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UAlberta researchers create new imaging agents to keep track of tumor growth

UAlberta researchers have created two new imaging agents that could help physicians visualize the formation of tumor-associated blood vessels, keep track of tumor growth and possibly generate new therapies.

4 Oct 2017

Navy developing new class of intelligent prostheses for warfighters with limb loss

Traditional leg prosthetics enable amputees to maintain mobility and lead more active lives. But these prosthetics depend on soft limb tissue to function and can be painful to wear, resulting in awkward walking motion and possible skin infection.

4 Oct 2017

Blood test for HPV could help identify cancer patients suitable for lower treatment doses

A blood test for the human papillomavirus, or HPV, may help researchers forecast whether patients with throat cancer linked to the sexually transmitted virus will respond to treatment, according to preliminary findings from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

4 Oct 2017

Drug treatment reduces gout flares in clinical study

As reported in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology, the drug febuxostat reduced gout flares in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 314 adults with early gout.

4 Oct 2017

Symprove could offer safe and efficient solution to control pathogenic bacteria

Leading food technology company, Symprove Ltd, has demonstrated with three breakthrough studies that their formula has the unique ability to have an antagonistic effect on pathogenic bacteria such as C. difficile, Escherichia coli (AIEC), Shigella sonnei and MRSA.

4 Oct 2017

Novel agents appear to halt growth and progression of Ewing sarcoma

When combined with an already FDA-approved chemotherapy, a novel agent developed by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, appears to halt the ability of Ewing sarcoma to grow and progress.

4 Oct 2017

New radiotherapy technology reduces treatment times with improved accuracy

Patients at UC San Diego Health in need of radiation therapy now have access to the next generation of radiation treatment technology. The new radiotherapy system significantly reduces treatment times with improved accuracy.

3 Oct 2017

Teleflex launches new closed suction catheter at AARC Congress 2017

Teleflex Incorporated, a leading global provider of medical technologies for critical care and surgery, will showcase its broad portfolio of products for Respiratory Care at the 70th Anniversary of the American Association for Respiratory Care Congress, October 4-7, 2017 in Indianapolis.

3 Oct 2017

Online behavioral parent training effective in helping children with ADHD

Parents of children with ADHD can feel desperate for resources or treatments to help their children who struggle with inattention, distractibility, and impulsiveness affecting school and home.

3 Oct 2017

New catheter provides comprehensive insight into formation of atherosclerotic plaques

To win the battle against heart disease, cardiologists need better ways to identify the composition of plaque most likely to rupture and cause a heart attack.

3 Oct 2017

Scientists unravel mechanism that links gut bacteria to hypertension

One in three American adults suffers from high blood pressure, or hypertension. The disease can be passed down in families, and certain lifestyle factors such as smoking, high-sodium diets, and stress can increase the risk.

3 Oct 2017

Research uncovers potential targets for treatment of triple negative breast cancer

Research led by Dr. Carlos Arteaga, Director of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, has identified potential targets for treatment of triple negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of breast cancer.

3 Oct 2017

Study identifies inadvertent consequences of sepsis care programs

Healthcare experts have long known the benefits of integrated sepsis care programs, yet less information has been published on potential unintended consequences of these programs.

3 Oct 2017

Cooling treatment for babies deprived of oxygen at birth can reduce childhood epilepsy

Cooling babies deprived of oxygen at birth (perinatal asphyxia) can reduce the number of children who develop epilepsy later in childhood, according to a new study published in the journal Epilepsia.

3 Oct 2017

Researchers look for ways to prevent chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment

Of the 14 million cancer survivors in the United States, a significant number experience a serious side effect called chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI). While easily recognized, little is known about the etiology of this condition, also known informally as "chemo brain."

3 Oct 2017

Pactster offers free exercise therapy to better lives of people with cystic fibrosis

Pactster, a company providing community-based online workouts for people with specific health conditions, is excited to announce a new partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in the UK.

3 Oct 2017

Transcranial direct current stimulation leads to reduction in MS-related fatigue

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who underwent a non-invasive form of electrical brain stimulation experienced significant reductions in fatigue, a common and often debilitating symptom of the disease, according to new research from the Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center at NYU Langone Health.

3 Oct 2017

New gene therapy to treat cancer in children, young adults offers hopes and challenges

The first gene therapy for cancer, approved by the Food Drug Administration in August, will transform the treatment of a particular kind of cancer in children and young adults. It's transformative because it uses a patient's own immune cells to attack the cancer cells.

3 Oct 2017

Liquid biopsy can reveal response to checkpoint inhibitor-based immunotherapies

In a first-of-its-kind study, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers report that a blood sample, or liquid biopsy, can reveal which patients will respond to checkpoint inhibitor-based immunotherapies.

3 Oct 2017

Study tests stepped care model of treatment for youth with anxiety

A stepped care model of treatment for youth with anxiety can be effectively delivered using at least 14% less therapist time than traditional treatment service, reports a study published in the October 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

3 Oct 2017

Therapy News and Research

UAlberta researchers create new imaging agents to keep track of tumor growth

Navy developing new class of intelligent prostheses for warfighters with limb loss

Blood test for HPV could help identify cancer patients suitable for lower treatment doses

Drug treatment reduces gout flares in clinical study

Symprove could offer safe and efficient solution to control pathogenic bacteria

Novel agents appear to halt growth and progression of Ewing sarcoma

New radiotherapy technology reduces treatment times with improved accuracy

Teleflex launches new closed suction catheter at AARC Congress 2017

Online behavioral parent training effective in helping children with ADHD

New catheter provides comprehensive insight into formation of atherosclerotic plaques

Scientists unravel mechanism that links gut bacteria to hypertension

Research uncovers potential targets for treatment of triple negative breast cancer

Study identifies inadvertent consequences of sepsis care programs

Cooling treatment for babies deprived of oxygen at birth can reduce childhood epilepsy

Researchers look for ways to prevent chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment

Pactster offers free exercise therapy to better lives of people with cystic fibrosis

Transcranial direct current stimulation leads to reduction in MS-related fatigue

New gene therapy to treat cancer in children, young adults offers hopes and challenges

Liquid biopsy can reveal response to checkpoint inhibitor-based immunotherapies

Study tests stepped care model of treatment for youth with anxiety

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