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Discovery opens up new avenue for development of potential therapies to treat, prevent malaria

Scientists have identified a protein on the surface of human red blood cells that serves as an essential entry point for invasion by the malaria parasite. This discovery opens up a promising new avenue for the development of therapies to treat and prevent malaria.

8 May 2015

GW Cancer Institute brings free, online training for oncology patient navigators

The George Washington University Cancer Institute has developed the first free, online, comprehensive training that covers the fundamentals of oncology patient navigation in the U.S. The training, funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is evidence-based and supported by the GW Cancer Institute's groundbreaking research in this emerging field.

8 May 2015

Using mobile app to track intake of vitamin D and calcium

Vitamin D is essential for the maintenance of bone health and may be implicated in other chronic diseases, as well as immunity, but adults in Canada are consistently deficient in dietary vitamin D, by nearly 400 international units per day (IU/d) on average.

8 May 2015

UC Davis researchers develop new intervention to help depressed mothers seek treatment

Researchers at UC Davis have developed a new intervention that identifies potentially depressed mothers and encourages them to seek treatment. The Motivating our Mothers (MOM) program takes a unique approach, relying on pediatricians rather than the mother's doctor for diagnosis.

8 May 2015

Cancer drugs get quick approvals despite little effect on patients, says York U researcher

Highly priced cancer drugs get rushed approvals despite poor trial methodology and little effect on the longevity of patients, cautions York University Professor Dr. Joel Lexchin in the School of Health Policy and Management.

8 May 2015

Three UCR STEM students named winners of Strauss Scholarship

Undergraduates at the University of California, Riverside are on a success roll. First, two students won Goldwater Scholarships, announced last month. Now three undergraduate students have been named winners of prestigious scholarships from the Donald A. Strauss Foundation. Highly competitive, the Strauss Scholarship is a public service scholarship given to university students in California.

8 May 2015

Mouth and tongue exercises can significantly reduce snoring frequency

A Google search using the key words "snoring" and "treatment" yielded over 5 million results, but no standard treatment is available for primary snoring or snoring associated with a mild form of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

8 May 2015

Researchers create tiny, complex scaffolds that can replace severely damaged eardrums

An international team of researchers has created tiny, complex scaffolds that mimic the intricate network of collagen fibres that form the human eardrum.

8 May 2015

Regular bedtime routine associated with better sleep outcomes in young children

A multinational study suggests that having a regular bedtime routine is associated with better sleep in young children up to 6 years of age, and the positive impact on sleep increases with the consistency of the nightly routine.

7 May 2015

New compound offers longer lasting painkilling effects

Medications have long been used to treat pain caused by injury or chronic conditions. Unfortunately, most are short-term fixes or cause side effects that limit their use. Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered a new compound that offers longer lasting painkilling effects, and shows promise as an alternative to current anesthetics.

7 May 2015

Many U.S. adults not undergoing recommended screenings for colorectal, breast and cervical cancers

Many adults in the U.S. are not getting the recommended screening tests for colorectal, breast and cervical cancers, according to data published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. For 2013, screening for these types of cancers either fell behind previous rates or showed no improvement.

7 May 2015

Enlivant's Jerry Carson wins 2015 ALFA Hero Award

Enlivant, a national provider of senior care services, is proud to announce that employee Jerry Carson was honored by the Assisted Living Federation of America with a 2015 Hero Award, a recognition that celebrates outstanding senior living staff members across the nation.

7 May 2015

Elsevier launches new NFS Journal

Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the launch of NFS Journal, a new open access journal.

7 May 2015

Kaiser Permanente, Intermountain Healthcare to participate in U.S. News Hospital Outcome Data Disclosure Program

U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hospitals and Best Children's Hospitals, today announced that Kaiser Permanente and Intermountain Healthcare will participate in the U.S. News Hospital Outcome Data Disclosure Program, a new data-collection initiative designed to evaluate hospitals more completely and give patients better information about the hospitals in their communities.

7 May 2015

UT Southwestern testing Vivistim System device in stroke patients

UT Southwestern Medical Center will be one of three national sites to pioneer U.S. testing for an implant device that stimulates the vagus nerve in stroke patients to see whether it can help restore lost arm function.

7 May 2015

Comprehensive stroke centers reduce mortality risk in patients treated for hemorrhagic stroke

New research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that patients who are treated for hemorrhagic stroke at a comprehensive stroke center are more likely to receive specialized treatment, reducing the risk of mortality.

7 May 2015

Study finds hospital variation in outcomes for extremely premature infants

Extremely premature infants born at 22 to 25 weeks of gestation have low rates of survival, and many of those infants who live have severe or moderate neurodevelopmental impairments. Thus, clinicians and families face the extremely difficult decision to either provide active, potentially lifesaving treatment at birth, or just provide comfort care.

7 May 2015

Penn study highlights need for more guidance on contraceptive use in women with cystic fibrosis

Only half of women with cystic fibrosis (CF) report using contraception and frequently apt to become pregnant unintentionally, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

7 May 2015

UT Southwestern's new operating suite integrates surgical and endovascular techniques in one space

UT Southwestern Medical Center has established a Hybrid Cerebrovascular Operating Suite at Zale Lipshy University Hospital that will combine surgical innovations with advanced imaging capabilities for surgical cases related to stroke and brain aneurysms.

7 May 2015

New study shows ulcer-causing bacteria can directly interact with stomach stem cells

The ulcer-causing bacterium Helicobacter pylori can directly interact with stomach stem cells, causing the cells to divide more rapidly, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

7 May 2015

Education News and Research

Discovery opens up new avenue for development of potential therapies to treat, prevent malaria

GW Cancer Institute brings free, online training for oncology patient navigators

Using mobile app to track intake of vitamin D and calcium

UC Davis researchers develop new intervention to help depressed mothers seek treatment

Cancer drugs get quick approvals despite little effect on patients, says York U researcher

Three UCR STEM students named winners of Strauss Scholarship

Mouth and tongue exercises can significantly reduce snoring frequency

Researchers create tiny, complex scaffolds that can replace severely damaged eardrums

Regular bedtime routine associated with better sleep outcomes in young children

New compound offers longer lasting painkilling effects

Many U.S. adults not undergoing recommended screenings for colorectal, breast and cervical cancers

Enlivant's Jerry Carson wins 2015 ALFA Hero Award

Elsevier launches new NFS Journal

Kaiser Permanente, Intermountain Healthcare to participate in U.S. News Hospital Outcome Data Disclosure Program

UT Southwestern testing Vivistim System device in stroke patients

Comprehensive stroke centers reduce mortality risk in patients treated for hemorrhagic stroke

Study finds hospital variation in outcomes for extremely premature infants

Penn study highlights need for more guidance on contraceptive use in women with cystic fibrosis

UT Southwestern's new operating suite integrates surgical and endovascular techniques in one space

New study shows ulcer-causing bacteria can directly interact with stomach stem cells

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