Health
UT Southwestern develops test to predict immunotherapy response in kidney cancer
Credit: UTSW DALLAS - June 3, 2019 - A novel imaging test shows promise for identifying kidney cancer patients most...
New genetic weapons challenge sickle cell disease
Rice University lab's CRISPR-Cas9 strategy offers two-pronged attackCredit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University HOUSTON - (June 3, 2019) - Help for patients...
Large national study tracks veterans’ health, highlights areas of unmet needs
Brief survey allows identification of health disparities in veterans relative to the general population Novel data describes use of instrument...
Anti hypertensive drug use was associated with a decreased dementia risk
Credit: IQVIA Frankfurt, Germany, June 3, 2019 - Various clinical trials indicate what effects can be expected from standardized intervention...
NIH-supported study reveals a novel indicator of influenza immunity
Credit: NIAID A study of influenza virus transmission in Nicaraguan households reveals new insights into the type of immune responses...
Implementation of Oregon paid family leave to ensure equality critical, research finds
Oregon is considering a bill to implement paid family leave, House Bill 2005, following in the footsteps of Washington, which...
New $2 million DOD grant funds Zika vaccine testing at Texas Biomed
Researcher describes 'sense of urgency' to protect vulnerable populationsCredit: Texas Biomedical Research institute San Antonio, Texas (June 3, 2019) -...
Wearable motion detectors identify subtle motor deficits in children
Could lead to early intervention, help prevent disabilityCredit: Catherine Hoyt A wristwatch-like motion-tracking device can detect movement problems in children...
Lithium boosts muscle strength in mice with rare muscular dystrophy
New drug target identifiedCredit: Andrew Findlay Standing up from a chair, climbing stairs, brushing one's hair - all can be...
Newfound autoimmune syndrome causes muscle pain, weakness
Rare syndrome can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugsCredit: Alan Pestronk A previously unknown autoimmune muscle disease involving sudden onset of...
Weber receives grant to study cognitive screening for persons with spinal cord injury
The New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research awarded a $592,000 grant to Erica Weber, PhD, of Kessler Foundation, to...
Drug-resistant tuberculosis reversed in lab
New strategy may improve treatment for deadly infection About 1.5 million people died of tuberculosis (TB) in 2017, making it...
‘Organs in a dish’ pave the way for personalized medicine in gut and liver disease
Scientists highlight advances and discuss future prospects for the use of organoid systems ('organs in a dish') in gastroenterology and...
Major stem cell discovery to boost research into development and regenerative medicine
Expanded Potential Stem Cell lines of pig and human cells established A new approach has enabled researchers to create Expanded...
Concussion is a leading cause of injury for children in recreational sports
Tampa, Fla. (June 3, 2019)- Elementary school-aged children who participate in recreational sports are at greater risk of concussion than...
Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok
A research team led by Osaka University finds that blocking the phosphorylation of mRNA-degrading enzyme Regnase-1 helps prevent excessive inflammation...
Hearing through your fingers: Device that converts speech
A new proof-of-concept study provides the first evidence that a speech-to-touch sensory substitution device can improve hearing in the hearing-impaired...
Early contact with needle-exchange program reduces hepatitis C infection
Credit: Tea Kåberg People who inject drugs and who are female, homeless or amphetamine users often share needles and syringes,...
Is ‘clean eating’ just dirty rhetoric?
New research on 'clean eating' explores potential link to eating disorders (Carlisle, Pa.) - New research published today in the...
Six fingers per hand
Credit: Source: compare „Original Publication ", license: Creative Commons, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Polydactyly is the extraordinary condition of someone being born with...
