Cardiology
New research links obesity with heart rhythm disorder
University of Adelaide research has shown for the first time that obesity directly causes electrical abnormalities of the heart.
Aug 16, 2011
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Medical economics
Researchers propose revised scoring system for recognizing outstanding NHS clinicians
A team of researchers has developed a new scoring system for a nationwide scheme, overseen by the Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards (ACCIA), to recognize and reward senior doctors and dentists in England and Wales.
Jan 15, 2024
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Canadian endocrinologist among Wolf Prize winners
A Canadian endocrinologist whose research has helped develop therapies for diabetes and obesity and three chemists whose work has advanced the understanding of RNA were announced Tuesday as winners of Israel's prestigious ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Scientists honored for COVID-19 tracker, prenatal test
A Johns Hopkins University scientist who created a website to track COVID-19 cases worldwide is the recipient of this year's Lasker award for public service.
Sep 28, 2022
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Neuroscience
Can sea anemones show us how to regrow brain tissue?
Re-growing damaged or diseased brain tissue may be the answer to improving treatment of central nervous system disorders such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease, among others.
Mar 30, 2020
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Health
Appeals court tosses $72 million award in talcum powder case
A Missouri appeals court on Tuesday that vacated a $72 million award to an Alabama woman who claimed her use of Johnson & Johnson products that contained talcum contributed to her ovarian cancer has thrown the fate of awards ...
Oct 17, 2017
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Health
New study examines gender differences in obtaining first NIH research award
A study of more than 5,400 instructors and assistant professors at Harvard Medical School compared differences between males and females for receipt of their first National Institutes of Health research award. The study, ...
Oct 2, 2017
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Increased funding for geriatrics education essential, study says
Without a substantial increase in federal funding for geriatrics education and research we risk further decimating a workforce that is essential to training health professionals on the unique healthcare needs of older adults, ...
Apr 20, 2017
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Prize will expand use of life-saving neonatal device in Africa
A low-cost device that Rice University bioengineering students invented to help premature babies breathe more easily will be rolled out to teaching hospitals in three African nations, thanks to a $400,000 award from pharmaceutical ...
Nov 14, 2013
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Neuroscience
US research team wins $1 million prize in Israel
An Israeli nonprofit group has awarded a $1 million prize to a U.S.-based research team that is developing technology that allows paralyzed people to move things with their thoughts.
Oct 15, 2013
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