UAE Health Minister Dr. Hanif Hassan, has announced the ministry is prepared to implement an advanced strategy to develop the medical and technical skills of human resources at the Ministry of Health…
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Researchers find RIPs remain active, continue to produce new insertions in human genome
An ambitious hunt by Johns Hopkins scientists for actively “jumping genes” in humans has yielded compelling new evidence that the genome, anything but static, contains numerous pesky mobile elements that may help…
Dermatologists urge athletes to be aware of most common skin infections
Team sports have a long history of fostering cooperation, camaraderie and a healthy competitive spirit among athletes. But the closeness that brings athletes together also can create an environment for a host…
Practice proper sun protection to reduce risk of future skin cancers, warn dermatologists
Dermatologists warn spring breakers, young people to practice proper sun protection to reduce risk of future skin cancers For many young adults, the serious health consequences of tanning have been shown to…
Ascend Health opens Mother-Infant Outpatient Program to treat post-partum depression
Ascend Health Corporation, through Cedar Hills Hospital, announced the opening of the Mother-Infant Outpatient Program, the first in the Pacific Northwest region where new mothers can receive treatment with their children in…
North Shore-LIJ begins patient enrollment in epilepsy research study
In the United States, epilepsy affects nearly one million women of childbearing potential and whether there is increased infertility in women with epilepsy is presently unknown. People with epilepsy have been reported…
Research provides new clues to understand link between deficits of AGPO-3, depression
The link between deficits of omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids (AGPO-3) and the onset of depressive disorders is not new in the medical field. However, what has not been known until now is…
Lack of DOT1L enzyme could lead to some types of heart disease
Everyone knows chocolate is critical to a happy Valentine’s Day. Now scientists are one step closer to knowing what makes a heart happy the rest of the year. It’s a gene called…
Researchers describe the complete genome of Daphnia
From an environmental perspective, Daphnia pulex — the waterflea – is the best-studied organism on the planet. Scientists know how this species responds to pollution, predators, day and night, making it an…
Roche launches cobas TaqScreen DPX Test for parvovirus B19 and hepatitis A virus
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; Pink Sheets: RHHBY) announced today that the cobas® TaqScreen DPX Test for use on the cobas s 201 system is now available in the US. It is the…
Researchers trace scent signals from nose to higher centers of mouse brain
Mice know fear. And they know to fear the scent of a predator. But how do their brains quickly figure out with a sniff that a cat is nearby? It’s a complex…
First mobile application is now available for clinicians to diagnose bleeding disorders
Novo Nordisk announced today the availability of Coags Uncomplicated – the first mobile application (app) to assist in the diagnosis of bleeding disorders – created in partnership with Craig Kessler, MD, Professor…
BCBSIL, IHA partner to reduce Illinois hospital readmissions through PREP initiative
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) and the Illinois Hospital Association (IHA) are joining forces to reduce Illinois hospital readmissions through a new quality initiative—Preventing Readmissions through Effective Partnerships (PREP)….
Waismann Method examines link between chronic pain and Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia
Results from a recent study issued by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealed that treatment admissions for prescription painkiller abuse rose 345 percent over a 10 year period…
Timely action helps in case of stroke cases
DUBAI – Brain attack is the second leading cause of death and the fifth largest cause of severe disability. Only one third of stroke-affected persons are able to walk independently, said Dr…