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Research project leverages big data to close the gap on cognitive decline and healthy aging

A new research project at the University of Arizona Center for Innovation in Brain Science will apply a big-data approach, using bioinformatics and computational modeling, to better understand the systems biology of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

8 Jan 2020

New nanotech technique fights advanced-stage sepsis

Scientists have found a novel approach using nanotechnology that can fight late-stage sepsis.

8 Jan 2020

Dog study suggests that AAV in gene therapy could induce cancer

A gene therapy study in dogs has stirred up old fears that by using AAV in gene therapy, it may be increasing cancer chances.

8 Jan 2020

Researchers examine psychological and physiological effects of AR medical simulation training

The UCI School of Medicine, in partnership with Chenega Healthcare Services, LLC and MedCognition, was awarded a $1.2 million contract through the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium to examine the psychological effects of augmented reality medical simulation training.

8 Jan 2020

Danish study shows overweight and obesity are linked to higher risks of common cancers

Overweight and obesity were associated with higher risks of several common cancers in a 40-year, nationwide Danish study.

8 Jan 2020

ISPOR identifies top 10 HEOR trends that will shape and influence healthcare

ISPOR - the professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), announced the publication of its 2020 Top 10 HEOR Trends report.

7 Jan 2020

New medicine can revolutionize treatment of inflammatory diseases and cancer

A medicine is being developed at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) which controls the concentration of oxygen radicals in immune cells, and could revolutionise treatment of inflammatory diseases or even cancer.

7 Jan 2020

Evolutionary adaptations may lead to different microbial populations, shows study

It's no secret there's a close relationship between humans and our microbiomes -- the communities of microbes that live in and on us.

7 Jan 2020

Intervention for hospitalized HIV patients reduces infection rates and increases engagement in care

Providing multidisciplinary team consults for HIV patients while they are hospitalized to help address social and medical barriers reduces future infection rates and boosts participation in follow-up care, results from a study on how to reengage patients show.

7 Jan 2020

Palmetto GBA now covers Genomic Testing Cooperative’s solid tumor molecular profile

Genomic Testing Cooperative, LCA announced that the Medicare Administrative Contractor Palmetto GBA (MolDx) has established coverage for its solid tumor molecular profile.

7 Jan 2020

Study investigates three levels of recovery in people with a history of generalized anxiety disorder

Anxiety disorders are the most common type of psychiatric illness, yet researchers know very little about factors associated with recovery.

7 Jan 2020

Meta-analysis highlights predictors of chronic migraine

A meta-analysis published in the journal Cephalalgia, the official journal of the International Headache Society, highlights the predictors of chronic migraine.

7 Jan 2020

Researchers capture light emission from the eye of a patient undergoing radiotherapy

For decades, theories have existed to explain patient reports of seeing light flashes during radiation therapy, even with their eyes closed.

7 Jan 2020

Researchers develop free, online symptom self-management program for patients with MS

For some patients with a chronic condition, the amount of medical appointments they need to attend, and their length of time, can become overwhelming.

7 Jan 2020

UChicago expert sheds light on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

Pancreatic cancer has been in the national spotlight lately with "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek revealing his diagnosis. For the majority of all pancreatic cancer cases, the cancer begins in the ducts of the pancreas.

7 Jan 2020

Zinc and folic acid supplements fail to improve fertility in men

Zinc and folic acid, a pair of dietary supplements long touted as an effective treatment for male infertility, failed to improve pregnancy rates, sperm counts, and sperm potency in a new study conducted at University of Utah Health and other medical centers in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health.

7 Jan 2020

FDA’s risk-management program to curb improper opioid prescribing may not have been effective

A risk-management program set up in 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to curb improper prescribing of extended-release and long-acting opioids may not have been effective because of shortcomings in the program's design and execution, according to a paper from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

7 Jan 2020

Clinical trial tests experimental stem cell treatment against best available drugs for MS

A clinical trial has begun testing an experimental stem cell treatment against the best available biologic therapies for severe forms of relapsing multiple sclerosis.

7 Jan 2020

Hospitals serving vulnerable communities may be penalized by rating system

Hospital ratings are intended to help patients decide where to get medical care and encourage hospitals to improve the quality of their services. They also can influence how insurance companies negotiate contracts for reimbursing hospitals.

7 Jan 2020

Experts release new recommendations on bedsharing to promote breastfeeding

Leading experts representing The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) have released new evidence-based recommendations regarding the benefits and risks of bedsharing for mother-infant pairs who have initiated breastfeeding and are in home settings.

7 Jan 2020

Medicine News and Research

Research project leverages big data to close the gap on cognitive decline and healthy aging

New nanotech technique fights advanced-stage sepsis

Dog study suggests that AAV in gene therapy could induce cancer

Researchers examine psychological and physiological effects of AR medical simulation training

Danish study shows overweight and obesity are linked to higher risks of common cancers

ISPOR identifies top 10 HEOR trends that will shape and influence healthcare

New medicine can revolutionize treatment of inflammatory diseases and cancer

Evolutionary adaptations may lead to different microbial populations, shows study

Intervention for hospitalized HIV patients reduces infection rates and increases engagement in care

Palmetto GBA now covers Genomic Testing Cooperative’s solid tumor molecular profile

Study investigates three levels of recovery in people with a history of generalized anxiety disorder

Meta-analysis highlights predictors of chronic migraine

Researchers capture light emission from the eye of a patient undergoing radiotherapy

Researchers develop free, online symptom self-management program for patients with MS

UChicago expert sheds light on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

Zinc and folic acid supplements fail to improve fertility in men

FDA’s risk-management program to curb improper opioid prescribing may not have been effective

Clinical trial tests experimental stem cell treatment against best available drugs for MS

Hospitals serving vulnerable communities may be penalized by rating system

Experts release new recommendations on bedsharing to promote breastfeeding

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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