Heart drug could increase survival rates for children with aggressive form of brain tumor
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that repurposing a heart drug could significantly increase the survival rate for ...
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Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was ...
Slug, a stem cell regulator, keeps breast cells healthy by promoting repair of DNA damage
Credit: Kuperwasser Lab/Tufts University School of Medicine (Image courtesy of Cell Reports) BOSTON (July 16, 2019)-- A new study published ...
Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’s
The naturally occurring molecule N-acetylcysteine (NAC) shows benefit in a clinical trial for Parkinson's Disease (PHILADELPHIA) - N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is ...
Dementia and transitional care: Gaps in research and practice
Patients with dementia -- and their unique needs -- have been overlooked Patients with dementia are hospitalized at higher rates ...
Four young pediatric cancer research fellows earn nearly $1 million in awards
Damon Runyon and The Sohn Conference Foundations partner to cure cancers in children and young adults New York, NY (July ...
Keck School of Medicine promotes patient diversity in cardiac surgery clinical trials
$4.5 million National Institutes of Health grant supports efforts to evaluate new surgical approaches to treat cardiovascular disease and recruit ...
Australian bee sting vaccine trial holds promise against allergic reactions
Most people have probably been stung by a bee and while it can be painful, it's especially dangerous for the ...
New Zealanders involved in global study showing genetic predisposition for anorexia
University of Otago, Christchurch researchers played a key role in new global research showing the causes of the eating disorder ...
Save your money: Vast majority of dietary supplements don’t improve heart health or put off death
Credit: Johns Hopkins Medicine In a massive new analysis of findings from 277 clinical trials using 24 different interventions, Johns ...
Anti-Angiogenesis Drug Discovery and Development, now in its 4th edition
Bentham Science ongoing book series continues to bring more updates anti-angiogenesis drug targets. This volume brings together 7 reviews on ...
Singapore scientists uncover mechanism behind development of viral infections
A team of researchers from the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medicine Centre's Viral Research and Experimental Medicine Centre (ViREMiCS) found that ...
Bentham Science publishes 5th volume of Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research — Anti Infectives
The series brings more updates on anti-infective medicine for readers The scope of the book series covers a range of ...
Gut microbes protect against neurologic damage from viral infections
Disruptions in the gut microbiome caused by antibiotics, diet or environmental factors may make the central nervous system more vulnerable ...
UMN researcher identifies differences in genes that impact response to cryptococcus infection
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- July 15, 2019 - Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen that infects people with weakened immune systems, particularly ...
Are fertility apps useful?
Credit: L. Symul (EPFL/Stanford) For many women of reproductive age, the most common way of assessing their menstrual health and ...
Study identifies potential markers of lung cancer
BOSTON - By examining both blood samples and tumor tissues from patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), investigators at Massachusetts ...
Human pancreas on a chip opens new possibilities for studying disease
Organoids grown in microfluidic device may help cf patients with diabetesCredit: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center CINCINNATI--Scientists created human pancreas ...
Homeless people are denied basic health care, research finds
A study led by the University of Birmingham has painted a shaming picture of neglect and discrimination shown towards the ...
Rutgers collaborates with WHO to more accurately describe mental health disorders
The first-of-its-kind study asked people with mental health disorders to recommend changes to international diagnostic guidelines A Rutgers University researcher ...
