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New research offers hope to neuro-tumor patients
Credit: University of Plymouth New research published today, 10th July 2017, online in the journal Oncogene could offer hope to...
Blood vessels are not designed to fight infection
Credit: Osaka University Most infections enter the body through organs that are in constant contact with the outside environment, such...
Study reveals new insights into rare chronic pain condition
People suffering from chronic pain often find their condition distracting and debilitating, but new research reveals that some might in...
Detailed structure of the sweat gland revealed
Credit: Osaka University Osaka, Japan - The basic structure of human sweat glands consists of a coiled secretory region deep...
Purpose in life by day linked to better sleep at night
Cultivating purpose in life could be drug-free strategy to improve sleep Findings similar in whites and African Americans Older adults...
New force measurement platform provides window to study cardiovascular disease
Credit: Credit: Abinash Padhi, STEP Lab, Virginia Tech Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United...
Killing cancer in the heat of the moment
Credit: Kyoto University iCeMS Mineko Kengaku, Tatsuya Murakami, and their colleagues from Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS)...
New way of predicting kidney function could improve chemotherapy dosing
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new statistical model which estimates kidney function in patients with cancer....
UMMS researcher, colleagues develop tumor-targeting MRI contrast based on human protein
Credit: UMass Medical School A team led by Gang Han, PhD, has designed a human protein-based, tumor-targeting Magnetic Resonance Imaging...
Strathclyde professor receives RSE Royal Medal from Her Majesty the Queen
Credit: Gary Doak Photography, courtesy of the RSE. A University of Strathclyde Professor has received a prestigious award from the...
Thousands given to cancer research at the University of Warwick
Credit: Coventry City Council Cancer research at the University of Warwick has received a boost. The University's Cancer Research Centre...
New epigenomic strategies in the clinical management of cancer of unknown primary
Credit: IDIBELL The invention of the EPICUP® epigenetic test last year allowed physicians to elucidate what type of primary tumor...
Nurse-led intervention helps carers’ manage medication and cancer pain
A study funded by Marie Curie and Dimbleby Cancer Care published today shows the potential benefits of a new nurse-led...
Howell to receive Papanicolaou Award for outstanding achievements in cytopathology
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- Lydia Pleotis Howell, a national leader known for her work to improve women's health, will receive the...
Some patients with dementia may experience delayed-onset PTSD
Delayed-onset post-traumatic symptoms in the elderly may be misdiagnosed as falling under the umbrella of behavioural and psychological symptoms of...
Synthesis of internal gem-diborylalkanes by copper-catalyzed double hydroboration
Geminal organometallic reagents have attracted considerable attention due to their unique activity. Among them, gem-diboryl compounds are particularly valuable due...
Taking medications as prescribed important to control health care costs
At a time when health care costs are scrutinized more closely than ever, a new study demonstrates the importance of...
Researchers report chemical reaction with potential to speed drug development
Credit: UT Southwestern DALLAS - July 2017 - Chemists have long sought to develop new reactions for the direct conversion...
Mindfulness-based therapy may reduce stress in overweight and obese individuals
In a randomized clinical trial of women who were overweight or obese, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) increased mindfulness and decreased...
Drinking alcohol while pregnant could have transgenerational effects
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Soon-to-be mothers have heard the warning - don't drink while pregnant. The Centers for Disease Control and...
