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Metabolic profile derived from routine newborn screenings could determine infant's gestational age

Knowing if an infant was born on time or prematurely can make all the difference in deciding what medical care the baby needs.

22 Jan 2016

UT Southwestern pediatric researchers identify key trigger of neonatal lung disease

Pediatric researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a key component of the pathogenesis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a devastating and sometimes fatal lung disease that affects premature infants. Their findings clarify what prompts the inflammatory response that results in BPD, which previously had been unclear.

18 Jan 2016

Study explores new approaches to prevent fall asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients

Experts from Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) co-led a team of researchers in studying new approaches to reducing fall asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients.

18 Jan 2016

Preschoolers with poor short-term recall at risk of dropping out of high school

If your toddler is a Forgetful Jones, you might want to help boost his or her brainpower sooner rather than later. New research shows that preschoolers who score lower on a memory task are likely to score higher on a dropout risk scale at the age of 12.

13 Jan 2016

New clinical study reveals previously unknown risk factors linked to keratoconus

A large new study reveals previously unknown risk factors associated with an eye condition that causes serious progressive nearsightedness at a relatively young age.

13 Jan 2016

Pulmonary neuroendocrine cells act like sensor to orchestrate immune response

An uncommon and little-studied type of cell in the lungs has been found to act like a sensor, linking the pulmonary and central nervous systems to regulate immune response in reaction to environmental cues.

13 Jan 2016

UA researchers find genetic mutations associated with respiratory disease

Asthma affects more than 278 million people worldwide and can lead to serious consequences later in life. While current approved therapies address symptoms, they do not halt disease progression.

11 Jan 2016

CUMC study reveals statins may help reduce heart disease risk in people with sleep apnea

A new study conducted at Columbia University Medical Center has revealed some of the underlying mechanisms that may increase the risk of heart disease in people with sleep apnea. The study also found that statins -- the cholesterol-lowering medications commonly prescribed to combat heart disease -- may help reverse this process.

7 Jan 2016

NIH-funded clinical study examines new method for sparing healthy lung tissue during radiotherapy

A newly NIH funded clinical trial (NCT02528942) by University of Colorado Cancer Center investigators and collaborators at Beaumont Health in Michigan and the University of Texas Medical Branch is evaluating a new method for pinpointing and sparing healthy lung tissue during lung cancer radiotherapy.

7 Jan 2016

HDM introduces firmware upgrade for Z1 Auto CPAP machine and Nitelog App for Android devices

Human Design Medical, LLC has released a firmware upgrade for the Z1 Auto CPAP machine and the Nitelog App for Android devices.

30 Dec 2015

Scientists pin down structure of neuronal protein clumps associated with ALS

To create treatments for a disease without any, scientists need to study and understand the driving forces behind the faulty biology. Today, researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine announced the first-ever evidence-based description of the neuronal protein clumps thought to be important in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a fatal neurodegenerative condition.

29 Dec 2015

Premature triplets released from Loyola University Medical Center in time for first Christmas

Triplets Finn, Kyle and Ava Santiago, who were born six weeks premature and underweight, went home from Loyola University Medical Center Dec. 24, just in time to celebrate their first Christmas.

28 Dec 2015

Study shows why immune system fails to develop immunity during malaria infection

Australian scientists have for the first time revealed how malaria parasites cause an inflammatory reaction that sabotages our body's ability to protect itself against the disease.

26 Dec 2015

ONR-sponsored study explores cause of extreme fatigue in Navy divers

To determine the cause of extreme fatigue in Navy divers after routine missions, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is sponsoring work examining the most critical weapon in a diver's arsenal--oxygen itself.

23 Dec 2015

Inorganic mercury can damage key cell processes, finds UGA study

University of Georgia research has found that inorganic mercury, which was previously thought to be a less harmful form of the toxic metal, is very damaging to key cell processes.

22 Dec 2015

Case Western scientist to lead a pair of studies to develop more effective treatment for CF

A scientist at Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing will lead a pair of studies to develop more effective treatment for symptoms of cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and progressively limits the ability to breathe.

18 Dec 2015

Mayo Clinic study shows link between frailty and survival after lung transplant procedure

Frailty can affect people of all ages and demographics. Defined simply as "an increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes," frailty can affect a patient's chances of surviving a surgical procedure or needing a nursing home.

18 Dec 2015

Toronto researchers reveal how opioids interfere with breathing mechanism

University of Toronto researchers on a quest to make opioid drugs less lethal have discovered a window of opportunity: a tiny channel in the brain where opioids interfere with the breathing mechanism.

18 Dec 2015

Children from low income environments experience higher risk of neurological impairment

Children from low income environments appear to have a higher risk of neurological impairment than those from more economically secure circumstances, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions. This neurological impairment appears to be distinct from the risk of cognitive and emotional delays known to accompany early-life poverty.

16 Dec 2015

UW-Madison scientist creates serotonin neurons from stem cells

Su-Chun Zhang, a pioneer in developing neurons from stem cells at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has created a specialized nerve cell that makes serotonin, a signaling chemical with a broad role in the brain.

16 Dec 2015

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Metabolic profile derived from routine newborn screenings could determine infant's gestational age

UT Southwestern pediatric researchers identify key trigger of neonatal lung disease

Study explores new approaches to prevent fall asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients

Preschoolers with poor short-term recall at risk of dropping out of high school

New clinical study reveals previously unknown risk factors linked to keratoconus

Pulmonary neuroendocrine cells act like sensor to orchestrate immune response

UA researchers find genetic mutations associated with respiratory disease

CUMC study reveals statins may help reduce heart disease risk in people with sleep apnea

NIH-funded clinical study examines new method for sparing healthy lung tissue during radiotherapy

HDM introduces firmware upgrade for Z1 Auto CPAP machine and Nitelog App for Android devices

Scientists pin down structure of neuronal protein clumps associated with ALS

Premature triplets released from Loyola University Medical Center in time for first Christmas

Study shows why immune system fails to develop immunity during malaria infection

ONR-sponsored study explores cause of extreme fatigue in Navy divers

Inorganic mercury can damage key cell processes, finds UGA study

Case Western scientist to lead a pair of studies to develop more effective treatment for CF

Mayo Clinic study shows link between frailty and survival after lung transplant procedure

Toronto researchers reveal how opioids interfere with breathing mechanism

Children from low income environments experience higher risk of neurological impairment

UW-Madison scientist creates serotonin neurons from stem cells

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Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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