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PositiveID Corporation Successfully Completes Development Of Its Continuous Glucose Sensor To Accurately Measure ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:55AMPositiveID Corporation ("PositiveID" or "Company") (Nasdaq:PSID), a developer of medical technologies for diabetes management, clinical diagnostics and bio-threat detection, announced today it has successfully created and laboratory-tested a stable and reproducible closed-cycle, continuous glucose sensing system that functions in the human blood fractions that are relevant to glucose analysis in ...
Supreme Court ruling could require more analysts to testify, putting strain on state science lab Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:15PMA U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer in a New Mexico drunken-driving case is expected to put more pressure on state laboratories that test suspects' blood alcohol content and DNA, officials say.
New fluorescent protein allows scientists to see living organs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:20PMThere are several techniques used by researchers and physicians to image the internal organs of people and animals, but each of these techniques have their shortcomings. X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scanning, for instance, involve exposing the subject to radiation. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is safer, although subjects must sometimes ingest a contrasting agent in order to obtain ...
Tests for inherited colon cancer may be worth cost Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:49PMNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Screening tumors from all colon cancer patients could be a cost-effective way of spotting families at high genetic risk of the disease, a study published Monday suggests.
Doctor in the House: Combating troublesome ticks in summer Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:10PMAlthough tick bites are now fairly common in Massachusetts, between 1987 and 1991, studies conducted in this part of New England found no ticks in the region. In 1992, a Mosquito Control Project worker first reported he found a deer tick on himself. Deer ticks began to appear in the Sudbury area sometime in 1995. In the year 1997, 41 deer ticks were found in mouse houses set in Framingham ...
Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform Powers EmblemHealth Mobile Apps Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:57AMNew York-based insurer EmblemHealth is using Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud platform to build apps that allow patients to locate flu shot providers and monitor chronic conditions.
Hopkins doctors focusing on link between pancreatic cysts, cancer Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:04AMPaula Rhines, a clinical consultant residing in Fort Lauderdale, is back to work after being treated for a pancreatic cyst at Hopkins. ( Carey Wagner, Sun Sentinel / July 7 , 2011 )
NSVascular signs exclusive license with UCLA for Thin-Film Nitinol technology Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:14AMNeuroSigma, Inc., a Los Angeles-based medical device company, today announced the formation of a majority owned subsidiary, NSVascular, Inc. and the signing of an exclusive license with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) covering its medical applications of Thin-Film Nitinol (TFN) technology. Nitinol is a superelastic nickel and titanium alloy with unique properties that allow ...
Drinking Coffee to Stave Off Alzheimer's. Show Me the Money Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:17AMIs it really as simple at that? I got a tweet from a reader yesterday pointing me to an article in the LA Times. [More]
We Care Manatee living up to its name Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:56PMBRADENTON -- No one will make a television show about We Care Manatee’s health care clinic. There are no gunshot wounds, no cardiac arrests. People walk slowly and speak calmly.
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsNo DNA match for Argentine publisher's children Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:37PMBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - After an epic legal battle, tests on blood and saliva from the adopted children of one of Latin America's most powerful media figures have failed so far to show any matches to victims of the Argentine dictatorship.
Assessing the Effect of Standards in Digital Health Records on Innovation Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:39PMThe standards set for digital health records will determine whether they provide better information, improve care and curb costs, or do more harm than good.
Cost-Effective Efforts to Reduce Salt in Large Populations Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:32AMSummary This study was conducted to assess the cost benefits of population strategies to reduce salt intake in the diet. The results showed that the methods used, namely voluntary reduction and mandatory reduction of salt used by the food industry, … Read More
Lab results pending in law grad's slaying Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:31AMMacon police are waiting for the results of a lab test that could help determine who slayed and dismembered a recent law school graduate.
Nigeria: Controversy Over Seven 'Miracle Babies' Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:59AMThe embattled miracle birth woman, Precious Donatus Ogbonna was cold.
Three Ridge mothers arrested for child abuse Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:11AMThree Ridge mothers were arrested recently for child abuse charges and each was suspected of being under the influence of controlled substances.
No lab results yet in Giddings slaying Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:45PMAs recent Mercer University law school graduates enter their last full week of studying for the bar exam, Macon police are still waiting on test results that could help determine who killed their classmate.
One in six UAE couples have fertility issues Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:16AMDubai Stress, late marriage, a genetic condition that produces a hormonal imbalance are the leading causes of infertility in women in the UAE, an expert said.
Insurance covers diagnosis, treatment of most sleep problems Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:46PMAs awareness of problems like sleep apnea have increased, so has demand for testing and treatment.
Use of Turmeric for Postop Symptoms After Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:44PMSummary Patients that underwent gallbladder removal using laparoscopic techniques were assessed for the pain and fatigue felt after surgery. In India, turmeric (otherwise known as curcumin) is often recommended for relieving pain and fatigue because of its anti-inflammatory and healing … Read More
Gates invests in innovative medicine Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:12PMUsing microwaves to kill malaria parasites and developing a way to give foetuses immunity to HIV are among the dozen ideas the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation thinks are worth more research dollars, after giving more than 500 scientists seed money to take an initial look at some far-out concepts.
Beating Ulcer-Causing Bugs: Cutting-edge Helicobacter Pylori Tests May Also Halt Cancer and Parkinson’s Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:13AMAccording to Olga Falkowski, MD, a board-certified pathologist and associate medical director of Acupath Laboratories, in recent months, researchers have made other important discoveries, she says, finding a link between H. pylori and Parkinson’s disease and identifying the mechanism by which H. pylori seems to flip the cancer switch in some people. (PRWeb July 14, 2011) Read the full story at ...
Counselling for berths from July 18 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:00PMFor diploma courses, the amount is Rs 2,400 (general and backward categories) and Rs 500 (Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe).20110714T000000+000014237267NewsState board eyes shelved power plansRUDRA BISWASRanchi, July 13:Jharkhand State Electricity Board (JSEB) has begun a hunt for reports of hydel projects that were proposed during the days of undivided Bihar but suspended after the state's ...
Autopsy, DNA, Fingerprints Presented in Kalispell Murder Trial Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:38PMWhile the first two days of Jeffrey Nixon’s trial were dedicated to verbal accounts of the alleged actions surrounding Wesley Collins’ murder, Wednesday’s testimony relied heavily on physical evidence, including autopsy photos and analyses of the weapons allegedly responsible for his death. Nixon, 20, is accused of beating Kalispell resident Collins, 49, to death with hammers in order to steal ...
Gates Foundation Gives Millions For Research On Malaria, HIV, More Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:27PMSEATTLE — Using microwaves to kill malaria parasites and developing a way to give fetuses immunity to HIV are among the dozen ideas the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation thinks are worth more research dollars, after giving more than 500 scientists seed money to take an initial look at some far-out concepts.
Driver bound over for March fatal crash Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:35AMST. JOSEPH - An accident reconstruction expert said Monday that Philip Slack's car was traveling 119 mph when it slammed into another car, killing his passenger.
Hockey players were also subjected to doping test Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:46AMBangalore, Jul 11 : The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), which is cracking down against doping, today subjected some national hockey players training at the SAI Southern Center in the city here to random dope tests taking their blood and urine samples.
Man sues doctor and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital over the death of his wife five days after she gave birth Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:05PMAn Alleghany County man whose wife died several days after giving birth to their son has filed a lawsuit alleging that a doctor performed a botched cesarean section and that the doctor and the nursing staff at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin were negligent in their care.
New warning program for infectious diseases Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:33PMAMARILLO, TEXAS - The Health Department is working on a new way to better track and warn you about infectious diseases hitting our area.
Corporations Add Health Centers to Curb Costs Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:14PMMajor employers across the country, eager to curb fast-rising health care costs, are opening their own state-of-the-art health centers where doctors and nurses provide medical care to workers often just steps from their desks.
Medicare and Medicaid Cut Proposals Stir Opposition Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:32PMProposals from budget negotiators to cut Medicare and Medicaid have provoked opposition from almost every major group that represents beneficiaries and health care providers.
ASK DR. JILL VETERINARY ADVICE: JILL CHRISTOFFERSON Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:22PMQ My 7-year-old Lab has really bad breath. Her teeth look clean and I am using chlorophyll tablets from the pet store. Is there something better that I can use?
Health Highlights: Jan. 3, 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:46AMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Antibiotics Now Recommended Before C-Sections Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:12AMWEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women about to undergo a cesarean delivery should be given antibiotics right before the procedure to help prevent infections, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommends.
Here's the down and dirty on stain treatments Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:06AMStained clothing can be a bummer, but are there products out there that can remove even the nastiest grime? Consumer Reports recently tested out stain treatments applied before laundering, and found a couple that worked well on a variety of stains.
Discovery of natural antibody offers hope for a near-universal flu vaccine Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:05AMEvery year in the lead up to flu season, those at high risk of infection, such as the young, the elderly and those who are immune-compromised, head off to the doctor for a jab in the hopes it will protect them from the flu. However, influenza vaccines have a number of shortcomings that means even those who have been vaccinated may still get influenza. Researchers at the Scripps Research ...
E. coli could have more than one source Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:19AMVirginia Department of Health Spokesman Robert Parker said the tests revealed two different DNA fingerprints in the bacteria that has caused the recent rash of illnesses. One type was found in three of the six E. coli infections reported in western Virginia. Another type was found in a majority of the 16 E. coli cases in Northeast Tennessee. Other test results are still pending.
Dozens keep thousands fit Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:00AMThe 82nd Medical Support Squadron keeps Sheppard Air Force Base personnel healthy and fit to fight by operating several vital clinic functions on base.
Not taking medications as intended costs $290B a year, report says Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:21AMPatients who don't take their medications as prescribed pay a price in poorer health, more frequent hospitalizations, and a higher...
State officials use Rome hospitals for a data experiment Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:58PMHospitals and doctors’ offices are often the scene of experiments, but Georgia physicians have launched a different kind of test, one with electronic medical records. The Department of Community H...
Consumer Reports: Stain stuff that works Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:51PMStained clothing can be a bummer, but are there products out there that can remove even the nastiest grime? Consumer Reports recently tested out stain treatments applied before laundering, and found a couple that worked well on a variety of stains.
Stain stuff that works Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:51PMStained clothing can be a bummer, but are there products out there that can remove even the nastiest grime? Consumer Reports recently tested out stain treatments applied before laundering, and found a couple that worked well on a variety of stains.
Driver faces felony DUI, hit-and-run charges Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:59PMOCEAN SPRINGS -- An Ocean Spring man was suspected of being legally drunk when he fled the scene of an accident Friday morning that resulted in the death of an 83-year-old pedestrian on U.S. 90 near Cheryl’s Steakhouse, police said.
FLPA: U.S. Department of Justice Fails to Halt Massive Medicare Fraud Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:54PMWhistleblowers Continue Court Fight Against Quest Diagnostics Federal Government Could Recoup Hundreds of Millions - if not Billions -- in Damages, Says Fair Laboratory Practices Associates NEW YORK, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Justice is allowing the nation's largest medical laboratory, Quest Diagnostics, Inc., to rip off taxpayers by hundreds of millions, if ...
3 UF experiments aboard Atlantis, but UF researchers worry about the future Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:33AMUniversity of Florida researchers will be sending mice and squid aboard the final shuttle mission as part of experiments gauging the effects of space travel on human health.
Your health care plan - in a box at Sam's Club Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:44PMIn a feat of merchandising, a company with support staff in Jacksonville has put a preventive health care plan in boxes for sale in 537 Sam's Club stores nationwide.
Discovery of natural antibody brings a universal flu vaccine a step closer Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:18PMAnnually changing flu vaccines with their hit-and-miss effectiveness may soon give way to a single, near-universal flu vaccine, according to a new report. Researchers describe an antibody that, in animal tests, can prevent or cure infections with a broad variety of influenza viruses, including seasonal and potentially pandemic strains.
Universal flu vaccine a step closer thanks to discovery of natural antibody Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:01PMAnnually changing flu vaccines with their hit-and-miss effectiveness may soon give way to a single, near-universal flu vaccine, according to a new report from scientists at The Scripps Research Institute and the Dutch biopharmaceutical company Crucell. They describe an antibody that, in animal tests, can prevent or cure infections with a broad variety of influenza viruses, including seasonal and ...
Police Identify Man Who Died In Crash In Abilene Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:39AMAbilene Police have identified the man who died in a one-car accident in Abilene Wednesday.
Goldman speaks softly, carries out big lobbying Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:01AMFacing the wrath of the public after the global financial crisis that hit three years ago, Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs has opened a new front for its aggressive business tactics: the nation's capital.