According to the World Health Organization, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) currently affects more than 64 million people worldwide and is poised to become the third leading cause of mortality by 2030.
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Molecular mechanism for regulating blood sugar could enhance understanding of diabetes
A key mechanism in the regulation of blood sugar levels has been identified in work led by A*STAR researchers. The findings could help us understand the mechanisms of diabetes and might lead to new treatments.
3D printer generates realistic model of a cancerous tumour
An international scientific team has successfully created a three-dimensional model of a cancerous tumour using a 3D printer. Their model could ultimately help discover new drugs and cast new light on how tumours develop, grow and spread.
Lean double header all-star session
Each summer, I particpate as a faculty member in an executive education short program at MIT called “Technology, Organizations, and Innovation: Putting Ideas to Work.” We spend several engaging days with students from around the world. They represent a wide range of industries.From the course summary:Innovation typically begins with a new technical concept or other bright idea. But the idea is just the first step on the long path to successful innovation. Technical change usually requires organizational changes as well. These changes include providing resources for technical development and acquiring the support of others in the organization or in outside organizations. Gaining this support requires negotiation, bargaining, and coalition building. Organizational change, then, is a very complex process. Change of this sort can be
Life-prolonging protein could inhibit ageing diseases
Researchers have found a molecule that plays a key link between dietary restriction and longevity in mammals. This discovery may lead to the development of new therapies to inhibit age-related diseases.
Clinical trial reduces stress of cancer caregivers
Stem cell transplant is essential in the care of many blood cancers, but leaves patients requiring in-home care for months after.
Mercer acquires executive reward specialist Kepler
Deal boosts consulting giant’s expertise in ‘increasingly globalised pay environment’
Construction workers warned of skin cancer risk as summer approaches
Employee benefits specialist aims to raise awareness
Individuals urged to look to annuities as more become reliant on state pension
Partnership poll reveals ‘shocking’ lack of understanding about retirement needs
Brits ‘too tolerant of bad teeth’, TV doctor says
People should be ‘shamed’ into improving oral hygiene
Surge in waiting times for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in Northern Ireland
Figures ‘shocking’ and ‘a real cause for concern’