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Mon 14 May 2012
LaboratoryLabs are the hub of much of modern medicine, either in the hospital setting processing patients blood tests and other samples, in research institutions at many universities or in the headquarters of biotech and pharma companies developing new therapies.
SanitationSanitation is promoting health through prevention of human contact with the hazards of waste through proper hygeine. It is important in hospitals to prevent the spread of hospital acquired infections (HAIs), in the community to prevent epidemics of water...
ForensicsMany questions in the legal system can be answered using scientific techniques. These are termed forensics. Examples inlcude fingerprint recognition, DNA databases, iris (eye) indentification and identification of suspects through samples of fliud, ski...
Fri 04 May 2012
AngiogenesisAngiogenesis is the growth of new blood vessels. In cancer, it is one of the defining properties of tumour cells. A blood supply is critical for the tumour to survive, so anti-angiogenic drugs are the focus of much research.
Lab-on-a-ChipLab-on-a-chip is the new trend in molecular testing, used both clinically and for research. It condenses all the processes of a conventional laboratory into a single chip which can be operated automatically. They work on the principles of micro-fluidic...
Thu 03 May 2012
Self-ManagementSelf-management is quite a new idea in healthcare, and it is for patient with long-term conditions to regain some control over their life, and to be able lead a better life,  despite their health problems. Self-management techniques focus on diet, e...
BiomarkerThe NIH defines a biomarker as "a characteristic that is objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of normal biologic processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention." They are important in n...
Blood TransfusionWhen a patient has had a serious accident and lost a lot of blood, or has a blood disorder, their own blood can be replaced with blood that has been donated by other people. Because of the different types of blood group, it is critically important that...
Fri 27 Apr 2012
NutraceuticalsNutraceuticals are food products with added nutritional and health benefits. They include fortified foods and can have added nutrients or compounds that aid weight-loss. It is a booming market area.
Wed 18 Apr 2012
O2PRO2PR is a specialist PR and communications consultancy providing bespoke services to public and private sector organisations operating in the fields of science, engineering and technology. The development and implementation of creative print, broadcas...
Wed 28 Mar 2012
PhospholipidsPhospholipids are the main component of cell membranes. They are composed of a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails, which gives them their clustering and membrane - forming properties.  
Tue 20 Mar 2012
Pediculosis - louse (lice) treatment   To view our most recent articles on Lice Treatment please go to: http://www.bioportfolio.com/news/article/987636/Pediculosis-Louse-Lice-Treatment.html    
Pediculosis - louse (lice) diagnosis   To view our most recent articals on Lice Diagnosis please view: http://www.bioportfolio.com/news/article/987588/Pediculosis-Louse-Lice-Diagnosis.html
Pediculosis - louse (lice) infestation    To view our most recent article on Lice Infestation please go to: http://www.bioportfolio.com/news/article/987568/Pediculosis-Louse-Lice-Infestation.html 
Thu 15 Mar 2012
TelehealthTelehealth uses communication devices such as computers, mobiles and tablets to deliver healthcare. For example, many patients monitor their condition using a telehealth computer which can take readings, which are then sent to doctors for analysis. It...
Personalized MedicinesPersonalized medicines are a new therapeutic option that takes into account the genetics and individuality of patients diseases, and then develops or prescribes drug that are likely to have the most benefit. At the moment, genetic testing for breast canc...
Orphan DiseasesThe European Organization for Rare Diseases considers orphan diseases to be those that are rare (occur in 1 in 1500 to 1 in 2500 patients, according to US Rare Disease Act 2002 and European Commission on Public Health) and neglected (due the low financia...
Mon 20 Feb 2012
What is Cancer?  Cancer is not just one disease but many diseases. There are more than 100 different types of cancer. Most cancers are named for the organ or type of cell in which they start - for example, cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer;...
Wed 08 Feb 2012
Breast Implants - AugmentationBreast implants are medical devices that are used to augment breast size or to reconstruct the breast following mastectomy or to correct a congenital abnormality. Breast implants consist of a silicone outer shell and a filler (most commonly silicone gel...
Thu 02 Feb 2012
Salmonella newportSalmonella in humans Salmonella bacteria cause food poisioning, typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever. More than 2500 different strains of salmonella have been identified.  Anyone can get salmonella, but young children, the elderly and people whose...
Abiraterone Acetate - ZytigaOn April 28, 2011, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zytiga (abiraterone acetate), for use in combination with prednisone for the second-line treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CPRC) following failed Taxotere (docetaxel)...
Wed 01 Feb 2012
Jobs in Molecular Biology
Wed 25 Jan 2012
Duchenne muscular dystrophy - DMDDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severely debilitating childhood neuromuscular disease that affects 1 in 3,500 live male births. This rare disease is caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, resulting in the absence or defect of the dystrophin p...
Exon Skipping in development for DMDThe dystrophin gene is the largest gene in the body, consisting of 79 exons. Exons are small sequences of genetic code which, via an intermediate step involving RNA, lead to the assembly of sections of protein. In Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), when...
Mon 23 Jan 2012
Health IT (Information Technology) jobs