Health
Tackling cancer at ground zero with designer molecules
Credit: University of Adelaide A new molecule designed by University of Adelaide researchers shows great promise for future treatment of...
From the lab to the real world: program to improve elderly mobility feasible in community
Credit: Alonso Nichols/Tufts University BOSTON (July 16, 2018)--Immobility in old age can lead to lower independence and quality of life...
Fetal gene therapy prevents fatal neurodegenerative disease
Fetal gene therapy prevents fatal neurodegenerative disease. A fatal neurodegenerative condition known as Gaucher disease can be prevented in mice...
Technique may improve lung delivery of bacteria-killing phage
Credit: Credit: Rachit Agarwal Garcia Laboratory A new delivery system for bacteriophages--viruses that selectively attack harmful bacteria--could help give doctors...
Study shows painful eczema symptoms negatively impact quality of life
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - (JULY 16, 2018) - If you've never suffered from eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, you...
AI accurately predicts effects of genetic mutations in biological dark matter
Credit: HumanBase A new machine learning framework, dubbed ExPecto, can predict the effects of genetic mutations in the so-called "dark...
Active surveillance of lung subsolid nodules reduces unnecessary surgery and overtreatment
DENVER -Subsolid nodules (SSN) can be considered a biomarker of lung cancer risk and should be managed with long-term active...
Samara scientists create a digital dynamic model of cardiovascular system
Credit: SamaraPolytech Dmitry Pashchenko, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Assistant Professor of the Industrial Heat-and-Power Engineering Department is the head of...
Researchers map ‘family trees’ of acute myeloid leukemia
For the first time, a team of international researchers have mapped the family trees of cancer cells in acute myeloid...
Weight loss surgery may affect the risk of cancer
A new analysis published in the BJS (British Journal of Surgery) indicates that weight loss surgery may affect an individual's...
Pattern of association between toddler self-regulation, kindergarten obesity risk
Bottom Line: Obesity is among the long-term adult health consequences associated with poor self-regulation during childhood. This study of a...
The BMJ launches special collection on research for health in the Americas
Collection seeks to shape the research agenda and help fulfil the promise of high quality health for all High quality...
Public attention on cognitive evaluation test used on President Trump
Bottom Line: A screening test used in a cognitive evaluation of President Donald Trump received considerable public attention after it...
Researchers crack the code of the final blood group system
Ever since the blood type was discovered in 1962, no one has been able to explain why some people become...
Comparison of outpatient antibiotic prescribing in traditional medical, retail clinic settings
Bottom Line: Outpatient antibiotic prescribing varied among traditional medical and retail clinic settings and during visits with respiratory diagnoses where...
NeuroTrauma Sciences and Henry Ford Health System to develop exosome technology
Credit: Henry Ford Health System NeuroTrauma Sciences, LLC (NTS), a biopharmaceutical company, and Henry Ford Health System, a non-profit organization,...
Yale cancer researchers suggest new treatment for rare inherited cancers
New Haven, Conn. -- Studying two rare inherited cancer syndromes, Yale Cancer Center (YCC) scientists have found the cancers are...
Researchers identify model for reducing binge drinking in college students
CHICAGO--July 16, 2018--Researchers found the secret to getting college students to drink responsibly is convincing them it will quickly improve...
Increased communication between hospitals improves patient care and survival rates
MINNEAPOLIS- July 16, 2018 - Well more than a million patients are transferred between hospitals each year in the U.S....
CU Anschutz awarded $8 million for research cooperative on palliative, end-of-life care
AURORA, Colo. (July 16, 2018) - The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received an $8 million, five year continuation...
