How many people die from tuberculosis every year?
Credit: Garcia-Basteiro et al, 2018 The discrepancies between the estimates for global tuberculosis deaths by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Institute for Health...
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Olfactory receptors have more functions than merely smell perception
Numerous studies to date have shown that olfactory receptors are relevant not only for smell perception, but that they also play a significant physiological and...
Traumatic brain injury biomarker shows promise to support rapid damage evaluation and predict outcomes
Credit: The American Journal of Pathology Philadelphia, July 16, 2018 - A new study in The American Journal of Pathology found that a brain lipid...
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 surveillance. Conservative management of SSN...
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 a new way to battle...
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 many cancers. The new molecule...
Effective diagnosis of persistent facial pain will benefit patients and save money
Credit: Newcastle University, UK Patients with persistent facial pain are costing the economy more than £3,000 each per year, new research has revealed. Experts at...
Greg Kennedy honored with 2018 Alzheimer Award
Credit: IOS Press Amsterdam, NL, July 16, 2018 - The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (JAD) is pleased to announce that Greg Kennedy, a PhD candidate...
AASM publishes clinical practice guideline on use of actigraphy for sleep disorders
Actigraphy can be a useful clinical tool for the evaluation of adult and pediatric patients with suspected sleep disorders, including circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, according...
Implications of unmet promise of a miracle drug for Alzheimer’s disease
INDIANAPOLIS - In an editorial entitled "The Unmet Promise of a Miracle Drug for Alzheimer's Disease: Implications for Practice, Policy, and Research," Malaz Boustani, MD,...
Plant-based products are not lowering blood pressure
Credit: University of Houston In the high-pressure world of lowering hypertension, a surprising favorite isn't standing up too well in clinical trials. "Plant products per...
Early puberty in white adolescent boys increases substance use risk
Credit: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- White adolescent boys experiencing early puberty are at higher risk for substance use than later developing boys, a...
Early treatment with nusinersen can mean better outcomes for babies
Amsterdam, NL, July 16, 2018 - Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that affects motor neurons in the spinal cord, resulting in muscle...
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 grant from the National Institute...
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 their health, relationships and grades....
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