Hypoxia Result in Permanent DNA Changes
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have proven that the genomes of flies exposed to long-term hypoxia are changed to permanently affect gene expression.
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Online DNA test service in Europe funded by Google
A private firm funded by Google Inc has recently launched its Web-based DNA test in Europe, hoping to build on a successful start in the United States, where the USD 999 service went on sale in November.
Indian medical tourism industry to touch INR 9,500 cr by 2015: Assocham
India’s medical tourism sector is expected to grow at an annual rate of 30% to become a INR 9,500-crore industry by 2015 as foreign arrivals
will increase to avail treatment at lower costs, industry body Assocham said.
New data tools on how infectious diseases spread
The European Science Foundation (ESF) has called for development of new mathematical and statistical tools capable of probing deeper into existing databases relating to human contact and
pathogens.
American Journal of Medicine launches blog
The American Journal of Medicine (AJM) has launched a blog to create a dynamic forum where physicians and other healthcare professionals can discuss the research and applications for clinical practice that have been published in the Journal.
Nanotechnology Devices Aid in Cancer Cell Detection
A pair of nanotechnology-enabled devices that capture cells in the blood which have broken off from a tumour have been developed by researchers in the US.
First Patient in Chennai Treated with ABSORB
Abbott has announced that Apollo Hospitals has successfully treated a coronary artery disease patient with the company’s revolutionary ABSORB
Erba Mannheim acquires Turkish IVD Co
ERBA Diagnostics Mannheim, GmbH (Erba), a 100 percent subsidiary of Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd, (Transasia) – India
Stem cell therapy found for leukaemia
In a ray of hope for millions of leukaemia patients, American scientists have claimed to have developed a technique which multiplies the small number of stem cells in the donor blood, making it much more potent for the treatment of the fatal disease.
First Genetic Test for IVF Success
Scientists have developed the first genetic blood test for predicting the chances that in vitro fertilization (IVF) will lead to a successful pregnancy.
Abdominal Aortic Stent Graft Market to Reach $300m
A report by the Millennium Research Group says that the abdominal aortic stent graft market in Europe is estimated to reach $300m by 2015.
Action Plan to Halt Malaria Drug Resistance
The United Nations health agency launched a new action plan to halt the spread of resistance to artemisinin, the world’s most potent treatment for malaria, warning that the tremendous gains made in recent years against the disease are under threat.
Devices to Optimise Diabetes Management
As Noval methods of blood glucose monitoring and uation have enabled treatment adjustments that would not have been made on the basis of intermittent finger prick readings, thus dramatically improving the quality of the lives of millions of diabetics around the world.
