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Analysis of Candida glabrata fungus mutations reveals new genes that confer anti-fungal tolerance

A group of researchers at the Max F. Perutz Laboratories has created one of the three world's largest gene libraries for the Candida glabrata yeast, which is harmful to humans.

20 Aug 2014

Research shows long non-coding RNAs regulate circadian clocks

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found a new way that internal body clocks are regulated by a type of molecule known as long non-coding RNA.

19 Aug 2014

Survey finds low awareness about risks of cognitive side effects following surgery

Postsurgical cognitive side effects can have major implications for the level of care, length of hospital stay, and the patient's perceived quality of care, especially in elderly and fragile patients. A nationwide survey of Swedish anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists has found there is low awareness of the risks of cognitive side effects following surgery.

19 Aug 2014

Dopamine therapy linked to increased impulse control disorders, daytime sleepiness in early PD patients

New Penn Medicine research shows that neuropsychiatric symptoms such as depression, anxiety and fatigue are more common in newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease (PD) patients compared to the general population.

18 Aug 2014

WHO calls for an end to continued attacks on health workers in conflicts, other humanitarian crises

As major emergencies around the globe increase in scale, complexity and frequency, WHO is calling for an end to the targeting of health workers in conflicts and other humanitarian crises, which represent a breach of the fundamental right to health.

18 Aug 2014

Efforts to prevent prescription drug misuse among adults need to consider peers, not peer pressure

Current efforts to prevent prescription drug misuse among young adults need to consider peers - but not peer pressure - according to a Purdue University study.

18 Aug 2014

Middle-aged women seek extra-marital affairs, not divorce

When middle-aged women seek extra-marital affairs, they are looking for more romantic passion, which includes sex - and don't want to divorce their husbands, suggests new research to be presented at the 109th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association.

18 Aug 2014

Study finds link between common respiratory diseases and increased risk of lung cancer

Links between a number of common respiratory diseases and an increased risk of developing lung cancer have been found in a large pooled analysis of seven studies involving more than 25,000 individuals.

16 Aug 2014

Dopamine replacement therapy increases impulse control disorders in newly diagnosed PD patients

16 Aug 2014

Researchers reveal importance of highly specialised immune cells in killing melanoma cells

Melbourne researchers have revealed the critical importance of highly specialised immune cells, called natural killer cells, in killing melanoma cells that have spread to the lungs.

14 Aug 2014

Researchers find priority targets for ovarian cancer immunotherapy

Researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) have found that the expression pattern of a unique class of tumor-associated antigens, known as the MAGE cancer-testis antigens (CTAs), correlates with clinical outcome in epithelial ovarian cancer.

14 Aug 2014

Rehabilitation treatment improves motor function in stroke patients

With effective rehabilitation, stroke patients can partially regain their motor control and continue their activities of daily living.

13 Aug 2014

Study shows castor bean oil reduces epileptic seizures related to Glut1 deficiency

Two years ago, the parents of Chloe Olivarez watched painfully as their daughter experienced epileptic seizures hundreds of times a day.

12 Aug 2014

LUTS tend to improve after pelvic mass surgery

Surgical removal of a benign pelvic mass usually improves women’s pre-existing lower urinary tract symptoms, study findings suggest.

12 Aug 2014

eAgile receives patent for eSeal RFID-enabled packaging solution

eAgile Inc., a global leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, announced today that the U.S. Patent Office has granted a patent for the company's eSeal RFID-enabled packaging solution.

12 Aug 2014

Scientists aim to understand and treat painful bladder condition

Taking advantage of technology that can analyze tissue samples and measure the activity of thousands of genes at once, scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center are on a mission to better understand and treat interstitial cystitis (IC), a painful and difficult-to-diagnose bladder condition.

12 Aug 2014

NGS issues positive coverage decision for PTNS to manage symptoms of OAB

Uroplasty, Inc., a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative proprietary products for the treatment of voiding dysfunctions, today announced that National Government Services has issued a positive coverage decision for Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) for the treatment of urinary urgency, urinary frequency and urge incontinence associated with overactive bladder (OAB). Coverage for the proprietary Urgent PC device was effective August 10, 2014.

12 Aug 2014

Frequency News and Research

Analysis of Candida glabrata fungus mutations reveals new genes that confer anti-fungal tolerance

Research shows long non-coding RNAs regulate circadian clocks

Survey finds low awareness about risks of cognitive side effects following surgery

Dopamine therapy linked to increased impulse control disorders, daytime sleepiness in early PD patients

WHO calls for an end to continued attacks on health workers in conflicts, other humanitarian crises

Efforts to prevent prescription drug misuse among adults need to consider peers, not peer pressure

Middle-aged women seek extra-marital affairs, not divorce

Study finds link between common respiratory diseases and increased risk of lung cancer

Dopamine replacement therapy increases impulse control disorders in newly diagnosed PD patients

Researchers reveal importance of highly specialised immune cells in killing melanoma cells

Researchers find priority targets for ovarian cancer immunotherapy

Rehabilitation treatment improves motor function in stroke patients

Study shows castor bean oil reduces epileptic seizures related to Glut1 deficiency

LUTS tend to improve after pelvic mass surgery

eAgile receives patent for eSeal RFID-enabled packaging solution

Scientists aim to understand and treat painful bladder condition

NGS issues positive coverage decision for PTNS to manage symptoms of OAB

Traumatic images put journalists at increased risk of adverse psychological consequences

People who suffer from MdDS now have chance for full recovery by new treatment

Hand-held photoacoustic microscopy may change the way doctors treat, diagnose melanoma

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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