New protein vital for immune response is found in surprise location
A newly discovered protein not only is vital to the immune system's ability to fight off viral infections but also has been found in an unexpected location within the cell, causing researchers to rethink previous notions about the workings of the human immune system. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center said their findings may lead to new therapies aimed at preventing and treating...Growth prompts new location for scientific instrument manufacturer
manufacturers scientific instruments and consumables used by research chemists developing new drug compounds during the drug discovery and deve...Locations must have connectivity to be viable
When a slogan or phrase rings true, it stands the test of time. Otherwise, it fades faster than th...Location, location, location: Spots to consider for online ads
In recent months, popular search engines have undergone significant changes: Google allows marketers to target specific ad positions within...GE Healthcare system to be put in 21 Intermountain Healthcare locations
GE Healthcare and Intermountain Healthcare announced a contract to put GE's Centricity system, a combined picture archiving communications system (PACS) solution and radiology information system (RIS), in 21 institutions across Intermountain Healthcare's network. When complete, the installation will mark the largest GE centralized PACS installation in the United States. The announcement...Older women's heart health depends on location of fat
A new study by researchers in Denmark has shown that, it is not the amount of fat that matters but the distribution of the fat that is important, when it comes to the heart health of women over 60. The study involved a group of 1,356 women aged between 60 and 85 whose body fat distribution and amount of atherosclerosis in the abdominal part of the aorta was measured. Atherosclerosis in the abdomi...Possible location of lung cancer genes found
Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and collaborating institutions have found sections of the // chromosomes of lung cancer cells where cancer-related genes may lurk. In a study in the July 1 issue of the journal Cancer Research, the researchers used single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array technology, which focuses on the building blocks of individual genes, to identify...Location largely affects weight
Contrary to popular belief that input less than output is the key to weight loss a new study says that location of work and home is what determines weight. // This study comes from the Canadian Institute for Health Information which shows that where we live, learn and work can help make or break our battle against the weight gain. According to Elizabeth Gyorfi-Dyke, directo...Location Influences Mortality Rate of Cardiovascular Diseases
According to a report by Dr. Jack Tu it was found that geography played a vital role in determining the risk factors, treatments//, and outcomes of heart disease for the more than 1.2 million Canadians. Dr Tu is the Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team (CCORT) Atlas Editor and Senior Scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences said that there is an East to West...Japanese NGO Assures Rs 75 Lakh for Leprosy Centre Relocation
Concerned over the deteriorating condition of a leprosy centre in the capital, a Japanese NGO has assured to donate Rs 75 lakh for either relocation or reconstruction of the facility. // Yohei Sasakawa, President of Nippon Foundation and goodwill ambassador of World Health Organisation (WHO) gave the assurance when he visited the Satya Jeevan Kushta Ashram on July 16, the Federation o...E2A-PBX1, t(1;19) Translocation by RT-PCR
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Description:Radianse indoor positioning supports patient safety by providing patient location throughout length-of-stay. Ensure the right patients are in the right place for the right procedures. Respond to the exact patient location when a patient wanders or a monitor alarms. Measure patient flow times to identify areas for improvement. Radianse has reusable and single-use active-RFID tags....iRISite Location Tracking System
Description:Mobile Aspects Patient Tracking System enables healthcare facilities to provide a higher level of patient safety and to increase throughput utilizing one low cost infrastructure and one web-based interface. The system utilizes Mobile Aspects active RFID tags, small enough to fit into a patient wrist band, and can house pertinent patient information such as name, procedure, blood type, al...Assetrac Location & Protection System
Description:Assetrac allows identification, location, and protection of your assets....FDA Announces Change of Location Notice for Upcoming Advisory Committee Meeting
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 18, 2007--Due to water damage caused byflooding over the weekend, FDA has been forced to change thelocation for the upcoming Antiviral Drugs Advisory Committeemeeting on April 24, 2007 to discuss new drug application formaraviroc 300 milligram tablets. Originally scheduled to be held atthe FDA, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Advisory CommitteeConference Roo...