Health News

Blood pressure reductions 'affected by wealth levels'

Date: Jan-09-2014
Reduction of high blood pressure is achieved more effectively for wealthier Americans than for those with a poorer socio-economic status, a study from England finds, where the management of hypertension was found to be more equitable.There was little difference between the countries in overall effectiveness of the management of high blood pressure, or hypertension. To represent high blood pressure, the authors of the research use a reading that consistently reaches 140/90 millimetres or more of mercury (mmHg).

FDA approves new drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes

Date: Jan-09-2014
The US Food and Drug and Administration has announced the approval of a drug called Farxiga (dapaglifozin) to help treat adults with type 2 diabetes. The tablets, in combination with diet and exercise, are said to improve control of blood sugar levels.According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 25.8 million people in the US have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for around 90% of these cases.Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood glucose (hyperglycemia).

White women more prone to breast cancer because of lifestyle

Date: Jan-09-2014
In England, black and South Asian women have lower rates of breast cancer than white women. Now, a new study from Oxford University suggests the reason lies with differences in lifestyle and reproductive patterns.The team, from Oxford's Cancer Epidemiology Unit, lists alcohol consumption, breastfeeding and number of children as some of the factors.The data for the study, which is published in the British Journal of Cancer came from the Million Women Study, which is run by Oxford University and whose participants comprise women aged 50 and over living in the UK.

6th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes Conference, 27th-28th January 2014, London

Date: Jan-09-2014
EU member states passing national legislation for the prevention of needle stick injuries right now. This comes on the back of EU Council Directive (2010/32/EU), which took effect in May. This legal driver for the adoption of safe alternatives to traditional injections makes developing an effective, compliant pre filled syringe or injection device ever more important. To help you make the right decisions in your product development, SMi are holding the 6th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes conference and exhibition this January.

3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Cell & Gene Therapy, October 27-29, 2014, Las Vegas

Date: Jan-09-2014
Obeying the heels of success, OMICS group of international conferences is zipped up to catalogue its 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Cell & Gene Therapy dated on October 27-29, 2014, Embassy Suites Las Vegas, USA. As the theme of this world congress is prenomend "Innovative Strategies in Cell & Gene Therapies", this event brands peerless goulash of specific scientific therapies, overall strategies from research and development firms and insight to the biotech and pharma discoveries.

9th Annual Biomarkers Congress, 25th & 26th February 2014, Manchester, UK

Date: Jan-09-2014
Join our 9th Annual Biomarkers Congress and be part of a two day event that will cover the latest advances in biomarker discovery, development and verification; focusing on breakthrough technologies and case studies from leading pharmaceutical organisations. Held at Manchester United's Old Trafford on 25th & 26th February 2014 this prestigious event will attract over 250 delegates representing leading biotech companies, global pharma organisations and internationally renowned academic institutions.

Target Meeting's 3rd World Cancer Online Conference, January 21-24, 2014

Date: Jan-09-2014
A Free Virtual Cancer Conference at Targetmeeting.com featuring 80+ live presentations from clinics, academic and industry experts around the world. The 16 sessions, which will be spread over four days will discuss Breast cancer, Cancer genomics & genetics, Cancer pathology, Cancer diagnostics, Cancer biomarkers, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Surgery, Tumor immunology & immunotherapy, Cancer epidemiology, Cancer stem cells, Cancer signaling pathways and many more. Attendees can earn the free Certificates of Attendance. Computer and internet connection are required.

Muscle strength in children linked to vitamin D levels in pregnancy

Date: Jan-09-2014
A UK study of pregnant women that followed their babies into early childhood finds kids were likely to have stronger muscles if their mothers had higher levels of vitamin D during pregnancy.The study, from the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU) at the University of Southampton, is published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Coaching young people to be positive pays off

Date: Jan-09-2014
Young people with a positive outlook, self-belief and skills for the workplace are happier, sleep better and are better behaved. This finding is being reported today, Thursday 9 January, at the Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society's Division of Occupational Psychology in Brighton, by Ali Shalfrooshan from Assessment & Development Consultants (A&DC) and Louise Brown from the charity ThinkForward. This research supports the work being undertaken by a coaching scheme, which aims to address the challenge of youth unemployment in England.

Mapping reveals 110 MS-risk genes

Date: Jan-09-2014
The Norwegian researchers have taken part in an international cooperative effort to map 110 genetic variations that increase the risk of MS and MG. Most of these genetic variations have been mapped in recent years."Rapid advances have been made in this area of research," explains Hanne F. Harbo, professor at the University of Oslo and head of the clinical science group at Oslo University Hospital.She has received funding under the Research Council of Norway's national initiative on neuroscientific research (NEVRONOR) to head Norwegian research projects on MS and MG.