Monthly Archives: February 2017
Studying how hepatitis C virus resists certain drugs using computers and the internet
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) was not known to mankind until 1989. The discovery of this virus was possible due to the development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. Globally, around 180 million people are infected with this
Cystic lesions of the pancreas – are we good enough at predicting the right diagnosis in order to make a suitable treatment choice?
The incidence of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCL) is steadily increasing, most likely due to the common use of cross-sectional abdominal imaging and its technical improvements during the past decade. The majority of these lesions are benign at
Stable nailing of bones using circular arc drills and arcuate nails, a considerable improvement in orthopaedic surgery
The operative treatment of fractures has revolutionized orthopaedic surgery and traumatology during last century. It has been demonstrated that immediate internal fixation of bone fragments of a fracture or of a destroyed joint to achieve fusion (so-called
High content nanotoxicological screening using Raman spectroscopy
In recent years, the potential use of nanomaterials as novel agents in a wide range of areas, from industrial applications to Nanomedicine, has drawn attention to investigation of their toxicological properties. From their production, to use and
The 5th Annual Medical Devices 3P Forum in Berlin, June 8-9, 2017
The world’s only conference tailor-made for project, product and portfolio managers in Medical Devices industry will take place in Berlin on June 8-9. The Medical Devices 3P Forum is one of the most informal, open-minded platforms organized
Phenotype as agent, not product of reproductive success
The phenotype of an organism is the aggregate of its physical traits. It is the net result of the merging of parental gene pools, and in Darwinian evolutionary terms its ‘fitness’ is considered a measure of evolutionary
The 7th Annual Pharma PPM Toolbox in London, March 2-3, 2017
The world´s biggest pharmaceutical PPM conference is a beautifully organized chaos of case studies, presentations, workshops and most of all, deep discussions for project & portfolio management professionals. With over 60 sessions packed with practical information led
Risk of aortic nodal metastases in cancer of the uterine cervix
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancer since the introduction of Papanicolau test. However in nearly 30% of cases it is diagnosed in an advanced stage. Standard treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer (FIGO stage
Increased pregnancy rate after appendectomy and tonsillectomy
Appendectomy and tonsillectomy are amongst the most common surgical procedures, particularly in children and young adults. The appendix and tonsils are secondary lymphoid organs and prominent constituents of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) system. The lymphoid function
Diabetes and the heart – role of CT in predicting outcomes
People suffering from adult type diabetes mellitus have an increased tendency to develop disease of large and small arteries. Disease of the coronary arteries of the heart may lead to chest pain on exercise (angina pectoris) or
Amyloid specific antibodies are not necessary to detect amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an age-related neurological disorder which impairs learning, memory, and cognition. Gradual accumulation of amyloid beta protein (Aβ) is one of the hallmark pathologies of this disease. Early detection of the presence of Aβ
Do ‘fish oil fatty acids’ during pregnancy matter for the child’s later cardiovascular health and growth?
Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) status is associated with risk of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. This is especially true for low levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid that is prominently present in fatty
Environmental light and biological processes in human body
It is well known that the life on Earth originated and has been sustained by the electromagnetic energy from the sun light. In primitive organisms and plants the sun light directly influences biological processes, while in more
Do roots rule anti-malarial artemisinin production in Artemisia annua leaves?
Artemisinin is an anti-malarial molecule that is produced and stored in the leaves of the plant Artemisia annua in microscopic glandular surface structures called trichomes (Fig. 1). Evidence from various studies suggests that the roots, which produce neither significant
More needs-led services needed for people with ADHD during the transition between childhood and adulthood
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that may persist into adulthood in up to two-thirds of cases. However, few young adults with ADHD are in contact with clinical services. This is a concern
Effect of selection for egg production on eggshell quality of Japanese quail
Japanese quail have been widely used for biological and genetic studies. In many countries, among all products of intensive poultry farming, Japanese quail meat and eggs convey the image of a natural and festive food. The genetic
Top ten research priorities relating to stroke nursing
It is important that research addresses what is of greatest priority to people affected by a health condition. A UK based organisation called the James Lind Alliance (JLA) brings patients, their family and caregivers, and health professionals
Electron collisions with atoms, ions, molecules, and surfaces: Fundamental science empowering advances in technology
Electron collisions with atoms, ions, molecules, and surfaces are critically important to the understanding and modeling of low-temperature plasmas (LTPs), and hence in the development of technologies based on LTPs. Progress in obtaining experimental benchmark data, the
Migraine aura and photosensitive epilepsy: what’s the link?
Migraine and epilepsy are frequent, paroxysmal and chronic disorders. In various ways they are clearly different diseases, although presenting with clinical signs with similar characteristics regarding motor deficits, sensory and alterations of consciousness. Migraine can follow a
Improved characteristics of an industrial biocatalyst expressed in engineered E. coli
The constantly expanding field of biocatalysis is in search of novel enzymes to meet its new needs. The global market for enzyme biocatalysts in industrial applications was about $4.8 billion in 2014 and it is expected to
