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Date Title Comments Rating
2011-03-31 World Stem Cell Report to be published in Regenerative Medicine 0 None
2011-03-31 Micro-RNAs appear to play a key role in new mechanism underlying obesity 0 5
2011-03-31 Insight into bowel cancer 0 None
2011-03-31 Study: People who have survived diabetes for many decades exhibit few complications 0 None
2011-03-31 New study examines teenage fatherhood's negative educational and economic outcomes 0 None
2011-03-31 Researchers suggest link between dopamine-related genes and person's risk of addiction 0 None
2011-03-31 Researchers characterize novel form of ubiquitin regulatory protein 0 None
2011-03-31 Cancer Commons researchers publish MDMM paper in PLoS ONE journal 0 None
2011-03-31 Growing stigma against overweight people around the world 0 None
2011-03-31 Study finds continued smoking after cancer diagnosis among patients, family caregivers 0 None
2011-03-31 Study finds frequent anaemia in patients with chronic respiratory failure 0 None
2011-03-31 Study examines how both men and women view harassment 0 None
2011-03-31 Two new studies on cancer 0 None
2011-03-31 Researchers develop new virus-based nerve-tracing technique 0 None
2011-03-31 Candy consumption can help reduce weight and risk of CVD 0 None
2011-03-31 IAN launches major survey to study elopement, wandering behavior in individuals with ASD 0 None
2011-03-31 Immunotec, NSU to conduct new research study in children with autism 0 5
2011-03-31 Regular CT scans can cause secondary malignancies in older men with testicular cancer 0 None
2011-03-31 3D experiments reveal MSCs have potential to produce different cell types 0 None
2011-03-31 Study links genes with alcohol consumption among Asians 0 None
2011-03-31 Individuals with asthma 1.26 times more likely to have been a smoker 0 None
2011-03-31 Mucus may play a key role in penetration of hydrophobic substances into cells 0 None
2011-03-31 Study: Diet-exercise can improve physical performance in obese seniors 0 5
2011-03-31 New study suggests link between migraine headaches and PFO in children 0 None
2011-03-31 Tips on neurobiology of learning 0 None
2011-03-31 QUT study finds 32.9% of young women experience post-sex blues 0 None
2011-03-31 Study provides insight into kidney cancer 0 None
2011-03-31 Low doses of estrogen, growth hormone can increase height in girls with Turner syndrome 0 None
2011-03-30 Gilead and Yale enter multi-year cancer research collaboration 0 None
2011-03-30 Traditional Chinese herbal medicine is an effective skin whitening cream 0 None
2011-03-30 University of Leicester unveils plans for new CRC at Glenfield Hospital 0 None
2011-03-30 California's aging LGB more likely to suffer from certain chronic conditions 0 None
2011-03-30 New study: Periodontal therapy can help reduce medical costs for patients with diabetes 0 None
2011-03-30 Accelrys announces Modeling and Simulation Suite for optimizing R&D value chain 0 None
2011-03-30 Insect Shield Repellent Apparel can protect against tick bites 0 None
2011-03-30 ADI, Fondation Médéric Alzheimer honor Britain's psychiatry professor with international award 0 None
2011-03-30 New research measures direct radiation doses in patients during endovascular procedures 0 None
2011-03-30 Research: Women's body appreciation indirectly connected to their BMI 0 None
2011-03-30 Stanford pediatrics receives Genzyme/ACMG award for biochemical genetic research 0 None
2011-03-30 Study examines plant-soil relationship and uptake of contaminants in ryegrass 0 None
2011-03-30 Maternal childhood maltreatment can affect offspring's health 0 None
2011-03-30 Smoking withdrawal after liver transplantation may protect against neoplasia development 0 None
2011-03-30 NUS, Agilent partner for lipidomics research 0 None
2011-03-30 Stanford professor receives AFER Ludwig von Sallman Clinician-scientist Award 0 None
2011-03-30 Study: Thyroid hormone deficiency can affect cone opsins and colour vision 0 None
2011-03-29 Stress affects sleep, mood and body weight: Study 0 None
2011-03-29 Breakups and rejection hurts physically: Study 0 None
2011-03-29 New research to examine links between aluminium and Alzheimer's disease 0 5
2011-03-29 Protein aggregation plays a significant role in cancer 0 None
2011-03-29 Study links sleep and stress levels to weight loss 0 None
2011-03-29 McKesson awards GW with two grants to study mobile-phone use in diabetic patients 0 None
2011-03-29 Smoking cessation after liver transplantation reduces incidence of malignancy 0 None
2011-03-29 Study links specific cardiovascular risk factors to AF episodes 0 None
2011-03-29 New schizophrenia research reveals difference in identical twins genetic makeup 0 5
2011-03-29 Study highlights tobacco smoke exposure among babies 0 None
2011-03-29 Researchers find patients with Alzheimer's have lower glucose utilization in brain 0 None
2011-03-29 Backscatter airport scanners may not increase lifetime risk of cancer in travelers 0 None
2011-03-29 Brain growth in babies linked to amount of time and energy mothers 'invest' 0 None
2011-03-29 Study finds 'white coat' hypertension in patients during 24-hour ambulatory monitoring 0 None
2011-03-29 CINJ scientist receives University of Texas award for cancer therapeutic research 0 None
2011-03-29 CPRIT awards $36.7 million grant to UT Southwestern for cancer research 0 None
2011-03-29 Study: Marijuana use may affect cognitive skills in patients with MS 0 None
2011-03-28 Happiest at 70: Study 0 None
2011-03-28 Genetic link to attempted suicide discovered - Findings could lead to new avenues of treatment 0 4.8
2011-03-28 Challenges of high-risk surgery 0 None
2011-03-28 ADDF awards Yuma $249,810 grant for Alzheimer's research 0 None
2011-03-28 GE Healthcare launches Centricity Research, a new clinical research management solution 0 None
2011-03-28 Leicester professor receives Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award for Cardiovascular research 0 None
2011-03-28 Essex scientists receive £205,000 grant for breast cancer research 0 None
2011-03-28 Conference to address new treatments, technologies from biomedical research 0 None
2011-03-28 ALCMI launches new CASTLE study to treat lung cancer 0 None
2011-03-28 Molecular pharmacologist receives AACR Award for cancer research 0 None
2011-03-28 Study establishes strong link between nicotine and diabetes complications 0 None
2011-03-28 New discovery provides insight into complex Rad50 molecular motor function 0 None
2011-03-28 Antioxidants in walnuts can reduce risk of heart disease 0 None
2011-03-28 Scientists receive CFCF-AACR grants for carcinoid, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor research 0 4
2011-03-28 Nearly half of Latinas women with breast cancer worry about recurrence 0 None
2011-03-28 Study finds surgeon availability linked to fewer MVC-related deaths 0 None
2011-03-28 Lupus nephritis ESRD study finds increase in incidence rates among children, African Americans 0 None
2011-03-28 Panax ginseng, saffron and yohimbine can boost human sexual function 0 None
2011-03-28 Findings conflict with traditional view of how epileptic seizures begin 0 None
2011-03-28 AACR to honor UNC scientist with $181,000 grant for breast cancer research 0 None
2011-03-28 Researchers discover LRRK2 gene mutation may cause Parkinson's disease 0 None
2011-03-28 UT Southwestern receives $36.7 million CPRIT grant for cancer studies 0 None
2011-03-28 Geriatrician provides latest Alzheimer drug research developments at International conference 0 None
2011-03-28 Major breakthrough in brain signal processing 0 None
2011-03-28 Scientists discover how neurons communicate with each other 0 None
2011-03-28 Scientists receive AACR Team Science Award for HPV research 0 None
2011-03-28 Researchers identify genetic conspirators underlying acute myeloid leukaemia 0 None
2011-03-28 People living at high altitudes have lower chance of dying from heart disease 0 None
2011-03-28 Plasmid containing Sindbis replicase genes can destruct lung cancer 0 None
2011-03-28 Researchers identify new mechanism underlying MS 0 None
2011-03-28 Scientists discover how odors are detected and processed by brain 0 None
2011-03-28 Researchers identify enzyme biomarker that can diagnose early colon cancer 0 5
2011-03-27 Walnuts best for heart when compared to other nuts 0 4.6
2011-03-25 Osteoporotic hip and vertebral fractures have most serious impact on quality of life 0 None
2011-03-25 Multi-disciplinary collaboration proposes intravenous vitamin C for treatment of cancer 0 3.5
2011-03-25 CPRIT awards Bellicum $5.7 million to advance CaspaCIDe therapy for late stage cancer 0 None
2011-03-25 Study finds malaria as a serious problem for patients with landmine injuries 0 None
2011-03-25 Covaris launches Bench-top SF220 Formulation Processing System 0 None
2011-03-25 POET-COPD study looks at controlling 'lung attacks' which can lead to increased ER visits 0 None
2011-03-25 'Consent rituals' cause life-threatening delays 0 None
2011-03-25 Falls history improves accuracy of fracture prediction models 0 None
2011-03-25 Study finds eye movement difference in two different populations 0 None
2011-03-25 EU supports new collaborative research projects on tuberculosis 0 None
2011-03-25 Study: High intake of omega-3 fats can help prevent obesity-related chronic diseases 0 None
2011-03-25 Parkinson's disease drugs may lead to impulse control disorders 0 None
2011-03-25 Study: Short telomeres may predispose people to age-related diabetes 0 None
2011-03-25 Electromagnetic radiation from cellular phones may affect bone strength 0 None
2011-03-25 U.S. statewide bank crises study finds no major impact of depression on mortality 0 None
2011-03-25 Study demonstrates bisphenol A effect on animal embryonic development 0 None
2011-03-25 Study finds gambling more common among U.S. adults than alcohol dependence 0 None
2011-03-25 New discovery on fat metabolism in worms can lead to novel obesity treatment 0 None
2011-03-25 VisualSonics introduces Vevo LAZR system to advance cancer research 0 None
2011-03-25 Researchers find high rates of multi-drug resistant pathogen among LA population 0 None
2011-03-25 Study finds risk of heart attack among patients with TIA 0 None
2011-03-25 Columbia University, Sanofi-aventis collaborate to develop innovative diabetes medicines 0 None
2011-03-25 Loyola earns recognition for pathology research 0 None
2011-03-25 Agilent opens new lab facility in Bangalore, India 0 None
2011-03-25 New study implicates microRNAs in panic disorder 0 None
2011-03-25 Children with epilepsy more likely to have psychiatric symptoms 0 None
2011-03-25 Study finds significant increase in MRSA infections during summer, autumn months 0 None
2011-03-25 Young adults with religious involvement more likely to become obese in middle-age 0 None
2011-03-25 Scientists discover hormone pathway that can lead to new diabetes treatment 0 4
2011-03-24 Religious people more prone to obesity: Study explores link 0 None
2011-03-24 Mouse sperm created in lab: Hope for male infertility 0 None
2011-03-24 Serotonin influences sexual preference: Study 0 None
2011-03-24 DNA "end-caps" length linked to diabetes risk: New role for short telomeres 0 None
2011-03-24 Experts to present latest advances in bone research at annual European meeting 0 1
2011-03-24 SGIM honors BUSM professor with Clinician Investigator Award for quality of care research 0 None
2011-03-24 Modified Atmosphere Packaging can retain polyacetylenes levels in carrots 0 None
2011-03-24 Molecular Therapy journal publishes Mirna's new tumor suppressor miRNA mimics data 0 None
2011-03-24 New study provides insights into epiboly mechanisms linked with wound healing, cancer 0 None
2011-03-24 New study: Coronary calcium scan can help reduce risk of heart disease 0 None
2011-03-24 New insights into multiple myeloma research 0 None
2011-03-24 Simulated acupuncture can treat nausea effectively in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy 0 4
2011-03-24 Collaborative study may lead to strategies to reduce antibiotic resistance 0 None
2011-03-24 High unemployment can pose risk of mental ill health in young people 0 None
2011-03-24 New research provides evidence that brain's sensory recalibration can occur instantly 0 5
2011-03-24 Aptiv Solutions, Cancer Genetics partner to deliver comprehensive solutions for clinical trials in oncology 0 None
2011-03-24 Tenascin-C protein can help promote wound healing 0 None
2011-03-24 New study: Prostate and breast cancer usually recur in bone 0 None
2011-03-24 Researchers create hiPS-RPE cells to treat age-related macular degeneration 0 5
2011-03-24 Zebrafish model of human melanoma reveals new cancer gene 0 None
2011-03-24 Cardiac pacing may help epilepsy patients with seizure-related falls 0 None
2011-03-24 PFC exposure can lead to early menopause in women 0 None
2011-03-24 Fudan, UTHealth introduce international network to fight against scleroderma 0 None
2011-03-24 Scientists reveal protein target that can trigger myocarditis 0 None
2011-03-24 ISEFC, TB Alliance to establish Global Health R&D Center of China 0 None
2011-03-24 Insomnia affects 20% of the Spanish population 0 None
2011-03-24 Individuals who smoke mentholated cigarettes do not develop lung cancer 0 None
2011-03-24 New research can lead to better OA treatment 0 None
2011-03-24 New research: Methadone can affect brain and impair intellectual functions 1 None
2011-03-24 MicroRNAs may play a key role in future medicine 0 None
2011-03-24 Specific plant oil may reduce belly fat in humans 0 None
2011-03-23 Contrast agent for tumor diagnostics 0 None
2011-03-23 New insights into cancer genome may lead to designer drugs for myeloma 0 None
2011-03-23 'The Silent Treatment' research focuses on communication breakdown in hospitals 0 None
2011-03-23 New research: Skeleton's femur characteristics can reveal individual's weight 0 2
2011-03-23 NIH: Diabetic retinopathy leads to vision loss in working-age Americans 0 None
2011-03-23 Study finds prevalence of insomnia among Spanish population 0 None
2011-03-23 Study finds novel physical mechanism behind cancer migration 0 None
2011-03-23 Toddlers who played with fewer toys show improvement in communication skills 0 None
2011-03-23 Sign language users may simultaneously keep words and signs in their minds as they read 0 None
2011-03-23 New research on brain plasticity may delay onset of Alzheimer's disease 0 5
2011-03-23 Research: Hot dogs and deli meat may have low HCA levels 0 None
2011-03-23 U-M professors recommend certain steps to reach research equipoise 0 None
2011-03-23 Episodic physical and sexual activity associated with short-term increase in risk of acute cardiac events 0 None
2011-03-23 Early smoking onset linked to higher risk of cannabis use 0 None
2011-03-23 AHA to honor BIDMC investigator for groundbreaking Vascular Biology research 0 None
2011-03-23 Bowel cancer rate increases to 12% in over 60s in England due to screening test 0 None
2011-03-23 MD Anderson receives $2.7 million NCI grant for acupuncture study in cancer 0 None
2011-03-23 Obese teens have inflammation, insulin resistance, and high homocysteine levels despite feeling healthy 0 None
2011-03-23 Corticosteroids may decrease occurrence of hospital-acquired pneumonia in ICU patients 0 None
2011-03-23 Insight into 'contagious itch' 0 None
2011-03-23 Study finds IL-13 stimulates airway fibroblast invasion in asthma patients 0 None
2011-03-23 Medical oncologist to receive AACR award for breast cancer research 0 None
2011-03-23 New study: Minority women may face risk of prenatal depression during pregnancy 0 None
2011-03-23 Mayo Clinic receives $1 million gift for Lewy body dementia study 0 None
2011-03-23 Researchers discover novel gene regulation mechanism that contributes to HCC development 0 None
2011-03-23 High-fiber diets during early adult years may reduce lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease 0 None
2011-03-23 Organochloride pesticide exposure can alter semen quality in young people 0 None
2011-03-23 Cardiff study discovers protein that protects pancreatic cells against alcohol effects 0 None
2011-03-22 Elderly victims of abuse often use alcohol or drugs: Study 0 None
2011-03-22 Larger hippocampal volume linked with recovery of PTSD 0 None
2011-03-22 New findings reveal complexity of women's feelings about images of ageing 1 5
2011-03-22 Study to measure lower pressure's impact on kidney disease, cognitive function 0 None
2011-03-22 Researchers can grow and manipulate personalized gut microbes in laboratory 0 None
2011-03-22 Northwest Russian women breast milk consists of more POPs than Norwegian 0 None
2011-03-22 Scientists create organic nanoparticle to treat cancer and deliver drugs 0 None
2011-03-22 UCSD selects Millennium Labs, Research Institute for NIAAA granted study 0 None
2011-03-22 Researcher to look for genes that can suppress epileptic seizures in fruit flies 1 None
2011-03-22 AACP to honor UW professor with Volwiler Research Achievement Award 0 None
2011-03-22 Scientists receive £200,000 AICR grant for stomach cancer research 0 None
2011-03-22 CTC counting can determine lung cancer aggressiveness, predict best treatment 0 None
2011-03-22 SU2C endorses CCRA for funding cancer research 0 None
2011-03-22 Daily dose of safflower oil can help reduce cardiovascular disease 0 4
2011-03-22 Polypill may serve as viable option for developing countries to treat CVD risk prevention 0 None
2011-03-22 Stress can change balance of gut bacteria 0 None
2011-03-22 New research: Trauma patients treated on weekends have greater chance of survival 0 None
2011-03-22 Research shows being obese for longer period may increase risk of mortality 0 None
2011-03-21 ADDF awards ADispell 170,750 grant to develop drugs against Alzheimer's Disease 0 None
2011-03-21 Sarsia Seed provides follow-up funding for APIM Therapeutics 0 None
2011-03-21 Finesse launches new core modules for off-line data processing in fourth generation TruBio DV software 0 None
2011-03-21 Investissement Québec provides financial support to Algorithme Pharma 0 None
2011-03-21 Study on mandibular changes produced by skeletal anchorage assisted orthopedic traction 0 None
2011-03-21 Physical ill-health reduces life expectancy of people with severe mental illness 0 None
2011-03-21 Onset of chronic pain more often reported following a traffic accident 0 None
2011-03-21 Scots drinking too much: Report 0 None
2011-03-21 Drug delivery breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease 0 None
2011-03-21 Ibuprofen - painkiller toxicity warning 0 2.5
2011-03-19 Potential bias seen in informed consent language when describing trials, say researchers 0 None
2011-03-19 Researcher to present study on validation of salivary-biomarkers for pSS patients 0 None
2011-03-19 Insight into hereditary diseases 0 None
2011-03-19 U-M professor shows how plasticity of brain restores critical functions related to learning, memory 0 None
2011-03-19 Symposium discusses about novel approaches to bacterial caries management 0 None
2011-03-19 Celebrity Chefs Cook Gala to support cancer research at UC San Diego 0 None
2011-03-19 ACRIN, ECOG, NCI intent to merge their clinical cancer research programs 0 None
2011-03-19 Scientists devise new strategy to prevent spread of drug-resistant bacteria 0 None
2011-03-19 EU project to study health of migrants from North Africa 0 None
2011-03-19 Researchers review patient outcomes from full, partial organ removal for kidney cancer 0 None
2011-03-19 Journal of Clinical Lipidology publishes LipoScience LDL particle study results against CVD 0 3
2011-03-19 New insight into Duchenne muscular dystrophy 0 None
2011-03-19 Cognitive impairment may not be fully reversible in patients with liver disease: Study 0 None
2011-03-19 Scientists discover enzyme family that plays a crucial role in regulating cell motility 0 None
2011-03-19 Springer editor receives ERC Advanced Grants for biosilicate research 0 None
2011-03-19 Researchers discover process that regulates DNA maintenance 0 None
2011-03-18 Tocopherol derivatives as new dioxin receptor antagonists 0 None
2011-03-18 Scant high-quality research on hospice care in nursing homes 0 None
2011-03-18 Experts to present latest information on multiple myeloma at Patient Symposium 0 None
2011-03-18 C&EN: Health tracking biosensor may be closer to reality than many people think 0 None
2011-03-18 Researchers discover a type of 'cellular bilingualism' in brain 0 None
2011-03-18 Rubini black elderberry extract can inhibit flu and respiratory tract infections 0 None
2011-03-18 Modified mRNA raises hope for safe and effective cancer drugs 0 None
2011-03-18 Study: Stem cells may open door to new tools for colorectal cancer detection, treatment 0 None
2011-03-18 Major clinical studies for heart disease, stroke fail to consider participant's ethnicity 0 None
2011-03-18 Individualized dentritic cell vaccine may increase survival time in patients with glioblastoma 0 None
2011-03-18 UCLA researchers identify new biomarker that can help track amyloid beta in Alzheimer's 0 None
2011-03-18 Liquid polymer research could represent next breakthrough in stem cell therapy 0 None
2011-03-18 New IAF study identifies ten states as 'diabetes hot spots' 0 None
2011-03-18 Increase in nurses' workload linked to high mortality risk in patients 0 None
2011-03-18 New information on how best to teach children with hearing loss 0 None
2011-03-18 Scientists receive £5million EU grant to identify gene targets for kidney cancer treatment 0 None
2011-03-18 Study sheds light on how vitamin A contributes to immune responses in gastrointestinal tract 0 None
2011-03-18 BUSM scientists identify new biomarker and melanoma treatment target 0 None
2011-03-17 Researchers develop diagnostic test for motor neurone disease 0 None
2011-03-17 Eating fish protects from blindness: Study 0 5
2011-03-17 Stem cell therapy successfully heals a scarred and failing heart 2 1
2011-03-17 Gene therapy for Parkinson’s: It works! 0 None
2011-03-17 AICR awards £179,532 grant to Van Andel Research Institute for prostate cancer research 0 None
2011-03-17 APS ACTION brings experts together to improve patient outcomes 0 4
2011-03-17 Research on electrophysiological assessment of hearing in patients with acoustic neuromas 0 None
2011-03-17 Major breakthrough in thrombosis 0 None
2011-03-17 Radiations from Japanese nuclear plants do not pose immediate risk to the U.S. 0 None
2011-03-17 Researchers update 'Hallmarks of Cancer' seminal review 0 None
2011-03-17 Insight into photodermatoses 0 None
2011-03-17 Researchers to present latest findings about sleep disorders at Minneapolis Convention Center 0 None
2011-03-17 Children and youth with IBD have 25% lower aerobic fitness levels 0 None
2011-03-17 African-American women who live in more dense urban areas gain less weight 0 None
2011-03-17 Clinical depression can exacerbate Knee osteoarthritis symptoms in elder patients 0 None
2011-03-17 Study suggests dissolvable tobacco products may cause mouth diseases 0 None
2011-03-17 Fresh insight into parasite's reproductive strategy can prevent malaria spread 0 None
2011-03-17 Research highlights new parameters for HIV study 0 None
2011-03-17 New study: Emergency departments may miss 70% of domestic abuse cases 0 None
2011-03-16 Eating fatty fish reduces blindness risk from AMD: Study 0 None
2011-03-16 Results from first successful phase 2 trial of gene therapy for Parkinson's or any neurologic disorder 0 1
2011-03-16 Genesis Biopharma to establish Adoptive Cell Immunotherapy based therapeutic development program 0 None
2011-03-16 NIFA grants $3.7 million to Temple's CORE for childhood obesity research 0 None
2011-03-16 Researchers find first-generation x-rays more effective than today's systems 0 None
2011-03-16 Researcher argues against use of Cop1-inhibitory drugs for cancer treatment 0 None
2011-03-16 Study: Bodychecking linked with brain injury among hockey players 0 None
2011-03-16 Research: Underweight HCV-infected patients tend to be older at HCC onset 0 None
2011-03-16 Decades-old FDA approved hypertension drug may delay onset and reduce severity of MS 0 None
2011-03-16 Older adults on cell phones may put themselves at risk while street-crossing 0 None
2011-03-16 NAFC honors Florida's Cleveland Clinic physician with Continence Care Champion Award 0 None
2011-03-16 Protein folding may aid in developing new therapies for brain diseases 0 None
2011-03-16 Patients with BPE may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea 0 None
2011-03-16 Insight into Lyme disease 0 None
2011-03-16 Manchester research offers hope for congenital hyperinsulinism treatment 0 None
2011-03-16 Classifying gambling subtypes does not predict treatment outcomes 0 None
2011-03-16 Researchers identify genetic cause of magnesium deficiency 0 None
2011-03-16 Researchers discover molecular switch for insulin secretion 0 None
2011-03-16 Psychological disorders may be more prevalent in adolescent acne patients 0 None
2011-03-16 March of Dimes to honor fragile X syndrome researcher with Lifetime Achievement award 0 None
2011-03-16 Post-stroke depression management can lead to better physical functioning 0 None
2011-03-15 Discovery of molecular switch for the secretion of insulin 0 None
2011-03-15 Researchers set to study impacts of space radiation on the atmosphere and aging issues worldwide 0 None
2011-03-15 Medicago receives $3.8M as second milestone payment from U.S. DARPA for cGMP vaccine facility 0 None
2011-03-15 AYA cancer patients require targeted care, say experts 0 None
2011-03-15 The new adulthood: Extended parental support as a safety net 0 None
2011-03-15 Researchers discover new key component in lung cancer spread 0 None
2011-03-15 Type 2 diabetes drug less likely to cause weight gain, raise cholesterol levels 0 2
2011-03-15 Specific inflammatory factor may be responsible for aortic stenosis development 0 None
2011-03-15 Scientists identify unique function of Twist1 in tumor metastasis 0 None
2011-03-15 Researchers develop novel system to show how specific mutations can induce glioblastoma 0 None
2011-03-15 Elevated p21 expression may block key steps in viral life cycle 0 None
2011-03-15 New insight into neurodegenerative disorders 0 None
2011-03-15 Global chronic disease burdens are increasing rapidly: Research 0 None
2011-03-15 Study provides insight into why older adults are so vulnerable to pneumonia 0 None
2011-03-15 Smoking cessation prior surgery not linked to increased risk of postoperative complications 0 None
2011-03-15 Heavy alcohol consumption linked to increased risk of death from pancreatic cancer 0 None
2011-03-15 Scientists show how E. coli strain causes infection in individuals 0 None
2011-03-15 New research: Fzd9 receptor can stimulate bone formation 0 None
2011-03-15 Scientists identify strategy for targeted molecular therapy in liver cancer 0 None
2011-03-15 New research may shed light on possible treatments for prion diseases 0 None
2011-03-14 Dog owners more physically active: proven many times over now 0 None
2011-03-14 Medica Foundation awards $1 million in grants to five Minnesota organizations 0 None
2011-03-14 Indium oxine in development at Positron's Crown Point facility 0 None
2011-03-14 New research: Rhodopsin pigment in Drosophila may detect temperature 0 None
2011-03-14 UCI's doctor, colleagues earn Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughan Award for osteosarcoma work 0 1
2011-03-14 Scientists discover cerebrospinal fluid proteins are essential for brain building 0 None
2011-03-14 OICR welcomes Government of Canada's announcement of support for cancer control 0 None
2011-03-14 Research links giftedness to prenatal exposure of testosterone 0 None
2011-03-14 Bad relationship with partner is the strongest predictor of maternal emotional distress 0 None
2011-03-14 HDL cholesterol structure finding could help explain cardioprotective effects 0 None
2011-03-14 Study identifies potential therapeutic target for neurodegenerative disorders 0 None
2011-03-14 New study identifies 15 genetic regions underlying primary biliary cirrhosis 0 4.2
2011-03-14 New study: Alcohol-related chronic pancreatitis is lower than other causes 0 None
2011-03-14 Peanut allergy has a genetic link: Study 0 None
2011-03-14 HIV infection and increased fracture risk: Study 0 None
2011-03-14 Novel biomarkers may aid in diagnosis and management of asthma, COPD 0 None
2011-03-12 Test that measures destruction of lung air sacs, could help prevent progression of emphysema 0 None
2011-03-12 Number of cancer survivors rise: CDC report 0 None
2011-03-11 NIH awards InDevR $3 million Phase II SBIR grant for influenza-related research 0 None
2011-03-11 Study to identify drug targets for rheumatoid arthritis patients not responding to anti-TNF therapies 0 None
2011-03-11 Bill Gates and Schrödinger co-founder invest in Nimbus to advance large B-cell lymphoma programs 0 None
2011-03-11 Groundbreaking studies presented at Prostate Cancer Research Program's IMPaCT conference 0 3.7
2011-03-11 American Botanical Council honors excellence in herbal medicine 0 None
2011-03-11 New technique may find 'hidden' receptors in nerve cells 0 None
2011-03-11 Scientific advances at Scripps Research lay foundation for new lupus drug Benlysta 0 None
2011-03-11 Genetic variant contributes to higher risk of lung cancer, increases tendency to smoke more 0 None
2011-03-11 New study reveals brain networks are involved in 'cross-modal' person recognition 0 None
2011-03-11 Erlotinib, Gefitinib effective in treating certain subset of advanced NSCLC patients 0 None
2011-03-11 Gastric bypass patients tend to overuse alcohol 0 None
2011-03-11 Discovery: VPS4A enzyme plays a key role in release of HIV particles 0 None
2011-03-11 Study sheds light on how signals from CSF help drive neural development 0 None
2011-03-11 NIH awards Avaxia Phase I SBIR grant to develop novel antibody therapeutic for celiac disease 0 None
2011-03-11 New North American survey highlights impact of more complex clinical trials 0 None
2011-03-11 New MEAL study can stop or delay prostate cancer progression 0 None
2011-03-11 HIV-infected patients may face increased risk of bone fracture 0 None
2011-03-11 Jasco initiates pancreatic cancer research program with NCCU in Durham 0 None
2011-03-11 New discovery: GPCR family of proteins can recognize and respond to wide array of signals 0 None
2011-03-11 Researchers create protein molecule for new anti-inflammatory therapies 0 None
2011-03-11 Volume-based referrals do not necessarily improve patient outcomes 0 None
2011-03-11 SAP may serve as effective nanomaterial to prevent prostate cancer spread 0 None
2011-03-10 Scientists discover four new genetic variants in humans linked with NAFLD 0 None
2011-03-10 Depression is linked with increased risk of developing kidney failure 0 None
2011-03-10 Wnt1 protein can improve function of endothelial progenitor cells 0 None
2011-03-10 NCI report: Number of US cancer survivors increases to 11.7 million during 2007 0 None
2011-03-10 Coffee consumption may reduce risk of stroke in women 0 None
2011-03-10 FRSQ, NSFC announce funds for genomic research on male infertility 0 None
2011-03-10 U.S. researchers who collaborate with international scientists more likely to receive greater recognition 0 None
2011-03-10 Study links altruism and motor control 2 None
2011-03-10 New research identifies major surgeries that face risk of developing postoperative sepsis 0 None
2011-03-10 Professor utilizes $300,000 N.Y. grant to study adult neural stem cells 0 None
2011-03-10 Caspase inhibition can prevent brain inflammation in neurological diseases 0 2
2011-03-10 Researcher launches new DBS clinical trial to pinpoint brain activity in depressed people 0 None
2011-03-10 ALR commits funding for new study to identify lupus susceptibility genes in multiple ethnicities 0 None
2011-03-10 Study: High volume music players can cause neurophysiological changes 0 None
2011-03-10 Tiniest pollution particles can contribute to cardiovascular disease in diabetic people 0 None
2011-03-10 Need for new definition of 'normal' blood pressure 0 None
2011-03-10 Salmonella may serve as valuable tool to fight against cancer 0 None
2011-03-10 Researchers pinpoint a protein responsible for fat storage in the body 0 None
2011-03-10 ITCs in vegetables appear to target and block p53 gene linked with cancer 0 None
2011-03-10 Vascular disorder of the brain most frequently misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis 0 None
2011-03-09 CUBN gene mutation linked with albuminuria in individuals with or without diabetes 0 None
2011-03-09 Lowering cholesterol could help fight infections 0 None
2011-03-09 Research shows how tubercle bacterium manages to survive inside body's macrophage cells 0 None
2011-03-09 RainDance, 454 Life Sciences collaborate to launch core ADME gene screening research panel 0 None
2011-03-09 Variation in exposure to sunlight may affect sensitivity of individuals to drugs 0 None
2011-03-09 Geospiza, NuGEN partner to develop seamless next-generation sequencing workflow 0 None
2011-03-09 Collaborative care programs in hospitals reduce depression, anxiety in heart disease patients 0 None
2011-03-09 New study shows excess hospitalization costs for homeless people 0 None
2011-03-09 Batman puts some POW! into physiology studies 0 None
2011-03-09 International Longevity Center becomes foundation for interdisciplinary center on aging at Columbia University 0 None
2011-03-09 Overall survival rate for ovarian cancer have increased over last 30 years 0 None
2011-03-09 Three new research initiatives to study how design of neighbourhoods impact obesity 0 None
2011-03-09 U-M's North Campus Research Complex gets first lab-based scientists 0 None
2011-03-09 NCCN, SNM enter cancer imaging research collaboration 0 None
2011-03-09 ImpactRx adds pulmonologists to physician specialty panels network 0 None
2011-03-09 'Cross-talk' between two major biological pathways may hold a clue for chronic pain treatment 0 None
2011-03-09 Multiple target therapy may treat HER2-positive breast cancers 0 None
2011-03-09 Postdoctoral research fellows receive Pancan- AACR Pathway to Leadership Grants 0 None
2011-03-09 Colonoscopy can serve as effective tool to reduce colorectal cancer death 0 None
2011-03-09 Karolinska Institutet, LUMC coordinate largest European program on RA 0 None
2011-03-09 LRI announces 12 new research grants to drive innovation in lupus 0 None
2011-03-09 ITMNs can reduce Japanese Encephalitis transmission to humans 0 None
2011-03-09 Psychosocially hazardous neighborhood may influence cognitive function in older age 0 None
2011-03-09 Patients with epilepsy-linked memory loss worry more than their physicians 0 None
2011-03-09 Classroom environment impacts children's mental health 0 None
2011-03-09 Research: Eating disorders more prevalent among Muslim adolescents than Christian 0 None
2011-03-09 Study: Americans experience higher rates of chronic disease than their English counterparts 0 None
2011-03-09 Chemist discover new strategy to process certain drugs 0 None
2011-03-09 Belly laugh best for venous leg ulcers 0 None
2011-03-09 Study finds increase in oral tongue cancer incidence in young US white females 0 1
2011-03-09 UCLA, Fibrocell Science enter scientific collaboration to advance cell therapy 0 None
2011-03-09 Grey matter volume in cerebellum predicts general intelligence 0 None
2011-03-08 Study: Roundworm protein can suppress inflammation in patients with sepsis 0 None
2011-03-08 Study analyzes role of PARP enzyme in eukaryotes 0 None
2011-03-08 $100 million in grants for medical research announced 0 None
2011-03-08 Researchers elucidate how sensory, motor fibers interact at molecular level to form nerves 0 None
2011-03-08 Quick dose of empathy may help close racial gaps in pain treatment 0 5
2011-03-08 Study: Residential treatment greatly improves smoking abstinence 0 None
2011-03-08 Harvard study finds increase in medical bankruptcies in Massachusetts 0 None
2011-03-08 Post-discharge calls to patients help reduce 30-day readmissions, improve satisfaction 0 5
2011-03-08 Vegetables can help reverse or prevent cancers 0 None
2011-03-08 Institute for Genome Sciences plays key role in investigation of anthrax attacks 0 None
2011-03-08 New insight into multiple sclerosis 0 None
2011-03-08 Study shows that satisfaction of older parents rise with more number of children 0 None
2011-03-08 SMER28 can reduce beta-amyloid accumulation in patients with Alzheimer's disease 0 None
2011-03-08 Study reveals prevalence of overweight in Sweden schoolchildren 0 None
2011-03-08 Study: Role of air pollutants in cardiometabolic syndrome 0 None
2011-03-08 Scientists develop new method that uncovers combined effects of genes 0 None
2011-03-08 Klotho protein discovery can lead to new class of drugs for treatment of obesity 0 5
2011-03-08 New study: Circadian system may contribute to daily pattern of vasovagal syncope 0 None
2011-03-08 Study: Moderate drinking can reduce risk of dementia even among older adults 0 None
2011-03-08 Study: Physicians' empathy can improve patients' positive clinical outcomes 0 1
2011-03-08 Study shows how individual cells behave during blood vessel formation 0 None
2011-03-08 Scientists receive March of Dimes grant for preterm birth research 0 None
2011-03-08 Two studies show how laminin plays a central role in breast cancer development 0 None
2011-03-08 New discovery can provide insight into lung cancer 0 None
2011-03-07 13 heart disease risk genes identified 0 None
2011-03-07 Article sheds new light on neural mechanisms for flashbacks 0 3
2011-03-07 New research: Lung cancer rates have doubled for women over 60 since mid 1970s 0 None
2011-03-07 New insight into coronary artery disease 0 None
2011-03-07 Galderma, Astrazeneca collaborate to develop new compounds for dermatological disorders 0 None
2011-03-07 Study uncovers 13 new genes that increase risk of heart attacks 0 5
2011-03-07 Poll explores link between Americans' use of communication technologies and sleep habits 0 None
2011-03-07 ShearWave Elastography increases performance of ultrasound breast cancer diagnosis 0 None
2011-03-06 Study examines impact of clinical, basic biomedical research on future work, products, healthcare 0 None
2011-03-06 Scientists discover SNPs linked with high risk of sick sinus syndrome 0 None
2011-03-06 New study unmasks molecule that can protect against epileptic seizure 0 None
2011-03-06 Physical therapy within 24 hours of knee arthroplasty can improve recovery, cut hospital stays 0 None
2011-03-06 Researchers identify 13 new gene sites linked with risk of coronary artery disease 0 None
2011-03-06 New research: Rectal specific microbicides can protect against HIV 0 None
2011-03-06 Scientists identify regulatory T cells responsible for limiting immune response 0 5
2011-03-06 Study links 13 new gene regions to coronary atherosclerosis 0 None
2011-03-05 Researchers explore ways to improve human-computer interaction 0 None
2011-03-05 Study examines effectiveness of active video games for improving health, fitness 1 4
2011-03-05 Michael Smith, Merck Canada sponsors CDRD's new post-doctoral fellowship program 0 None
2011-03-05 New HQ of David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research officially dedicated 0 None
2011-03-05 Novel gene therapy can promote removal of amyloid plaques and prevent Alzheimer's disease 0 None
2011-03-05 Study: Overweight adolescents may have high risk of less bone mass 0 None
2011-03-05 Family-assisted exercise therapy improves function, recovery after stroke: Study 0 None
2011-03-05 OHSU receives NTI grant to study TEG for blood-clot prevention in obese trauma patients 0 None
2011-03-05 New research into drugs to prevent brain tumours in children wins vital funding 0 None
2011-03-04 Research findings likely to improve understanding of gene regulation in humans 0 None
2011-03-04 Brain enzyme can restore even old, fading memories, say researchers 0 5
2011-03-04 Bariatric surgery can reduce significant weight in severely obese adolescents 0 None
2011-03-04 Scientist discovers new mechanism for regulation of gene expression 0 None
2011-03-04 NorthShore receives $1.5 million gift to establish center for the study of complex diseases 0 None
2011-03-04 Weight-loss surgery successful in treating overweight adolescents 0 None
2011-03-04 New study suggests HIV-positive people aren't paranoid 0 None
2011-03-04 NSBRI selects Brigham researcher for postdoctoral fellowship 0 None
2011-03-04 Study: Job satisfaction affects quality of sleep 0 None
2011-03-04 New discovery holds promise for TB treatment 0 None
2011-03-04 Researchers investigate why immune system is blunted after spinal cord injury 0 1
2011-03-04 Boston Blades' new team to raise money, awareness for Alzheimer's research 0 None
2011-03-04 New promising detection technology identifies cancer cells early 0 None
2011-03-04 How cancer impacts patients and their partners 0 None
2011-03-04 Cancer patients' willingness to undergo tests bodes well for future of personalized medicine 0 None
2011-03-04 Hazardous high concentrations of cadmium found in inexpensive children's jewelry 0 None
2011-03-04 New study: Depression and anxiety may influence physical symptoms 0 None
2011-03-04 Study: 6 out of 10 male drug-abusers direct violence against their partners 0 None
2011-03-04 Low physical activity increases kidney transplant patients' likelihood of dying early 0 None
2011-03-04 Exercise can reduce cannabis use in persons who don't want to stop 0 None
2011-03-03 Neuropathologist receives AAN Potamkin Prize for Alzheimer's disease research 0 None
2011-03-03 Stem cell research updates 0 None
2011-03-03 Scientist receives $4 million Australia fellowship to continue cancer origin research 0 None
2011-03-03 Marijuana and psychosis linked in a study 0 5
2011-03-03 Community gym surfaces do not appear to be reservoirs for MRSA transmission 0 None
2011-03-03 Honey for wound healing: Study 0 5
2011-03-03 New study provides fascinating insight into genetic basis of bipolar disorder 0 None
2011-03-03 Scientists uncover genetic pathway that affects breast cancer development 0 None
2011-03-03 Racial and ethnic groups less likely to receive kidney transplants than others 0 None
2011-03-03 Feet first? Old mitochondria might be responsible for neuropathy in the extremities 0 None
2011-03-03 Genetics and cancer research 0 5
2011-03-03 New study: Talk Test is a useful indicator of VT in trained athletes 0 None
2011-03-03 New insight: p53 protein controls molecular crossroads in glucose metabolic pathway 0 None
2011-03-03 New discovery in glioma-associated metabolic changes 0 None
2011-03-03 Novel study deepens understanding of how chromosome replication works 0 None
2011-03-03 New research provides insight into link between sunlight, vitamin D3, MS risk and severity 0 4
2011-03-03 Study reveals expansion of NK cells after acute infection 0 None
2011-03-03 New research: Weight discrimination may impact physical health 0 None
2011-03-03 Scientists find reprogramming-associated mutations in hiPSCs 0 None
2011-03-03 Groundbreaking discovery in lymphoma research 0 5
2011-03-03 New study examines boxing injuries among children and adolescents from 1990 to 2008 0 4
2011-03-03 Early diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis critical to avoid disability, deformity 0 None
2011-03-03 Birth of healthy child does not resolve depression and anxiety in women who miscarry 0 None
2011-03-03 New study: Significant deterioration in semen quality during last 10 years in Finland 0 None
2011-03-03 U-M scientists identify potential target to treat aggressive prostate cancer 0 None
2011-03-03 ITI, Takeda collaborate to develop and commercialize PDE1 inhibitors for schizophrenia 0 None
2011-03-03 Scientists provide new insight into mechanisms controlling programmed cell death pathways 0 None
2011-03-03 Women smokers over 50 at increased risk of breast cancer 0 None
2011-03-03 New study: Lower potassium levels may help explain racial disparity in type 2 diabetes 0 None
2011-03-02 Night shift work may reduce risk of skin cancer in women 0 None
2011-03-02 Ibuprofen may protect against development of Parkinson's disease 0 None
2011-03-02 Study: Fluoride forms on teeth is up to 100 times thinner than previously believed 0 3.5
2011-03-02 Study identifies key gene mutation responsible for type 2 diabetes in nearly 10% of patients 0 None
2011-03-02 BigThink.com launches breakthroughs: Discussion highlighting cutting-edge cancer research 0 1
2011-03-02 Researchers find mineral deficiency increases type 2 diabetes risk in African-Americans 0 None
2011-03-02 Genetic variants determine severity of HCV-related graft disease and antiviral treatment response 0 None
2011-03-02 Viruses that are natural part of human genome may retrovirus culprit 0 None
2011-03-02 Research: Blocking two cell DNA repair routes at once can provide new way to treat bowel cancer 0 None
2011-03-02 Glycogen study findings shed light on possible route to treat Lafora disease 0 None
2011-03-02 BRF funded projects generate over 8 times of the initial investment in additional funding 0 None
2011-03-02 New study reviews latest scientific developments in autism 0 5
2011-03-02 Study: Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may decrease risk of dementia 0 None
2011-03-02 Study: 700,000 drug-related ED visits cost nearly $1.4 billion in 2007 0 None
2011-03-02 Scientists discover signaling pathway in brain to induce cellular leptin resistance 0 None
2011-03-02 New insight into HIV/AIDS 0 None
2011-03-02 Scientists find link between ADHD and bipolar disorders with regard to rapid mood swings 0 None
2011-03-02 Scientists discover new way to generate human motor nerve cells 0 None
2011-03-02 Sleep loss have negative impact on neurobehavioral functioning in children with ADHD 0 None
2011-03-02 Advion to establish new laboratory at Purdue Research Park near Indianapolis 0 None
2011-03-02 Innoheart, genae enter strategic alliance to transform translational clinical research 0 None
2011-03-02 Government Department of BIS awards £28.5 million to UK-wide study of babies and young children 0 None
2011-03-01 Regular exercise cuts risk of bowel cancer 0 None
2011-03-01 Leisure activities during free time can improve communication, social skills in autistic adults 0 3
2011-03-01 Study: Happy people tend to live longer and experience better health 0 None
2011-03-01 New study: Enzyme that metabolizes vitamin D can predict lung cancer survival 0 None
2011-03-01 IRX Therapeutics signs research collaboration agreement with world's leading pharma companies 0 None
2011-03-01 High blood pressure medications useful even in those without hypertension: Study 0 None
2011-03-01 Think positive for a healthy heart: Study 0 None
2011-03-01 Supporters of open letter say 'Patent Amendment Bill' misses the point 0 None
2011-03-01 Building trust with cooperative witnesses in a crime investigation 0 None
2011-03-01 New study: No decline in breast cancer incidence rates among U.S. white women 0 None
2011-03-01 New study: Alzheimer's disease can be inherited from your mother than father 0 None
2011-03-01 New cell therapy can reverse effect of 'bad' LDL cholesterol and reduce atherosclerosis 0 None
2011-03-01 Heterotaxin useful for studying intestinal birth defects may also inhibit cancerous tumor growth 1 None
2011-03-01 Psychology thesis reveals work motivation greatly reduces stress in IT consultants 0 4
2011-03-01 Scientists discover lead contamination in ceramic cookware sold in Philadelphia's Chinatown 0 None
2011-03-01 Gut bacteria could exert control over metabolic functions of other organs 0 None
2011-03-01 Sudden cessation of smoking may be symptom of lung cancer 0 2.3
2011-03-01 Tomato consumption can reduce cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases 1 None
2011-03-01 Depression negatively impacts outcomes of care in patients with CRS: New research 0 None
2011-03-01 Protein pathway may hold a clue for understanding Parkinson's disease 0 None
2011-03-01 Study: Visual cortex can dramatically change its function 0 5
2011-03-01 Research uncovers new details about protein interactions in retina 0 None
2011-03-01 New study: Lifestyle intervention can help pregnant women control their weight 0 None
2011-03-01 Social networking websites can increase risky sexual behaviors in homeless youth: New study 0 None
2011-03-01 Acupressure improves cognitive function in patients with mild traumatic brain injury 0 None
2011-03-01 New GuLF STUDY to look at health effects of oil spill on 55,000 cleanup workers, volunteers 0 None

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