Month: March 2017

British artist Howard Hodgkin dies at 84

” Renowned British artist Howard Hodgkin, whose bold paintings fused abstraction with the glorious beauty of nature, has died at the age of 84. Born in London in 1932, Hodgkin studied at Camberwell School of Art and Bath Academy of Art, and his work has been shown in solo exhibitions around the world. Many of the bold, colorful works were inspired by the landscapes of India, which he visited often.

Hate needles? This vaccine spray could make them obsolete

But a new proof-of-concept study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that researchers may be closer to a less painful vaccinated future. The study tested MucoJet, a pill-sized vaccine spray, to see how effectively it might be able to administer vaccines inside the mouth, no sharp needles necessary.

These major health advocacy groups oppose GOP health care plan

Major health advocacy groups that played an influential role in the passage of Obamacare have come out against the legislation House Republicans rolled out Monday evening to repeal and replace the healthcare law. The measure cleared its first hurdle early Thursday morning with the House Ways and Means Committee advancing it after a marathon mark-up that began Wednesday morning.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Acadia Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule drugs for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. Their three clinical programs are ACP-103 for treatment-induced dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease, and ACP-104 and ACP-103, both for the treatment of schizophrenia.

Clearside Biomedical Inc (CLSD) Rating Increased to Hold at Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Clearside Biomedical, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company is engaged in developing first-in-class drug therapies to treat blinding diseases of the eye using Clearside proprietary suprachoroidal space microinjector. Its products include CLS-1001 for the treatment of macular edema associated with non-infectious uveitis; CLS-1003 for the treatment of macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion; and CLS-1002 program for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration.

Images reveal hilarious menu spelling mistakes

How America’s ‘first black middle class village’ was destroyed to make way for Central Park: Community of African American property owners was flattened and flooded to accommodate growing Manhattan population Revealed: The seven surprising things guests notice when they visit your house From chickenpox pie to ‘sweaty’ French toast, hilarious typos reveal what happens when menu items get TOTALLY lost in translation And this hilarious collection of images serves as proof of the chaos that can ensue when food items get totally lost in translation. These disastrous typos found in eateries around the world may have been innocently misspelled, but many make the dishes sound suggestive or downright stomach-turning.

Overhaul of US drug policy is long overdue, expert says

A new report from the Office of the Surgeon General, “Facing Addiction in America,” suggests that an overhaul of U.S. drug policy is long overdue, according to a new issue brief from a drug policy expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The surgeon general ‘s report is meant to be a call to action against the public health crisis of addiction , according to the brief’s author, Katharine Neill, the Baker Institute’s Alfred C. Glassell III Postdoctoral Fellow in Drug Policy.

A look at the opposing sides on the GOP health care bill

President Donald Trump: “We’re going to do something that’s great and I’m proud to support the replacement plan released by the House of Representatives.” Vice President Mike Pence: “I really do believe this is an extraordinarily important moment in the life of our nation, and every American who longs to see us start over on health care reform that will respect the doctor-patient relationship, that will harness the power of the free marketplace to lower the cost of insurance, that will give states freedom and flexibility to improve Medicaid for our most vulnerable citizens can let their voice be heard.”

Trust your daughters, says US official

US Consulate General public affairs officer Ariel H Pollock, Red Elephant Foundation director Kirthi Jayakumar among others during the panel discussion on ‘Why Women Stories Matter’ at the American Centre in Chennai on Wednesday Chennai: “Women make more than 50 per cent of the population. It is important to hear their stories.

World-renowned soccer player scores big against Crohn’s disease

Chastain, whose son was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, encourages people living with inflammatory bowel diseases to work with their healthcare providers to create plans to live with these diseases For world-renowned soccer player Brandi Chastain, having a game plan in place to achieve goals was second nature. Chastain is a former member of the United States women’s national soccer team and a retired professional soccer player who was recently elected to the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame.

Ellutia unveils 500 Series Gas Chromatograph at Pittcon 2017

Ellutia Chromatography Solutions, the world-renowned gas chromatography instruments and solutions company, will officially unveil its 500 Series range of instruments at Pittcon 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The 500 Series Gas Chromatograph is an exciting new concept in gas chromatography, with the ability to perform conventional and fast gas chromatography with an air blown oven, and Ultra-Fast Chromatography with directly heated columns.

Ellutia Chromatography Solutions opens new state-of-the-art facility in Cambridge, UK

Ellutia Chromatography Solutions, the world-renowned gas chromatography instruments and solutions company, officially opened its new state-of-the-art facility in Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, on 28th February 2017, consolidating its offices, laboratories, production and warehouse on one site. Ellutia is the first occupier within the Enterprise Zone at the business park and the official opening was attended by Mark Garnier, Minister in the Department for International Trade and Lucy Frazer, MP for South East Cambridgeshire.

House panel nears health bill OK, industry groups say ‘no’

Republicans on a pivotal House committee are nearing an initial triumph in their effort to scuttle former President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, approaching a pre-dawn vote to abolish the tax penalty his statute imposes on people who don’t purchase insurance and reshape how millions of Americans buy medical care. Yet the Ways and Means panel’s approval of health care legislation would only mask deeper problems Republican backers face.

Smoking ‘a pediatric issue’

The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care released its first recommendation on tackling smoking among kids and teens earlier this month – calling on physicians to take a more active role in prevention and treatment. The recommendations target children and youth ages five to 18 as well as their parents, suggesting that by having a brief conversation about the risks of smoking and providing advice and support, physicians may help prevent and treat smoking in this age group.

Zoo’s dog acts as surrogate parent for tiger cubs ignored by mother

The Cincinnati Zoo’s so-called “super dog” has stepped into action to provide snuggling and comfort to three rare Malayan tiger cubs born on Feb. 3. The three female cubs, named Chira , Batari and Izzy have been ignored by their mother, according to the zoo. The cubs would have received similar interaction with their mother, but since being with her is not an option, Blakely the Australian Shepherd is the next best thing.

Diabetes drug may be effective against deadly form of breast cancer, study suggests

Researchers in China have discovered that a metabolic enzyme called AKR1B1 drives an aggressive type of breast cancer . The study, “AKR1B1 promotes basal-like breast cancer progression by a positive feedback loop that activates the EMT program,” which has been published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine , suggests that an inhibitor of this enzyme currently used to treat diabetes patients could be an effective therapy for this frequently deadly form of cancer .

Lifestyle choices condition colon and rectal cancer risk more than genetics

Researchers of the Colorectal Cancer research group of Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute , led by Dr. Victor Moreno, and linked to the Catalan Institute of Oncology , the University of Barcelona and the Epidemiology and Public Health CIBER , have issued the first predictive risk model of colon and rectal cancer based on Spanish data that combines genetic and lifestyle information. Their work, published by Scientific Reports , highlights the importance of improving lifestyle to reduce the risk of colon cancer and suggests to use a combination of lifestyle and genetic information to subdivide the population into different groups according to their colon cancer risk, which would fine tune the current screening method.

The Latest: Conservatives say Trump open to GOP bill fixes

The Latest on the health care debate as Congress begins work on a GOP-drafted overhaul : A group of conservative leaders say after a meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence that the administration is willing to make changes to the Republican legislation to repeal and replace the health care law. Club for Growth President David McIntosh says he was encouraged that Trump “indicated they’re pushing to make changes in the bill.”

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Photos: Giant, walkthrough colon raises awareness during Colorectal Cancer Month

The inflatable colon display made it’s third visit to University Hospital and Clinics Wednesday to raise awareness and education about colorectal cancer, which is the second highest cancer-related killer in the United States. Winnie Bige, left, leads guests on a walk-through of a giant inflatable colon exhibiting various stages of colon cancer on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at University Hospital and Clinics in Lafayette.

Windsor golfers improve their long game

Windsor County Golf Club is helping to spread the sun safe message partnering with the Cancer Council in their ‘Improve Your Long Game’ campaign. BE SUN SMART: Aruni Ratnayake, Community Engagement Manager for Programs, Cancer Council Greater Western Sydney region and Windsor Country Golf Club member Colin Crudgington.

Mr Bishop delighted at record number of live kidney donors

Chris Bishop MP is delighted at the increase in live kidney donors reported, just months after his Member’s Bill, Financial Compensation for Live Organ Donors, passed into law. The numbers reported by Organ Donation New Zealand on World Kidney Day show that the number of living kidney donors continues to increase, having a massive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Mice study shows role of yeast in aggravating IBD symptoms

During the past decade, the gut has experienced a renaissance as investigations focus on the role of the microbiome on human health. While most studies have focused on bacteria, the dominant microbial inhabitants in the gut, scientists at University of Utah Health Sciences used mouse studies to show the role of yeast in aggravating the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease .