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Biomedical engineering professor wins $2 million grant for concussion research

Barclay Morrison, professor of biomedical engineering at Columbia Engineering, has won a $2 million five-year grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to study the underlying mechanisms of concussion.

15 Jun 2017

Blocking newly discovered cellular pathway could help control tumor growth

Scientists have discovered a new cellular pathway that can promote and support the growth of cancer cells. In a mouse model of melanoma, blocking this pathway resulted in reduction of tumor growth.

15 Jun 2017

Investigation evaluates new drug in microgravity to activate immune system, help combat cancer

On Earth, research into antibody-drug conjugates to treat cancer has been around a while. The research presents a problem, though, because Earth-based laboratories aren't able to mimic the shape of the cancer cell within the body, which can sometimes produce incorrect findings.

15 Jun 2017

Children can reliably self-report outcomes of experimental therapy in clinical trials, study suggests

Children as young as 8 years old with incurable cancer can reliably characterize the impact an experimental therapy has on their symptoms and quality of life - even at the earliest stages of drug development - making self-reported patient outcomes a potential new clinical trial endpoint, according to a longitudinal validity study led by Children's National Health System researchers.

15 Jun 2017

Researchers develop computational method to guide surgeons during brain surgery

Researchers from the University of Luxembourg, in cooperation with the University of Strasbourg, have developed a computational method that could be used to guide surgeons during brain surgery

15 Jun 2017

Activity levels of adolescents and children found to be lower than previously thought

Physical activity among children and teens is lower than previously thought, and, in another surprise finding, young adults after the age of 20 show the only increases in activity over the lifespan, suggests a study conducted by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

15 Jun 2017

Experts suggest multiple ways to reform hospice organizations

The market for hospice care is growing for both eligible enrollees and providers, yet the quality of care is prone to vary, and many institutions deliver suboptimal service, says Texas A&M University Distinguished Professor of Marketing Leonard Berry.

15 Jun 2017

Researchers recapitulate pathological condition of retinal diseases on a chip

Approximately 80% of all sensory input is received via the eyes, so suffering from chronic retinal diseases that lead to blindness causes a significant decrease in the quality of life (QOL).

15 Jun 2017

Stem cell therapy may harm heart disease patients, study finds

Patients with severe and end-stage heart failure have few treatment options available to them apart from transplants and "miraculous" stem cell therapy.

15 Jun 2017

Research suggests how malformed proteins linked to Parkinson’s could spread from the gut to the brain

Recent research on Parkinson's disease has focused on the gut-brain connection, examining patients' gut bacteria, and even how severing the vagus nerve connecting the stomach and brain might protect some people from the debilitating disease.

15 Jun 2017

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy reduces depression, anxiety among chronic pain patients

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology 017 has shown that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that focuses on psychological flexibility and behaviour change, provided a significant reduction in self-reported depression and anxiety among patients participating in a pain rehabilitation program.

15 Jun 2017

Scientists discover new approach for antifungal drug treatments

Each year, invasive fungal infections sicken an estimated 2 million people worldwide and kill nearly 800,000 - but a team of international scientists have discovered a new approach for antifungal drug treatments.

15 Jun 2017

Researcher explores ways to secure information and protect privacy in digital healthcare systems

All over the world, digital tools are increasingly being used to improve and streamline healthcare services. This does not only lead to positive results, but also creates opportunities for new types of threats regarding information security and privacy.

15 Jun 2017

Refugees have specialized treatment needs due to past trauma and loss

In a study of children and adolescents referred for mental health services at US trauma treatment sites, there were important differences in the experiences of refugee youth who were displaced by war-related violence relative to immigrants and those born in the United States.

15 Jun 2017

Free online risk assessment tool can help reduce costs of occupational musculoskeletal injuries

Employers can reduce the costs of occupational musculoskeletal disorders by using a free online risk management tool created by ergonomic researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden.

15 Jun 2017

Study reveals early indication of Alzheimer’s in adults with normal cognition

A new study led by the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California (USC) reveals that older adults with elevated levels of brain-clogging plaques, yet normal cognition, experience faster mental decline, suggestive of Alzheimer's disease. The study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association on June 13 presented the earliest precursor—the toxic and sticky protein as part of the disease, before symptoms arise.

15 Jun 2017

Researchers bioengineer human liver tissues that mimic natural development

An international team of researchers bioengineering human liver tissues uncovered previously unknown networks of genetic-molecular crosstalk that control the organ's developmental processes – greatly advancing efforts to generate healthy and usable human liver tissue from human pluripotent stem cells.

15 Jun 2017

JHH Nutrition Score can help quickly identify heart surgery patients at risk for malnutrition

Patients who are at risk for malnutrition when undergoing heart surgery now can be more quickly and easily identified, leading to intervention and potentially better surgical outcomes, according to a study published online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

15 Jun 2017

New position paper recommends sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages for better treatment

Sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages are needed to reduce adverse reactions in women, according to a position paper from the European Society of Cardiology published today in the June issue of European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.

15 Jun 2017

New TSRI study could have implications for development of flu vaccines, drug therapies

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have shown that for the virus that causes the flu, two wrongs can sometimes make a right.

15 Jun 2017

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Biomedical engineering professor wins $2 million grant for concussion research

Blocking newly discovered cellular pathway could help control tumor growth

Investigation evaluates new drug in microgravity to activate immune system, help combat cancer

Children can reliably self-report outcomes of experimental therapy in clinical trials, study suggests

Researchers develop computational method to guide surgeons during brain surgery

Activity levels of adolescents and children found to be lower than previously thought

Experts suggest multiple ways to reform hospice organizations

Researchers recapitulate pathological condition of retinal diseases on a chip

Stem cell therapy may harm heart disease patients, study finds

Research suggests how malformed proteins linked to Parkinson’s could spread from the gut to the brain

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy reduces depression, anxiety among chronic pain patients

Scientists discover new approach for antifungal drug treatments

Researcher explores ways to secure information and protect privacy in digital healthcare systems

Refugees have specialized treatment needs due to past trauma and loss

Free online risk assessment tool can help reduce costs of occupational musculoskeletal injuries

Study reveals early indication of Alzheimer’s in adults with normal cognition

Researchers bioengineer human liver tissues that mimic natural development

JHH Nutrition Score can help quickly identify heart surgery patients at risk for malnutrition

New position paper recommends sex-specific cardiovascular drug dosages for better treatment

New TSRI study could have implications for development of flu vaccines, drug therapies

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