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Researchers identify racial differences in breast cancer immune microenvironment

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified significant differences in the immune microenvironment of breast cancer tumors between African-American and white women, shedding light on the ways in which race can influence cancer development and outcomes.

4 Jun 2018

MicroRNAs may hold key to predict how someone is affected by sleep loss

The key to predicting how someone is affected by sleep loss may be found in microRNAs, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

4 Jun 2018

Study finds increase in lifestyle-related cancers over the past decade

Lifestyle-related cancers, such as lung, colorectal, and skin cancers, have increased globally over the past decade, according to the most comprehensive analysis of cancer-related health outcomes and patterns ever conducted.

4 Jun 2018

Diuretic drug may be just as effective as oral antibiotics to treat acne in female patients

In a finding that suggests the potential for practice change that would reduce the use of antibiotics in dermatology, researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have found the diuretic drug spironolactone may be just as effective as antibiotics for the treatment of women's acne.

4 Jun 2018

Free-floating DNA analysis test may help detect early-stage lung cancer

A test that analyzes free-floating DNA in the blood may be able to detect early-stage lung cancer, a preliminary report from the ongoing Circulating Cell-Free Genome Atlas study suggests.

4 Jun 2018

Poor sleep linked to junk food cravings, nighttime snacking, obesity, and diabetes

Nighttime snacking and junk food cravings may contribute to unhealthy eating behaviors and represent a potential link between poor sleep and obesity, according to a study by University of Arizona Health Sciences sleep researchers.

1 Jun 2018

Study: 1 out of every 5 deaths among young adults in the U.S. is related to opioids

One out of every five deaths among young adults in the United States is related to opioids, suggests a study led by researchers in Canada.

1 Jun 2018

Study reveals how the brain coordinates complex articulatory movements during natural speech

When we speak, we engage nearly 100 muscles, continuously moving our lips, jaw, tongue, and throat to shape our breath into the fluent sequences of sounds that form our words and sentences. A new study by UC San Francisco scientists reveals how these complex articulatory movements are coordinated in the brain.

1 Jun 2018

Researchers seek to characterize financial health of surgical residents

The cost of education is continuing to increase, and the amount of debt for medical school graduates has risen dramatically in the last two decades, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

1 Jun 2018

New study examines living kidney donors' concerns on kidney removal

In a new study that examined living kidney donors' concerns about their decision to undergo kidney removal, long-term kidney health, aspects of surgery and recovery, and impacts on life satisfaction were among those that donors felt were most important.

1 Jun 2018

Study finds women experiencing menopause symptoms even in their 70s and 80s

Menopause symptoms are not just for midlife anymore, according to a new Mayo Clinic study published this month in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society.

1 Jun 2018

Study finds 'Why not take a risk?' mentality to be prevalent among patients and providers

"Antibiotics can't hurt. They might even make me feel better. Why not take a risk?" You may have had similar thoughts when sick with the flu or common cold. Your doctor may think so too.

1 Jun 2018

Researchers find link between handgrip strength and lung function in older women

As we age, we may become weaker as our muscles tend to lose their mass and strength. This condition of losing muscle mass is called sarcopenia.

1 Jun 2018

Study: Few men undergo genetic testing despite high risk of breast cancer

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among Americans. At least 10 percent of cancers are caused by inherited mutations in genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Parents with the cancer gene mutation have a 50 percent chance of passing it on to a son or daughter.

1 Jun 2018

Scientists identify three new distinct breast epithelial cell populations

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, in collaboration with scientists at UCSF and Northwestern University, have profiled human breast epithelial cells, identifying three new distinct epithelial cell populations.

1 Jun 2018

Researchers reveal role NAD+ molecule in turning on genes that make fat cells

Glucose is the energy that fuels cells, and the body likes to store glucose for later use. But too much glucose can contribute to obesity, and scientists have long wanted to understand what happens within a cell to tip the balance.

1 Jun 2018

Study highlights complexity of the brain’s molecular response to cocaine use

A study in Biological Psychiatry has identified unique genetic changes in the brain's reward circuitry that are associated with cocaine use, including first-time use, withdrawal, and re-exposure to the drug after prolonged withdrawal.

31 May 2018

Study: Cellular housekeeping can help mammals live longer and healthier

Building on two decades of research, investigators at UT Southwestern have determined that "cellular housekeeping" can extend the lifespan and healthspan of mammals.

31 May 2018

NNCC selects Stanford Health Care Dialysis Unit as winner of 2018 Advocacy Award

The Standford Health Care Dialysis Unit has been selected as the 2018 Advocacy Award recipient for outstanding performance in advancing nephrology nursing certification and patient care.

31 May 2018

MILabs' new VECTor5PET/SPECT/OI/CT system installed at TUM campus in Garching

A MILabs VECTor5PET/SPECT/OI/CT system has been installed at the Chair of Pharmaceutical Radiochemistry on the TUM Campus in Garching. Under the direction of Prof. Hans-Jurgen Wester, this institute has established a broad and internationally renowned radiopharmaceutical research program, consisting of fundamental tracer development, innovative radiolabeling strategies, and the preclinical and clinical assessment of new tracers.

31 May 2018

Education News and Research

Researchers identify racial differences in breast cancer immune microenvironment

MicroRNAs may hold key to predict how someone is affected by sleep loss

Study finds increase in lifestyle-related cancers over the past decade

Diuretic drug may be just as effective as oral antibiotics to treat acne in female patients

Free-floating DNA analysis test may help detect early-stage lung cancer

Poor sleep linked to junk food cravings, nighttime snacking, obesity, and diabetes

Study: 1 out of every 5 deaths among young adults in the U.S. is related to opioids

Study reveals how the brain coordinates complex articulatory movements during natural speech

Researchers seek to characterize financial health of surgical residents

New study examines living kidney donors' concerns on kidney removal

Study finds women experiencing menopause symptoms even in their 70s and 80s

Study finds 'Why not take a risk?' mentality to be prevalent among patients and providers

Researchers find link between handgrip strength and lung function in older women

Study: Few men undergo genetic testing despite high risk of breast cancer

Scientists identify three new distinct breast epithelial cell populations

Researchers reveal role NAD+ molecule in turning on genes that make fat cells

Study highlights complexity of the brain’s molecular response to cocaine use

Study: Cellular housekeeping can help mammals live longer and healthier

NNCC selects Stanford Health Care Dialysis Unit as winner of 2018 Advocacy Award

MILabs' new VECTor5PET/SPECT/OI/CT system installed at TUM campus in Garching

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