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Two widely prescribed antibiotics may combat bacteria differently than previously thought

Two widely prescribed antibiotics -- chloramphenicol and linezolid -- may fight bacteria in a different way from what scientists and doctors thought for years, University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have found.

2 Nov 2016

Researchers discover Hedgehog signaling pathway is key to formation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic provide the first evidence that the Hedgehog signaling pathway is central to the formation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), which are frequently driven by the KIT oncogene.

1 Nov 2016

Innovative discovery could help life-saving oral drugs work efficiently and faster

A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota and The Dow Chemical Company have discovered a new method for customizing ingredients that help oral medications dissolve in the body and be absorbed into the bloodstream.

1 Nov 2016

New study to explore therapeutic pill for treatment of concussion

The goal of finding a treatment for concussion may be one step closer due to a new study being launched by University of Miami researchers.

1 Nov 2016

Alcohol-free berry wine could potentially reduce effects of Type 2 diabetes

Blueberries, and berries in general, are among foods labeled as "diabetes superfoods" by the American Association of Diabetes. Food science researchers at the University of Illinois have found that fermenting berries may improve their antidiabetic potential even more.

1 Nov 2016

High out-of-pocket costs, rather than race/ethnicity, may impact adjuvant endocrine therapy adherence

High out-of-pocket costs, rather than race or ethnicity, are responsible for disparities associated with adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health.

1 Nov 2016

Survey: Most Americans under age 35 believe e-cigarettes cause less harm than traditional cigarettes

Most Americans under age 35 think that using electronic cigarettes does not cause as much damage lung health as compared with traditional cigarettes, according to the results of a new national consumer survey.

1 Nov 2016

Combination treatment can reduce tumor's resistance to chemotherapy in ovarian cancer

Treating ovarian cancer with platinum-based chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin is initially very effective, with about four out of five patients responding favorably. However, most of these patients quickly become resistant to chemotherapy and may not respond as well to this standard treatment for the disease.

1 Nov 2016

NUS researchers identify molecular switch that makes breast cancer cells more aggressive

A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has established novel insights into the relationship between breast cancer tumour intracellular redox environment and the cancer cells' ability to become invasive.

1 Nov 2016

New treatment can halt growth of liver cancer cells, research shows

Scientists have shown that a mutation in a gene called Arid1b can cause liver cancer. The gene normally protects against cancer by limiting cell growth, but when mutated it allows cells to grow uncontrollably.

1 Nov 2016

Study provides new insights into how the social brain works differently in males and females

The brain regulates social behavior differently in males and females, according to a new study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

1 Nov 2016

Accelerated Access Review makes clear recommendations on reforms to speed up patients’ access to innovative technologies

A national report launched today, the Accelerated Access Review (AAR), has recognised the important role of Academic Health Science Networks as innovation exchanges, that create opportunities to ensure digital product development meets NHS needs.

1 Nov 2016

Scientists discover how MEK inhibitor boosts antitumor activity and slows cancer progression

Understanding the effects of certain targeted therapies on antitumor immunity is necessary to design combined interventions for more effective cancer treatment.

1 Nov 2016

Risk and reality do not always match up in prostate cancer biopsies, research suggests

When it comes to prostate cancer biopsies, risk and reality don't always match up, according to research published online today in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

1 Nov 2016

Americans take obesity as seriously as cancer, new survey finds

Americans take obesity as seriously as cancer, and say it's an even bigger health threat than heart disease, the nation's leading killer, yet most do not go beyond traditional diets or involve doctors in their largely unsuccessful personal struggles against the disease, according to a new survey by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the independent research organization, NORC at the University of Chicago.

1 Nov 2016

Drugs News and Research

Two widely prescribed antibiotics may combat bacteria differently than previously thought

Researchers discover Hedgehog signaling pathway is key to formation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors

Innovative discovery could help life-saving oral drugs work efficiently and faster

New study to explore therapeutic pill for treatment of concussion

Alcohol-free berry wine could potentially reduce effects of Type 2 diabetes

High out-of-pocket costs, rather than race/ethnicity, may impact adjuvant endocrine therapy adherence

Survey: Most Americans under age 35 believe e-cigarettes cause less harm than traditional cigarettes

Combination treatment can reduce tumor's resistance to chemotherapy in ovarian cancer

NUS researchers identify molecular switch that makes breast cancer cells more aggressive

New treatment can halt growth of liver cancer cells, research shows

Study provides new insights into how the social brain works differently in males and females

Accelerated Access Review makes clear recommendations on reforms to speed up patients’ access to innovative technologies

Scientists discover how MEK inhibitor boosts antitumor activity and slows cancer progression

Risk and reality do not always match up in prostate cancer biopsies, research suggests

Americans take obesity as seriously as cancer, new survey finds

Scientists identify essential enzymes for efficient and precise repair of damaged DNA

Nano-biointeraction and nanopathology

Researchers identify drug-resistant superbug in Australian domestic animal

New partnership-funded research could lead to better treatment for birdshot

Experts meet at Hyderabad for four-day World Stroke Congress

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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