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NUS researchers develop novel dual-mode contrast agent for better liver cancer imaging

Scientists from the National University of Singapore have developed a novel nanodiamond-based contrast agent - a chemical "dye" used to enhance the visibility of internal body structures in magnetic resonance imaging - that improves visualization of liver cancer tumors

2 May 2017

Positive social support from adult children linked to reduced dementia risk

Positive social support from adult children is associated with reduced risk of developing dementia, according to a new research published today.

2 May 2017

Study finds uneven distribution of telemedicine services for mental health in rural areas

Newly published research by Harvard Medical School and the RAND Corporation reveals a dramatic growth in the use of telemedicine for the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in rural areas, but strikingly uneven distribution of services across states.

2 May 2017

Researchers create new tool that reveals insights into cellular development

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have created a new tool to describe the many possible ways in which a cell may develop. Rooted in the mathematical field of topology, the tool provides a roadmap that offers detailed insight into how stem cells give rise to specialized cells.

2 May 2017

Smoke-free policies lead to lower smoking rates among LGBT individuals

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death and disability in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cigarette smoking among lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals is higher than among heterosexual adults-; nearly 24 percent of the LGBT population smoke compared to nearly 17 percent of the straight population.

2 May 2017

Small increase in children's physical activity could reduce obesity, avoid billions in medical costs

Increasing the percentage of elementary school children in the United States who participate in 25 minutes of physical activity three times a week from 32 percent to 50 percent would avoid $21.9 billion in medical costs and lost wages over the course of their lifetimes, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

2 May 2017

Researchers uncover molecule that may explain smoking-CHD connection

Cigarette smoking accounts for about one-fifth of cases of coronary heart disease, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but precisely how smoking leads to CHD has long been unclear.

2 May 2017

Study finds shorter course of radiation therapy given after mastectomy to be safe and effective

A shorter course of radiation therapy given to breast cancer patients following mastectomy is safe and effective and cuts treatment time in half. That is according to data from a phase II clinical trial conducted by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey investigators and other colleagues who examined a hypofractionated regimen given over three weeks versus the traditional six week course of treatment.

2 May 2017

Making doctors check patients' drug history could be simple way to reduce opioid epidemic

There's a simple way to reduce the opioid epidemic gripping the country, according to new Cornell University research: Make doctors check their patients' previous prescriptions.

2 May 2017

Structural integrity of the hippocampus could mediate link between fitness and memory

Studies have suggested a link between fitness and memory, but researchers have struggled to find the mechanism that links them. A new study by University of Illinois researchers found that the key may lie in the microstructure of the hippocampus, a region in the middle of the brain involved in memory processes.

2 May 2017

TACC's supercomputers assist in discovery of new, better chemotherapy drugs

Surgery and radiation remove, kill, or damage cancer cells in a certain area. But chemotherapy -- which uses medicines or drugs to treat cancer -- can work throughout the whole body, killing cancer cells that have spread far from the original tumor.

2 May 2017

New study highlights importance of cervical cancer screening for older women after age 65

Cervical cancer is often thought of as a disease that primarily affects young women. Because of this, many older women fail to keep up with appropriate screening as they age.

2 May 2017

Researchers invent promising paper-based technology to kill bacteria and sanitize surfaces

Imagine wearing clothes with layers of paper that protect you from dangerous bacteria. A Rutgers-led team has invented an inexpensive, effective way to kill bacteria and sanitize surfaces with devices made of paper.

2 May 2017

Combination therapy may be effective option for treating some women with ovarian cancer

Researchers have been trying to understand why up to 85 percent of women experience recurrence of high-grade serous ovarian cancer -- the most common subtype of ovarian cancer -- after standard treatment with the chemotherapy drug carboplatin.

2 May 2017

Mayo Clinic scientists develop novel nanoparticle to shrink tumors, prevent breast cancer recurrence

A Mayo Clinic research team has developed a new type of cancer-fighting nanoparticle aimed at shrinking breast cancer tumors, while also preventing recurrence of the disease.

2 May 2017

TAU researchers develop glow stick probes to detect cancerous cells

Chemiluminescence, or chemical light, is the principle behind the glow sticks (also known as light sticks) used at rock concerts and as quick tools to grab when the electricity goes out. But they can also be used to diagnose diseases by identifying concentrations of biological samples.

2 May 2017

New chiral molecular sieves may lead to production of better drugs

An international team of researchers, led by Mark E. Davis at Caltech, has succeeded in making the first chiral molecular sieves. This discovery opens new areas of investigation in both chemistry and biology, and has broad implications for pharmaceutical companies and other specialized chemical manufacturers.

2 May 2017

Researchers discover new type of lymphatic brain ‘scavenger’ cells in zebrafish

The brain has its own inbuilt processes for mopping up damaging cellular waste -- and these processes may provide protection from stroke and dementia.

2 May 2017

Stroke prevention strategy may reduce incidence of dementia among older adults

Ontario's stroke prevention strategy appears to have had an unexpected, beneficial side effect: a reduction also in the incidence of dementia among older seniors.

2 May 2017

LSUHealthNO receives NIH grant to develop novel long-lasting dental filling materials

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health has awarded LSU Health New Orleans' School of Dentistry an R01 grant in the amount of $2,465,297 over five years to develop stronger, longer-lasting dental filling materials with antibacterial properties to inhibit recurrent cavities and extend the life of the restoration.

2 May 2017

Medical Research News

NUS researchers develop novel dual-mode contrast agent for better liver cancer imaging

Positive social support from adult children linked to reduced dementia risk

Study finds uneven distribution of telemedicine services for mental health in rural areas

Researchers create new tool that reveals insights into cellular development

Smoke-free policies lead to lower smoking rates among LGBT individuals

Small increase in children's physical activity could reduce obesity, avoid billions in medical costs

Researchers uncover molecule that may explain smoking-CHD connection

Study finds shorter course of radiation therapy given after mastectomy to be safe and effective

Making doctors check patients' drug history could be simple way to reduce opioid epidemic

Structural integrity of the hippocampus could mediate link between fitness and memory

TACC's supercomputers assist in discovery of new, better chemotherapy drugs

New study highlights importance of cervical cancer screening for older women after age 65

Researchers invent promising paper-based technology to kill bacteria and sanitize surfaces

Combination therapy may be effective option for treating some women with ovarian cancer

Mayo Clinic scientists develop novel nanoparticle to shrink tumors, prevent breast cancer recurrence

TAU researchers develop glow stick probes to detect cancerous cells

New chiral molecular sieves may lead to production of better drugs

Researchers discover new type of lymphatic brain ‘scavenger’ cells in zebrafish

Stroke prevention strategy may reduce incidence of dementia among older adults

LSUHealthNO receives NIH grant to develop novel long-lasting dental filling materials

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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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