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Poor sleep may make it harder to regulate negative emotions in people with anxiety or depression

A lack of sleep makes everything harder. Focusing, finishing assignments, and coping with everyday stress can become monumental tasks.

18 Apr 2017

Research reveals how liver progenitor cells contribute to development of hepatic tumors

The malignant transformation of hepatocytes is the origin of most hepatocellular carcinomas, an aggressive type of liver cancer with high mortality rates. But these cells do not act alone.

18 Apr 2017

Cytokine plays critical role in driving immune cells to promote or suppress inflammatory bowel disease

A certain cytokine, or small protein that helps cells communicate during immune responses, can control whether immune cells promote or suppress inflammatory bowel disease, a finding that could lead to new treatments, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

18 Apr 2017

FAU researchers discover key factor for early metastases in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive tumour types because it starts forming metastases early. The cancer itself, however, is usually only discovered late. This leads to a high patient mortality rate. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg have now discovered why pancreatic cancer and other malignant types of tumours can disseminate so rapidly.

18 Apr 2017

TUM study shows link between zinc supply in the body and cardiac function

In addition to essential metabolic functions, the level of zinc in the body also affects the heart muscle. When oxidative stress occurs, it may be due to a shortage of zinc, which can be determined by examining the heart muscle.

18 Apr 2017

Study describes algorithm that can predict growth of cancerous tumors

A new study by Yusheng Feng, professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio , describes an algorithm that can predict the growth of cancerous tumors, which could help medical professionals judge the best treatment options for patients.

18 Apr 2017

Researchers find new way to prevent graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants

Through experimental work, an international team of researchers led by City of Hope's Defu Zeng, professor of diabetes immunology and hematopoietic cell transplantation, believe they may have found a way to prevent graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants while retaining the transplants' positive effects on fighting leukemia and lymphoma.

18 Apr 2017

Air pollution may directly affect biology of upper airways to cause chronic sinus problems

Although human population studies have linked air pollution to chronic inflammation of nasal and sinus tissues, direct biological and molecular evidence for cause and effect has been scant.

18 Apr 2017

Combined treatment regimen shows early promise in eliminating metastatic prostate cancer

In the past, all forms of metastatic prostate cancer have been considered incurable. In recent years, the FDA has approved six drugs for men with metastatic disease, all of which can increase survival.

18 Apr 2017

Study highlights impact of familial poverty on toddlers’ brain development

A study carried out by the University of Granada (UGR) has revealed that familial poverty has an impact on the toddlers' brain functioning. Infants belonging to families with lower economic resources and a lower level of education present a more immature functioning and less ability to detect errors.

18 Apr 2017

Study reveals newly diagnosed type 1 and type 2 diabetes is on a rising trend among American youth

The report, Incidence Trends of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes among Youths, 2002–2012, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, reveals a rising rate of type 1 and type 2 diabetes diagnosis among the population of below 20 years in the United States.

18 Apr 2017

Oral contraceptive pills have negative impact on women's quality of life, study shows

One of the most common combined oral contraceptive pills has a negative impact on women's quality of life but does not increase depressive symptoms.

18 Apr 2017

UTHealth researchers identify less invasive way to screen for colorectal cancer

Specific strains of bacteria in the gut are significantly associated with colorectal cancer, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health.

18 Apr 2017

Research highlights importance of financial literacy to increase autonomy for young adults with autism

More than 3 million people in the United States are estimated to have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and annual diagnosis rates continue to rise.

18 Apr 2017

Cigarette accompanied by alcohol provides more pleasure to young adults than marijuana

Young adults get more pleasure from smoking cigarettes while they are drinking alcohol than they do while using marijuana, according to a new UC San Francisco study.

18 Apr 2017

Study shows how early administration of old drug reduces damage during heart attack

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) have discovered a new mechanism of action of metoprolol, a drug that can reduce the damage produced during a heart attack if administered early.

18 Apr 2017

Saturated fatty acids in diet linked to onset of osteoarthritis

Saturated fat is a prime suspect in the onset of osteoarthritis after QUT scientists found it changed the composition of cartilage, particularly in the weight-bearing joints of the hip and knee.

18 Apr 2017

Innovate UK funds new, economic vaccine to halt spread of 'zoonotic' infectious diseases

A team of international scientists led by Dr. Michael Jarvis at the University of Plymouth has received funding in excess of £408,000 from Innovate UK to develop a new and economic vaccine designed to halt the spread of highly pathogenic 'zoonotic' (spreading from animals to humans) infectious diseases.

18 Apr 2017

Pharmaceuticals containing cannabinoids may be effective against skin diseases, say researchers

Cannabinoids contain anti-inflammatory properties that could make them useful in the treatment of a wide-range of skin diseases, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

18 Apr 2017

Researchers to test effectiveness of wristwatch-like devices for detecting sleep apnea in TBI patients

Researchers from the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute will participate in a national study to determine whether medical devices used in the home can diagnose sleep apnea that often develops after traumatic brain injuries.

18 Apr 2017

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Poor sleep may make it harder to regulate negative emotions in people with anxiety or depression

Research reveals how liver progenitor cells contribute to development of hepatic tumors

Cytokine plays critical role in driving immune cells to promote or suppress inflammatory bowel disease

FAU researchers discover key factor for early metastases in pancreatic cancer

TUM study shows link between zinc supply in the body and cardiac function

Study describes algorithm that can predict growth of cancerous tumors

Researchers find new way to prevent graft-versus-host disease after stem cell transplants

Air pollution may directly affect biology of upper airways to cause chronic sinus problems

Combined treatment regimen shows early promise in eliminating metastatic prostate cancer

Study highlights impact of familial poverty on toddlers’ brain development

Study reveals newly diagnosed type 1 and type 2 diabetes is on a rising trend among American youth

Oral contraceptive pills have negative impact on women's quality of life, study shows

UTHealth researchers identify less invasive way to screen for colorectal cancer

Research highlights importance of financial literacy to increase autonomy for young adults with autism

Cigarette accompanied by alcohol provides more pleasure to young adults than marijuana

Study shows how early administration of old drug reduces damage during heart attack

Saturated fatty acids in diet linked to onset of osteoarthritis

Innovate UK funds new, economic vaccine to halt spread of 'zoonotic' infectious diseases

Pharmaceuticals containing cannabinoids may be effective against skin diseases, say researchers

Researchers to test effectiveness of wristwatch-like devices for detecting sleep apnea in TBI patients

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