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Blood offers promise as a way to detect Alzheimer's disease at its earliest
onset, Mayo Clinic researchers say. They envision a test that would detect
distinct metabolic signatures in blood plasma that are synonymous with the
disease - years before patients begin showing cognitive decline. 31
May 2013
In some neurodegenerative diseases, and specifically in a devastating inherited
condition called spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (SCA1), the answer may not be an
"all-or-nothing," said a collaboration of researchers from Baylor
College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at
Texas Children's Hospital and the University of Minnesota in a report that
appears online in the journal Nature. 31
May 2013
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified the molecular
mechanism behind the transformation of one of the components in Alzheimer's
disease. They identified the crucial step leading to formations that kill brain
cells. 31 May 2013
Practicing a form of meditation and stretching can help relieve symptoms of
post-traumatic stress disorder and normalize stress hormone levels, according
to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal
of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). 31
May 2013
The pattern of brain responses to words in 2-year-old children with autism
spectrum disorder predicted the youngsters' linguistic, cognitive and adaptive
skills at ages 4 and 6, according to a new study. 31 May 2013
By changing one gene, scientists have bred a mosquito that does not seek out
the smell of humans in preference to other animals. The team behind one of the
first successful attempts to genetically engineer mosquitoes believes their
work not only shows what can be done with the latest genetic techniques, but
also helps us better understand the insect's attraction to humans and therefore
how to block it. 31
May 2013
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have
developed a new gene therapy to thwart a potential influenza pandemic.
Specifically, investigators in the Gene Therapy Program, Department of
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, directed by James M. 31
May 2013
Stroke patients can reduce their risk of blood clots and death by using a
compression device that wraps around their legs, according to new research
published in The Lancet.For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that
the likelihood of dying after stroke is lowered by gently squeezing the legs. 31
May 2013
Facial fractures are relatively common, and potentially serious, sports-related
injuries among children participating in a wide range of sports, according to a
study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official
medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). 31
May 2013
For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, the weight of the
tissue flap used affects the risk of an important complication called fat
necrosis, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery-Global Open®,
the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic
Surgeons (ASPS). 31 May 2013
A newly developed, single-step Raman spectroscopy algorithm has the potential
to simultaneously detect microcalcifications and enable diagnosis of the
associated breast lesions with high precision, according to data published in
Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. 31
May 2013
In a large, international, randomized trial, initial radiotherapy was compared
to temozolomide chemotherapy. A statistically significant difference between
the two treatment strategies was not observed for progression-free survival,
although radiotherapy was numerically favored. 31
May 2013
A further report on the results of EORTC trial 26951 indicates that CpG island
methylator phenotype (CIMP) status and O 6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase
(MGMT) promoter methylation as assessed by MGMT-STP27 are the most informative
for identifying grade III glioma patients who might benefit from the addition
of procarbazine, CCNU and vincristine (PCV) chemotherapy to radiation therapy. 31
May 2013
Radiation oncology research received 197 grants, totaling only 1.6 percent
($85.5 million) of the $5.4 billion in cancer research funding from the
National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, according to a
study available online and in the June 1, 2013, print issue of the
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics (Red Journal),
the official scientific journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology
(ASTRO). 31 May 2013
Scientists at The University of Nottingham have found that a genetic rogue
element produced by sequences until recently considered 'junk DNA' could
promote cancer progression.The researchers, led by Dr Cristina Tufarelli, in
the School of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health Sciences, discovered that the
presence of this faulty genetic element - known as chimeric transcript LCT13 - is
associated with the switching off of a known tumour suppressor gene (known as
TFPI-2) whose expression is required to prevent cancer invasion and metastasis. 31 May 2013
Cancer patients, physicians and insurers want to be sure that whatever therapy
is recommended and provided to patients is based on evidence, preferably
results from randomized clinical trials. 31
May 2013
New research reveals that an easy, non-invasive way of predicting the risk of
stroke or hemorrhage among children who are receiving cardiac or respiratory
support via ECMO is by measuring blood flow to the brain. 31 May 2013
A healthy Nordic diet lowers cholesterol levels, and therefore the risk of
cardiovascular disease, a pan-Nordic study where Lund University participated
has found. There was also decreased inflammation associated with pre-diabetes.
A novel therapy for the most common form of lung cancer shows promise and seems
to yield largely manageable side effects, according to new research that will
be presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical
Oncology. 31
May 2013
Cancer patients, physicians and insurers want to be sure that whatever therapy
is recommended and provided to patients is based on evidence, preferably
results from randomized clinical trials. 31
May 2013
For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, the weight of the
tissue flap used affects the risk of an important complication called fat
necrosis, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery-Global Open®,
the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic
Surgeons (ASPS).
Experimental genetic techniques may one day provide plastic and reconstructive
surgeons with an invaluable tool - the ability to promote growth of the
patient's own tissues for reconstructive surgery.
Facial fractures are relatively common, and potentially serious, sports-related
injuries among children participating in a wide range of sports, according to a
study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official
medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Human scabs have become the model for development of an advanced wound dressing
material that shows promise for speeding the healing process, scientists are
reporting. Their study appears in the journal ACS Applied Materials &
Interfaces. 31
May 2013
University of Missouri scientist Habib Zaghouani, PhD, is developing a
potential cure for type 1 diabetes by combining adult stem cells with a
promising new drug he developed at MU. His research is published in Diabetes,
the American Diabetes Association's flagship research publication. 31
May 2013
Levels of a biomarker in a pregnant woman's blood can help physicians gauge her
risk of developing gestational diabetes during the first trimester, according
to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal
of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). 31
May 2013
Women who experienced severe physical or sexual abuse during childhood are much
more likely to have a food addiction as adults than women who did not
experience such abuse, according to a new study published in the journal
Obesity. 31 May 2013
Practicing a form of meditation and stretching can help relieve symptoms of
post-traumatic stress disorder and normalize stress hormone levels, according
to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal
of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). 31
May 2013
Pregnant women who have thyroid disorders face greater risk of preterm birth
and other complications that have short- and long-term consequences for the
health of mother and child, according to a recent study accepted for
publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &
Metabolism (JCEM). 31 May
2013
Researchers from New York Medical College and the University of California
Davis have for the first time codified age-specific probabilities of live birth
after in vitro fertilization (IVF) with frozen eggs.
Too many cooks may spoil a recipe, and too many doctors may give you the flu.
That's the takeaway from a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy
Research that found that Californians who jump from provider to provider rather
than seeing a regular doctor who coordinates their care may be less likely to
get the kind of preventive treatment that protects against the flu and flare
ups in their chronic conditions.
Findings have major implications for stockpiling drugs during pandemics, say
expertsThere are no virological or clinical benefits of giving double doses of
the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) to patients admitted to hospital with
severe influenza, finds a large study from South East Asia published on bmj.
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have
developed a new gene therapy to thwart a potential influenza pandemic. Specifically,
investigators in the Gene Therapy Program, Department of Pathology and
Laboratory Medicine, directed by James M.
Probiotic supplements can prevent or lower the risk of diarrhea caused by
antibiotics, according to new research in The Cochrane Library.Scientists from
the Cochrane Collaboration suggest that taking probiotics alongside antibiotics
can prevent this troublesome side effect. 31
May 2013
The FDA has just announced that it will allow emergency imports of injectable
drugs used in total parenteral nutrition (TPN), due to a serious shortage
throughout the USA.TPN is for patients who cannot get their nutrition by
eating. 31 May 2013
Probiotic supplements have the potential to prevent diarrhoea caused by
antibiotics, according to a new Cochrane systematic review. The authors studied
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infections in patients taking antibiotics
and found symptoms of diarrhoea were substantially reduced when patients were
also treated with probiotics. 31 May
2013
By changing one gene, scientists have bred a mosquito that does not seek out
the smell of humans in preference to other animals. The team behind one of the
first successful attempts to genetically engineer mosquitoes believes their
work not only shows what can be done with the latest genetic techniques, but
also helps us better understand the insect's attraction to humans and therefore
how to block it. 31
May 2013
Scientists at The University of Nottingham have found that a genetic rogue
element produced by sequences until recently considered 'junk DNA' could
promote cancer progression.The researchers, led by Dr Cristina Tufarelli, in
the School of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health Sciences, discovered that the
presence of this faulty genetic element - known as chimeric transcript LCT13 -
is associated with the switching off of a known tumour suppressor gene (known
as TFPI-2) whose expression is required to prevent cancer invasion and
metastasis. 31
May 2013
Experimental genetic techniques may one day provide plastic and reconstructive
surgeons with an invaluable tool - the ability to promote growth of the
patient's own tissues for reconstructive surgery. 31 May 2013
A new federal law allowing young adults to remain on their parents' medical
insurance until age 25 has shielded them, their families and hospitals from the
full financial consequences of serious medical emergencies, according to a new
RAND Corporation study.
Depleted numbers of a specific type of white blood cell in the immune systems
of people infected with HIV/AIDS appear to be associated with increased levels
of unchecked and often damaging inflammation in the body, University of
Pittsburgh researchers have discovered. 31
May 2013
Researchers report that they have determined the precise chemical structure of
the HIV capsid, a protein shell that protects the virus's genetic material and
is a key to its virulence. The capsid has become an attractive target for the
development of new antiretroviral drugs. 31
May 2013
In some neurodegenerative diseases, and specifically in a devastating inherited
condition called spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (SCA1), the answer may not be an
"all-or-nothing," said a collaboration of researchers from Baylor
College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at
Texas Children's Hospital and the University of Minnesota in a report that
appears online in the journal Nature. 31
May 2013
May brought a major advancement in the science of aging when two Harvard Stem
Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers announced their discovery of a protein
circulating in the blood of mice and humans that shows potential to be a
treatment for age-related heart failure. 31
May 2013
Too many cooks may spoil a recipe, and too many doctors may give you the flu.
That's the takeaway from a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy
Research that found that Californians who jump from provider to provider rather
than seeing a regular doctor who coordinates their care may be less likely to
get the kind of preventive treatment that protects against the flu and flare
ups in their chronic conditions. 31
May 2013
Depleted numbers of a specific type of white blood cell in the immune systems
of people infected with HIV/AIDS appear to be associated with increased levels
of unchecked and often damaging inflammation in the body, University of
Pittsburgh researchers have discovered. 31
May 2013
A new international study finds that prolonged, intense initial treatment in
children with multi-system Langerhans cell histiocytosis (MS-LCH) can achieve
survival rates as high as 84 percent - a full 15 percent improvement over the
previous clinical trial in this series. 31
May 2013
Probiotic supplements can prevent or lower the risk of diarrhea caused by
antibiotics, according to new research in The Cochrane Library.Scientists from
the Cochrane Collaboration suggest that taking probiotics alongside antibiotics
can prevent this troublesome side effect. 31
May 2013
Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedi and ringworm of the foot, is a fungal
infection that affects the upper layer of the skin of the foot, especially when
it is warm, moist and irritated. 31
May 2013
Findings have major implications for stockpiling drugs during pandemics, say
expertsThere are no virological or clinical benefits of giving double doses of
the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) to patients admitted to hospital with
severe influenza, finds a large study from South East Asia published on bmj. 31 May 2013
A novel therapy for the most common form of lung cancer shows promise and seems
to yield largely manageable side effects, according to new research that will
be presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical
Oncology. 31
May 2013
In a randomized phase III clinical trial conducted by the Radiation Therapy
Oncology Group (RTOG), high-dose (HD), compared with standard-dose (SD),
radiotherapy (RT) with concurrent chemotherapy (CT) did not improve overall
survival of patients with stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). 31
May 2013
May brought a major advancement in the science of aging when two Harvard Stem
Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers announced their discovery of a protein
circulating in the blood of mice and humans that shows potential to be a
treatment for age-related heart failure. 31
May 2013
A new international study finds that prolonged, intense initial treatment in
children with multi-system Langerhans cell histiocytosis (MS-LCH) can achieve
survival rates as high as 84 percent - a full 15 percent improvement over the
previous clinical trial in this series. 31
May 2013
New research reveals that an easy, non-invasive way of predicting the risk of
stroke or hemorrhage among children who are receiving cardiac or respiratory
support via ECMO is by measuring blood flow to the brain. 31 May 2013
It is a commonly held perception that getting in shape and staying there
requires hard work and hours upon hours of training. New research shows the
opposite - it seems that only four minutes of vigorous activity three times per
week is enough to be fit and healthy.
The use of germ-killing soap and ointment among all intensive-care unit (ICU)
patients can reduce the rate of bloodstream infection by nearly 44 percent.In
particular, it can reduce the rate of infection caused by methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). 31
May 2013
Students preparing for final exams might want to wait before pulling an
all-night cram session - at least as far as their neurons are concerned.
Carnegie Mellon University neuroscientists have discovered a new intermediate
phase in neuronal development during which repeated exposure to a stimulus
shrinks synapses. 31
May 2013
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have uncovered what
may be a key molecular mechanism behind the lasting damage done by traumatic
brain injury.The discovery centers on a particular form of a protein that
neuroscientists call tau, which has also been associated with Alzheimer's
disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. 31
May 2013
In a large, international, randomized trial, initial radiotherapy was compared
to temozolomide chemotherapy. A statistically significant difference between
the two treatment strategies was not observed for progression-free survival,
although radiotherapy was numerically favored. 31
May 2013
A further report on the results of EORTC trial 26951 indicates that CpG island
methylator phenotype (CIMP) status and O 6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase
(MGMT) promoter methylation as assessed by MGMT-STP27 are the most informative
for identifying grade III glioma patients who might benefit from the addition
of procarbazine, CCNU and vincristine (PCV) chemotherapy to radiation therapy. 31
May 2013
The FDA has just announced that it will allow emergency imports of injectable
drugs used in total parenteral nutrition (TPN), due to a serious shortage
throughout the USA.TPN is for patients who cannot get their nutrition by
eating. 31 May 2013
A healthy Nordic diet lowers cholesterol levels, and therefore the risk of
cardiovascular disease, a pan-Nordic study where Lund University participated
has found. There was also decreased inflammation associated with pre-diabetes. 31 May 2013
It is a commonly held perception that getting in shape and staying there
requires hard work and hours upon hours of training. New research shows the
opposite - it seems that only four minutes of vigorous activity three times per
week is enough to be fit and healthy. 31
May 2013
A novel, targeted approach to chemotherapy that makes ovarian cancer cells more
susceptible to the cytotoxic effects of an antitumor drug may offer a safer,
more effective treatment option for this often deadly form of cancer.
In some neurodegenerative diseases, and specifically in a devastating inherited
condition called spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (SCA1), the answer may not be an
"all-or-nothing," said a collaboration of researchers from Baylor
College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at
Texas Children's Hospital and the University of Minnesota in a report that
appears online in the journal Nature.
New research reveals that an easy, non-invasive way of predicting the risk of
stroke or hemorrhage among children who are receiving cardiac or respiratory
support via ECMO is by measuring blood flow to the brain.
Living in a poor neighborhood as an adolescent is linked to an increased risk
of getting the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia in young
adulthood, according to new research.Ohio State University researchers analyzed
data from a large national study that tracked youths over time.
A new international study finds that prolonged, intense initial treatment in
children with multi-system Langerhans cell histiocytosis (MS-LCH) can achieve
survival rates as high as 84 percent - a full 15 percent improvement over the
previous clinical trial in this series.
Professor Dr. M. N. V. Ravi Kumar and Dr. Dimitrios Lamprou, of the Strathclyde
Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, believe an advanced form of
atomic force microscopy, known as PeakForce QNM, could boost developments in
the field of nanomedicines, the encapsulation of potent drugs in tiny particles
measuring billionths of a meter in diameter. 31
May 2013
Probiotic supplements can prevent or lower the risk of diarrhea caused by
antibiotics, according to new research in The Cochrane Library.Scientists from
the Cochrane Collaboration suggest that taking probiotics alongside antibiotics
can prevent this troublesome side effect. 31
May 2013
Levels of a biomarker in a pregnant woman's blood can help physicians gauge her
risk of developing gestational diabetes during the first trimester, according
to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal
of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Pregnant women who have thyroid disorders face greater risk of preterm birth
and other complications that have short- and long-term consequences for the
health of mother and child, according to a recent study accepted for
publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &
Metabolism (JCEM).
Too many cooks may spoil a recipe, and too many doctors may give you the flu.
That's the takeaway from a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy
Research that found that Californians who jump from provider to provider rather
than seeing a regular doctor who coordinates their care may be less likely to
get the kind of preventive treatment that protects against the flu and flare
ups in their chronic conditions.
Researchers have identified a sub-group of cells that could contribute to
prostate cancer recurrence, opening up new ways to treat the disease, which
claims more than 3000 lives a year in Australia.
Students preparing for final exams might want to wait before pulling an
all-night cram session - at least as far as their neurons are concerned.
Carnegie Mellon University neuroscientists have discovered a new intermediate
phase in neuronal development during which repeated exposure to a stimulus
shrinks synapses.
New research published by an international team of psychologists has shown that
people can suppress incriminating memories and thereby avoid detection in brain
activity guilt detection tests.
Practicing a form of meditation and stretching can help relieve symptoms of
post-traumatic stress disorder and normalize stress hormone levels, according
to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal
of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Education through anti-smoking media via television, radio, or billboards,
magazines, and newspapers, has greatly increased the chances of current smokers
quitting, according to a new report released by the CDC in honor of World No
Tobacco Day today.
If you're still using your mobile phone behind the wheel, University of Alberta
sociology researcher Abu Nurullah likely has your number.More specifically, he
can tell what statistical category you fall under.
Living in a poor neighborhood as an adolescent is linked to an increased risk
of getting the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia in young
adulthood, according to new research.Ohio State University researchers analyzed
data from a large national study that tracked youths over time.
Probiotic supplements have the potential to prevent diarrhoea caused by
antibiotics, according to a new Cochrane systematic review. The authors studied
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infections in patients taking antibiotics
and found symptoms of diarrhoea were substantially reduced when patients were
also treated with probiotics.
Medical emergencies during commercial airline travel can be a frightening
experience, but most situations are well-treated by other passengers and flight
attendants, in collaboration with consulting physicians on the ground.
New research published by an international team of psychologists has shown that
people can suppress incriminating memories and thereby avoid detection in brain
activity guilt detection tests.
People who walk or bike to work are likely to influence their co-workers and
partners to do the same, according to health researchers. "Social
influences are important, specifically interpersonal influences, such as
spouses and co-workers," said Melissa Bopp, assistant professor of
kinesiology, Penn State.
Professor Dr. M. N. V. Ravi Kumar and Dr. Dimitrios Lamprou, of the Strathclyde
Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, believe an advanced form of
atomic force microscopy, known as PeakForce QNM, could boost developments in
the field of nanomedicines, the encapsulation of potent drugs in tiny particles
measuring billionths of a meter in diameter.
A new federal law allowing young adults to remain on their parents' medical
insurance until age 25 has shielded them, their families and hospitals from the
full financial consequences of serious medical emergencies, according to a new
RAND Corporation study.
On November 26, 2011, the Mars Science Laboratory began a 253-day,
560-million-kilometer journey to deliver the Curiosity rover to the Red Planet.
En route, the Southwest Research Institute-led Radiation Assessment Detector
(RAD) made detailed measurements of the energetic particle radiation
environment inside the spacecraft, providing important insights for future
human missions to Mars. 31
May 2013
In a randomized phase III clinical trial conducted by the Radiation Therapy
Oncology Group (RTOG), high-dose (HD), compared with standard-dose (SD),
radiotherapy (RT) with concurrent chemotherapy (CT) did not improve overall survival
of patients with stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). 31
May 2013
In a large, international, randomized trial, initial radiotherapy was compared
to temozolomide chemotherapy. A statistically significant difference between
the two treatment strategies was not observed for progression-free survival,
although radiotherapy was numerically favored. 31
May 2013
Radiation oncology research received 197 grants, totaling only 1.6 percent
($85.5 million) of the $5.4 billion in cancer research funding from the
National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, according to a
study available online and in the June 1, 2013, print issue of the
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics (Red Journal),
the official scientific journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology
(ASTRO). 31 May 2013
Cancer patients, physicians and insurers want to be sure that whatever therapy
is recommended and provided to patients is based on evidence, preferably
results from randomized clinical trials. 31
May 2013
The FDA has just announced that it will allow emergency imports of injectable
drugs used in total parenteral nutrition (TPN), due to a serious shortage
throughout the USA.TPN is for patients who cannot get their nutrition by
eating. 31 May 2013
Living in a poor neighborhood as an adolescent is linked to an increased risk
of getting the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia in young
adulthood, according to new research.Ohio State University researchers analyzed
data from a large national study that tracked youths over time.
Education through anti-smoking media via television, radio, or billboards,
magazines, and newspapers, has greatly increased the chances of current smokers
quitting, according to a new report released by the CDC in honor of World No
Tobacco Day today. 31
May 2013
Nicotine replacement therapy and other licensed drugs can help people quit
smoking, according to a new systematic review published in The Cochrane
Library. The study, which is an overview of previous Cochrane reviews, supports
the use of the smoking cessation medications that are already widely licensed
internationally, and shows that another drug licensed in Russia could hold
potential as an effective and affordable treatment. 31 May 2013
Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedi and ringworm of the foot, is a fungal
infection that affects the upper layer of the skin of the foot, especially when
it is warm, moist and irritated.
Facial fractures are relatively common, and potentially serious, sports-related
injuries among children participating in a wide range of sports, according to a
study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official
medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
It is a commonly held perception that getting in shape and staying there
requires hard work and hours upon hours of training. New research shows the
opposite - it seems that only four minutes of vigorous activity three times per
week is enough to be fit and healthy.
May brought a major advancement in the science of aging when two Harvard Stem
Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers announced their discovery of a protein
circulating in the blood of mice and humans that shows potential to be a
treatment for age-related heart failure.
University of Missouri scientist Habib Zaghouani, PhD, is developing a
potential cure for type 1 diabetes by combining adult stem cells with a
promising new drug he developed at MU. His research is published in Diabetes,
the American Diabetes Association's flagship research publication.
Stroke patients can reduce their risk of blood clots and death by using a
compression device that wraps around their legs, according to new research
published in The Lancet.For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that
the likelihood of dying after stroke is lowered by gently squeezing the legs.
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have
developed a new gene therapy to thwart a potential influenza pandemic.
Specifically, investigators in the Gene Therapy Program, Department of
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, directed by James M. 31
May 2013
By changing one gene, scientists have bred a mosquito that does not seek out
the smell of humans in preference to other animals. The team behind one of the
first successful attempts to genetically engineer mosquitoes believes their
work not only shows what can be done with the latest genetic techniques, but
also helps us better understand the insect's attraction to humans and therefore
how to block it.
In one of the first successful attempts at genetically engineering mosquitoes,
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) researchers have altered the way the
insects respond to odors, including the smell of humans and the insect
repellant DEET.
An Ohio State University researcher and his collaborators have discovered a
chemical that causes "kidney" failure in mosquitoes, which may pave
the way to the development of new insecticides to fight deadly
mosquito-transmitted diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Researchers from New York Medical College and the University of California
Davis have for the first time codified age-specific probabilities of live birth
after in vitro fertilization (IVF) with frozen eggs.
Women who experienced severe physical or sexual abuse during childhood are much
more likely to have a food addiction as adults than women who did not
experience such abuse, according to a new study published in the journal
Obesity.
Blood offers promise as a way to detect Alzheimer's disease at its earliest onset, Mayo Clinic researchers say. They envision a test that would detect distinct metabolic signatures in blood plasma that are synonymous with the disease - years before patients begin showing cognitive decline. 31 May 2013
In some neurodegenerative diseases, and specifically in a devastating inherited condition called spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (SCA1), the answer may not be an "all-or-nothing," said a collaboration of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital and the University of Minnesota in a report that appears online in the journal Nature. 31 May 2013
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified the molecular mechanism behind the transformation of one of the components in Alzheimer's disease. They identified the crucial step leading to formations that kill brain cells. 31 May 2013
Practicing a form of meditation and stretching can help relieve symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and normalize stress hormone levels, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). 31 May 2013
The pattern of brain responses to words in 2-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder predicted the youngsters' linguistic, cognitive and adaptive skills at ages 4 and 6, according to a new study. 31 May 2013
By changing one gene, scientists have bred a mosquito that does not seek out the smell of humans in preference to other animals. The team behind one of the first successful attempts to genetically engineer mosquitoes believes their work not only shows what can be done with the latest genetic techniques, but also helps us better understand the insect's attraction to humans and therefore how to block it. 31 May 2013
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have developed a new gene therapy to thwart a potential influenza pandemic. Specifically, investigators in the Gene Therapy Program, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, directed by James M. 31 May 2013
Stroke patients can reduce their risk of blood clots and death by using a compression device that wraps around their legs, according to new research published in The Lancet.For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that the likelihood of dying after stroke is lowered by gently squeezing the legs. 31 May 2013
Facial fractures are relatively common, and potentially serious, sports-related injuries among children participating in a wide range of sports, according to a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). 31 May 2013
For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, the weight of the tissue flap used affects the risk of an important complication called fat necrosis, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery-Global Open®, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). 31 May 2013
A newly developed, single-step Raman spectroscopy algorithm has the potential to simultaneously detect microcalcifications and enable diagnosis of the associated breast lesions with high precision, according to data published in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. 31 May 2013
In a large, international, randomized trial, initial radiotherapy was compared to temozolomide chemotherapy. A statistically significant difference between the two treatment strategies was not observed for progression-free survival, although radiotherapy was numerically favored. 31 May 2013
A further report on the results of EORTC trial 26951 indicates that CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP) status and O 6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) promoter methylation as assessed by MGMT-STP27 are the most informative for identifying grade III glioma patients who might benefit from the addition of procarbazine, CCNU and vincristine (PCV) chemotherapy to radiation therapy. 31 May 2013
Radiation oncology research received 197 grants, totaling only 1.6 percent ($85.5 million) of the $5.4 billion in cancer research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, according to a study available online and in the June 1, 2013, print issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics (Red Journal), the official scientific journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). 31 May 2013
Scientists at The University of Nottingham have found that a genetic rogue element produced by sequences until recently considered 'junk DNA' could promote cancer progression.The researchers, led by Dr Cristina Tufarelli, in the School of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health Sciences, discovered that the presence of this faulty genetic element - known as chimeric transcript LCT13 - is associated with the switching off of a known tumour suppressor gene (known as TFPI-2) whose expression is required to prevent cancer invasion and metastasis. 31 May 2013
Cancer patients, physicians and insurers want to be sure that whatever therapy is recommended and provided to patients is based on evidence, preferably results from randomized clinical trials. 31 May 2013
New research reveals that an easy, non-invasive way of predicting the risk of stroke or hemorrhage among children who are receiving cardiac or respiratory support via ECMO is by measuring blood flow to the brain. 31 May 2013
A healthy Nordic diet lowers cholesterol levels, and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease, a pan-Nordic study where Lund University participated has found. There was also decreased inflammation associated with pre-diabetes.
A novel therapy for the most common form of lung cancer shows promise and seems to yield largely manageable side effects, according to new research that will be presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 31 May 2013
Cancer patients, physicians and insurers want to be sure that whatever therapy is recommended and provided to patients is based on evidence, preferably results from randomized clinical trials. 31 May 2013
For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, the weight of the tissue flap used affects the risk of an important complication called fat necrosis, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery-Global Open®, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Experimental genetic techniques may one day provide plastic and reconstructive surgeons with an invaluable tool - the ability to promote growth of the patient's own tissues for reconstructive surgery.
Facial fractures are relatively common, and potentially serious, sports-related injuries among children participating in a wide range of sports, according to a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Human scabs have become the model for development of an advanced wound dressing material that shows promise for speeding the healing process, scientists are reporting. Their study appears in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 31 May 2013
University of Missouri scientist Habib Zaghouani, PhD, is developing a potential cure for type 1 diabetes by combining adult stem cells with a promising new drug he developed at MU. His research is published in Diabetes, the American Diabetes Association's flagship research publication. 31 May 2013
Levels of a biomarker in a pregnant woman's blood can help physicians gauge her risk of developing gestational diabetes during the first trimester, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). 31 May 2013
Women who experienced severe physical or sexual abuse during childhood are much more likely to have a food addiction as adults than women who did not experience such abuse, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity. 31 May 2013
Practicing a form of meditation and stretching can help relieve symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and normalize stress hormone levels, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). 31 May 2013
Pregnant women who have thyroid disorders face greater risk of preterm birth and other complications that have short- and long-term consequences for the health of mother and child, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). 31 May 2013
Researchers from New York Medical College and the University of California Davis have for the first time codified age-specific probabilities of live birth after in vitro fertilization (IVF) with frozen eggs.
Too many cooks may spoil a recipe, and too many doctors may give you the flu. That's the takeaway from a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research that found that Californians who jump from provider to provider rather than seeing a regular doctor who coordinates their care may be less likely to get the kind of preventive treatment that protects against the flu and flare ups in their chronic conditions.
Findings have major implications for stockpiling drugs during pandemics, say expertsThere are no virological or clinical benefits of giving double doses of the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) to patients admitted to hospital with severe influenza, finds a large study from South East Asia published on bmj.
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have developed a new gene therapy to thwart a potential influenza pandemic. Specifically, investigators in the Gene Therapy Program, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, directed by James M.
Probiotic supplements can prevent or lower the risk of diarrhea caused by antibiotics, according to new research in The Cochrane Library.Scientists from the Cochrane Collaboration suggest that taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can prevent this troublesome side effect. 31 May 2013
The FDA has just announced that it will allow emergency imports of injectable drugs used in total parenteral nutrition (TPN), due to a serious shortage throughout the USA.TPN is for patients who cannot get their nutrition by eating. 31 May 2013
Probiotic supplements have the potential to prevent diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, according to a new Cochrane systematic review. The authors studied Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infections in patients taking antibiotics and found symptoms of diarrhoea were substantially reduced when patients were also treated with probiotics. 31 May 2013
By changing one gene, scientists have bred a mosquito that does not seek out the smell of humans in preference to other animals. The team behind one of the first successful attempts to genetically engineer mosquitoes believes their work not only shows what can be done with the latest genetic techniques, but also helps us better understand the insect's attraction to humans and therefore how to block it. 31 May 2013
Scientists at The University of Nottingham have found that a genetic rogue element produced by sequences until recently considered 'junk DNA' could promote cancer progression.The researchers, led by Dr Cristina Tufarelli, in the School of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health Sciences, discovered that the presence of this faulty genetic element - known as chimeric transcript LCT13 - is associated with the switching off of a known tumour suppressor gene (known as TFPI-2) whose expression is required to prevent cancer invasion and metastasis. 31 May 2013
Experimental genetic techniques may one day provide plastic and reconstructive surgeons with an invaluable tool - the ability to promote growth of the patient's own tissues for reconstructive surgery. 31 May 2013
A new federal law allowing young adults to remain on their parents' medical insurance until age 25 has shielded them, their families and hospitals from the full financial consequences of serious medical emergencies, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
Depleted numbers of a specific type of white blood cell in the immune systems of people infected with HIV/AIDS appear to be associated with increased levels of unchecked and often damaging inflammation in the body, University of Pittsburgh researchers have discovered. 31 May 2013
Researchers report that they have determined the precise chemical structure of the HIV capsid, a protein shell that protects the virus's genetic material and is a key to its virulence. The capsid has become an attractive target for the development of new antiretroviral drugs. 31 May 2013
In some neurodegenerative diseases, and specifically in a devastating inherited condition called spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (SCA1), the answer may not be an "all-or-nothing," said a collaboration of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital and the University of Minnesota in a report that appears online in the journal Nature. 31 May 2013
May brought a major advancement in the science of aging when two Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers announced their discovery of a protein circulating in the blood of mice and humans that shows potential to be a treatment for age-related heart failure. 31 May 2013
Too many cooks may spoil a recipe, and too many doctors may give you the flu. That's the takeaway from a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research that found that Californians who jump from provider to provider rather than seeing a regular doctor who coordinates their care may be less likely to get the kind of preventive treatment that protects against the flu and flare ups in their chronic conditions. 31 May 2013
Depleted numbers of a specific type of white blood cell in the immune systems of people infected with HIV/AIDS appear to be associated with increased levels of unchecked and often damaging inflammation in the body, University of Pittsburgh researchers have discovered. 31 May 2013
A new international study finds that prolonged, intense initial treatment in children with multi-system Langerhans cell histiocytosis (MS-LCH) can achieve survival rates as high as 84 percent - a full 15 percent improvement over the previous clinical trial in this series. 31 May 2013
Probiotic supplements can prevent or lower the risk of diarrhea caused by antibiotics, according to new research in The Cochrane Library.Scientists from the Cochrane Collaboration suggest that taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can prevent this troublesome side effect. 31 May 2013
Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedi and ringworm of the foot, is a fungal infection that affects the upper layer of the skin of the foot, especially when it is warm, moist and irritated. 31 May 2013
Findings have major implications for stockpiling drugs during pandemics, say expertsThere are no virological or clinical benefits of giving double doses of the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) to patients admitted to hospital with severe influenza, finds a large study from South East Asia published on bmj. 31 May 2013
A novel therapy for the most common form of lung cancer shows promise and seems to yield largely manageable side effects, according to new research that will be presented at the 49th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. 31 May 2013
In a randomized phase III clinical trial conducted by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), high-dose (HD), compared with standard-dose (SD), radiotherapy (RT) with concurrent chemotherapy (CT) did not improve overall survival of patients with stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). 31 May 2013
May brought a major advancement in the science of aging when two Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers announced their discovery of a protein circulating in the blood of mice and humans that shows potential to be a treatment for age-related heart failure. 31 May 2013
A new international study finds that prolonged, intense initial treatment in children with multi-system Langerhans cell histiocytosis (MS-LCH) can achieve survival rates as high as 84 percent - a full 15 percent improvement over the previous clinical trial in this series. 31 May 2013
New research reveals that an easy, non-invasive way of predicting the risk of stroke or hemorrhage among children who are receiving cardiac or respiratory support via ECMO is by measuring blood flow to the brain. 31 May 2013
It is a commonly held perception that getting in shape and staying there requires hard work and hours upon hours of training. New research shows the opposite - it seems that only four minutes of vigorous activity three times per week is enough to be fit and healthy.
The use of germ-killing soap and ointment among all intensive-care unit (ICU) patients can reduce the rate of bloodstream infection by nearly 44 percent.In particular, it can reduce the rate of infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). 31 May 2013
Students preparing for final exams might want to wait before pulling an all-night cram session - at least as far as their neurons are concerned. Carnegie Mellon University neuroscientists have discovered a new intermediate phase in neuronal development during which repeated exposure to a stimulus shrinks synapses. 31 May 2013
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have uncovered what may be a key molecular mechanism behind the lasting damage done by traumatic brain injury.The discovery centers on a particular form of a protein that neuroscientists call tau, which has also been associated with Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. 31 May 2013
In a large, international, randomized trial, initial radiotherapy was compared to temozolomide chemotherapy. A statistically significant difference between the two treatment strategies was not observed for progression-free survival, although radiotherapy was numerically favored. 31 May 2013
A further report on the results of EORTC trial 26951 indicates that CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP) status and O 6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) promoter methylation as assessed by MGMT-STP27 are the most informative for identifying grade III glioma patients who might benefit from the addition of procarbazine, CCNU and vincristine (PCV) chemotherapy to radiation therapy. 31 May 2013
The FDA has just announced that it will allow emergency imports of injectable drugs used in total parenteral nutrition (TPN), due to a serious shortage throughout the USA.TPN is for patients who cannot get their nutrition by eating. 31 May 2013
A healthy Nordic diet lowers cholesterol levels, and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease, a pan-Nordic study where Lund University participated has found. There was also decreased inflammation associated with pre-diabetes. 31 May 2013
It is a commonly held perception that getting in shape and staying there requires hard work and hours upon hours of training. New research shows the opposite - it seems that only four minutes of vigorous activity three times per week is enough to be fit and healthy. 31 May 2013
A novel, targeted approach to chemotherapy that makes ovarian cancer cells more susceptible to the cytotoxic effects of an antitumor drug may offer a safer, more effective treatment option for this often deadly form of cancer.
In some neurodegenerative diseases, and specifically in a devastating inherited condition called spinocerebellar ataxia 1 (SCA1), the answer may not be an "all-or-nothing," said a collaboration of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital and the University of Minnesota in a report that appears online in the journal Nature.
New research reveals that an easy, non-invasive way of predicting the risk of stroke or hemorrhage among children who are receiving cardiac or respiratory support via ECMO is by measuring blood flow to the brain.
Living in a poor neighborhood as an adolescent is linked to an increased risk of getting the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia in young adulthood, according to new research.Ohio State University researchers analyzed data from a large national study that tracked youths over time.
A new international study finds that prolonged, intense initial treatment in children with multi-system Langerhans cell histiocytosis (MS-LCH) can achieve survival rates as high as 84 percent - a full 15 percent improvement over the previous clinical trial in this series.
Professor Dr. M. N. V. Ravi Kumar and Dr. Dimitrios Lamprou, of the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, believe an advanced form of atomic force microscopy, known as PeakForce QNM, could boost developments in the field of nanomedicines, the encapsulation of potent drugs in tiny particles measuring billionths of a meter in diameter. 31 May 2013
Probiotic supplements can prevent or lower the risk of diarrhea caused by antibiotics, according to new research in The Cochrane Library.Scientists from the Cochrane Collaboration suggest that taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can prevent this troublesome side effect. 31 May 2013
Levels of a biomarker in a pregnant woman's blood can help physicians gauge her risk of developing gestational diabetes during the first trimester, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Pregnant women who have thyroid disorders face greater risk of preterm birth and other complications that have short- and long-term consequences for the health of mother and child, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Too many cooks may spoil a recipe, and too many doctors may give you the flu. That's the takeaway from a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research that found that Californians who jump from provider to provider rather than seeing a regular doctor who coordinates their care may be less likely to get the kind of preventive treatment that protects against the flu and flare ups in their chronic conditions.
Researchers have identified a sub-group of cells that could contribute to prostate cancer recurrence, opening up new ways to treat the disease, which claims more than 3000 lives a year in Australia.
Students preparing for final exams might want to wait before pulling an all-night cram session - at least as far as their neurons are concerned. Carnegie Mellon University neuroscientists have discovered a new intermediate phase in neuronal development during which repeated exposure to a stimulus shrinks synapses.
New research published by an international team of psychologists has shown that people can suppress incriminating memories and thereby avoid detection in brain activity guilt detection tests.
Practicing a form of meditation and stretching can help relieve symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and normalize stress hormone levels, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Education through anti-smoking media via television, radio, or billboards, magazines, and newspapers, has greatly increased the chances of current smokers quitting, according to a new report released by the CDC in honor of World No Tobacco Day today.
If you're still using your mobile phone behind the wheel, University of Alberta sociology researcher Abu Nurullah likely has your number.More specifically, he can tell what statistical category you fall under.
Living in a poor neighborhood as an adolescent is linked to an increased risk of getting the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia in young adulthood, according to new research.Ohio State University researchers analyzed data from a large national study that tracked youths over time.
Probiotic supplements have the potential to prevent diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, according to a new Cochrane systematic review. The authors studied Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infections in patients taking antibiotics and found symptoms of diarrhoea were substantially reduced when patients were also treated with probiotics.
Medical emergencies during commercial airline travel can be a frightening experience, but most situations are well-treated by other passengers and flight attendants, in collaboration with consulting physicians on the ground.
New research published by an international team of psychologists has shown that people can suppress incriminating memories and thereby avoid detection in brain activity guilt detection tests.
People who walk or bike to work are likely to influence their co-workers and partners to do the same, according to health researchers. "Social influences are important, specifically interpersonal influences, such as spouses and co-workers," said Melissa Bopp, assistant professor of kinesiology, Penn State.
Professor Dr. M. N. V. Ravi Kumar and Dr. Dimitrios Lamprou, of the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, believe an advanced form of atomic force microscopy, known as PeakForce QNM, could boost developments in the field of nanomedicines, the encapsulation of potent drugs in tiny particles measuring billionths of a meter in diameter.
A new federal law allowing young adults to remain on their parents' medical insurance until age 25 has shielded them, their families and hospitals from the full financial consequences of serious medical emergencies, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
On November 26, 2011, the Mars Science Laboratory began a 253-day, 560-million-kilometer journey to deliver the Curiosity rover to the Red Planet. En route, the Southwest Research Institute-led Radiation Assessment Detector (RAD) made detailed measurements of the energetic particle radiation environment inside the spacecraft, providing important insights for future human missions to Mars. 31 May 2013
In a randomized phase III clinical trial conducted by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), high-dose (HD), compared with standard-dose (SD), radiotherapy (RT) with concurrent chemotherapy (CT) did not improve overall survival of patients with stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). 31 May 2013
In a large, international, randomized trial, initial radiotherapy was compared to temozolomide chemotherapy. A statistically significant difference between the two treatment strategies was not observed for progression-free survival, although radiotherapy was numerically favored. 31 May 2013
Radiation oncology research received 197 grants, totaling only 1.6 percent ($85.5 million) of the $5.4 billion in cancer research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, according to a study available online and in the June 1, 2013, print issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics (Red Journal), the official scientific journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). 31 May 2013
Cancer patients, physicians and insurers want to be sure that whatever therapy is recommended and provided to patients is based on evidence, preferably results from randomized clinical trials. 31 May 2013
The FDA has just announced that it will allow emergency imports of injectable drugs used in total parenteral nutrition (TPN), due to a serious shortage throughout the USA.TPN is for patients who cannot get their nutrition by eating. 31 May 2013
Living in a poor neighborhood as an adolescent is linked to an increased risk of getting the sexually transmitted infection (STI) chlamydia in young adulthood, according to new research.Ohio State University researchers analyzed data from a large national study that tracked youths over time.
Education through anti-smoking media via television, radio, or billboards, magazines, and newspapers, has greatly increased the chances of current smokers quitting, according to a new report released by the CDC in honor of World No Tobacco Day today. 31 May 2013
Nicotine replacement therapy and other licensed drugs can help people quit smoking, according to a new systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The study, which is an overview of previous Cochrane reviews, supports the use of the smoking cessation medications that are already widely licensed internationally, and shows that another drug licensed in Russia could hold potential as an effective and affordable treatment. 31 May 2013
Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedi and ringworm of the foot, is a fungal infection that affects the upper layer of the skin of the foot, especially when it is warm, moist and irritated.
Facial fractures are relatively common, and potentially serious, sports-related injuries among children participating in a wide range of sports, according to a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
It is a commonly held perception that getting in shape and staying there requires hard work and hours upon hours of training. New research shows the opposite - it seems that only four minutes of vigorous activity three times per week is enough to be fit and healthy.
May brought a major advancement in the science of aging when two Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers announced their discovery of a protein circulating in the blood of mice and humans that shows potential to be a treatment for age-related heart failure.
University of Missouri scientist Habib Zaghouani, PhD, is developing a potential cure for type 1 diabetes by combining adult stem cells with a promising new drug he developed at MU. His research is published in Diabetes, the American Diabetes Association's flagship research publication.
Stroke patients can reduce their risk of blood clots and death by using a compression device that wraps around their legs, according to new research published in The Lancet.For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that the likelihood of dying after stroke is lowered by gently squeezing the legs.
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have developed a new gene therapy to thwart a potential influenza pandemic. Specifically, investigators in the Gene Therapy Program, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, directed by James M. 31 May 2013
By changing one gene, scientists have bred a mosquito that does not seek out the smell of humans in preference to other animals. The team behind one of the first successful attempts to genetically engineer mosquitoes believes their work not only shows what can be done with the latest genetic techniques, but also helps us better understand the insect's attraction to humans and therefore how to block it.
In one of the first successful attempts at genetically engineering mosquitoes, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) researchers have altered the way the insects respond to odors, including the smell of humans and the insect repellant DEET.
An Ohio State University researcher and his collaborators have discovered a chemical that causes "kidney" failure in mosquitoes, which may pave the way to the development of new insecticides to fight deadly mosquito-transmitted diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
Researchers from New York Medical College and the University of California Davis have for the first time codified age-specific probabilities of live birth after in vitro fertilization (IVF) with frozen eggs.
Women who experienced severe physical or sexual abuse during childhood are much more likely to have a food addiction as adults than women who did not experience such abuse, according to a new study published in the journal Obesity.
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