FUJAIRAH — The Department of Inspection and Food Control of Fujairah Municipality, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education carried out an inspection campaign at the school canteens and food suppliers to…
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Boehringer Ingelheim microParts opens inhalation device production facility
Boehringer Ingelheim microParts has opened module 2 of its new atomisation factory, a four-storey production facility at the Dortmund Technology Park, with an investment of about €70m. Boehringer Ingelheim microParts, with its…
Kane Biotech DispersinB wound spray passes quality control test
Kane Biotech’s topical wound spray DispersinB has passed all required quality control (QC) tests, including the sterility test, after a 12.5-week accelerated shelf-life study at 25 degrees C and 60 RH (Relative…
Bible ‘germ’ ban rejected
A BEDSIDE Bible ban considered by an NHS hospital trust that feared they could spread germs has been rejected. The Bibles could pose a risk of cross-infection if not cleaned properly, according…
Scots miss target for keeping their teeth
SCOTLAND is falling short of its dental health targets, new figures show. A target of 90 per cent of adults possessing some of their natural teeth by 2010 was set by the…
‘Patients dying’ because of NHS staff shortages
DOZENS of patients are dying each year because hospitals are failing to provide life-saving treatments outside normal working hours, doctors have warned. A damning report reveals half of Scots have no access…
Tawam Hospital launches its biggest breast cancer awareness campaign this October
Tawam Hospital, in affiliation with John Hopkins Medicine, is once again taking the lead in promoting the early detection and treatment of breast cancer by launching one of the most extensive awareness…
Dubai to strengthen medical tourism sector
DUBAI — The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Medical Tourism Association at the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress which took place in Los Angeles….
Study Suggests Computer-Aided Detection Is Increasingly Being Used In Screening And Diagnostic Mammography
According to a study from Thomas Jefferson University, the use of computer-aided detection (CAD) is increasing, in both screening and diagnostic mammography. The findings will be published in the October issue of…
Novel Colon Cancer Prevention Compound Discovered
Researchers in the Division of Cancer Prevention, Department of Medicine, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, have discovered that a novel derivative of sulindac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) known to prevent…
New Functions For New Genes, Non-coding RNAs Get Into The Action
Research at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain and the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, USA has revealed a novel mechanism for the control of human genes. The work, published…
Low Socioeconomic Status Linked With More Severe Colorectal Cancer
People living in economically deprived neighborhoods were more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage, non-localized colorectal cancer, even after researchers controlled for known colorectal cancer risk factors, according to data presented at…
Memory Impairment Common In People With A History Of Cancer
People with a history of cancer have a 40 percent greater likelihood of experiencing memory problems that interfere with daily functioning, compared with those who have not had cancer, according to results…
Think Saturated Fat Contributes To Heart Disease? Think Again…
For the past three decades, saturated fat has been considered a major culprit of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and as a result dietary advice persists in recommending reduced consumption of this macronutrient. However,…
Proposed Dietary Guidelines For Americans Sharply Debated
A special article published in the journal Nutrition sharply criticizes the recent Report of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). Authors Hite et al. argue the Report fails to conform to…