Health
Researchers identify new arthritis severity gene
A new gene associated with disease severity in models of rheumatoid arthritis has been identified by researchers at the Icahn...
Researchers discover system that could reduce neurodegeneration in Huntington’s disease
Credit: Seda Koyuncu and Isabel Saez The neuroscientist Dr David Vilchez and his team at CECAD, the University of Cologne's...
New system can identify drugs to target ‘undruggable’ enzymes critical in many diseases
Credit: Krzyzosiak et al./ Cell A new drug discovery system allows scientists to specifically target members of an important family...
MicroRNA panel can identify malignancy in indeterminate thyroid nodules
Bottom Line: A panel of 19 microRNAs identified using next-generation sequencing could categorize indeterminate thyroid nodule samples into malignant and...
New hope for rare disorder
Credit: Emel Aygören-Pürsün Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by recurrent painful swellings of the skin and...
Researchers develop a new method to detect nucleation
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 26, 2018 -- As a solution evaporates, the dissolved chemicals concentrate until they begin forming a crystal...
Adherence to healthy diets associated with lower cancer risk
Bottom Line: A diet that encourages both healthy eating and physical activity and discourages alcohol consumption was associated with a...
National Academy of Medicine and FDA announce the 2018 Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellows
July 26, 2018 - WASHINGTON -- The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's...
Aging overweight scuba divers at risk of underwater heart attack
Sophia Antipolis, July 26, 2018: Older, overweight scuba divers are being urged to shed pounds to avoid an underwater heart...
New center for caregiving research, education and policy to launch
PITTSBURGH, July 26, 2018 - The University of Pittsburgh Health Policy Institute recently launched the Center for Caregiving Research, Education...
Surrey develops ground-breaking flexible X-ray detector
Detectors that are presently used for mammograms and for dose measurements in radiotherapy are often rigid, causing errors in screening,...
First-ever qualified Parkinson’s biomarker is vital step toward improved clinical trials
Tucson, AZ -- July 26, 2018 - The Critical Path Institute's (C-Path) Critical Path for Parkinson's Consortium (CPP), in partnership...
New enzyme discovery may help improve drugs against cancer, diabetes and obesity
A new study reveals that several drugs for treating haematological cancers are less effective than expected in inhibiting a special...
Benefits of early antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected children
The initial findings of the ANRS CLEAC study coordinated by Pierre Frange (Hôpital Necker - AP-HP), help define the immunological...
MossRehab to host clinical trials of new ReStore-assistive walking device
MossRehab, the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient physical and cognitive rehabilitation in the Philadelphia region, is proud to announce...
How to design better clinical trials to address ‘critically low’ dementia research shortfall
New research gives insights into how the design of clinical trials can improve to address the "critically low" research pipeline...
Survey: nearly two-thirds of americans oppose cuts to SNAP program
A majority of registered voters oppose recent efforts to scale back Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and believe...
Newly identified target may help with drug discovery for chronic inflammatory diseases
Inflammation is part of the body's natural healing process. But when it becomes chronic, inflammation can lead to cancer, Alzheimer's...
Study: Intensive blood pressure control reduces risk of mild cognitive impairment
CHICAGO, July 25, 2018 - Significant reductions in the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI)*, and the combination of MCI...
Sunless tanning may not be the answer to preventing skin cancer
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- July 25, 2018- Many advertisements, articles and reports make bold statements regarding sunless tanning products - sprays, ointments,...
