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New study examines immune responses to Ebola vaccines at one year after immunization

Immune responses to Ebola vaccines at one year after vaccination are examined in a new study appearing in the March 14 issue of JAMA.

14 Mar 2017

B vitamins may play critical role in reducing epigenetic effects of air pollution

A new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health showed that B vitamins may play a critical role in reducing the impact of air pollution on the epigenome, further demonstrating the epigenetic effects of air pollution on health.

14 Mar 2017

Daily consumption of blueberries shows positive changes in cognitive function of older adults

New research published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that daily consumption of the equivalent of one cup of fresh blueberries, given as 24 g of freeze-dried powder, showed positive changes in cognitive function over a placebo.

13 Mar 2017

Investigational RSV vaccine protects cattle from respiratory diseases

A novel vaccine developed by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, protected cattle from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, according to research published online in npj Vaccines on March 8.

10 Mar 2017

Mite-proof covers may reduce severity of asthma exacerbations in allergic children

Bedcovers that form a barrier to house dust mites appear to reduce asthma flare-ups in children, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

From The University of Manchester 10 Mar 2017

Confidence in doctors leads to better patient satisfaction

Confidence in doctors, therapists and nursing staff leads to an improvement in subjectively perceived complaints, satisfaction and quality of life in patients.

9 Mar 2017

Menopausal women use alternative medicine at high rates more than doctors know

A review of previous studies about how women manage menopause symptoms has found that they frequently use alternative treatments but often do not inform their doctors about them.

8 Mar 2017

Invasive ‘liberation therapy’ not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, study finds

Opening up narrowed veins from the brain and spinal cord is not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, according to a study led by the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health.

8 Mar 2017

Early treatment with heart failure drug can improve cardiac function in young boys with DMD

Researchers at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital and Nationwide Children's Hospital have shown early treatment with the heart failure medication eplerenone can improve heart function in young boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and stabilize heart function in older boys with the disease.

7 Mar 2017

Study reports presence of structural changes in the brain during medication treatment for depression

A study led by Ravi Bansal, PhD, and Bradley S. Peterson, MD, of The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, has found structural differences in the cerebral cortex of patients with depression and that these differences normalize with appropriate medication.

7 Mar 2017

Vaginal progesterone decreases preterm birth, infant mortality in twin gestations with short cervix

Treatment with vaginal progesterone reduced the risk of preterm birth, neonatal complications and death in pregnant women with twins and who have a short cervix— a risk factor for preterm birth— according to a meta-analysis of individual patient data by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the Detroit Medical Center, and other institutions in the United States and abroad.

7 Mar 2017

Concentrated blueberry supplement increases cognitive function in older adults, study finds

Drinking concentrated blueberry juice improves brain function in older people, according to research by the University of Exeter.

7 Mar 2017

Study finds link between extended use MAO-B inhibitors and slow clinical decline in PD patients

There has long been interest in whether monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) inhibitors slow progression of Parkinson's disease (PD) and improve long-term outcomes.

6 Mar 2017

Study shows and measures effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs on chess play

The first study to both show and measure the effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs such as modafinil, methylphenidate, and caffeine, on chess play is being published in the March edition of the peer-reviewed journal European Neuropsychopharmacology.

6 Mar 2017

FDA approves new nasal spray for adults who overproduce urine at night

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Noctiva (desmopressin acetate) nasal spray for adults who awaken at least two times per night to urinate due to a condition known as nocturnal polyuria (overproduction of urine during the night).

3 Mar 2017

Neurofeedback shows promise in reducing symptoms of CIPN in cancer survivors

A type of functional brain training known as neurofeedback shows promise in reducing symptoms of chemotherapy-induced nerve damage, or neuropathy, in cancer survivors, according to a study by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

3 Mar 2017

Placebo News and Research

New study examines immune responses to Ebola vaccines at one year after immunization

B vitamins may play critical role in reducing epigenetic effects of air pollution

Daily consumption of blueberries shows positive changes in cognitive function of older adults

Investigational RSV vaccine protects cattle from respiratory diseases

Mite-proof covers may reduce severity of asthma exacerbations in allergic children

Confidence in doctors leads to better patient satisfaction

Menopausal women use alternative medicine at high rates more than doctors know

Invasive ‘liberation therapy’ not effective in treating multiple sclerosis, study finds

Early treatment with heart failure drug can improve cardiac function in young boys with DMD

Study reports presence of structural changes in the brain during medication treatment for depression

Vaginal progesterone decreases preterm birth, infant mortality in twin gestations with short cervix

Concentrated blueberry supplement increases cognitive function in older adults, study finds

Study finds link between extended use MAO-B inhibitors and slow clinical decline in PD patients

Study shows and measures effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs on chess play

FDA approves new nasal spray for adults who overproduce urine at night

Neurofeedback shows promise in reducing symptoms of CIPN in cancer survivors

Study finds link between vitamin D levels and severity of malabsorption issues

Asking three questions could help identify most appropriate treatment for depression, study suggests

Clarkson University researcher explores acute effects of cocoa and caffeine

First-ever clinical study shows that older adults benefit from hearing aid use

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