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Study finds no increased risk of congenital anomalies in children of fathers treated for testicular cancer

New research has found no increased risk of congenital malformations associated with treatment with radiotherapy or chemotherapy in children of fathers with testicular cancer.

From PLOS ONE 6 Jun 2019

Blink and you miss it: Imaging single cells travelling at the speed of Usain Bolt

A new review has summarized recent research into the development of ultra-high-throughput single cell analysis and multi-parametric imaging tools.

6 Jun 2019

New immunosuppressive regimens may improve outcomes for kidney transplant patients

Preliminary results from a $5.2 million clinical trial led by University of Cincinnati researchers show that the immunosuppressive drug belatacept can help safely and effectively treat kidney transplant patients without the negative long-term side effects of traditional immunosuppressive regimens, the study's leaders announced this week.

6 Jun 2019

Irregular sleep patterns associated with metabolic abnormalities

A new study has found that not sticking to a regular bedtime and wakeup schedule--and getting different amounts of sleep each night--can put a person at higher risk for obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, high blood sugar and other metabolic disorders.

6 Jun 2019

UA physician-scientist receives grant to study sleep apnea and heart health

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that has been associated with increased mortality, especially in individuals who have cardiac arrhythmia. A University of Arizona physician-scientist has received a grant to try to find out why.

6 Jun 2019

Childhood abuse may cause more hot flashes, study reveals

Numerous adverse health outcomes have been linked to childhood maltreatment, including mental illness, cardiovascular disease, and premature mortality.

6 Jun 2019

NIH funds clinical trials to assess applicability of genomics for treating chronic diseases

The National Institutes of Health will fund clinical trials to assess the benefits, applicability and efficacy of applying genomic medicine interventions to improve management of diseases such as high blood pressure, depression and chronic pain.

6 Jun 2019

Alzheimer's therapy may be effective in treating individuals addicted to opioids

Clinical trial results reveal that a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease may also be an effective therapy for individuals addicted to opioids. The findings are published in The American Journal on Addictions.

6 Jun 2019

Home-based exercise program reduces subsequent falls in high-risk seniors

An in-home exercise program reduced subsequent falls in high-risk seniors by 36 per cent, according the results of a 12-month clinical trial published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

4 Jun 2019

Cholesterol in eggs associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality

The risk of heart disease and death increases with the number of eggs an individual consumes, according to a UMass Lowell nutrition expert who has studied the issue.

4 Jun 2019

Young children with community-acquired pneumonia receive unnecessary tests, antibiotics

Preschool children with community-acquired pneumonia often receive unnecessary tests and treatment at outpatient clinics and emergency departments, according to a nationally representative study led by Todd Florin, MD, MSCE, from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

4 Jun 2019

Poor sleep associated with high blood pressure

A bad night's sleep may result in a spike in blood pressure that night and the following day, according to new research led by the University of Arizona.

4 Jun 2019

Vitamin D could extend lifespan of cancer patients

Michigan State University physicians have found that vitamin D, if taken for at least three years, could help cancer patients live longer.

4 Jun 2019

‘Promising’ results for beating heart patch that repairs heart cells after cardiac arrest

Researchers have developed a blood test that flags up heart failure early on and a “pumping” patch that could help to repair heart damage after an attack.

4 Jun 2019

Scientists 'on the right track' toward universal flu vaccine

New research could bring scientists a step closer to developing an effective, universal flu vaccine.

4 Jun 2019

Study uncovers pigment cells that change their identity during normal development

A new study by researchers at the University of Virginia and other institutions has discovered a type of pigment cell in zebrafish that can transform after development into another cell type.

4 Jun 2019

Promega launches MSI educational website

Researchers and clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding of Microsatellite Instability have a new resource gathering information in one place.

From Promega Corporation 4 Jun 2019

Red meat and white meat have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels

Contrary to popular belief, consuming red meat and white meat such as poultry, have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

4 Jun 2019

Analysis: Why Alexa’s bedside manner is bad for health care

Amazon has opened a new health care frontier: Now Alexa can be used to transmit patient data. Using this new feature — which Amazon labeled as a "skill" — a company named Livongo will allow diabetes patients — which it calls "members" — to use the device to "query their last blood sugar reading, blood sugar measurement trends, and receive insights and Health Nudges that are personalized to them."

4 Jun 2019

Scientists highlight advances and uses of organoids in gastroenterology and hepatology

One of the most exciting advancements in stem cell research has been the development of organoid systems, which are organ-like three-dimensional structures that mimic their corresponding organ in vivo.

4 Jun 2019

Medicine News and Research

Study finds no increased risk of congenital anomalies in children of fathers treated for testicular cancer

Blink and you miss it: Imaging single cells travelling at the speed of Usain Bolt

New immunosuppressive regimens may improve outcomes for kidney transplant patients

Irregular sleep patterns associated with metabolic abnormalities

UA physician-scientist receives grant to study sleep apnea and heart health

Childhood abuse may cause more hot flashes, study reveals

NIH funds clinical trials to assess applicability of genomics for treating chronic diseases

Alzheimer's therapy may be effective in treating individuals addicted to opioids

Home-based exercise program reduces subsequent falls in high-risk seniors

Cholesterol in eggs associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality

Young children with community-acquired pneumonia receive unnecessary tests, antibiotics

Poor sleep associated with high blood pressure

Vitamin D could extend lifespan of cancer patients

‘Promising’ results for beating heart patch that repairs heart cells after cardiac arrest

Scientists 'on the right track' toward universal flu vaccine

Study uncovers pigment cells that change their identity during normal development

Promega launches MSI educational website

Red meat and white meat have equal effects on blood cholesterol levels

Analysis: Why Alexa’s bedside manner is bad for health care

Scientists highlight advances and uses of organoids in gastroenterology and hepatology

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

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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