major growing health concern around the world. In most markets, a person is considered obese if their Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 30 kilograms per square meter (kg/m2), calculated by dividing body mass in kilograms by height in meters squared. With the global prevalence continuing to rise, the disease has placed significant burden on healthcare expenditure, as it is also a major ris ... Read more...
Mining a deep vein of data, researchers make key findings on IV device use 17th February 2016 09:53 When it comes to something as routine as delivering medicine and nutrition to patients through their bloodstream, all medical teams want to do the right -- and safe --thing. But at the moment, it appears that this may not be the case. By looki ... Read more...
Beike Biotechnology to Supply 11 Hospitals in Shenzhen, China with Cell Therapy 10th February 2016 08:56 Beike Biotechnology, the Shenzhen local government, and various medical institutions attended a ceremony in late 2015 to mark their successful combined efforts to provide integrative, personalized cell therapy in 2016. The signing, titled the "Shenzhen Clinical Translatio ... Read more...
Joe Alton MD Asks: Is Brazil's Zika Virus a Mutation? 3rd February 2016 08:28 The Zika virus is spreading throughout the Western hemisphere after crossing the Atlantic from Africa and Asia. At present, cases have been reported in every country except for Canadaand Chile. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has gone so far as to issue travel advisories warning pregnant women to stay away from countries with widespread outbreaks, ... Read more...
Drug counters effects of excessive inflammation arising from immune disorder 1st February 2016 09:23 A team of scientists led by researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has revealed that the drug ruxolitinib helps counter some of the life-threatening effects of excessive inflammation in hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). This family of related immune disorders is characterized by a massive accumulation and activation of whit ... Read more...
Cancer Immunotherapy: Payer Insight 21st January 2016 08:41 Immunotherapies are some of the most promising new weapons in the fight against cancer. But are they promising enough to justify their sky-high prices? Payers aren't convinced, and say they need better data to make effective market access and reimbursement decisions. FirstWord's Payer Insight: Cancer Immunotherapy report explains why. This 111-page report ... Read more...
The 3D Cell Culture Global Market Is Poised to Grow to Reach $3,702.2 Million by 2021 18th January 2016 08:16 The 3D cell culture global market is poised to grow at a double digit CAGR to reach $3,702.2 million by 2021. The 3D cell culture market is classified based on type, applications, end-users and geography. The 3D cell culture by technology is segmented into scaffold based platform, scaffold free platform, bioreactors, microchips and hyd ... Read more...
Mineral BioSciences Announces New Glycation Defense Supplement 7th January 2016 09:18 After years of dedicated research into better understanding the glycation process and its negative effects on the body, Phoenix-based Mineral BioSciences®, has extended its family of products with a new patented, proprietary formula called Totála® Glycation Defense. ... Read more...
Healthcare Companies Partner as a Tool Toward Triple Aim 17th December 2015 08:53 MCG, part of the Hearst Health network and a leading provider of evidence-based care guidelines, and Agile Health, Inc., a provider of mobile healthcare engagement solutions, today announced a partnership that will align MCG's rigorous, systematic analysis of current research and scholarly articles and standardized methodology for guideline deve ... Read more...
Half of those who need them not taking cholesterol-lowering medications lacks, Mexican Americans less likely to be taking recommended cholesterol-lowering medication, Posted: 10th December 2015 09:04 More than a third of American adults are eligible to take cholesterol-lowering medications under the current guidelines or were already ... Read more...
Is suffering harmful or helpful to the development of personality? 2nd December 2015 09:55 The Soul in Anguish: Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Suffering presents a variety of approaches to psychotherapeutic work with suffering people, from the perspectives of both Jungian and psychoanalytic psychology. An important theme of the book is that suffering may be harmful or helpful t ... Read more...
Diabetes Research Institute Pioneers Safer Approach for Creating Insulin-Producing Cells 25th November 2015 11:19 Scientists from the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of MiamiMiller School of Medicine have successfully converted non-insulin producing cells of the pancreas into insulin-producing cells using a single agent, BMP-7 (bone morphogenetic protein-7), which is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinica ... Read more...
New Report Urges More Transparency into PBM Corporations 19th November 2015 08:44 A new report by a leading health care policy consulting firm describes the large and expanding role of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) corporations and explores areas that stakeholders have identified as needing greater oversight of and disclosure by these entities. Applied Policy, L.L.C. examine ... Read more...
Can medical apps improve healthcare outcomes? 12th November 2015 10:34 Healthcare apps are on the rise as the smartphones and laptops we use to coordinate our lives are increasingly becoming our medical providers. Current estimates put the number of healthcare apps available at more than 40,000 and a new study estimates that one and a half billion smartph ... Read more...
Medical conditions related to restless legs 9th November 2015 10:11 It’s 2am. You’ve been woken from sleep for the third time by the uncontrollable urge to move your legs. You have an itchy, crawling feeling in your calves and your legs are aching like they’re on fire. Sound familiar? You could have Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Experts estimate that & ... Read more...
Orthopedic Braces and Support Systems Market Worth 4.3 Billion USD by 2020 4th November 2015 08:44 Orthopedic braces and supports are devices that are used to support and strengthen muscles and joints. These are used in prophylaxis of injury and patient care settings, right from the emergency room through the hospitalization period to rehabilitation and after care. Based on the condition for which these braces & supports are used, orthopedic braces &am ... Read more...
Diabetes Patients Do Better After Surgery When Their Blood Sugar Is Managed by Pharmacists 28th October 2015 08:17 A pharmacy-led glycemic control program is linked to improved outcomes for surgical patients with diabetes and those who develop stress-induced hyperglycemia or high blood sugar as a result of surgery, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in the American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits. ... Read more...
EU stem cell research opens door to new diabetes treatments 22nd October 2015 09:10 Type 1 diabetes is a chronic insulin deficiency condition that is triggered by massive destruction of beta cells – pancreatic cells that normally produce insulin. This type of diabetes can be diagnosed at all ages but is the most frequent form when clinical onset occurs under the age of 40 years. While the administration of insulin can make up for shortages within the body, mimicking the ... Read more...
Fighting Back Against Alzheimer’s Disease 15th October 2015 10:42 There is usually a common misnomer that Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a typical part of aging. In fact, there is nothing normal about contracting Alzheimer’s as it is very much a disease. While it is true that it does tend to affect those older in age, there have been many cases of early onset Alzheimer’s that have shown up in patients as y ... Read more...
Missing a Tooth? The Best Solution is a Dental Implant 14th October 2015 08:50 A missing tooth isn't just a cosmetic problem," says Glendale Arizona dentist and educator Dr. Lee Ann Brady. "When a tooth is missing, the surrounding teeth can move into the gap, leading to tooth alignment issues, chewing problems, gum disease, and even TMJ disorders. If you've lost a tooth, ... Read more...
3D Cell Culture Market, 2015 - 2025 7th October 2015 08:32 The concept of growing tissues outside their natural system in an artificially created microenvironment is known as tissue culturing. It is a common tool for developing model systems that are useful for studying the basic human molecular and cell biology metabolisms. Cell culturing was first initiated in flat plastic or glass dishes as 2D cell culturing ... Read more...
New Study Shows Autologous Fat Grafting Is A Viable Option For Calf Augmentation And Reshaping 23rd September 2015 09:08 Fat grafting is revolutionizing aesthetic body contouring and treatment of soft-tissue, volume-related issues in plastic surgery. A study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, th ... Read more...
Groundbreaking Technology Collaboration to Optimize Medical Research 16th September 2015 08:46 As the bioscience industry pioneer of comprehensive sample management, BioStorage Technologies has recently collaborated with the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank (KTB) and Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (Indiana CTSI) to develop a groundbreaking technology initiative focus ... Read more...
Advice From the Sacramento Dentistry Group on Avoiding Oral Cancer 9th September 2015 08:38 The dentists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group are concerned about their patients' health. One major form of potentially deadly disease often diagnosed first by dentists is oral ca ... Read more...
American Brain Tumor Association Seeks Innovative Concepts For Discovery Research Grants 2nd September 2015 08:58 The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) for its Discovery Research Grant program. LOIs are due no later than Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 12:00 noon CDT. Discovery Grants are one-year, $50,000&nb ... Read more...
Men's Health - Changing male attitudes to health to improve prognosis and outcomes 26th August 2015 08:33 Men's health refers to conditions that specifically affect males, or those that are not gender-specific but have different outcomes in men. Although still dominated by cardiovascular disease, men's health is increasingly focusing on other conditions and the wellness of the man overall. There are many different factors that impact on men's health, ... Read more...
Lack of Transportation Impacts Healthcare Delivery in United States 19th August 2015 08:28 Pharmabox, Inc, (www.pharmabox.com), the developer of the world's first automated OTC medicine store, commented today on an article in ... Read more...
To Advance Research, LumaCyte Scientists Look at Cells in a New Light 12th August 2015 08:20 With the advent of next generation techniques to advance biological and medical research, scientists are beginning to appreciate the value of single cell analysis and sorting. This trend led Dr. Sean J. Hart, Founder and CEO of ... Read more...
3D Printing Helps Doctors Rehearse Complex Brain Procedures 5th August 2015 08:31 Boston Children's Hospital physicians report the first cases of children benefiting from 3D printing of their anatomy before undergoing high-risk brain procedures. The four children had life-threatening cerebrovascular malformations (abnormalities in the brain's blood vessels) that posed special treatment challenges. ... Read more...
Can We Control New Technologies? 30th July 2015 08:47 The steady stream of new technologies emerging in genetics, information technology, bioengineering, and numerous other sectors is usually accompanied by compelling statements by researchers and company executives about the benefits to individuals and society. Less attention is paid to what else might result from the use of these powerful new tools.& ... Read more...
HGH Injections Usage Growing Among Middle Aged Men 14th July 2015 09:05 HGH injections are growing in use at the moment. That is quite plain to notice. Everything happens because of the associated benefits that are highlighted by manufacturers. We are faced with various interesting HGH benefits so it is hard not to want to go through a treatment. You can see the benefits here: http ... Read more...
Umbilical cord 'milking' improves blood flow in preterm infants 8th July 2015 09:26 A technique to increase the flow of blood from the umbilical cord into the infant's circulatory system improves blood pressure and red blood cell levels in preterm infants delivered by cesarean section, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study, published o ... Read more...
Recent Plastic Surgery Study Reveals New Facelift Technique 1st July 2015 09:02 Patients striving to look younger for longer can now benefit from the same great results in fewer surgical procedures and at a lower cost. To support this, Dr. Andrew Jacono, M.D., F.A.C.S. and Director of the New Yo ... Read more...
3D Cell Culture Market, 2015 - 2025 24th June 2015 08:47 The concept of growing tissues outside their natural system in an artificially created microenvironment is known as tissue culturing. It is a common tool for developing model systems that are useful for studying the basic human molecular and cell biology metabolisms. Cell culturing was first initiated in flat plastic or glass dishes as 2D cell culturing. Since then, all the tissue engineering, ste ... Read more...
Can a Dentist Resolve Your Headache Symptoms? 18th June 2015 10:28 For millions of people, the pain of frequent headaches is no small matter. In fact, the National Institutes of Health estimates that about 80 million Americans suffer from symptoms which could be described as "headaches." These painful signs include chronic headache, migraines, ti ... Read more...
Coconut Oil: The Beauty Industry’s Best Kept Secret 15th June 2015 11:45 With supermodels like Miranda Kerr and Gisele swearing by its unlimited benefits, Coconut Oil is the latest natural product to take the beauty and cosmetic industry by storm. Hair Coconut oil’s high moisturizing properties make it the perfect addition for anyone who wants a healthier al ... Read more...
Five Tips to treat hyperpigmentation on black skin 3rd June 2015 09:27 In West Africa, the most common complaint that plastic surgeons or dermatologists find is related to acquired pigmentary changes. Among them, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma are the most frequently seen. Introduction and Definition Postinflammatory hyperpigmenta ... Read more...
Current Issues in Breast Reconstruction By Elena Prousskaia, Posted: 29th May 2015 12:35 Issue 1. Lack of Information for the Patients Currently advantages of autologous reconstruction are getting more and more known by patients. Most women are now well informed and they then become the strongest advocates of the best treatment for themselves. Amazingly some of them are still not told that DIEP reconstruction can be an opti ... Read more...
A New Concept in Scar Management By Douglas McGeorge, Posted: 17th April 2015 09:18 Plastic surgery is, perhaps, the ultimate expression of art and science, which, in the hands of technically gifted individuals, can produce results that have a profoundly positive impact on the appearance and psyche of individuals. It is a specialty where much of the surgery is by choice, rather than need, but it is a specialty at the cutting edge of science, w ... Read more...
The Use Of Adult Stem Cells In Plastic Surgery & Regenerative Medicine By Lewis J. Obi M.D., FRSA, Posted: 9th April 2015 09:19 World Wars I and II established the need for modern day plastic surgery. As a Marine, the Korean War convinced me to become a plastic surgeon. Working my way through medical school as a pharmacist provided me with tools that have been useful as I evolved into the area of regenerative medicine. My residency years included general surgery, cardiovascular surgery, hand s ... Read more...
The changing face of aesthetics from a nursing perspective By Elizabeth Bardolph, Posted: 25th March 2015 09:53 During the last 25 years nurses have been at the forefront in the treatment of non-surgical aesthetic procedures. These include the use of dermal fillers, the botulinum type A toxin cosmetically, chemical peels, and laser treatments. As well as treating patients many are instructing and mentoring their medical colleagues. Recognising that a ... Read more...
The gun is loaded. Don’t pull the trigger, act now to avoid chronic disease. By Heather Richards, Posted: 18th March 2015 09:40 We live in a fast changing world. Diabetes UK report that over 18 years to 2014, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes increased from 1.4 million to 3.2 million(1) They predict that in 10 years’ time 5 million people will have the disease. According to Cancer Research UK it is predicted there will be 2 ... Read more...
Be the Master of your Own Body with Personalised Nutrition By Judy Watson, Posted: 25th February 2015 10:34 Becoming a nutritionist was my default life setting. I was brought up on a farm in the 70s and 80s, surrounded by fresh food and even enjoyed eating my Brussels sprouts! I had fresh vegetables from the garden and fresh fruit from the orchard. My mum also kept chickens which were fed fresh greens which naturally made their yolks bright yellow. So I knew exact ... Read more...
Male Plastic Surgery is on the Rise 29th January 2015 09:01 When people think about plastic surgery, they often tend to envision female patients, and understandably so. Tabloids and entertainment websites are chock full of images and stories about which female celebrities have or have not have had work done. This, in combination with the gender stereotype that women are primarily concerned with beauty compared to men, is enough to give anyone the impressio ... Read more...
New Research by ADA Health Policy Institute Examines Oral Care Access and Utilization 14th January 2015 09:57 Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has improved children's access to dental services, the situation for adults is getting worse, new research has found. An analysis by the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) shows no reversal of the past few years' decline in dental care use by adults, regardless of income or insurance status. This is a result, in part, of both Medicaid policy de ... Read more...
Johnson & Johnson Announces Start of Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Ebola Vaccine Regimen 6th January 2015 08:47 Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced the start of a Phase 1, first-in-human clinical trial of a preventive Ebola vaccine in development at its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. The trial is being led by t ... Read more...
Market Overview: The Medical Device Industry in China By Steven Elsinga, Posted: 10th December 2014 09:04 China is currently one of the world’s most promising markets for medical devices. Sales of medical devices in the country reached RMB 200 billion in 2013, making it the second largest market in the world, according to the U.S. Commercial Service. Even compared to other sectors of the Chinese economy, the market in medical devices is one of the fastest growing market sectors in the countr ... Read more...
China Preparing for a Digitized Healthcare Landscape, Finds Frost & Sullivan 28th November 2014 09:41 Healthcare in China varies markedly across regions in terms of quality of care, distribution of resources, and depth of insurance coverage. The Chinese government has recognized healthcare as a priority area for reform and hopes to achieve international care standards by 2020. An integral part of the Health China 2020 strategy is the digitization of healthcare delivery, which wil ... Read more...
Global Cell Expansion (Stem Cell Research, Regenerative Medicine, Clinical Diagnostics) Market - Forecast to 2019 14th November 2014 09:19 The global cell expansion market involves various products that help in mass production specific cells from a tissue or a sample. This market is driven by several factors which include increasing cancer research, technological advancements, high prevalence of chronic diseases, and growth in government investments. The relatively untapped Asian market and increasing number of stem cell research hav ... Read more...
MYA’s new London Office the MYA Fitzroy helps to drive forward standards in the Cosmetics Industry 20th October 2014 12:10 Cosmetic surgery is becoming big business in the UK, and in order to stay at the top of the pile companies have to be innovative and constantly striving to be ahead of the curve in both new technological advancements and patent experience. MYA, one of the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery companies with 10 clinics and surgeries based in all corners of the UK in maj ... Read more...
Immunotherapy Study Funded by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Demonstrates Remarkable Results in Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 16th October 2014 10:15 Funding from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) over the past 22 years helped advance a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine showing that 90 percent of children and adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) achieved complete remission after receiving an investigational personalized cellular therapy. LLS-funded researchers at th ... Read more...
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma and SanBio Conclude Joint Development and License Agreement for North America over SB623, Therapy for Stroke 26th September 2014 09:00 Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. ("Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma") and SanBio Co., Ltd., acting through its U.S. subsidiary SanBio, Inc. ("SanBio"), announced on September 26 that the two companies have entered into a joint development and license agreement for exclusive marketing rights in the U.S. and Canada ("Agreem ... Read more...
Dentistry – Past, Present & Future By Henry L. Lazarus DMD, Posted: 12th August 2014 08:35 In the 35 years that I have been practicing dentistry it has been a fun and rewarding career interacting with patients and assisting with their oral problems. Much has changed during that time, but I have seen three innovations that have completely altered the dental practice landscape. When I graduated Dental School in 1978, composite or wh ... Read more...
Interchangeability of Biologic Drugs in Russia: Future Challenges for Gene Therapy By Maria Borzova, Posted: 29th July 2014 09:36 Today most European countries prohibit automatic substitution of biologic drugs. However, it seems not to be the case in Russia. High-cost breakthrough biological drugs are still procured by the state at public auctions under their INNs and not their trade names, which in most of the cases makes biologic drugs of different manufacturers automatically interchangeable. ... Read more...
Helsinn Group and Chugai Pharma Marketing Enter Into Agreement for Marketing Rights of Netupitant-Palonosetron Fixed-Dose Combination 17th July 2014 11:37 Helsinn, the Swiss Group focused on building quality cancer care, and Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. today announced that exclusive rights to NEPA, an investigational oral fixed-dose combination of netupitant and palonosetron being evaluated for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), have been granted to Chugai Pharma Marketing Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chugai ... Read more...
North American and European Dental Implant Markets Set To Grow 3rd July 2014 12:42 Decision Resources Group finds that the North American and European markets for dental implants will expand through 2022 to reach a combined value of nearly $4.2 billion. While the North American market will continue to experience stronger growth, the European market will remain negatively affected by economic concerns, which will cause the market to decline over the next few years before ... Read more...
Bone Therapeutics Starts Patient Treatment in First Ever Clinical Trial with Allogeneic Bone Cell Therapy Product 25th June 2014 11:25 Minimally invasive bone forming product ALLOB®in Phase I/IIa trial for delayed union fracture Bone Therapeutics, the regenerative therapy company addressing unmet medical needs in the field of bone diseases and orthopaedics, today announces that the first patient has been treated with its novel allogeneic osteoblastic (bone-forming) cell therapy product ALLOB® ... Read more...
Research Yields New Insights Into Bacteria Associated With Oral Health in Dogs 17th June 2014 09:05 Results from two landmark studies that shed light on the bacteria associated with oral health in dogs were presented to the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA) in London, UK this month. The studies, conducted by the WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition in conjunction with Professor Floyd Dewhirst from the renowned Forsyth Institute in Bost ... Read more...
Fat Transfer: An Increasing Trend in Facelifting and Body Contouring Surgery By Paul Tulley, Posted: 6th June 2014 14:44 The transfer of fat from one area of the body to another has become an increasingly important part of cosmetic surgery. Fat transfer allows the replacement of volume that may have been lost with ageing, the improvement of tissue contours and also an increase in the quality of the overlying skin to enhance the results of rejuvenation surgery. Its use w ... Read more...
Obesity & Liposuction By Dr. D. Sultan Sheriff, Posted: 4th June 2014 17:58 "Thou seest I have more flesh than another man, and therefore more frailty."#Obesity Increased waist circumference, abdominal subcutaneous fat and visceral fat, represent abdominal obesity. Abdominal obesity is associated with insulin resistance and other metabolic risk factors [1]. Though abdominal obe ... Read more...
The Right Type Of Inflation: Confidence in cosmetic surgery returns as the economy regains its shape, but does the sector need scrubbing up? By Tingy Simoes , Posted: 4th June 2014 17:49 Despite a recent worldwide crisis which saw over 300,000 women fitted with defective implants, consumer confidence in cosmetic surgery seems barely shaken with UK figures this year showing a robust upwards curve in demand for all procedures, including breast augmentation. Not just the newly-svelte public (liposuction alone is up by a whopping 41%, reports the B ... Read more...
Surgery of the Psyche: Why People Choose Aesthetic Facial Surgery By Dr. Bryan C Mendelson, Posted: 4th June 2014 17:46 Aesthetic plastic surgery deals directly with the emotional wellbeing of the patient. This is rarely written about, but it’s the underlying reality of the plastic surgery office and the reason people choose to have surgery. ‘Surgery of the psyche’ as one surgeon called it, but his observation was not new. These words, written over 400 yea ... Read more...
The Partnership Of Personal Health And Business By Webb Ward, Posted: 29th May 2014 12:04 When someone outlines a business plan, they rarely take into account the importance of making a reality check of his or her personal health before going on with their plans. You can have the best business idea in mind and the working capital to carry it out. However, if your health condition is poor or you are prone to illness for no reason at all, it is time to stop for a moment and think of reco ... Read more...
Abuse Of Dominance In Pharmaceutical Products Cases Concerning Parallel Trade: Should The Lelos Decision Of 2008 Be Revisited In The Present Greek Era? By Despina Samara, Posted: 29th May 2014 11:54 In 2001, following complaints of 16 associations of pharmacists, the Pan-Hellenic Association of pharmaceutical warehouses, the Pan-Hellenic Association of pharmaceutical wholesalers and 41 pharmaceuticals wholesalers against the policy applied by GlaxoSmithKline SA and its parent company for the distribution system of three of its pharmaceutical products in Greece. The legality of a dom ... Read more...
Patent Enforcement In The Life Sciences Sector In South Africa – Quo Vadis? By Alexis Apostolidis, Posted: 29th May 2014 11:53 The dynamics of the pharmaceutical market in South Africa and the pharmaceutical patent enforcement landscape is changing rapidly, especially in the light of recent developments towards the end of 2013 with a new Draft National Intellectual Property Policy. Some of the reasons for the change stems from a greater need to provide access to medicine, often times b ... Read more...
World War Z: Why Life Sciences Companies May Be In The Path Of The “New” Securities Enforcement & Litigation Onslaught, & How To Avoid Trouble By Thad A. Davis and Michael Li-Ming Wong, Posted: 29th May 2014 11:52 2013 is witnessing the continued rise of the life sciences sector. Life sciences companies are accessing the capital markets at a brisk clip, with over a dozen IPO's in the first few months of the year, and the best IPO month in 13 years just concluded(1). The highest growth vectors and rates are in this sector. Life sciences is one area where U.S. companies ap ... Read more...
How Negligent Is Our NHS? By Tahar Rajab, Posted: 29th May 2014 11:51 The National Health Service is a British emblem, and one of the great badges of our history. A world leading pioneer in social welfare, the NHS was perhaps the most innovative political idea of the twentieth century. However, it hasn’t come without its controversy of course and with the institution paying out a record total of £1.2 billion in medical neglige ... Read more...

Additional Positive Interim Results from Nanoform's Clinical Study

24th February 2021 12:38
Nanoform Finland Plc, an innovative nanoparticle medicine enabling company, today announced further positive interim results from its ongoing clinical study. The fast absorption data implies that small is powerful® and might offer viable alternatives to complex formulation approaches such as cyclodextrin based technologies. Nanoform has received ... Read more...

FDA Approves First-in-class Evkeeza™ (evinacumab-dgnb) for Patients with Ultra-rare Inherited Form of High Cholesterol

16th February 2021 09:26
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is an ultra-rare inherited condition that affects approximately 1,300 patients in the U.S. and is characterized by extremely high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) In pivotal Phase 3 HoFH trial, adding Evkeeza to standard lipid-lowering therapies reduced LDL-C by nearly half at 24 weeks, compared ... Read more...

Seegene's saliva test for COVID-19 is just as effective as NPS test

16th February 2021 09:24
A new study shows that the less-invasive saliva test for COVID-19 gives just as accurate results as those of the nasopharyngeal specimen. A research team at the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Kangwon National University School of Medicine, led by Professor In-bum Suh, carried out the PCR test for COVID-19 on 90 hospitalized individuals wit ... Read more...

COVID Vaccines: Ask The Experts

21st January 2021 08:58
COVID Vaccines: Ask the Experts, a one-hour Virtual Town Hall is offering the public around the country an opportunity to ask and get answers to their questions about COVID-19 and the vaccines, LIVE on January 27th at 7 PM EST. This unique event will be available @AllHealthGo's Facebook and YouTube pages and streamed on ... Read more...

Second Genome To Present at Biotech Showcase Digital 2021 Conference

12th January 2021 10:16
Second Genome, a leader in microbiome science, announced that the company is presenting at the 13th Annual Biotech Showcase Digital 2021 Conference this week. The conference is virtual and is occurring in parallel with the J.P. Morgan 39th Annual Healthcare Conference 2021. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to introduce Second Gen ... Read more...

FDA Takes Steps to Provide Clarity on Developing New Drug Products in the Age of Individualized Medicine

5th January 2021 12:46
Advances in scientific knowledge and drug development technology have provided an opportunity for new approaches to drug development, including the development of drugs for the treatment of rare diseases. These advances have contributed to an increase in development and approval of drugs for the treatment of rare diseases in recent years. In fact, in the past eight years, the U.S. Food ... Read more...

Diamyd Medical and Critical Path Institute announce data sharing collaboration to develop advanced drug development tools in type 1 diabetes

16th December 2020 09:51
Diamyd Medical and the Critical Path Institute (C-Path) are proud to announce their collaboration to significantly improve the scientific community's insight into type 1 diabetes (T1D) through Diamyd Medical's contribution of fully anonymized data from a European Phase III trial to the Trial Outcome Measures Initiative (TOMI) T1D integrated database. ... Read more...

Hematologists Play Vital Role in Advancing COVID-19 Research, Potential Treatments

7th December 2020 09:15
There are now millions of cases worldwide of COVID-19 infection, caused by the new virus SARS-CoV-2. As cases continue to soar, researchers around the globe are working urgently to identify risk factors and possible treatments. People with blood disorders and underlying immune deficiencies are at heightened risk of severe COVID-19 infection. In addition, many che ... Read more...

BrainStorm to present NurOwn® Phase 3 Clinical Trial Results at 31st International Symposium on ALS/MND

23rd November 2020 12:22
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, announce ... Read more...

Tackling Medical School Training Challenges with Virtual Reality

19th November 2020 10:59
Even before the first cases of COVID-19 hit the United States, leaders in medical education at the Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) and at OSF HealthCare's Jump Education and Simulation Center in Peoria were preparing better ways to teach medical students and health professionals. With t ... Read more...

Innovation Drives Excellence, Innovent Successfully Held 2020 Virtual R&D Day

11th November 2020 10:30
Innovent Biologics, Inc a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high quality medicines for treatment of oncology, metabolic, autoimmune and other major diseases, announces that on November 10, the company successfully held its 2020 Virtual R&D day with the theme 'Innovation Drives Excellence'. Senior management team le ... Read more...

Microvascular Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients: MYSTIC Study

2nd November 2020 12:54
Research reveals that COVID-19 patients have severe damage to microcirculation and the endothelial glycocalyx. The data in a newly released study clearly show severe reduction of microcirculation and the endothelial glycocalyx in patients with COVID-19 and underscores the importance of healthy microcirculation and capillaries. This study was possible because of ... Read more...

FDA Approves First Treatment for COVID-19

23rd October 2020 11:22
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the antiviral drug Vek ... Read more...

Dr. Nutrition 360's Reishi Supplement Harnesses Age-Old Healing Properties

19th October 2020 10:41
Dr. Peter Ou has the answer for most health questions. And it all comes in a characteristically Canadian package. As the founder of Dr. Nutrition 360, his brand is as accommodating as a small-town pharmacist from the Great White North. The easy to navigate, user-friendly interface of DrNutrition360.com offers a naturopathic selection that is diverse enough to strike j ... Read more...

Build a Better Health Care Budget

6th October 2020 11:42
(Family Features) Managing a chronic disease takes plenty of special planning and attention, and in many cases, a lot of money. In some cases, the expenses associated with disease management are overwhelming, forcing patients to skip essential treatments or medication and risk serious health complications. One example is diabetes. A study published in the &a ... Read more...

What is Wharton's Jelly?

28th September 2020 10:39
Wharton's jelly is at the forefront of current medical research. Its name dates back to the 17th centu ... Read more...

Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation launches new quality of life study

24th September 2020 09:48
The Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Foundation today, international RLS Awareness Day, has launched a research stu ... Read more...

Geisinger scientists lead multinational study of COVID-19 and stroke

14th September 2020 09:32
Geisinger scientists led a team of experts from around the world to study the correlation between COVID-19 infection and stroke risk. The multinational COVID-19 Stroke Study Group included scientists and clinicians from 99 medical centers in 11 countries. The team was led by Ramin Zand, M.D., a vascular neurologist and clinician-scientist at Geisinger, a ... Read more...

Children with no COVID-19 symptoms may shed virus for weeks

31st August 2020 11:35
New research suggests that children can shed SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, even if they never develop symptoms or for long after symptoms have cleared. But many questions remain about the significance of the pediatric population as vectors for this sometimes deadly disease, according to an invited ... Read more...

Best CBD Oils for Anxiety - Official List by CBD Oil Users

11th August 2020 14:43
CBDOilUsers.com, a leading CBD education website, has released its 2020 list of the best CBD oils for anxiety, available at ... Read more...

New Spine Center Opens At Skokie Hospital

5th August 2020 09:27
NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) has opened the NorthShore Spine Center at Skokie Hospital to treat back and neck conditions – some of the most common causes of pain and disability in the United States. Part of the NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, this innovative space brings together a multidisciplinary, co ... Read more...

BioInvent's BI-1206 could improve treatment in several cancers

23rd July 2020 09:34
Alexander Eggermont, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at the Princess Máxima Center and renowned expert in immunotherapy showcased the broad potential of BI-1206 in enhancing checkpoint inhibitors in solid cancers in a KOL event hosted by BioInvent on July 21. Professor Eggermont discussed the clinical challenges associated with the use of ch ... Read more...

IRBM to collaborate with MSD to develop peptides against coronavirus

21st July 2020 09:25
IRBM, a global Contract Research Organization today announced a new research collaboration agreement with MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA) to identify and develop novel peptide therapeutics active against different strains of coronavirus, including SARS-CoV-2. The parties will collaborate in hit to lead optimization and preclinical drug develop ... Read more...

Blocking cholesterol storage could stop growth of pancreatic tumors

8th July 2020 10:43
Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) have found that they can stop the growth of pancreatic cancer cells by interfering with the way the cells store cholesterol. Their findings in mice and lab-grown pancreas models point toward a new strategy for treating the deadly disease. The study, reported in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, ... Read more...

Epion Brands Introduces Kori Pure Antarctic Krill Oil

8th July 2020 10:38
Epion Brands announces the launch of Kori Pure Antarctic Krill Oil, a ... Read more...

Cell Therapy Market To Reach USD 8.75 Billion by 2027

30th June 2020 10:01
The global Cell Therapy Market is forecast to reach USD 8.75 Billion by 2027, according to a new report by Reports and Data. The market for cell therapy is observing a high demand due to the rise in t ... Read more...

WHOOP Leverages Respiratory Rate Technology to Predict COVID-19

23rd June 2020 12:53
WHOOP, the human performance company, has leveraged its respiratory rate technology to predict COVID-19 in a new study conducted in collaboration with scientists f ... Read more...

Repurposing approved drugs for COVID-19 at an accelerated pace

16th June 2020 11:16
The United States' Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has signed an Agreement worth up to $16 million over the next year with the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University to identify and test FDA-approved drugs that could be repurposed to prevent or treat COVID-19. This highly collaborative effort leverage ... Read more...

Doctors on the Front Lines Are Testing New Therapies to Treat COVID-19

4th June 2020 15:26
Researchers have been working furiously to identify medications to combat the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. While there are no definitive answers yet, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized emergency use of the experimental drug remdesivir. That move came days after the early, unpublished results of a clinical trial showed that hospit ... Read more...

Advances in COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment

4th June 2020 15:22
Recent articles in Experimental Biology and Medicine highlight new advances in COVID-19 biology and treatment. In an effort to provide the scientific community with important information on COVID-19, at the rapid pace required to protect our global health care workers and bring useful therapies to end the pandemic, manuscripts are being handled at an accelerated rate. To accompli ... Read more...

NHS adopts Blue Prism's Cloud-Based Digital Workforce to Accelerate Change and Respond to COVID-19

19th May 2020 11:51
With the NHS at the sharp end of COVID-19, Blue Prism Cloud's SaaS-based intelligent automation platform is enabling ... Read more...

Smoking increases SARS-CoV-2 receptors in the lung

19th May 2020 11:46
New research from CSHL scientists suggests that cigarette smoke spurs the lungs to make more ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2), the protein that the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 grabs and uses to enter human cells. The findings, reported May 16, 2020 in the journal Developmental Cell, may explain why smokers appear to be particularly vulnerable to severe inf ... Read more...

Clinical Trial Begins to See if Convalescent Plasma Can Treat COVID-19

30th April 2020 12:47
Montefiore Health System, ... Read more...

Heal Partners with Health Gorilla to Retrieve Electronic Medical Records for COVID-19 Care Management

21st April 2020 12:01
Heal, the market-leader in doctor house calls, and Health Gorilla, a leader in clinical data APIs, today announce a collaboration to retrieve medical records for patients being managed by Heal physicians. Through this partnership, Heal can now leverage Health Gorilla's Patient360 API to access comprehensive clinical records from Health Gorilla's vast network of over 60, ... Read more...

Toxic Cell Atlas Guides New Therapies for Neurodegeneration

14th April 2020 12:52
A common thread in many inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), is damage caused by oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when cells produce toxic substances known as reactive oxygen species, which are damaging nerve cells and other cells in the body. In patients with progressive MS, brain immune cells called micro ... Read more...

Infinitus Scales-up Health Literacy Initiative for World Health Day

6th April 2020 10:27
With World Health Day fast approaching on April 7, Infinitus (China) Company Ltd., a purveyor of health products and solutions, taps into its vast products, services and wealth of knowledge to improve health literacy of larger population. Through hosting seminars, forums, and partnering with media, Infinitus utilizes its online and offline platforms to advocate its unique heal ... Read more...

Geriatric Physician Urges You to Prepare Now If You Get Seriously Ill with COVID-19

31st March 2020 14:38
It is an unprecedented time as healthcare professionals adjust to the rapidly changing landscape created by COVID-19. Hospitals and medical staff are trying to manage the demands created by the influx of patients and shortages of supplies. Nursing home populations and older adults, often with underlying chronic medical conditions, are the highest risk of being affected by COVI ... Read more...

What you need to know about COVID-19

23rd March 2020 09:01
Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC ("CCPHP"), partnered with Infectious Disease expert Marisa Montecalvo, MD, to share important COVID-19 outbreak information through a "Be in the Know about COVID-19" Q&A webinar. CCPHP is a leading membership-based (or "concierge") practic ... Read more...

Pneumagen Leverages its Novel Glycan Approach to Target Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infections

17th March 2020 09:13
Pneumagen Ltd, focused on treating infectious disease and oncology by targeting the human glycome, today announced it has initiated a new programme to prevent and treat coronavirus COVID-19 infections using its first-in-class Carbohydrate Binding Modules (mCBMs), g ... Read more...

Coronavirus Outbreak Solution - World first from Orion Health

11th March 2020 08:36
Orion Health has developed the first comprehensive pandemic outbreak monitoring platform to alleviate demand on health systems and reduce the risk of further spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Orion Health software that supports this will be offered at no cost to existing and future customers. Core functionality of the solution includes the ability to remotely mon ... Read more...

Now More Than Just Spine

Spine Center Atlanta Expands Clinical Services Beyond Spine, Posted: 6th March 2020 11:03
Spine Center Atlanta, founded in 1991 by James Chappuis, MD, FACS, welcomes two new physicians, Brett Rosenberg, MD and Brian Adams, MD. With their addition, Spine Center Atlanta expands its comprehensive patient care platform to include general orthopedic care and interventional pain management, bringing our unique, patient centric program to a wid ... Read more...

Veterans' Health Bill Promotes Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Care Program

6th March 2020 10:59
The American Urological Association (AUA) today announced its support for the Veterans Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act, introduced on March 5 by Rep. Neal Dunn, MD (R-FL-3) and Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-SC-1). This important bill supports the development and implementation of a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) healthcare program ... Read more...

Researchers Say 30% of Patients Taking Opioids Experience Adverse Drug Interactions

11th December 2019 08:59
Patients who do not disclose use of other medications are at higher risk of adverse drug interactions and addiction, according to new research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. A new article outlines common drug-drug interactions that alter how the body metabolizes certain opioids, causing decreased efficacy that ultimately can lead to misuse and over ... Read more...

Sepsis discovery could lead to new inflammation treatment

15th November 2019 09:17
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Professor ... Read more...

Companies Seek an Innovative Solution to the Growing Cancer Rates

1st October 2019 09:02
Cancer is among the leading causes of death in the world as countries are burdened by a lack of access to adequate healthcare. In 2018, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) estimated that there were 18 million new cancer cases worldwide. Among these 18 million, 9.5 million were men and 8.5 million were women, while the most commonly diagnosed cancers were lung, breast, and colorectal. ... Read more...

The Best In Pathology, Laboratory Quality, Proficiency Testing, Technology & Patient Safety

24th June 2019 15:40
This week, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) released a list of its longest accredited laboratories in the United States. These 41 laboratories have continuously met the highest standards of laboratory quality and proficiency testing since the CAP began its Laboratory Accreditation Program in 1964, ensuring that patients are receiving the best medical care and most ac ... Read more...

National Program to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis Launches in Houston

17th June 2019 16:15
The National Osteoporosis Foundation is launching the Healthy Bones/Healthy Cities Initiative to provide education and patient management support for family physicians, internal medicine doctors, gynecologists, ER physicians and advanced practice providers to help diagnose and treat osteoporosis. In the US, one in two women and one in four men age 50 and older wi ... Read more...

Stem-Cell Based Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity

11th June 2019 14:37
An article published in Experimental Biology and Medicine (Volume 244, Issue 7, May 2019) ( ... Read more...

Heart and Vascular Patient Care Expands to Serve Western Colorado and Eastern Utah

23rd May 2019 11:23
SCL Health St. Mary's Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new $48.5 million, 46,000 square foot Heart & Vascula ... Read more...

Mylan Expands Oncology Portfolio with Launch of Generic Tarceva® Tablets

13th May 2019 10:18
Global pharmaceutical company Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: ... Read more...

Hackensack Meridian Health Announces Leadership at New Center for Discovery and Innovation

7th May 2019 09:24
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive and integrated health network, announced the appointments of Sol J. Barer, Ph.D., as chair of the Board of Directors and David S. Perlin, Ph.D., as chief scientific officer at the Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation (C ... Read more...

Healthcare Companies Search for New Ways to Oppose the Spread of Cancer

18th April 2019 14:17
Cancer is among one of the leading causes of death in the world since many countries are burdened by the lack of access to adequate healthcare, which results in the high number of deaths. In 2018, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) estimated that there were 18 million new cancer cases worldwide. Among the 18 million, 9.5 million were men and 8.5 million were women, while the most co ... Read more...

Study finds correlation between specific epigenetic molecules and autism traits

10th April 2019 10:39
Scientists have discovered certain molecules in the saliva that not only differentiate children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but appear to correlate with specific autism traits. Although the study primarily assessed the ability of specific microRNA ("miRNA") molecules to accurately differentiate children with autism, the researchers made the addition ... Read more...

Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer

29th March 2019 09:57
New research from Marshall University links walnut consumption as a contributing factor that could suppress growth and survival of breast ca ... Read more...

New Early Breast Cancer Drug to Reduce Risk of Recurrence or Death Approved for Australian Women

18th March 2019 15:05
A NEW drug shown to significantly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence or death in an aggressive form of breast cancer has today been approved for use in Australian patients. The drug, NERLYNX (neratinib) is an oral medication taken for 12 months by women with early stage HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer. It is now TGA approved with the following indication: ... Read more...

Zogg Dermatology Joins Epiphany Dermatology

12th December 2018 09:07
Epiphany Dermatology announced today it has expanded into Minnesotathrough its partnership with Zogg Dermatology, PLC ("Zogg Derm"). Epiphany Dermatology is comprised of leading dermatologists committed to improving acc ... Read more...

Hair transplant surgery – what is the best method of harvesting donor hair?

By Greg Williams, Posted: 12th November 2018 17:02
When performed well, the result of a hair transplant procedure should look completely natural and it should be difficult to distinguish a native hair from a transplanted one. This is what a discerning patient should focus on – what they will see in the mirror, what others will see, and what photographs will record. Hair transplant surgeons and clinics should be chosen on this basis and i ... Read more...

Foot Health for National Diabetes Awareness Month

12th November 2018 09:49
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to focus on a disease that affects over 30 million people in the US. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS) raises awareness around the potential foot complications caused by diabetes and offers tips on how to prevent them. Diabetes can cause poor circulation and nerve damag ... Read more...

Increasing Number of Cancer Cases to Fuel the Global Cancer Immunotherapy Market Growth

8th October 2018 10:35
According to data compiled by Transparency Market Research, the global cancer immunotherapy market is expected to grow from USD 37.50 Billion in 2015 to USD 124.88 Billion by 2024 while registering a CAGR of 14.6% during the forecast period. The market is expected to be driven by the introduction of new drugs and therapies as companies compete agains ... Read more...

New Study Demonstrates High Efficacy of HumanN's BeetElite for HIIT Training

20th September 2018 09:05
A new study on BeetElite, an endurance superfood from HumanN, has found that taking the product allows cycling participants to recover quicker between high intensity training intervals, and work out 17.9% longer. The randomized, double-blind, cross-over matched pair study was conducted by Exercising Nutritionally LLC and led by its Founder and CEO, Craig ... Read more...

Sempre Health Raises $8M Series A to Improve Access to Medications across the US

29th August 2018 12:49
Sempre Health, the leading solution for behavior-based healthcare pricing, today announced the closing of its $8M series A financing. The funding round was led by Rethink Impact with participation from Social Capital and others. Proceeds will be used to further build out Sempre's two-sided network of payers and pharma manufacturers. Unlike traditional coupons ... Read more...

Lung Health Institute Gives Patients Hope for a Better Future

20th August 2018 10:33
Armed with expanded services and a new, comprehensive approach to treating the third leading cause of death in the United States, Lung Health Institute is helping pave the way forward for the millions of Americans suffering from chronic lung disease. "Chronic lung disease has plagued our society for years and every day, our team sees firsthand t ... Read more...

The Growth of Stem Cell Applications are Contributing to the Cell Therapy Processing Market

7th August 2018 10:03
According to a report published by BCC Research, the cell therapy processing market is expected to reach USD 5 Billionby 2022 while growing at a compound annual growth rate of 30.9% during forecast year. Based on offering type, the market can be segmented into a variety of products (cell lines, instruments, among others), services (product design, process design, among others) ... Read more...

"Hijacked" Cell Response to Stress Reveals Promising Drug Targets for Blood Cancer

25th July 2018 09:03
A signaling pathway that helps promote normal cell growth worsens a form of leukemia by taking control of another pathway better known for protecting cells from biological stress, a new study shows. The discovery that the NOTCH1 pathway takes control of heat shock transcription factor 1 (HSF1) signaling in T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or T-ALL, suggests t ... Read more...

Melbourne, Florida Top Plastic Surgeon Offers Better CoolSculpting Results with CoolAdvantage

5th July 2018 10:54
Castellon Plastic Surgery announced today the availability of CoolSculpting’s newest applicator, the CoolAdvantage. Recently redesigned for maximum results, the CoolAdvantage brings patients more effective fat reduction and faster treatments than seen with traditional CoolSculpting tools. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Mauricio Castellon was the first plastic surgeon to ... Read more...

Borns: Breakthrough and Prospect of AI-Powered Minimally Invasive Surgery

5th July 2018 09:41
Tianfu Software Park is one of the largest tech parks in China, we selected a batch of excellent enterprises which grown up in the park, and visited their founders or CEOs. The face-to-face communication allowed them to learn more about the latest thoughts, analyses and outlooks of the enterprises about science and technology in China. We hope this will bring inspirat ... Read more...

Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Asian Indian Immigrants in U.S. Impacted by Adopted Lifestyle Habits

26th June 2018 11:43
New research shows that Asian Indian immigrants in the U.S. are at increased risk for chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Adopting American lifestyle behaviors may specifically affect HbA1c levels and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol levels in this group, according to the study, "Mediating ... Read more...

Cancer Treatment Breakthroughs Providing Boost for Biotech Market

11th June 2018 10:11
Over the past month of May, the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF has risen by more than 7% as it was a big week to start June for the biotech industry with the kick-off of the much-anticipated American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago. Every year, thousands of healthcare professionals, scientists, and investors assemble in Chicago ... Read more...

Children's Fluoride Exposures Linked to Later Life Disease?

29th May 2018 10:29
"[F]luoride exposures in early life could influence or originate the root-cause of certain diseases in later life," write researchers in The Journal of Clinical Pediatric ... Read more...

Stem Cells Might Provide Breakthrough In Treating Severe Blistering Disease, RDEB

14th May 2018 10:30
Scientists might be close to a breakthrough in finding a treatment for a severe and devastating skin blistering disease. In a study recently published in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM), the team details how they used a certain type of stem cells to significantly relieve the symptoms of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) in mice. RDEB is a ... Read more...

World renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod Rohrich, Lectures at Sixth Bergamo Open Rhinoplasty Course

1st May 2018 08:57
Dallas-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod Rohrich has just completed his presentations to faculty at the Sixth Bergamo Open Rhinoplasty Course that took place Marc ... Read more...

Increased vitamin D intake improves muscle strength and athletic performance

18th April 2018 08:34
Vitamin D contributes to many important functions in the body, including the absorption of calcium and improvement of bone strength. According to a new review article published in the April 15, 2018, issue of ... Read more...

Has Fluoridation Damaged Children's Teeth?

4th April 2018 10:23
Children are fluoride overdosed, from all sources, at levels once thought to protect against dental fluorosis (discolored teeth), researchers report in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry& ... Read more...

Stand Up To Cancer Encourages "Innovation in Collaboration" through Grants to Research Teams

29th March 2018 09:04
To strengthen collaboration among scientists conducting cancer research, Stand Up To Cancer is awarding $1.25 million to five teams with members already within the SU2C research community to help them reach further across institutional and national lines to collaborate closely on new research projects, the American Association for Cancer Research, SU2C's Scientific Partne ... Read more...

The Medical LiveWire Global Awards 2017/18 Winners Guide Is Now Out

28th March 2018 14:51
The Medical LiveWire Global Awards are a celebration of medical achievement, recognising organisations and individuals who have contributed in their respective fields during the past 12 months. The awards team received nominations from 19 countries over the past year. The judging panel at Medical LiveWire considered the strengths of each shortlist ... Read more...

Professor Robert Stone - Excellence in VR Healthcare Technology

20th March 2018 09:07
For over 30 years, Professor Robert (“Bob”) Stone has been one of the foremost global experts in the field of virtual reality (VR) technology. Involved with cutting-edge innovations as early as the 1980s, (when he was the first European to experience the NASA View VR system), Stone has promoted excellence in the field of VR on both a domestic and international level ... Read more...

New blood pressure guidelines found to be harmful for some patients

8th March 2018 09:28
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research researcher ... Read more...

Sleep Apnea Study Shows Need for Better Treatment Options than CPAP

5th March 2018 09:39
George Clinical recently lead the China component in the world’s first large CPAP device trial. The trial is called the SAVE study (Sleep Apnea CardioVascular Endpoints Study). CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure and is the device most widely prescribed for those with sleep apnea. This study involved participants who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is a common c ... Read more...

What Breast Reduction Patients Should Know about Health Insurance

20th February 2018 09:02
It seems like a simple question. "Is breast reduction surgery covered by health insurance?" But the answer can be very complicated and involve many variables. It is typically considered a cosmetic procedure until the patient can show an adequate number of related health issues and attempted remediation prior to undergoing corrective surg ... Read more...

Leading Cancer Organizations Provide Guidance on Understanding and Managing Immunotherapy Side Effects

15th February 2018 09:44
Immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors is the first of a new generation of immunotherapy treatments, revolutionizing treatment for many different types of cancer. By unleashing the body's immune system to attack cancer, these treatments can send even the most hard-to-treat cancers into lasting remission. Patients who receive im ... Read more...

Doctor Warns Of 2nd Wave Of Flu Virus And Offers Tips To Stay Healthy

8th February 2018 10:24
While the latest deadly flu epidemic appears to have already peaked, board-certified internist Michael Tehrani, M.D. of Brand New Day says the public is in need of information that will help stave off another epidemic this season. The current strain, H3N2, is responsible for many of the deaths and hospitalizations of recent weeks. The Center For Disea ... Read more...

You Don’t Have To Travel Far Away To Get The Legs You’ve Dreamed Of

1st February 2018 14:17
Legs are one of the most common body parts to change as we mature. With them being key to everyday movement and muscle fatigue, it’s not a surprise to see why. As well as some simple tips, we’ve put together a selection of the best treatments and where you can find them to get those aesthetically pleasing, and pain free legs you’ve been praying for. & ... Read more...

In Severe Flu Season, a Chance for Molecular Point-of-Care Testing to Make its Case

1st February 2018 09:49
The CDC has labeled this year's flu season severe, meaning more patients will be at doctor's offices and clinics with symptoms. However, at some of these venues, there will be a new weapon this year: systems that find flu virus at the molecular level, find it quickly and don't take up much space. That' ... Read more...

Brain Remaps Itself in Child with Double Hand Transplant

26th January 2018 09:19
The first child to undergo a successful hand transplant also is the first child in whom scientists have detected massive changes in how sensations from the hands are represented in the brain. The brain reorganization is thought to have begun six years before the transplant, when the child had both hands amputated because of a severe infection during infan ... Read more...

New Year, New You - Diet & Exercise Not Enough? Dr. Capizzi Shares How to Reach Your Best Self in 2018

25th January 2018 10:09
The New Year is here, and with it, resolutions to adhere to a healthier lifestyle. But what about those for whom traditional diet and exercise plans aren't enough to reach their personal goals? Dr. Peter Capizzi, head of the ... Read more...

Research Shows Importance of Second Pediatric Blood Pressure Screening

17th January 2018 09:04
Nearly one-quarter of children and teens who had their blood pressure screened at a primary care appointment showed a reading in the hypertensive range, but less than half of those readings could be confirmed after the blood pressure was repeated, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study released today in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension. T ... Read more...

Concert Genetics Completes Growth Financing

11th January 2018 08:58
Concert Genetics, Inc., announced today it has completed a growth capital financing round with a structured facility led by Deerfield Management. The funds will be deployed to support Concert's mission of advancing precision medicine by providing the digital infrastructure for reliable and efficient management of genetic ... Read more...

Biotechnology for Social Reform

4th January 2018 09:34
Dr. Michael Holloway King is the first researcher to demonstrate the precise physical abnormalities associated with psychological oppression, among both children or adults. He notes that heightened stress and vocational discipline timed for the early 20s causes a permanent imbalance of brain ... Read more...

Most-Asked Questions About Veins and Arteries

19th December 2017 09:09
For patients and their families, when the doctor talks about vascular disease it can be baffling. Vascular diseases have long, complicated names or acronyms and refer to parts of the body we sometimes don't understand. WATCH: What is a vascular surgeon? ... Read more...

Dangerous Opioid Side Effects Shift Market Focus to Cannabis for Chronic Pain

14th December 2017 09:08
The $58.6 billion global market for pain management drugs is on track to hit upward of&n ... Read more...

Scientists Create Successful Mass Production System for Bioengineered Livers

6th December 2017 08:33
Researchers report creating a biologically accurate mass-production platform that overcomes major barriers to bioengineering human liver tissues suitable for therapeutic transplant into people. A team led by the ... Read more...

Perlmutter Cancer Center Expands Clinical Leukemia Program

30th November 2017 09:11
NYU Langone Health has announced that nationally renowned physician and researcher Raoul Tibes, MD, PhD, will lead efforts to expand the clinical and investigative leukemia programs at its ... Read more...

Facial Paralysis & Reanimation Center Launches at NYU Langone

23rd November 2017 08:25
Thousands of New Yorkers every year will suffer some form of facial paralysis, a diagnosis with many causes which can greatly affect a person's appearance and day-to-day functioning. Recognizing that patients with facial paralysis have complex needs, NYU Langone Health has launched a new, comprehensive cente ... Read more...

Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Common Cause of Blindness

15th November 2017 08:55
Results from two early clinical trials show that it may be possible to use human embryonic stem cells as treatment for the dry form of macular degeneration, according to presentations given today at AAO 2017, the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Stem cells injected into the eye appear to have replaced the missing cells damaged by the disease, with no serious side effe ... Read more...

Pacific Center Plastic Surgery Shows Support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

8th November 2017 10:30
In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pacific Center Plastic Surgery is highlighting their commitment to encouraging women to take their breast health seriously through a number of October promotions ... Read more...

Innovative Biotechnology Companies are Transforming Cannabis-based Medical Products

1st November 2017 10:50
Many biotech companies are taking advantage of widespread interest and acceptance of the potential for cannabis-based products to treat a range of medical disorders. These forward-thinking companies are developing proprietary systems and delivery methods to drive their research and development programs for a leading position in industry breakthroughs. Chief among them is InMed ... Read more...

What We Call Postdoctoral Researchers Matters, Scientists Say

25th October 2017 08:19
In an opinion piece to be published today in the journal eLife, eight scientists and science policy experts make the case for standardizing how postdoctoral researchers are categorized by human resources offices and provide a framework that willing institutions can follow. The authors argue that the widespread use of inconsistent titles for researchers who've earned Ph.D.s and ... Read more...

MassBio Teams Up with Powering Precision Health 2017

19th October 2017 09:06
The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) is teaming up with ... Read more...

Top Things to Look For When Choosing a Dentist

9th October 2017 08:14
When it comes to our oral health, it’s important to pick the right people to take care of it. While we can maintain our own health through brushing and flossing, a dentist is still a vital commodity that everyone needs. Picking out your dentist can be daunting, whether you’re looking for a St John& ... Read more...

Why Is Breast Enhancement The Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedure?

9th October 2017 08:11
With so many models being massively photo shopped in today’s society, insecurities in women are higher than ever. Because of this fact, women are now doing all they can to change their appearance, and breast enlargement seems to be the most popular alteration being made. Although it ... Read more...

Medicalia Skincare...A New Revolution in Clinical Skincare!

4th October 2017 09:17
The demand for cosmetic and plastic surgery dermatological surgical procedures is rising rapidly. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reported March of this year that Americans spent more than $15 billion dollars on combined surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic procedures for the first time ever, accounting for an 11 ... Read more...

Sound Pharmaceuticals initiates STOP Ototoxicity Study in Cystic Fibrosis

27th September 2017 09:38
Sound Pharmaceuticals (SPI) is pleased to announce that it has initiated enrollment on its first study involving Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients receiving antibiotics that cause inner ear disease or ototoxicity. The STOP Ototoxicity study is led by Patrick Flume, MD, Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at MUSC in Charleston. Dr. Flume is an international expert in CF and pulmonary disease and has c ... Read more...

Blood Tests Prove Accurate in Identifying Patients with Post-Concussion Syndrome

20th September 2017 07:56
A new study from a team led by Morehouse School of Medicine's Neuroscience Institute and Department of Medicine discovered a groundbreaking way to test patients for concussions. The article " ... Read more...

Companies to Watch as Biotech Makes a Comeback in 2017

13th September 2017 08:54
This is a bull market, and some biotech stocks are the real raging bulls-especially when massive drug pipelines are at stake, and landmark FDA approvals shake things up with massive share price momentum. Biotechs in focus include: Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS), Celgene Corporation (NYSE: CELG), Calithera Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE: CALA), Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD), Regeneron Pharmace ... Read more...

Discovery of genes linked to preterm birth in landmark study

7th September 2017 10:25
A massive DNA analysis of pregnant women has identified six gene regions that influence the length of pregnancy and the timing of birth. The findings, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, may lead to new ways to prevent preterm birth and its consequences—the leading cause of death among children under age 5 worldwide. The study, coordina ... Read more...

Findings in Animal Models May Lead to Novel Treatment for a Disabling Bone Disease

30th August 2017 09:06
Scientists at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) report that a drug candidate that blocks abnormal protein signals may lead to the first pharmacologic treatment for hereditary multiple exostoses (HME), a rare pe ... Read more...

New Data on High Dose Vitamin C Therapy and Prostate Cancer

23rd August 2017 09:37
Riordan Clinic scientist Nina Mikirova, PhD, and medical doctor Ronald Hunninghake, MD, have recently published a study in the ... Read more...

New Study Confirms Why Doctors Abandon Conventional Practices for Integrative Medicine

16th August 2017 10:34
The first-ever Integrative Physician Market Landscape study, conducted by Pure Branding, addresses a lack of market intelligence about the rapidly growing practice of integrative medicine among Medical Doc ... Read more...

Not Just a Teeth Cleaning: General Dentists Emphasize the Importance of Wellness Checkups

9th August 2017 09:34
A recent survey from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) shows that some Americans don't realize their dental wellness checkups cover much more than hygiene.* Only a quarter (25%) of respondent ... Read more...

Facial Injectables Market is expected to reach USD 17.2 billion by 2025

2nd August 2017 09:37
The global facial injectables market is expected to reach USD 17.2 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to exhibit lucrative growth during the forecast period, owing to advancements in facial rejuvenation procedures and increasing importance of medical aesthetics across the globe. ... Read more...

Will Asvape Michael Box Mod Be the New Age Queen?

26th July 2017 08:59
As Asvape Michael Box Mod goes on sale on ave40.com globally, ... Read more...

The Humana Foundation announced a grant of $100,000 for Hispanic Unity of Florida

19th July 2017 08:23
SALUD al dia magazine was present at a press conference to announce a $100,000 grant to Hispanic Unity of ... Read more...

See America Furthers The Fight Against Preventable Blindness With #EyePic Campaign

12th July 2017 08:44
Allergan plc, a global leader in eye care for nearly 70 years, today unveiled #EyePic, an exciting new online awareness campaign as part of the See America initiative to fight preventable blindness and visual impairment in the United States. #EyePic will use the power of social media to broaden awareness of preventable blindness, promote discussion around eye health and ultimately encourage all Am ... Read more...

Six Reasons to Choose a Naturopathic Doctor

3rd July 2017 10:24
Patients seeking a doctor who will boost their body's natural healing ability and apply the least invasive diagnostics and therapies should consider a licensed naturopathic doctor. This is according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicia ... Read more...

Laser Therapy: Amazing Results in Veterinary Medicine

29th June 2017 08:50
Fast application and results. Safety, non-toxicity, and high tolerability: the laser-focused therapeutic solution proves to be fully effective in treating even common pathologies in the pet world. And not only that. An impact with a stone during a hunting trip: this is the reason why Tom had to be operated on the deep wound generated. The 4-year-old Italian Pointer, due ... Read more...

Are dentists over-diagnosing dental implants?

21st June 2017 10:19
Two million dental implants are placed in the United States each year, yet over 40% of these may fail, requiring invasive surgery to remove. Aggressive corporate marketing and doctors' haste to remove natural teeth are fueling massive growth of the dental implant and prosthetic market in the U.S, projected to reach $6.4 billion by 2018. Helping patients to retain their natural ... Read more...

Increased Risk of Depression, Anxiety and Disordered Eating for People with Diabetes--Psychosocial Care is Key

14th June 2017 08:38
People with diabetes manage a complex and demanding treatment regimen, and are at increased risk for, depression, anxiety and disordered eating and have high incidence of diabetes distress which can all compromise health outcomes and quality of life. The behavioral and emotional challenges of diabetes—referred to as psychosocial aspects—are the focus of a ... Read more...

Fighting multiple sclerosis: New Together ad illuminates the journey of patient & scientist

31st May 2017 12:43
Meet Laurel and Ian. Laurel is a patient living with multiple sclerosis (MS), and Ian is a scientist developing new treatments to help Laurel and the other 2.3 million people with MS live longer, healthier lives. Their emotional stories are the latest advertisement from the GOBOLDLY™ campaign as part of the Together series, which features the stories of researchers behind cutting-edge br ... Read more...

Scientists compute personalised medicine breakthrough

25th May 2017 09:51
Scientists set to unveil synthetic yeast believe the technique could be reproduced to engineer mammal cells – paving the way towards personalised medicine and bringing humanity closer to artificial life. An Essex computer scientist is part of a global research team on the brink of creating completely synthetic yeast for the first time.& ... Read more...

Logicalis Healthcare Solutions Asks CIOs: What Is Your Telehealth Strategy Missing?

17th May 2017 08:47
Telehealth has long been a standalone endeavor for many healthcare organizations and something that has been kept completely separate from discussions about electronic health record (EHR) optimization. But according to Logicalis Healthcare Solutions ... Read more...

New Hepatitis C Infections Nearly Tripled over Five Years

12th May 2017 08:34
Over just five years, the number of new hepatitis C virus infections reported to CDC has nearly tripled, reaching a 15-year high, according to new preliminary surveillance data released today by the Center ... Read more...

Non-Surgical Weight-Loss Treatment Found Safe, Effective for Those with Limited Options

10th May 2017 08:21
A new study finds that individuals struggling with obesity who are not candidates for weight-loss surgery can benefit substantially from non-surgical endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2017< ... Read more...

Study Suggests Genetic Reason for Impaired Skilled Movements

4th May 2017 08:40
Scientists report in Neuron the lost function of two genes prevents infant laboratory mice from developing motor skills as they mature into adults. Researchers also suggest in their study that people with certain mot ... Read more...

A Unique Womb-Like Device Could Reduce Mortality and Disability for Extremely Premature Babies

26th April 2017 08:34
A unique womb-like environment designed by pediatric researchers could transform care for extremely premature babies, by mimicking the prenatal fluid-filled environment to give the tiniest newborns a precious few weeks to develop their lungs and other organs. "Our system could prevent the severe morbidity suffered by ex ... Read more...

BrainStorm Announces Publication of NurOwn® Autism Research Study

20th April 2017 08:42
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc, a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies for neurodegenerative diseases, announced today that a preclinical study evaluating the use of NurOwn® mesenchymal stem cells in a mouse model of autism was published in the April issue of the journal Behavioural Brain Research [Perets N. et al. Epub ahead of print, PMID: 28392323]. The publication, entit ... Read more...

Common Factor Links Neurodegenerative Disease in Young and Old

13th April 2017 08:56
Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), identified a common mechanism in two forms of neurodegeneration that affect young adults or the elderly. The discovery advances efforts to find better treatments and cures for these diseases. Currently, there are no cures for these conditions, which are projected to cost the nation an estimated $259 bill ... Read more...

Fountain of Youth Face Cream Released by Acclaimed Plastic Surgeon

6th April 2017 09:06
Dr. John Zannis, creator of Rinnova Skincare by John Zannis, MD, says, "There is no fountain of youth, but our goal with Renaissance, was to get as close as possible." The entire philosophy surrounding Rinnova Skincare is to heal and restore the skin to a healthier state and appearance as quickly as possible, and to protect it from further damage in the future. ... Read more...

Medeon Biodesign Announces Investing in Panther Orthopedics for Orthopedic Extremity Applications

30th March 2017 09:24
Medeon Biodesign, Inc., a Taiwan medical device company, is pleased to announce that the Company led and successfully closed the Series A investment of Panther Orthopedics, Inc., a San Jose, CA start-up pioneering innovative dynamic fixation solutions for orthopedic extremity applications. The orthopedic extremity device market continues to e ... Read more...

The Importance of Sourcing the Correct Antibodies for Stem Cell Research

22nd March 2017 10:07
The medical potential of stem cells is both extensive and astounding, and there are exciting prospects for their use, in multiple areas of medicine, due to their differentiating characteristics. Stem cells are unique as the have the potential to renew themselves through cellular division, and they have the ability to be induced to become tissue or organic-specific cells with special fu ... Read more...

Reducing Heart Failure in Pulmonary Hypertension

15th March 2017 10:12
An article published in Experimental Biology and Medicine (Volume 242, Issue 5, March, 2017) identifies a new signaling pathway that promotes heart failure in pulmonary hypertension. The study, led by Dr. Matthias Brock ... Read more...

Dr. Lee Ann Brady Launches RestorativeNation.com, a Supportive Learning Community for Dentists

8th March 2017 09:16
"The idea for the site came from watching dentists at my lectures and courses get excited, engaged and empowered about practicing dentistry. But then they go back to their practices and those feelings wane over time. I created Restorative Nation to give dentists access to that same experience at any time from their home or office," says Dr. Brady. ... Read more...

Stem Cell Therapy Market Worth 145.8 Million USD by 2021

1st March 2017 09:05
According to a new market research report "Stem Cell Therapy Market by Type (Allogeneic, Autologous), Therapeutic Application (Musculoskeletal, Wound & Injury, CVD, Surgery, and aGVHD), Cell Source (Adipose tissue, Bone Marrow, Neural, Embryo/Cord Blood derived, iPSCs) - Global Forecasts to 2021" published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to reach USD 145.8 Mi ... Read more...

Protein Microcrystals Could Offer a Better Way to Treat Osteoarthritis

23rd February 2017 08:46
Osteoarthritis is a common disease which affects around 1 in 3 people over the age of 45. The condition causes damage to the cartilage layer which cover the ends of bones. When severe, joint movement is restricted and becomes so painful that replacement of the joint, for example a hip or knee, can be required. Surgeons and scientists at Cambridge Unive ... Read more...

3D Printing In Dentistry 2016: A Ten Year Forecast And Opportunity Analysis

15th February 2017 08:53
The dental industry continues to be one of the strongest targets for development of new 3D printers, materials, and applications. Revenues from additive manufacturing (AM) in the dental sector have grown almost 12 percent since 2015. Conversely, challenges in the 3D printing industry as a whole were weathered in part thanks to a continuing acceptance of digital technologies in the dent ... Read more...

Global Pharmaceutical Solvents Market to Witness Moderate Growth Through 2026

8th February 2017 09:34
Global Market for Pharmaceutical Solvents Projected to Witness Sluggish Growth A majority of medicines & drugs produced in the world are derived from formulating Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), and such processes require alcoholic solvents such as ethanol, isopropanol, propanol and ... Read more...

World's Largest Healthcare Infrastructure Projects to Benefit From Mott MacDonald and Essentia Partnership

1st February 2017 09:14
Global engineering, management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald and Essentia Trading Ltd (Essentia), specialist providers in strategic development and healthcare planning consultancy, have unveiled their collaborative partnership to deliver ... Read more...

Alzheimer's drug could point to future of dentistry

25th January 2017 09:19
Researchers at King’s College London have discovered a novel use of a drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, finding that the drug can potentially help repair damage to teeth. In the study, the drug, tideglusib, was found to be able to help produce dentine, the protective coating of the soft pulp of the teeth. Though still in the early stages of trials, the positive res ... Read more...

Electrosurgery Market Worth 5.17 Billion USD by 2021

19th January 2017 08:43
According to a new market research report "Electrosurgery Market by Product (Generators, Instruments-Bipolar (Vessel Sealing, Forceps) & Monopolar (Pencils, Electrodes), Accessories, Argon & Smoke Management Systems), Type of Surgery (Orthopedic, Cosmetic, Gynecology) - Global Forecast to 2021", published by MarketsandMarkets, this report studies the g ... Read more...

Innovative Imaging and Surgery Used to Treat Lymph Condition in Adults

11th January 2017 08:54
Researchers who developed a safe and effective procedure to remove thick clogs in children's airways are now reporting similar success in adult patients. In this rare condition, called ... Read more...

Research finds differences in cell migration between normal and malignant tumor cells

4th January 2017 10:17
What makes cancer so deadly is its ability to move . The better that doctors can keep tumors contained and protect unaffected organs in the body, the less lethal a cancer will be. So if doctors were able to pinpoint tumor cells and literally stop them in their tracks, it would go a long way in treatment. "Therapeutically preventing ... Read more...

The Holidays Bring a Gift of a New Life to Breast Cancer Survivor

21st December 2016 09:22
Carleen Hobbs was diagnosed with stage 3, grade 3 breast cancer at age 30 while being seven months pregnant with her fifth child. My Hope Chest, Angel Flight West & Bel-Red Center for Aesthetic Surgery are all contributors to the fulfillment of a dream of reconstructive surgery come true. Carleen had to deal with her own uncert ... Read more...

Hourglass Tummy Tuck: The Next Generation in Body Contouring

14th December 2016 08:57
Dr. Cortes help his nationwide clients in the prestigious galleria area in Houston, Texas for the Hourglass Tummy Tuck Developed by board-certified plastic surgeon and tummy tuck specialist Dr. Wilberto Cortes, the hourglass tummy tuck is the next generation in body contouring. The procedure entails the use of modern techniques and multi-pronged approaches to ov ... Read more...

Physicians Committee Offers Solution to Help Treat and Prevent Childhood Obesity

7th December 2016 08:43
The nonprofit Physicians Committee urges parents, pediatricians, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help children develop a preference for vegetables at a young age by serving and promoting plant-based entrées in their homes, lunch rooms, and for celebrations. Susan Le ... Read more...

Toward a Healthier Nation: No Health Without Mental Health

30th November 2016 08:50
The health of Americans is deteriorating rapidly due to chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. The debate over health care has resulted in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has provided health insurance to 20-million more Americans than four years ago. ... Read more...

New research helps explain possible mechanism for recurrence of breast cancer

23rd November 2016 09:25
In October, we mourned those who died of breast cancer and celebrated all of the women (and men) who have survived. What many of those survivors worry about, though, is that their breast cancer may come back. It has puzzled scientists and health care providers that cancer can suddenly reappear, often with a vengeance, months or years after treatment is over. Now, ... Read more...

Global Sickle Cell Anemia Market and Competitive Landscape Highlights

17th November 2016 08:44
The latest research from Fore Pharma, Global Sickle Cell Anemia Market and Competitive Landscape Highlights – 2016, provides comprehensive insights into Sickle Cell Anemia pipeline products, Sickle Cell Anemia epidemiology, Sickle Cell Anemia market valuations and forecast, Sickl ... Read more...

Inventor of Dark Gums Treatment has Raised Patients' Confidence and Self-Esteem

9th November 2016 09:37
In the past 25 years, Dr. Alex Farnoosh of Beverly Hills has worked on rem ... Read more...

Five Incredible Possibilities Of Stem Cell Research

2nd November 2016 08:42
The potential of stem cell research is only just beginning to be understood, but the possibilities have the power to drastically change the world that we live in. The pace at which research is moving could mean a complete revolutionary shift in the way that major chronic illnesses are treated, and prevented, within the ... Read more...

The Georgia School of Orthodontics receives Initial Accreditation from CODA

28th October 2016 09:06
At its August 2016 meeting, the Commission on Dental Accreditation ("CODA") granted Initial Accreditation to the Georgia School of Orthodontics ("GSO"), a new program in orthodontic education that aims to improve both orthodontic educat ... Read more...

New patient care delivery system enters health care 'race to get bigger' by keeping things small

19th October 2016 09:14
After more than six years since the Affordable Care Act became law inMarch 2010, ... Read more...

Microbiome and Diabetes: Sick or healthy? Bacterial Metabolism Tells us Which - and Why

12th October 2016 09:04
The human gut is a complex ecosystem: Countless bacteria colonise it and help us to digest our food. Scientists from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg in collaboration with the IBBL (Integrated BioBank of Luxembourg), the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg and the Centre Hospitalier Emile Mayr ... Read more...

Behavioral Economics-based Alternative to Austerity Announced

6th October 2016 09:13
A new study has been announced which uses behavioral economics to introduce a new approach to increase exports, policies to create stronger companies, and a mechanism to better balance the budget. "At first glance, behavioral economics seems unorthodox because it's so different tha ... Read more...

Top Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mia Talmor Busts Common Beauty Myths

28th September 2016 08:46
Today's beauty and youth obsessed culture is overflowing with new treatments, tips, and procedures to tighten, flatten, lift, and turn our bodies into living designs. The everyday woman, or man, hears or reads about a new, easier treatment daily, but plastic surgeon and all-around ... Read more...

Dental Associates of Arlington Introduces a New Way to Reduce Dental Anxiety

21st September 2016 08:59
Dental Associates of Arlington is pleased to announce Sedation Dentistry into the practice. Oral sedation is the new life-changing way to treat patients with these severe adverse emotions towards dentistry. Sedation dentistry often involves putting patients in a near-sleep-like state, so that they are unaware during treatment, and wake ... Read more...

Autism: a continuum of emergence

14th September 2016 08:44
Introduction Since the first documented cases of autism conditions by Leo Kanner in 1943 and Hans Asperger in 1944, conceptualization of autism spectrum disorders has shifted greatly. It is now evident that it is not a rare childhood disorder. Over the past three decades, billions of fundshave been invested in to researching andunderstanding the causes of ... Read more...

Scaffolding Technology Set To Revolutionise Wound Healing

By Sujata Jolly, Posted: 7th September 2016 08:30
Wounds are an affliction that is almost as old as the human race. However, we survived and prospered thanks to the incredible regenerative capacity of our skin. Acute wounds mostly healed without any intervention although they often left a scar – a symbol – people widely associated with bravery. Although medical advances lengthened our age s ... Read more...

Not All Neurotoxins Are Created Equal, Says Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon

31st August 2016 10:39
After years as the sole injectable neurotoxin in the U.S., BOTOX® Cosmeticnow has company. Two more injectable neurotoxins, Dysport® and Xe ... Read more...

The Sacramento Dentistry Group Comments: Should You Floss?

17th August 2016 09:39
A recent Associated Press (AP) report stated that a branch of the federal government is dropping its recommendation for daily flossing as part of healthy eating. The dentists and hygienists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group would like to point out that there is a huge difference between not recommending something and saying that it is not worthwhile. Indeed, while scientific studies on flossing ma ... Read more...

The Role of Dentistry in Prescribing Opioids

10th August 2016 08:41
In the recent months and years, the rise of opioid abuse and addiction has caused major concern among health care professionals and is now being addressed by legislators and the Governor's Administration. While this has become an epidemic across the United States, ... Read more...

Addressing the Issue of Communication & Language Barriers for Non-English Speaking Pregnant Women in the UK

By Dr. Natasha Abdul Aziz, Posted: 3rd August 2016 08:45
Communication forms the backbone of the relationship between healthcare professionals and their patients. With an increasingly mobile global patient cohort– 25% of all pregnancies here occur in mothers born outside of the UK – healthcare providers need to consider not just which words to choose to identify, diagnose, and treat a woman, but also what language would best convey t ... Read more...

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) – Embarrassingly common? – Help is out there

By Preetkiron Bhal, Posted: 27th July 2016 09:40
What is pelvic organ prolapse? Any organ in the female body like the bowel, bladder, and womb can drop out of place. These result in a condition called pelvic organ prolapse (POP). If these organs are no longer in their normal positions and if this condition is not taken care of, quickly enough, these organs can fall farther into the vagina. POP is a very ... Read more...

The Stability of the NHS May Lie in Dementia Cure

19th July 2016 12:11
Within the NHS, private residential care homes stand at the center of the UK’s healthcare system. Providing housing and ongoing care for the elderly (those aged 85 and over) is necessary for one in every six individuals, equating to over 425,000 in Britain alone. These individuals represent one of the most vulnerable population groups, as many struggle with maintaining a quality of life ... Read more...

Future of Cell Therapy in the Regenerative Medicine Market

13th July 2016 08:31
Future of Cell Therapy in the Regenerative Medicine Market : Combination Therapies and Advanced Manufacturing Techniques are the New Criteria Shaping the $4 Billion Market This Frost & Sullivan research service analyses the current trends, forecasts and the external factors influencing the global cell therapy market. It also studies top particip ... Read more...

Studies Show Fertility Dietary Supplement Supports Reproductive Health

7th July 2016 08:51
Health conscious consumers are increasingly exploring natural approaches to achieve optimal wellness and women experiencing difficulty conceiving are no exception. "Ideally, women concerned about their ability to conceive may want to explore a natural approach before they opt for ... Read more...

The Importance of Wisdom Teeth Management

29th June 2016 07:56
Third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, usually emerge in young adulthood between ages of 17 and 25. This period known as the "age of wisdom" brings with it many decisions. The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) believes one of those decisions should be how to best manage one's wisdom tee ... Read more...

Egg donation law -the Israeli case

By Ofra Balaban-Kasztelanski, Posted: 8th June 2016 08:00
In Israel, there is a strong and valid legislation with regulations regarding egg donation. The story started in 1987 when the Ministry of Health enacted a law to allow egg donation in Israel with the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). The latest chapter closed in 2011 when the new law passed the 3 votes in the Knessett. The law of 1987 and regulations rega ... Read more...

PharmaMar Announces New Advances in Their Compounds Yondelis, plitidepsin and lurbinectedin at ASCO 2016

1st June 2016 08:09
PharmaMar (MSE:PHM) will present the data obtained from various clinical studies carried out with three of their antitumoral compounds of marine origin: Yondelis®, plitidepsin and lurbinectedin, during the 52nd Congress of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), that will be held from June 3rd to 7th in Chicago (USA). At this ... Read more...

BioStorage Technologies Launches Global Biobanking Webinar Series

25th May 2016 08:20
As an invaluable resource to nearly every area of medical research and science, the biobank has become a critical asset in not only advancing new medical therapies, but also refining the understanding of health and disease which leads to better patient care. However, establishing an infrastructure, processes and technology to effectively collect, process, store and manage biological sa ... Read more...

Decision making in facial rejuvenation

By Simon Eccles, Posted: 18th May 2016 08:48
The last 10 years has seen a huge increase in patients requesting facial rejuvenation. There are over 48,000 surgical procedures carried out annually in the UK, and this includes facelifts, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty (nose modifying) surgery. The range of treatments available to patients is bewildering, and the largest area of growth has been in the non-surgical aesthetic market. Complex faci ... Read more...

A Closer Look at Autism: 30 Days, 30 Topics

11th May 2016 08:38
Anyone can search the Internet for "autism treatment" or "autism cure" and get hundreds of thousands of hits. Faced with a barrage of often-conflicting information, how do you know where to begin? ... Read more...

Stem Cell Study Finds Mechanism that Controls Skin and Hair Color

4th May 2016 08:42
A pair of molecular signals controls skin and hair color in mice and humans — and could be targeted by new drugs to treat skin pigment disorders like vitiligo, according to a report by scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center. ... Read more...

Treatment Options for Targeted Fat Reduction

By Dr. Raja Nalluri, Posted: 27th April 2016 09:05
While control of dietary intake and frequent exercise are the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle as well as healthy weight loss programs that provide scientifically proven health benefits, there are cases in which limitations arise, particularly in spot reduction or resistant areas of fat excess. Massive weight loss of hundreds of pounds has also been achievable with low complication relates thro ... Read more...

Liposuction: Current evidence based practice guidelines and future trends

By Dr. Salil Bharadwaj, Posted: 20th April 2016 09:24
Modern Liposuction has evolved from humble beginnings as a rather experimental procedure some 40 years ago, to being one of the most popular procedures in aesthetic surgery today. It was the second most popular aesthetic procedure globally (1,372,901 cases)1 in 2014, as well as in the United States (222,051 cases) in 2015, up 5% from 2014.2 Subsequent to Illouz ... Read more...

Breast Augmentation: Surgical Secrets

By Manuel Lazzaro, M.D., Plastic Surgeon, Posted: 13th April 2016 08:35
Mammoplasty or breast augmentation is the surgical procedure performed to improve the size and shape of the breast. This surgical procedure is often completed for one of two reasons. Firstly, aesthetical or cosmetic surgery is often performed on those patients who want to improve their body or who do not like the size of their breasts. Secondly, reconstructive surgery is undertaken secondary to a ... Read more...

Can Your Fitness Tracker (Fitbit®) Save Your Life in the ER?

6th April 2016 08:44
Emergency physicians used a patient's personal activity tracker and smartphone to identify the time his heart arrhythmia started, which allowed them to treat his new-onset atrial fibrillation with electrical cardioversion and discharge him home. The first case report using information in an activity tracker/smartphone system to assist in medical decision-making was reported onlin ... Read more...

Innovations in bone healing - Technical Insights

30th March 2016 09:16
The use of traditional bone healing solution like autograft is well known. However, with major technology breakthrough, several innovative bone healing products have been developed for the benefit of patients as well as surgeons. This Technical Insights Research Service (RS) highlights the innovations in bone repair and replacement technologies, and classifies the bone healing solutions according ... Read more...

Crowded Teeth Explained by the Sacramento Dentistry Group

23rd March 2016 08:31
A frequent patient complaint is crowded teeth that produce a crooked smile. Why are crowded teeth a common problem? What is the best solution for fixing them? The dentists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group have successfully helped many clients with this issue and want to share some key points about fixing crowded teeth. What Causes Crowded ... Read more...

Discovery of likely subtypes of rare childhood brain tumor signals diagnostic advance

16th March 2016 08:29
An international research team has identified four likely new subtypes of a rare brain tumor using molecular techniques that lay the foundation for more accurate diagnosis and tailored therapies for the hard-to-treat cancer. Scientists at St. Ju ... Read more...

Six Reasons Why 'The Doctor To The Stars' Recommends Soaking In Epsom Salt

2nd March 2016 08:07
An award-winning doctor and best-selling author says he recommends soaking in Epsom salt to help improve sleep, fight the cold and flu, soothe sore muscles, relieve itchy scalps and reduce discomfort in the eyes and neck. "Epsom salt has so many beneficial uses," says < ... Read more...

Obesity - Identifying and Commercializing First-in-Class Innovation

25th February 2016 08:21
Obesity is a major growing health concern around the world. In most markets, a person is considered obese if their Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeds 30 kilograms per square meter (kg/m2), calculated by dividing body mass in kilograms by height in meters squared. With the global prevalence continuing to rise, the disease has placed significant burden on healthcare expenditure, as it is also a major ris ... Read more...

Mining a deep vein of data, researchers make key findings on IV device use

17th February 2016 09:53
When it comes to something as routine as delivering medicine and nutrition to patients through their bloodstream, all medical teams want to do the right -- and safe --thing. But at the moment, it appears that this may not be the case. By looki ... Read more...

Beike Biotechnology to Supply 11 Hospitals in Shenzhen, China with Cell Therapy

10th February 2016 08:56
Beike Biotechnology, the Shenzhen local government, and various medical institutions attended a ceremony in late 2015 to mark their successful combined efforts to provide integrative, personalized cell therapy in 2016. The signing, titled the "Shenzhen Clinical Translatio ... Read more...

Joe Alton MD Asks: Is Brazil's Zika Virus a Mutation?

3rd February 2016 08:28
The Zika virus is spreading throughout the Western hemisphere after crossing the Atlantic from Africa and Asia. At present, cases have been reported in every country except for Canadaand Chile. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has gone so far as to issue travel advisories warning pregnant women to stay away from countries with widespread outbreaks, ... Read more...

Drug counters effects of excessive inflammation arising from immune disorder

1st February 2016 09:23
A team of scientists led by researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has revealed that the drug ruxolitinib helps counter some of the life-threatening effects of excessive inflammation in hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). This family of related immune disorders is characterized by a massive accumulation and activation of whit ... Read more...

Cancer Immunotherapy: Payer Insight

21st January 2016 08:41
Immunotherapies are some of the most promising new weapons in the fight against cancer. But are they promising enough to justify their sky-high prices? Payers aren't convinced, and say they need better data to make effective market access and reimbursement decisions. FirstWord's Payer Insight: Cancer Immunotherapy report explains why. This 111-page report ... Read more...

The 3D Cell Culture Global Market Is Poised to Grow to Reach $3,702.2 Million by 2021

18th January 2016 08:16
The 3D cell culture global market is poised to grow at a double digit CAGR to reach $3,702.2 million by 2021. The 3D cell culture market is classified based on type, applications, end-users and geography. The 3D cell culture by technology is segmented into scaffold based platform, scaffold free platform, bioreactors, microchips and hyd ... Read more...

Mineral BioSciences Announces New Glycation Defense Supplement

7th January 2016 09:18
After years of dedicated research into better understanding the glycation process and its negative effects on the body, Phoenix-based Mineral BioSciences®, has extended its family of products with a new patented, proprietary formula called Totála® Glycation Defense. ... Read more...

Healthcare Companies Partner as a Tool Toward Triple Aim

17th December 2015 08:53
MCG, part of the Hearst Health network and a leading provider of evidence-based care guidelines, and Agile Health, Inc., a provider of mobile healthcare engagement solutions, today announced a partnership that will align MCG's rigorous, systematic analysis of current research and scholarly articles and standardized methodology for guideline deve ... Read more...

Half of those who need them not taking cholesterol-lowering medications

lacks, Mexican Americans less likely to be taking recommended cholesterol-lowering medication, Posted: 10th December 2015 09:04
More than a third of American adults are eligible to take cholesterol-lowering medications under the current guidelines or were already ... Read more...

Is suffering harmful or helpful to the development of personality?

2nd December 2015 09:55
The Soul in Anguish: Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Suffering presents a variety of approaches to psychotherapeutic work with suffering people, from the perspectives of both Jungian and psychoanalytic psychology. An important theme of the book is that suffering may be harmful or helpful t ... Read more...

Diabetes Research Institute Pioneers Safer Approach for Creating Insulin-Producing Cells

25th November 2015 11:19
Scientists from the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of MiamiMiller School of Medicine have successfully converted non-insulin producing cells of the pancreas into insulin-producing cells using a single agent, BMP-7 (bone morphogenetic protein-7), which is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinica ... Read more...

New Report Urges More Transparency into PBM Corporations

19th November 2015 08:44
A new report by a leading health care policy consulting firm describes the large and expanding role of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) corporations and explores areas that stakeholders have identified as needing greater oversight of and disclosure by these entities. Applied Policy, L.L.C. examine ... Read more...

Can medical apps improve healthcare outcomes?

12th November 2015 10:34
Healthcare apps are on the rise as the smartphones and laptops we use to coordinate our lives are increasingly becoming our medical providers. Current estimates put the number of healthcare apps available at more than 40,000 and a new study estimates that one and a half billion smartph ... Read more...

Medical conditions related to restless legs

9th November 2015 10:11
It’s 2am. You’ve been woken from sleep for the third time by the uncontrollable urge to move your legs. You have an itchy, crawling feeling in your calves and your legs are aching like they’re on fire. Sound familiar? You could have Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Experts estimate that & ... Read more...

Orthopedic Braces and Support Systems Market Worth 4.3 Billion USD by 2020

4th November 2015 08:44
Orthopedic braces and supports are devices that are used to support and strengthen muscles and joints. These are used in prophylaxis of injury and patient care settings, right from the emergency room through the hospitalization period to rehabilitation and after care. Based on the condition for which these braces & supports are used, orthopedic braces &am ... Read more...

Diabetes Patients Do Better After Surgery When Their Blood Sugar Is Managed by Pharmacists

28th October 2015 08:17
A pharmacy-led glycemic control program is linked to improved outcomes for surgical patients with diabetes and those who develop stress-induced hyperglycemia or high blood sugar as a result of surgery, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in the American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits. ... Read more...

EU stem cell research opens door to new diabetes treatments

22nd October 2015 09:10
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic insulin deficiency condition that is triggered by massive destruction of beta cells – pancreatic cells that normally produce insulin. This type of diabetes can be diagnosed at all ages but is the most frequent form when clinical onset occurs under the age of 40 years. While the administration of insulin can make up for shortages within the body, mimicking the ... Read more...

Fighting Back Against Alzheimer’s Disease

15th October 2015 10:42
There is usually a common misnomer that Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a typical part of aging. In fact, there is nothing normal about contracting Alzheimer’s as it is very much a disease. While it is true that it does tend to affect those older in age, there have been many cases of early onset Alzheimer’s that have shown up in patients as y ... Read more...

Missing a Tooth? The Best Solution is a Dental Implant

14th October 2015 08:50
A missing tooth isn't just a cosmetic problem," says Glendale Arizona dentist and educator Dr. Lee Ann Brady. "When a tooth is missing, the surrounding teeth can move into the gap, leading to tooth alignment issues, chewing problems, gum disease, and even TMJ disorders. If you've lost a tooth, ... Read more...

3D Cell Culture Market, 2015 - 2025

7th October 2015 08:32
The concept of growing tissues outside their natural system in an artificially created microenvironment is known as tissue culturing. It is a common tool for developing model systems that are useful for studying the basic human molecular and cell biology metabolisms. Cell culturing was first initiated in flat plastic or glass dishes as 2D cell culturing ... Read more...

New Study Shows Autologous Fat Grafting Is A Viable Option For Calf Augmentation And Reshaping

23rd September 2015 09:08
Fat grafting is revolutionizing aesthetic body contouring and treatment of soft-tissue, volume-related issues in plastic surgery. A study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, th ... Read more...

Groundbreaking Technology Collaboration to Optimize Medical Research

16th September 2015 08:46
As the bioscience industry pioneer of comprehensive sample management, BioStorage Technologies has recently collaborated with the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank (KTB) and Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (Indiana CTSI) to develop a groundbreaking technology initiative focus ... Read more...

Advice From the Sacramento Dentistry Group on Avoiding Oral Cancer

9th September 2015 08:38
The dentists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group are concerned about their patients' health. One major form of potentially deadly disease often diagnosed first by dentists is oral ca ... Read more...

American Brain Tumor Association Seeks Innovative Concepts For Discovery Research Grants

2nd September 2015 08:58
The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) for its Discovery Research Grant program. LOIs are due no later than Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 12:00 noon CDT. Discovery Grants are one-year, $50,000&nb ... Read more...

Men's Health - Changing male attitudes to health to improve prognosis and outcomes

26th August 2015 08:33
Men's health refers to conditions that specifically affect males, or those that are not gender-specific but have different outcomes in men. Although still dominated by cardiovascular disease, men's health is increasingly focusing on other conditions and the wellness of the man overall. There are many different factors that impact on men's health, ... Read more...

Lack of Transportation Impacts Healthcare Delivery in United States

19th August 2015 08:28
Pharmabox, Inc, (www.pharmabox.com), the developer of the world's first automated OTC medicine store, commented today on an article in ... Read more...

To Advance Research, LumaCyte Scientists Look at Cells in a New Light

12th August 2015 08:20
With the advent of next generation techniques to advance biological and medical research, scientists are beginning to appreciate the value of single cell analysis and sorting. This trend led Dr. Sean J. Hart, Founder and CEO of ... Read more...

3D Printing Helps Doctors Rehearse Complex Brain Procedures

5th August 2015 08:31
Boston Children's Hospital physicians report the first cases of children benefiting from 3D printing of their anatomy before undergoing high-risk brain procedures. The four children had life-threatening cerebrovascular malformations (abnormalities in the brain's blood vessels) that posed special treatment challenges. ... Read more...

Can We Control New Technologies?

30th July 2015 08:47
The steady stream of new technologies emerging in genetics, information technology, bioengineering, and numerous other sectors is usually accompanied by compelling statements by researchers and company executives about the benefits to individuals and society. Less attention is paid to what else might result from the use of these powerful new tools.& ... Read more...

HGH Injections Usage Growing Among Middle Aged Men

14th July 2015 09:05
HGH injections are growing in use at the moment. That is quite plain to notice. Everything happens because of the associated benefits that are highlighted by manufacturers. We are faced with various interesting HGH benefits so it is hard not to want to go through a treatment. You can see the benefits here: http ... Read more...

Umbilical cord 'milking' improves blood flow in preterm infants

8th July 2015 09:26
A technique to increase the flow of blood from the umbilical cord into the infant's circulatory system improves blood pressure and red blood cell levels in preterm infants delivered by cesarean section, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study, published o ... Read more...

Recent Plastic Surgery Study Reveals New Facelift Technique

1st July 2015 09:02
Patients striving to look younger for longer can now benefit from the same great results in fewer surgical procedures and at a lower cost. To support this, Dr. Andrew Jacono, M.D., F.A.C.S. and Director of the New Yo ... Read more...

3D Cell Culture Market, 2015 - 2025

24th June 2015 08:47
The concept of growing tissues outside their natural system in an artificially created microenvironment is known as tissue culturing. It is a common tool for developing model systems that are useful for studying the basic human molecular and cell biology metabolisms. Cell culturing was first initiated in flat plastic or glass dishes as 2D cell culturing. Since then, all the tissue engineering, ste ... Read more...

Can a Dentist Resolve Your Headache Symptoms?

18th June 2015 10:28
For millions of people, the pain of frequent headaches is no small matter. In fact, the National Institutes of Health estimates that about 80 million Americans suffer from symptoms which could be described as "headaches." These painful signs include chronic headache, migraines, ti ... Read more...

Coconut Oil: The Beauty Industry’s Best Kept Secret

15th June 2015 11:45
With supermodels like Miranda Kerr and Gisele swearing by its unlimited benefits, Coconut Oil is the latest natural product to take the beauty and cosmetic industry by storm. Hair Coconut oil’s high moisturizing properties make it the perfect addition for anyone who wants a healthier al ... Read more...

Five Tips to treat hyperpigmentation on black skin

3rd June 2015 09:27
In West Africa, the most common complaint that plastic surgeons or dermatologists find is related to acquired pigmentary changes. Among them, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and melasma are the most frequently seen. Introduction and Definition Postinflammatory hyperpigmenta ... Read more...

Current Issues in Breast Reconstruction

By Elena Prousskaia, Posted: 29th May 2015 12:35
Issue 1. Lack of Information for the Patients Currently advantages of autologous reconstruction are getting more and more known by patients. Most women are now well informed and they then become the strongest advocates of the best treatment for themselves. Amazingly some of them are still not told that DIEP reconstruction can be an opti ... Read more...

A New Concept in Scar Management

By Douglas McGeorge, Posted: 17th April 2015 09:18
Plastic surgery is, perhaps, the ultimate expression of art and science, which, in the hands of technically gifted individuals, can produce results that have a profoundly positive impact on the appearance and psyche of individuals. It is a specialty where much of the surgery is by choice, rather than need, but it is a specialty at the cutting edge of science, w ... Read more...

The Use Of Adult Stem Cells In Plastic Surgery & Regenerative Medicine

By Lewis J. Obi M.D., FRSA, Posted: 9th April 2015 09:19
World Wars I and II established the need for modern day plastic surgery. As a Marine, the Korean War convinced me to become a plastic surgeon. Working my way through medical school as a pharmacist provided me with tools that have been useful as I evolved into the area of regenerative medicine. My residency years included general surgery, cardiovascular surgery, hand s ... Read more...

The changing face of aesthetics from a nursing perspective

By Elizabeth Bardolph, Posted: 25th March 2015 09:53
During the last 25 years nurses have been at the forefront in the treatment of non-surgical aesthetic procedures. These include the use of dermal fillers, the botulinum type A toxin cosmetically, chemical peels, and laser treatments. As well as treating patients many are instructing and mentoring their medical colleagues. Recognising that a ... Read more...

The gun is loaded. Don’t pull the trigger, act now to avoid chronic disease.

By Heather Richards, Posted: 18th March 2015 09:40
We live in a fast changing world. Diabetes UK report that over 18 years to 2014, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes increased from 1.4 million to 3.2 million(1) They predict that in 10 years’ time 5 million people will have the disease. According to Cancer Research UK it is predicted there will be 2 ... Read more...

Be the Master of your Own Body with Personalised Nutrition

By Judy Watson, Posted: 25th February 2015 10:34
Becoming a nutritionist was my default life setting. I was brought up on a farm in the 70s and 80s, surrounded by fresh food and even enjoyed eating my Brussels sprouts! I had fresh vegetables from the garden and fresh fruit from the orchard. My mum also kept chickens which were fed fresh greens which naturally made their yolks bright yellow. So I knew exact ... Read more...

Male Plastic Surgery is on the Rise

29th January 2015 09:01
When people think about plastic surgery, they often tend to envision female patients, and understandably so. Tabloids and entertainment websites are chock full of images and stories about which female celebrities have or have not have had work done. This, in combination with the gender stereotype that women are primarily concerned with beauty compared to men, is enough to give anyone the impressio ... Read more...

New Research by ADA Health Policy Institute Examines Oral Care Access and Utilization

14th January 2015 09:57
Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has improved children's access to dental services, the situation for adults is getting worse, new research has found. An analysis by the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) shows no reversal of the past few years' decline in dental care use by adults, regardless of income or insurance status. This is a result, in part, of both Medicaid policy de ... Read more...

Johnson & Johnson Announces Start of Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Ebola Vaccine Regimen

6th January 2015 08:47
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced the start of a Phase 1, first-in-human clinical trial of a preventive Ebola vaccine in development at its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. The trial is being led by t ... Read more...

Market Overview: The Medical Device Industry in China

By Steven Elsinga, Posted: 10th December 2014 09:04
China is currently one of the world’s most promising markets for medical devices. Sales of medical devices in the country reached RMB 200 billion in 2013, making it the second largest market in the world, according to the U.S. Commercial Service. Even compared to other sectors of the Chinese economy, the market in medical devices is one of the fastest growing market sectors in the countr ... Read more...

China Preparing for a Digitized Healthcare Landscape, Finds Frost & Sullivan

28th November 2014 09:41
Healthcare in China varies markedly across regions in terms of quality of care, distribution of resources, and depth of insurance coverage. The Chinese government has recognized healthcare as a priority area for reform and hopes to achieve international care standards by 2020. An integral part of the Health China 2020 strategy is the digitization of healthcare delivery, which wil ... Read more...

Global Cell Expansion (Stem Cell Research, Regenerative Medicine, Clinical Diagnostics) Market - Forecast to 2019

14th November 2014 09:19
The global cell expansion market involves various products that help in mass production specific cells from a tissue or a sample. This market is driven by several factors which include increasing cancer research, technological advancements, high prevalence of chronic diseases, and growth in government investments. The relatively untapped Asian market and increasing number of stem cell research hav ... Read more...

MYA’s new London Office the MYA Fitzroy helps to drive forward standards in the Cosmetics Industry

20th October 2014 12:10
Cosmetic surgery is becoming big business in the UK, and in order to stay at the top of the pile companies have to be innovative and constantly striving to be ahead of the curve in both new technological advancements and patent experience. MYA, one of the UK’s largest cosmetic surgery companies with 10 clinics and surgeries based in all corners of the UK in maj ... Read more...

Immunotherapy Study Funded by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Demonstrates Remarkable Results in Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

16th October 2014 10:15
Funding from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) over the past 22 years helped advance a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine showing that 90 percent of children and adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) achieved complete remission after receiving an investigational personalized cellular therapy. LLS-funded researchers at th ... Read more...

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma and SanBio Conclude Joint Development and License Agreement for North America over SB623, Therapy for Stroke

26th September 2014 09:00
Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. ("Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma") and SanBio Co., Ltd., acting through its U.S. subsidiary SanBio, Inc. ("SanBio"), announced on September 26 that the two companies have entered into a joint development and license agreement for exclusive marketing rights in the U.S. and Canada ("Agreem ... Read more...

Dentistry – Past, Present & Future

By Henry L. Lazarus DMD, Posted: 12th August 2014 08:35
In the 35 years that I have been practicing dentistry it has been a fun and rewarding career interacting with patients and assisting with their oral problems. Much has changed during that time, but I have seen three innovations that have completely altered the dental practice landscape. When I graduated Dental School in 1978, composite or wh ... Read more...

Interchangeability of Biologic Drugs in Russia: Future Challenges for Gene Therapy

By Maria Borzova, Posted: 29th July 2014 09:36
Today most European countries prohibit automatic substitution of biologic drugs. However, it seems not to be the case in Russia. High-cost breakthrough biological drugs are still procured by the state at public auctions under their INNs and not their trade names, which in most of the cases makes biologic drugs of different manufacturers automatically interchangeable. ... Read more...

Helsinn Group and Chugai Pharma Marketing Enter Into Agreement for Marketing Rights of Netupitant-Palonosetron Fixed-Dose Combination

17th July 2014 11:37
Helsinn, the Swiss Group focused on building quality cancer care, and Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. today announced that exclusive rights to NEPA, an investigational oral fixed-dose combination of netupitant and palonosetron being evaluated for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), have been granted to Chugai Pharma Marketing Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chugai ... Read more...

North American and European Dental Implant Markets Set To Grow

3rd July 2014 12:42
Decision Resources Group finds that the North American and European markets for dental implants will expand through 2022 to reach a combined value of nearly $4.2 billion. While the North American market will continue to experience stronger growth, the European market will remain negatively affected by economic concerns, which will cause the market to decline over the next few years before ... Read more...

Bone Therapeutics Starts Patient Treatment in First Ever Clinical Trial with Allogeneic Bone Cell Therapy Product

25th June 2014 11:25
Minimally invasive bone forming product ALLOB®in Phase I/IIa trial for delayed union fracture Bone Therapeutics, the regenerative therapy company addressing unmet medical needs in the field of bone diseases and orthopaedics, today announces that the first patient has been treated with its novel allogeneic osteoblastic (bone-forming) cell therapy product ALLOB® ... Read more...

Research Yields New Insights Into Bacteria Associated With Oral Health in Dogs

17th June 2014 09:05
Results from two landmark studies that shed light on the bacteria associated with oral health in dogs were presented to the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA) in London, UK this month. The studies, conducted by the WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition in conjunction with Professor Floyd Dewhirst from the renowned Forsyth Institute in Bost ... Read more...

Fat Transfer: An Increasing Trend in Facelifting and Body Contouring Surgery

By Paul Tulley, Posted: 6th June 2014 14:44
The transfer of fat from one area of the body to another has become an increasingly important part of cosmetic surgery. Fat transfer allows the replacement of volume that may have been lost with ageing, the improvement of tissue contours and also an increase in the quality of the overlying skin to enhance the results of rejuvenation surgery. Its use w ... Read more...

Obesity & Liposuction

By Dr. D. Sultan Sheriff, Posted: 4th June 2014 17:58
"Thou seest I have more flesh than another man, and therefore more frailty."#Obesity Increased waist circumference, abdominal subcutaneous fat and visceral fat, represent abdominal obesity. Abdominal obesity is associated with insulin resistance and other metabolic risk factors [1]. Though abdominal obe ... Read more...

The Right Type Of Inflation: Confidence in cosmetic surgery returns as the economy regains its shape, but does the sector need scrubbing up?

By Tingy Simoes , Posted: 4th June 2014 17:49
Despite a recent worldwide crisis which saw over 300,000 women fitted with defective implants, consumer confidence in cosmetic surgery seems barely shaken with UK figures this year showing a robust upwards curve in demand for all procedures, including breast augmentation. Not just the newly-svelte public (liposuction alone is up by a whopping 41%, reports the B ... Read more...

Surgery of the Psyche: Why People Choose Aesthetic Facial Surgery

By Dr. Bryan C Mendelson, Posted: 4th June 2014 17:46
Aesthetic plastic surgery deals directly with the emotional wellbeing of the patient. This is rarely written about, but it’s the underlying reality of the plastic surgery office and the reason people choose to have surgery. ‘Surgery of the psyche’ as one surgeon called it, but his observation was not new. These words, written over 400 yea ... Read more...

The Partnership Of Personal Health And Business

By Webb Ward, Posted: 29th May 2014 12:04
When someone outlines a business plan, they rarely take into account the importance of making a reality check of his or her personal health before going on with their plans. You can have the best business idea in mind and the working capital to carry it out. However, if your health condition is poor or you are prone to illness for no reason at all, it is time to stop for a moment and think of reco ... Read more...

Abuse Of Dominance In Pharmaceutical Products Cases Concerning Parallel Trade: Should The Lelos Decision Of 2008 Be Revisited In The Present Greek Era?

By Despina Samara, Posted: 29th May 2014 11:54
In 2001, following complaints of 16 associations of pharmacists, the Pan-Hellenic Association of pharmaceutical warehouses, the Pan-Hellenic Association of pharmaceutical wholesalers and 41 pharmaceuticals wholesalers against the policy applied by GlaxoSmithKline SA and its parent company for the distribution system of three of its pharmaceutical products in Greece. The legality of a dom ... Read more...

Patent Enforcement In The Life Sciences Sector In South Africa – Quo Vadis?

By Alexis Apostolidis, Posted: 29th May 2014 11:53
The dynamics of the pharmaceutical market in South Africa and the pharmaceutical patent enforcement landscape is changing rapidly, especially in the light of recent developments towards the end of 2013 with a new Draft National Intellectual Property Policy. Some of the reasons for the change stems from a greater need to provide access to medicine, often times b ... Read more...

World War Z: Why Life Sciences Companies May Be In The Path Of The “New” Securities Enforcement & Litigation Onslaught, & How To Avoid Trouble

By Thad A. Davis and Michael Li-Ming Wong, Posted: 29th May 2014 11:52
2013 is witnessing the continued rise of the life sciences sector. Life sciences companies are accessing the capital markets at a brisk clip, with over a dozen IPO's in the first few months of the year, and the best IPO month in 13 years just concluded(1). The highest growth vectors and rates are in this sector. Life sciences is one area where U.S. companies ap ... Read more...

How Negligent Is Our NHS?

By Tahar Rajab, Posted: 29th May 2014 11:51
The National Health Service is a British emblem, and one of the great badges of our history. A world leading pioneer in social welfare, the NHS was perhaps the most innovative political idea of the twentieth century. However, it hasn’t come without its controversy of course and with the institution paying out a record total of £1.2 billion in medical neglige ... Read more...