May 08

Target Meeting's 2nd World Genetics & Genomics Online Conference Held On May 21-23, 2013: Join For Free

A Free Virtual Genetics & Genomics Conference at Targetmeeting.com featuring 50 live presentations (12 sessions) from academic and industry experts around the world. Computer and internet connection are required. Do not need any special equipment or software. All the attendees just connect to the online conference’s server to participate in real time with their distinguished counterparts from across the globe. They can participate from their home or office depending on their convenience, which will save them the trouble of traveling and in utilizing their time optimally…

Source: Healthy News

Apr 19

Prostate Cancer Patient Receives First Treatment Using Latest Version Of Vitesse Real-Time Brachytherapy Planning System From Varian Medical Systems

A prostate cancer patient has become the first person in the world to be treated using the latest version of Varian’s Vitesseā„¢ real time planning solution for planning and performing advanced high-dose-rate (HDR), ultrasound-guided brachytherapy treatments. The treatment took place at the Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Our team was very impressed overall with this treatment planning system,” says Dr. Michael Haake, chief, division of Radiation Oncology at Carolinas Medical Center, Levine Cancer Institute…

Source: Healthy News

Apr 12

H7N9 Human Infection of 'Public Health Significance' – Medscape

H7N9 Human Infection of 'Public Health Significance'
Medscape
Researchers used real-time reverse-transcriptase-polymerase-chain-reaction assays, viral culturing, and sequence analyses to test the patients' respiratory specimens for influenza and other respiratory viruses. Infection of poultry with influenza A
Bird flu kills two in ChinaDaily Star Online
Global H7N9 Threat: New Bird Flu Danger Worsens, Says Urgent ReportForbes
China Tries to Stop Panic in Bird Flu OutbreakNewsmax Health
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Source: Respiratory Health News