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Coronavirus vaccine trials commence

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has swept the world, killing 2,770 people and infecting more than 81,000. Amid the health crisis, scientists from across the globe are racing to develop novel therapies and vaccines in the hope of stemming the spread of the deadly virus.

26 Feb 2020

Astrocytes play role in regulating blood flow to the brain

Only about ten years ago theories began to appear that astrocytes, along with neurons, are actively involved in processing information and in supporting the activity of the brain.

26 Feb 2020

Naturally occurring molecule could improve brain metabolism in patients with MS

N-acetylcysteine is a naturally occurring molecule that replenishes antioxidants and shows improved brain metabolism and self-reported improvements in cognitive function in patients with multiple sclerosis, according to a study published in the journal, Frontiers in Neurology.

26 Feb 2020

Researchers uncover hidden antibiotic potential of cannabis compound

Public health agencies worldwide have identified antibiotic resistance of disease-causing bacteria as one of humanity's most critical challenges. However, scientists haven't discovered a new class of antibiotics in more than 30 years.

26 Feb 2020

$Investigational drug reduces heartburn severity in patients with refractory GERD$

Investigational drug reduces heartburn severity in patients with refractory GERD

An investigational drug that binds bile acids in the stomach can reduce the severity of heartburn symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when combined with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), a new study suggests.

26 Feb 2020

New compound could improve the success rate of photodynamic therapy

PDT does not always kill cells deep within a cancerous tumor, allowing tumors to grow back again.

26 Feb 2020

Biomarkers in blood samples can predict clinical response to immunotherapy in metastatic NSCLC

Non-small cell lung cancer patients with higher measures of tumor mutations that show up in a blood test generally have a better clinical response to PD-1-based immunotherapy treatments than patients with a lower measure of mutations.

26 Feb 2020

Blue light illuminates key ALS pathologies in zebrafish

A joint research group in Japan has succeeded in reproducing key ALS symptoms in a small tropical fish by remote controlling a disease-associated protein molecule using light illumination.

26 Feb 2020

Cellular metabolism plays key role in dictating the fate decision between pathogenic and regulatory T cells

Patients with autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis have an imbalance between two types of immune system T cells.

26 Feb 2020

High intake of sugary drinks may influence risk for dyslipidemia

Middle-aged and older adults who drank sugary beverages daily were at greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels compared to those who rarely drank those beverages, according to a new epidemiological study published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

26 Feb 2020

Extreme endurance exercise can increase risk of cardiovascular events

For most people, the benefits of aerobic exercise far outweigh the risks, however, extreme endurance exercise - such as participation in marathons and triathlons for people who aren't accustomed to high-intensity exercise - can raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder) or heart attacks, according to a new Scientific Statement "Exercise-Related Acute Cardiovascular Events and Potential Deleterious Adaptations Following Long-Term Exercise Training: Placing the Risks Into Perspective-An Update from the American Heart Association," published today in the Association's premier journal Circulation.

26 Feb 2020

Stem cell discovery could open the door to new approach for bone marrow transplantation

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a way to enhance the potency of blood-forming stem cells, potentially opening the door to a new approach for bone marrow transplantation, according to a study being published on February 27 in Cell Stem Cell.

26 Feb 2020

Gene-editing is more error-prone than thought, new findings suggest

The standard gene-editing tool, CRISPR-Cas9, frequently produces a type of DNA mutation that ordinary genetic analysis misses, claims new research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

26 Feb 2020

As the coronavirus spreads, Americans lose ground against other health threats

Antibiotics revolutionized the care of infections. Vaccines turned deadly childhood diseases into distant memories. Americans lived longer, healthier lives than their parents.

26 Feb 2020

Purdue researchers create wearable and stretchable coils for enhanced MRI scanning

Anyone who has had a mammogram or an MRI knows how uncomfortable and awkward the tests can be. Now, Purdue University researchers have taken technology used in the defense and aerospace industries to create a novel way of doing some medical imaging.

26 Feb 2020

Medication treatments for OUD led to 80% lower risk of death from opioid overdose

Patients with opioid use disorder receiving treatment with opioid agonists (medications such as methadone or buprenorphine) had an 80 percent lower risk of dying from an opioid overdose compared to patients in treatment without the use of medications.

25 Feb 2020

Large non-protein coding gene regulates process vital to placental implantation in early pregnancy

Abnormal formation and growth of the placenta is considered an underlying cause of various pregnancy complications such as miscarriages, preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction.

25 Feb 2020

Community support groups play major role in helping African-American women with breast cancer

Shelley White-Means, PhD, a professor of health economics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, is the principal investigator of a paper published this month in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health that found breast cancer support groups play a major role in helping underserved African-American women at risk for or diagnosed with breast cancer in Memphis.

25 Feb 2020

Appearance-related teasing may increase risk for adolescent alcohol and marijuana use

Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than those who are not bullied, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.

25 Feb 2020

Survival chances increase with further treatment for opioid use disorder after detox

A new study shows that people with opioid use disorder who enter inpatient medically managed withdrawal treatment (detox) do not usually receive further treatment, including medication for opioid use disorder or additional inpatient treatment.

25 Feb 2020

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Coronavirus vaccine trials commence

Astrocytes play role in regulating blood flow to the brain

Naturally occurring molecule could improve brain metabolism in patients with MS

Researchers uncover hidden antibiotic potential of cannabis compound

Investigational drug reduces heartburn severity in patients with refractory GERD

New compound could improve the success rate of photodynamic therapy

Biomarkers in blood samples can predict clinical response to immunotherapy in metastatic NSCLC

Blue light illuminates key ALS pathologies in zebrafish

Cellular metabolism plays key role in dictating the fate decision between pathogenic and regulatory T cells

High intake of sugary drinks may influence risk for dyslipidemia

Extreme endurance exercise can increase risk of cardiovascular events

Stem cell discovery could open the door to new approach for bone marrow transplantation

Gene-editing is more error-prone than thought, new findings suggest

As the coronavirus spreads, Americans lose ground against other health threats

Purdue researchers create wearable and stretchable coils for enhanced MRI scanning

Medication treatments for OUD led to 80% lower risk of death from opioid overdose

Large non-protein coding gene regulates process vital to placental implantation in early pregnancy

Community support groups play major role in helping African-American women with breast cancer

Appearance-related teasing may increase risk for adolescent alcohol and marijuana use

Survival chances increase with further treatment for opioid use disorder after detox

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