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Study points to new therapeutic target to interrupt inflammation, bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have shown for the first time how the activation of a receptor provokes the inflammation and bone degradation of rheumatoid arthritis -- and that activation of this one receptor, found on cells in the fluid of arthritic joints, is all that is required.

10 Sep 2014

Smartphones may offer better advantage of tracking diet data

Smartphones have seen wide adoption among Americans in recent years because of their ease of use and adaptability.

10 Sep 2014

Working memory may be underlying mechanism of cognitive reserve in MS

Kessler Foundation scientists have shown that working memory may be an underlying mechanism of cognitive reserve in multiple sclerosis (MS).

10 Sep 2014

RT with concurrent chemotherapy post surgery is effective for treating endometrial cancer

Radiation therapy with concurrent paclitaxel chemotherapy following surgery is an effective treatment for patients with high-risk endometrial cancer, according to a study published in the September 1, 2014 edition of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology ● Biology ● Physics (Red Journal), the official scientific journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

10 Sep 2014

Beta-O2 receives grant from JDRF to study ßAir bio-artificial pancreas for treatment of T1D

Beta-O2 announced today that it has received a $500K grant from JDRF. The grant will be used to help fund a $1M pilot human study of Beta-O2's ßAir bio-artificial pancreas, in development as a treatment and potential cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D).

10 Sep 2014

New project aims at delivering innovative test to improve safety of chemical products, drugs

The Genotrace project, combining targeted research and technology transfer, aims at delivering an innovative test to improve the safety of chemical products, drugs, human and animal food and the environment.

10 Sep 2014

SCD patients who experience discrimination are less likely to follow physician recommendations

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common genetic condition detected by newborn screening in the United States - a physically devastating and painful illness affecting an estimated 100,000 individuals currently nationwide.

10 Sep 2014

Researchers infuse antibody-studded iron nanoparticles into bloodstream to treat heart attack damage

Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute infused antibody-studded iron nanoparticles into the bloodstream to treat heart attack damage.

10 Sep 2014

People with multiple sclerosis lose myelin in gray matter

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) lose myelin in the gray matter of their brains and the loss is closely correlated with the severity of the disease, according to a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study.

10 Sep 2014

American men have worse access to reproductive and sexual health care, shows research

Compared with women, American men have worse access to reproductive and sexual health care, research shows, a disparity fueled in part by the lack of standard clinical guidelines on the types and timing of exams, tests and treatments that should be offered to all men of reproductive age.

10 Sep 2014

Relationship between stress hormones and immune function across different stages in life

Young people have a more robust immune response to the loss of a loved one, according to new research from the University of Birmingham, providing insight into how different generations cope with loss.

10 Sep 2014

Researchers identify non-protein-coding RNA whose expression linked to ovarian cancer

Over the years researchers have made tremendous strides in the understanding and treatment of cancer by searching genomes for links between genetic alterations and disease.

10 Sep 2014

Expert creates new evidence-based guideline for managing sickle cell disease

An expert panel has created a new evidence-based guideline for managing sickle cell disease (SCD), with a strong recommendation for the use of the drug hydroxyurea and transfusion therapy for many individuals with SCD, although high-quality evidence is limited, with few randomized clinical trials conducted for this disease, according to an article in the September 10 issue of JAMA.

10 Sep 2014

Cell News and Research

Study points to new therapeutic target to interrupt inflammation, bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis

Smartphones may offer better advantage of tracking diet data

Working memory may be underlying mechanism of cognitive reserve in MS

RT with concurrent chemotherapy post surgery is effective for treating endometrial cancer

Beta-O2 receives grant from JDRF to study ßAir bio-artificial pancreas for treatment of T1D

New project aims at delivering innovative test to improve safety of chemical products, drugs

SCD patients who experience discrimination are less likely to follow physician recommendations

Researchers infuse antibody-studded iron nanoparticles into bloodstream to treat heart attack damage

People with multiple sclerosis lose myelin in gray matter

American men have worse access to reproductive and sexual health care, shows research

Relationship between stress hormones and immune function across different stages in life

Researchers identify non-protein-coding RNA whose expression linked to ovarian cancer

Expert creates new evidence-based guideline for managing sickle cell disease

Scientists identify how molecular motor essential for human development works

Study looks at reasons why sickle cell patients do not adhere to available treatment

New way to preserve flexibility and resilience of the brain

Sex hormone that helps protect females from stroke may also reduce risk of autism, say scientists

First synthetic membranes made without solvents on silicon surfaces

Growth factors present in human breast milk may protect against intestinal damage

Researchers pave way for development of new generation of chemotherapy drugs

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