In vitro grafts increase blood flow in infarcted rat hearts
Stem-cell scientists show that petri dish-built matrices of vessels integrate well with existing heart tissueCredit: Nicole Zeinstra / University of...
Achieving the Paris Climate Agreement goals
New open-access book presents 2 years of research on how to best tackle climate change and its negative effects, funded...
Molecule silences barrel, bullet pointed at transplanted organ
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Feb. 5, 2019) - A powerful immune molecule helps protect transplanted...
Wellcome commits £10 million to DNDi to develop new generation of oral leishmaniasis drugs
Geneva/London - 5 February 2019 - Wellcome has committed over £10 million to the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi),...
'Eavesdropping' technology used to protect one of New Zealand's rarest birds
ZSL scientists pioneer new method of monitoring hihi reintroductions by listening in on bird 'conversations'Credit: (c) ZSL Remote recording devices...
The first dexterous and sentient hand prosthesis has been successfully implanted
Credit: Dr. Max Ortiz Catalan A female Swedish patient with hand amputation has become the first recipient of an osseo-neuromuscular...
Brain hand 'map' is maintained in amputees with and without phantom limb sensations
Scientists have been able to detect the neural 'fingerprints' of a missing hand decades after amputation, regardless of the presence...
Pharmacy in the 21st century: Transformational change ahead
Medications improve health and saves lives, but they are not risk-free. The modern pharmacist is largely responsible for helping patients...
Psoriasis medication may improve heart disease in patients with the skin condition
Biologic drugs improved coronary artery plaque in one year Sophia Antipolis, 5 February 2019: Anti-inflammatory biologic* drugs used to treat...
Golf as a contact sport?
How a golf swing can lead to early lumbar degenerationCredit: © 2018 Barrow Neurological Institute CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FEBRUARY 5, 2019)....
Study links psoriasis treatment and improvement in heart artery disease
Credit: Nehal N. Mehta, M.D. Lab, NHLBI Researchers have found that treating psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, with biologic...
Healthy diet can ease symptoms of depression
An analysis of data from almost 46,000 people has found that weight loss, nutrient boosting and fat reduction diets can...
New study shows sitting, watching TV linked to colorectal cancer risk before age 50
A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum has identified a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and...
Training the prescriber
An institutional effort to reduce the amount of opioids prescribed following lumbar surgeryCredit: © 2018 American Association of Neurological Surgeons....
Flaxseed fiber ferments in gut to improve health, reduce obesity
Flaxseed supplements increase 'good' bacteria and fatty acids in mouse study Rockville, Md. (February 5, 2019)--Research in mice suggests that...
Compounded pain creams no better than placebo
1. Compounded pain creams no better than placebo for pain relief Abstract: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M18-2736 URLs go live when the embargo lifts...
American College of Cardiology acquires MedAxiom
New ACC company provides CV service line solutions for transforming health care The American College of Cardiology Foundation has acquired...
Patient safety and health IT experts call for improvements as widespread EHR adoption reaches 10-year milestone
WASHINGTON, DC (February 4, 2019)--Marking the 10th anniversary of the landmark federal act that encouraged hospitals, clinics, and physician offices...
Let's talk about sex … after childbirth
The feedback from doctors seemed almost appalling. One woman remembers her gynecologist stating, "Well, girl, you better, because if you...
Genome structure of malaria parasites linked to virulence
UC Riverside-led research could help develop novel therapeutic strategies to combat malariaCredit: I. Pittalwala, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- An...
