Potential treatment could stop knee and spine osteoarthritis, Krembil scientists say
Toronto (October 4, 2018) - Scientists at the Krembil Research Institute have developed a novel therapeutic treatment that has the potential to stop knee and...
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Department of Defense grant for clinical trial of stem cell therapy for eye injuries
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received a four-year, $5.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to lead a multi-site...
Tarragon supplements may make healthy women gain weight
Credit: Pennington Biomedical Research Center, LSU Russian tarragon and bitter melon supplements may be less helpful for women than men when it comes to combating...
Gas stations vent far more toxic fumes than previously thought
Credit: Markus Hilpert/Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health A study led by environmental health scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health examined...
Rethinking lethality in youth suicide attempts
Washington, DC, October 4, 2018 - First suicide attempts are more lethal than previously realized, reports a study of children and adolescents published in the...
Southwest Virginia residents sought to direct region’s battle against cancer
A new University of Virginia Cancer Center initiative will empower Southwest Virginia residents to lead projects to better detect and prevent cancer in the region....
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation awards over $13 million in young investigator grants
NEW YORK (October 4, 2018)--The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation today announced the awarding of its Young Investigator Grants valued at more than $13.8 million...
Clemson researcher warns of spread of homemade steroids
CLEMSON, South Carolina -- A Clemson University researcher recently published insights into homemade steroids and steroid trafficking through a study of federal court cases. The...
Triple dual therapy significantly improves lung function, quality of life in COPD patients
The InforMing the PAthway of COPD Treatment (IMPACT) study was conducted to assess the benefits of triple versus dual therapy in patients with COPD. In...
Evidence mounts linking aspirin to lower risk of ovarian cancer
TAMPA, Fla. -- Taking a low-dose aspirin daily may help women lower their risk of developing ovarian cancer. A new study co-led by Moffitt Cancer...
Synthetic training models provide equivalent physiologic stress response in learners
A study from the University of Minnesota Combat Casualty Training Consortium shows no significant differences between the use of live tissue models and synthetic training...
Female representation in the CHEST Fellowship on the rise
Achieving fellow status in medical societies is an important benchmark for academic success. A study presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting 2018 shows that women...
Significant barriers facing homeless adults in accessing quality end-of-life care
Terminally-ill homeless adults and their care providers must surmount many obstacles in the receipt and provision of palliative care, according to a University of Toronto...
UMN researchers use 3D technology to identify optimal stem cells for transplantation
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- October 4, 2018- Muscular dystrophy is a condition which causes muscle weakness and decreased mobility, caused by defects in a person's genes. There...
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