NPHW Forum Discusses Path Toward a Healthier America
National health leaders joined APHA earlier this week to discuss the vision of becoming the healthiest nation in one generation.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - April 10, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Jenny Jessen Source Type: blogs
Skin Patch Senses When You Need Medicine
Researchers have developed a skin patch that can determine when it's time to start or stop taking medication, as well as dispense drugs continuously.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - April 2, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Jenny Jessen Source Type: blogs
Nerve Stimulation Headband Gains FDA Approval for Treatment of Migraine Headaches
The FDA recently approved marketing of the first prescription device as a preventative treatment for migraine headaches.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - March 26, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Jenny Jessen Source Type: blogs
Better Sleep Linked to Higher Levels of Omega-3 in Diet
New research suggests that higher levels of omega-3 in the diet are associated with better sleep in children.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - March 24, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen Source Type: blogs
New Stanford Institute to Focus on Bad Science
The Meta-Research Innovation Centre (METRICS) launches late this month and aims to minimize threats to scientific research quality.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - March 21, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen Source Type: blogs
Brain-mapping Projects to Collaborate, Share Data
Two ambitious and controversial government-backed initiatives that aim to decode the brain are poised to join forces.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - March 20, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen Source Type: blogs
Using Genomics for Safer, Personalized Medicine Choices for Kids
A new research study called InforMED Kids is using genetic information to predict children’s reactions to medications.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - March 18, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen Source Type: blogs
A Real-time 3D “Flashlight” to See Inside the Heart, Blood Vessels
Researchers have developed the technology for a real-time 3D "flashlight" to see inside the heart, coronary arteries and blood vessels.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - March 13, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen Source Type: blogs
Minding Your Memory: Brain Awareness Week 2014
This year for Brain Awareness Week, we're highlighting some practical tips for minding your memory.
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - March 12, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen Source Type: blogs
FDA Questions Safety, Effectiveness of Antibacterial Soaps
The FDA recently issued a proposed rule to require manufacturers of antibacterial hand soap and body wash to prove their products are safe for long-term use and more effective than plain soap and...
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Source: Highlight HEALTH - March 10, 2014 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen Source Type: blogs
