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Dec , 2023
Microglia found to play a key role in regulating the body’s response to anesthesia
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Microglia found to play a key role in regulating the body’s response to anesthesia

Though it may be a surprise to the millions of people who undergo general anesthesia every year for medical procedures, the biological mechanism for how different anesthetics block consciousness is still not fully understood. However, researchers may be one step closer after uncovering the way small immune cells in the brain called microglia are impacted […]

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Dec , 2023
Sales of emergency contraception estimated to rise after the New Year holiday
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Sales of emergency contraception estimated to rise after the New Year holiday

Sales of emergency contraception are estimated to rise by around 10% in the US in the week after the New Year holiday, suggesting that this period is associated with increased risks of unprotected sex compared with other holidays, finds a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ. Other holidays such as Valentine’s Day […]

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Dec , 2023
Previously unrecognized class of antibodies can broadly neutralize multiple virus strains
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Previously unrecognized class of antibodies can broadly neutralize multiple virus strains

Researchers have identified a previously unrecognized class of antibodies-;immune system proteins that protect against disease-;that appear capable of neutralizing multiple forms of flu virus. These findings, which could contribute to development of more broadly protective flu vaccines, will publish December 21st by Holly Simmons of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, US, and colleagues […]

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Dec , 2023
Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification
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Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification

Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Circadian function appears to be particularly important during the early stages of cardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis involves fatty deposits accumulating on the inside of the arteries, making it harder for blood to […]

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Dec , 2023
JUNE Medical’s Galaxy II® self-retaining surgical retractor receives MDR certification for its high quality and safety
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JUNE Medical’s Galaxy II® self-retaining surgical retractor receives MDR certification for its high quality and safety

JUNE Medical is proud to announce that its Galaxy II® self-retaining surgical retractor has received Medical Device Regulation (MDR – Regulation (EU) 2017/745) certification from BSI Group for its use in the European Union. This accreditation is testament to the value that this innovative self-retaining retractor brings to improving patient safety and the overall quality […]

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Dec , 2023
Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women
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Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women

During reproductive age, poor nutrition quality increases obesity rates and, as a result, the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. Dyslipidemia also impacts health, particularly among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In pregnant women, elevated triglycerides increase the risk of gestational diabetes, which can lead to type 2 diabetes and CVD […]

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Dec , 2023
Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after quitting smoking
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Diabetes drug may help women avoid weight gain after quitting smoking

The diabetes drug dulaglutide (Trulicity) may significantly lower a woman’s risk of substantial weight gain after she has given up smoking, finds a secondary analysis of clinical trial data, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. Women seem to be 5 times as likely as men to put on a lot […]

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Dec , 2023
New study shows air quality impacts imagination and inventiveness
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New study shows air quality impacts imagination and inventiveness

Air quality in the office may affect our level of creativity at work, scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found. Working with the global air filter manufacturer Camfil on a shared research project, the NTU Singapore scientists found in a study that high levels of volatile organic compounds – gases released from […]

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Dec , 2023
Hospital coffee machines not responsible for spreading superbugs, study finds
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Hospital coffee machines not responsible for spreading superbugs, study finds

Healthcare workers will be relieved to know that hospital coffee machines are not responsible for spreading disease and a general ban doesn’t seem necessary, finds a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ. In a bid to eliminate hospital acquired (nosocomial) infections, various objects have been investigated as breeding grounds for bacteria including […]

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Dec , 2023
EQT Private Equity to acquire Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer components used in life-saving medical procedures
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EQT Private Equity to acquire Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer components used in life-saving medical procedures

The EQT X fund (“EQT”) and Zeus Company, Inc., today jointly announced that they have entered into an agreement for EQT to acquire Zeus Company Inc (“Zeus” or the “Company”) from the Tourville family. Founded in 1966, Zeus is a pioneer in the design, development, and extrusion of fluoropolymer tubing for medical devices and select […]
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