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Innovative strategy uses genetically modified viruses to selectively attack tumor cells

Scientists at the IDIBAPS Biomedical Research Institute and at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine lead a study in which they have designed a new strategy to get genetically modified viruses to selectively attack tumor cells without affecting healthy tissues.

16 Mar 2017

Smoking cessation program prior to hip or knee replacement provides better surgical outcomes

Smokers who needed a hip or knee replacement experienced better surgical outcomes and fewer adverse events including hospital readmissions, surgical site infections and blood clots if they were enrolled in a smoking cessation program prior to surgery, according to preliminary new research that needs to be confirmed by larger studies.

16 Mar 2017

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

A cup of tea a day can keep dementia away, and this is especially so for those who are genetically predisposed to the debilitating disease, according to a recent study led by Assistant Professor Feng Lei from the Department of Psychological Medicine at National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

16 Mar 2017

Continuation of statins may improve survival following heart surgery, research shows

Patients on statins should not stop taking the cholesterol-lowering medication before heart surgery—even on the day of surgery, according to an article posted online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

16 Mar 2017

Whole-body vibration can mimic muscle, bone health benefits of regular exercise in mice

A less strenuous form of exercise known as whole-body vibration can mimic the muscle and bone health benefits of regular exercise in mice, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's journal Endocrinology.

16 Mar 2017

Combined therapy extends survival of older patients with glioblastoma, clinical study shows

Treating older patients who have malignant brain cancer with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide plus a short course of radiation therapy extends survival by two months compared to treating with radiation alone, show clinical trial results published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

15 Mar 2017

LJI researchers unravel molecular underpinnings of exhausted T cells

One reason we survive into adulthood is that cell-killing T cells usually recognize and eliminate cancerous or pathogen-infected cells.

15 Mar 2017

Antibody treats pediatric brain tumors safely and effectively in mice

Five types of pediatric brain cancer were safely and effectively treated in mice by an antibody that causes immune cells to engulf and eat tumors without hurting healthy brain cells, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

15 Mar 2017

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

People are constantly trying to find more ‘human’ ways to interact with technology. Could the same be achieved for how we approach our health too?

15 Mar 2017

LCSB researchers identify how the body influences differentiation of progenitor cells

Stem cells are unspecialised cells that can develop into any type of cell in the human body. So far, however, scientists only partially understand how the body controls the fate of these all-rounders, and what factors decide whether a stem cell will differentiate, for example, into a blood, liver or nerve cell.

15 Mar 2017

AASM’s new guideline provides recommendations for diagnosis of sleep apnea in adults

A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine establishes clinical practice recommendations for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in adults.

15 Mar 2017

Study findings could lead to novel therapies for preventing vision loss from degenerative retinal diseases

Silencing a gene called Nrl in mice prevents the loss of cells from degenerative diseases of the retina, according to a new study.

15 Mar 2017

Shorter radiation treatment for breast cancer patients could reduce health care spending

More than half of older women with early stage breast cancer received more radiation therapy than what might be medically necessary, adding additional treatment and health care costs, according to a study led by Duke Cancer Institute researchers.

15 Mar 2017

New research project unravels disease mechanisms of schizophrenia

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet collaborating in the large-scale Karolinska Schizophrenia Project are taking an integrative approach to unravel the disease mechanisms of schizophrenia.

14 Mar 2017

New technique opens door for biochemists to create better therapeutic antibodies

Antibodies are the foot soldiers of our immune system. These specialized, Y-shaped proteins attach to bacteria and viruses, where they either block the pathogen's activity directly, or signal the immune system's cells to destroy the invader.

14 Mar 2017

Researchers discover new way to curb chronic pain

For millions of sufferers, there is nothing more debilitating than chronic back or joint pain. It can feel like a lifetime of misery.

14 Mar 2017

Joint efforts may pave way for new, intelligent neuroprosthetics to treat paralysis

Scientists Stéphanie Lacour and Grégoire Courtine of Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland are paving the way for new, intelligent neuroprosthetics that may one day assist people with neurological dysfunction in everyday tasks.

14 Mar 2017

VUMC’s Undiagnosed Diseases Network solves medical mysteries using advanced technologies

It's human nature to need answers. Patients with debilitating symptoms need a diagnosis — somewhere to place the blame, a starting point to search for answers.

14 Mar 2017

Survey finds that most military physicians did not receive any formal training on transgender care

A small survey of military physicians found most did not receive any formal training on transgender care, most had not treated a patient with known gender dysphoria, and most had not received sufficient training to prescribe cross-hormone therapy, according to a new research letter published online by JAMA Internal Medicine.

13 Mar 2017

Healthy diets linked to better sperm quality and male fecundability

Nowadays, in order to improve sperm quality and fertility changes, many fertility clinics recommend simple lifestyle changes such as increased physical activity, cognitive behavioural therapy or yoga to reduce stress, give advice on how to reduce alcohol and caffeine intake and provide lists of dietary recommendations.

13 Mar 2017

Therapy News and Research

Innovative strategy uses genetically modified viruses to selectively attack tumor cells

Smoking cessation program prior to hip or knee replacement provides better surgical outcomes

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

Continuation of statins may improve survival following heart surgery, research shows

Whole-body vibration can mimic muscle, bone health benefits of regular exercise in mice

Combined therapy extends survival of older patients with glioblastoma, clinical study shows

LJI researchers unravel molecular underpinnings of exhausted T cells

Antibody treats pediatric brain tumors safely and effectively in mice

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

LCSB researchers identify how the body influences differentiation of progenitor cells

AASM’s new guideline provides recommendations for diagnosis of sleep apnea in adults

Study findings could lead to novel therapies for preventing vision loss from degenerative retinal diseases

Shorter radiation treatment for breast cancer patients could reduce health care spending

New research project unravels disease mechanisms of schizophrenia

New technique opens door for biochemists to create better therapeutic antibodies

Researchers discover new way to curb chronic pain

Joint efforts may pave way for new, intelligent neuroprosthetics to treat paralysis

VUMC’s Undiagnosed Diseases Network solves medical mysteries using advanced technologies

Survey finds that most military physicians did not receive any formal training on transgender care

Healthy diets linked to better sperm quality and male fecundability

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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