Health
Statins associated with reduced morbidity and mortality in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitischolangi
12 April 2018, Paris, France: A large register-based study conducted in Sweden has found that statins are associated with a...
New bacteria-resistant materials get go-ahead for trials on humans
A medical device coated with new bacteria resistant materials, discovered by a team at the University of Nottingham, has been...
Signs of early aging more likely among adolescent & young adult cancer survivors
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, April 12, 2018 -- Researchers have reported a higher prevalence of...
The Rivkin Center awards $1.185 million in ovarian cancer research grants
Seattle, WA (April 11, 2018) -- The Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer, a Seattle-based 501(c)(3), announced that it has awarded...
The brain combats dementia by shifting resources
Credit: provided by Baycrest Health Sciences The brain continues to put up a fight even as neurodegenerative diseases like dementia...
NIH researchers crack mystery behind rare bone disorder
Credit: National Institutes of Health Researchers at the National Institutes of Health worked with 15 patients from around the world...
Animated short created to raise public awareness about liver failure
11 April 2018, Paris, France: An animated short-film produced by the ALIVER consortium titled "Life After Liver Failure", premieres tomorrow...
Save the date: Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2018
CHICAGO, April, 11, 2018 - The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 will be held July 21-26 at McCormick Place...
Old proteins tell tales of historical artifacts and the people who touched them
"Dead men tell no tales" is a common saying, but according to an article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN),...
Ludwig researchers devise and test pioneering personalized ovarian cancer vaccine
Credit: Ludwig Cancer Research APRIL 11, 2018, NEW YORK -- A Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that an entirely...
Cactus roots inspire creation of water-retaining material
During rare desert rainfalls, cacti waste no time sopping up and storing a storm's precious precipitation. Inspired by this natural...
Digital addiction increases loneliness, anxiety and depression
Credit: San Francisco State University Smartphones are an integral part of most people's lives, allowing us to stay connected and...
US public companies have increasingly shorter lifespans, IU research says
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- At a time when more Americans are living longer, the companies where many people spend their working...
Synthesizing a deadly mushroom toxin
The death-cap mushroom has a long history as a tool of murder and suicide, going back to ancient Roman times....
Thin, flexible polymers record ‘conversations’ deeper in the brain with less injury-risk
Science has yet to unravel a complete understanding of the brain and all its intricate workings. It's not for lack...
There’s a better way to screen for cervical cancer
A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that high-quality cervical...
Thyroid tumors in Alaska natives are larger and more advanced at diagnosis
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, April 11, 2018--A new study spanning 45 years has shown that...
Some can combat dementia by enlisting still-healthy parts of the brain
Credit: Aneta Kielar, University of Arizona People with a rare dementia that initially attacks the language center of the brain...
Severity of menopause symptoms could help predict heart disease
CLEVELAND, Ohio (April 11, 2018)--Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women. A study of 138 menopausal women...
BU medical student receives Fulbright Award to India
(Boston)--Nina Gummadi, a third-year medical student at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to...
