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Brain circuit problem may contribute to auditory hallucinations of schizophrenia

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have identified problems in a connection between brain structures that may predispose individuals to hearing the "voices" that are a common symptom of schizophrenia. The work appears in the June 6 issue of the journal Science.

6 Jun 2014

Research findings on mTor, circadian rhythm, animal aging and FAT10 presented at AGE meeting

The 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association held May 30-June 2, 2014, at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, featured the latest scholarship and research findings in the field of aging research from more than 70 leading experts.

6 Jun 2014

Study examines relationships among life-changing events and decreased physical activity

Adults tend to engage in less leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) after changes in both lifestyle and physical status, finds a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

6 Jun 2014

Lack of O2 in fat cells triggers inflammation and insulin resistance in obesity

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have, for the first time, described the sequence of early cellular responses to a high-fat diet, one that can result in obesity-induced insulin resistance and diabetes.

6 Jun 2014

NCOA brings innovative online support program to help people manage type 2 diabetes

Under a unique collaboration, the National Council on Aging with support from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation and WellPoint are—for the first time—bringing a proven and affordable face-to-face and online support program to help people manage their Type 2 diabetes.

6 Jun 2014

ImStem successfully treats animal model of multiple sclerosis using hESC

ImStem Biotechnology, Inc. (ImStem) announced today it has successfully treated an animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS) using human embryonic stem cells (hESC) derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), called hES-MSCs.

6 Jun 2014

MolecularHealth launches innovative oncology program for employers

MolecularHealth announced today the official launch of MolecularHealth COPE (Corporate Oncology Program for Employers), powered by its cancer treatment decision support offering, TreatmentMAP.

6 Jun 2014

MRI findings rarely associated with spine-related symptoms

Incidental magnetic resonance imaging findings are not generally associated with the development of chronic low back pain or radicular symptoms, US study findings indicate.

5 Jun 2014

Canadian invasive pneumococcal disease outbreak characterised

Canadian scientists have reported details of an outbreak of serotype 12F invasive pneumococcal disease that occurred in Winnipeg between 2009 and 2011 and predominantly affected people who were homeless and/or engaged in illegal drug use.

5 Jun 2014

Naloxegol holds hope for opioid-induced constipation

Pain medicines often lead to constipation for patients seeking long-term pain relief, but an investigational once-daily drug may help, according to study led by the University of Michigan Health System.

5 Jun 2014

Immune Design begins treatment in LV305 Phase 1 clinical trial for cancer

Immune Design, a clinical-stage immunotherapy company focused on the development of novel immune-based therapies for cancer and other chronic conditions, today announced treatment of the first patient in a Phase 1 clinical trial of LV305, an immuno-oncology investigational agent from the company's DCVexTM lentiviral vector platform.

5 Jun 2014

Team Type 1 Foundation awards scholarships to student athletes with type 1 diabetes

The Team Type 1 Foundation, a nonprofit organization pursuing a global mission of education, empowerment and equal access to medicine for everyone affected by diabetes, will award $5,000 scholarships to seven student athletes for the 2014-15 academic year as part of the Foundation's inaugural "Global Ambassador Program" recognizing young, talented athletes with type 1 diabetes who are using their sport as a platform to inspire.

5 Jun 2014

Study reveals molecular mechanism of cell death

Researchers at VIB and Ghent University have unraveled the mechanism of necroptosis. This is a type of cell death that plays a crucial role in numerous diseases, from viral infections and loss of auditory nerve cells to multiple sclerosis, acute heart failure and organ transplantation.

5 Jun 2014

Macrophages present in shed endometrium may contribute to lesion formation, shows study

A mouse model of endometriosis has been developed that produces endometriosis lesions similar to those found in humans, according to a report published in The American Journal of Pathology.

5 Jun 2014

Interferon Type I immune proteins key drivers of human hemorrhagic fevers

Hemorrhagic fevers caused by Lassa, dengue and other viruses affect more than one million people annually and are often fatal, yet scientists have never understood why only some virus-infected people come down with the disease and others do not.

5 Jun 2014

Leukemia researcher wins 2014 Taubman Prize for Excellence in Translational Medical Science

A physician-scientist who developed a personalized immunotherapy for leukemia using patients' own T cells is the recipient of the 2014 Taubman Prize for Excellence in Translational Medical Science, awarded by the A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute at the University of Michigan Medical School.

4 Jun 2014

New book documents groundbreaking studies on modified citrus pectin

One of the nation's leading writers on the use of naturopathic medicine has released a new book documenting groundbreaking studies on modified citrus pectin (MCP) and its application for addressing serious health issues like cancer, heart disease, chronic inflammation and fibrosis.

4 Jun 2014

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Brain circuit problem may contribute to auditory hallucinations of schizophrenia

Research findings on mTor, circadian rhythm, animal aging and FAT10 presented at AGE meeting

Study examines relationships among life-changing events and decreased physical activity

Lack of O2 in fat cells triggers inflammation and insulin resistance in obesity

NCOA brings innovative online support program to help people manage type 2 diabetes

ImStem successfully treats animal model of multiple sclerosis using hESC

MolecularHealth launches innovative oncology program for employers

MRI findings rarely associated with spine-related symptoms

Canadian invasive pneumococcal disease outbreak characterised

Naloxegol holds hope for opioid-induced constipation

Immune Design begins treatment in LV305 Phase 1 clinical trial for cancer

Team Type 1 Foundation awards scholarships to student athletes with type 1 diabetes

Study reveals molecular mechanism of cell death

Macrophages present in shed endometrium may contribute to lesion formation, shows study

Interferon Type I immune proteins key drivers of human hemorrhagic fevers

Leukemia researcher wins 2014 Taubman Prize for Excellence in Translational Medical Science

New book documents groundbreaking studies on modified citrus pectin

New therapies for kidney disease can be developed by revising definition of kidney disease

2014 PAINWeekEnd Regional Conference to be held in Tarrytown, NY

Georgia State University establishes new research center to help fight obesity epidemic

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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