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Development of unique hemostatic agent nearing completion

The development of the unique agent called Tectum, which accelerates blood coagulation in a matter of seconds, is nearing completion: scientists of Lobachevsky University are planning to launch in Nizhny Novgorod the production of this unique means for stopping bleeding.

30 Nov 2017

HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

Stellenbosch University researchers have discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly impacts the brain in the early stages of the infection.

30 Nov 2017

New study analyzes generalist versus subspecialty characteristics of U.S. radiologist workforce

A new study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute analyzes the generalist versus subspecialty characteristics of the U.S. radiologist workforce in the Medicare population from 2012–2014. The study is published online in Radiology.

30 Nov 2017

New immunotherapy study shows positive results in chronic migraine sufferers

A new study of fremanezumab, an immunotherapy that counteracts one of the molecules released during migraine, was found successful in reducing the number of days that chronic migraine sufferers experienced headaches.

30 Nov 2017

ACS program effective in improving colorectal cancer screening rates

A new study suggests that an American Cancer Society program has been effective in promoting improvements in colorectal cancer screening rates in federally qualified health centers.

30 Nov 2017

Understanding molecular mechanisms of signaling pathways to inhibit cancer invasion

The German Research Foundation has approved the renewal application for the Collaborative Research Center 850 "Control of Cell Motility in Morphogenesis, Cancer Invasion, and Metastasis".

30 Nov 2017

Straight from the patient’s mouth: Videos can clearly state your end-of-life wishes

For years, Wendy Forman, considered how to make her wishes known if she became horribly ill and couldn't speak for herself.

30 Nov 2017

Wonder Woman of preconception care

Health care might have found its Wonder Woman. She can identify health risks in young African-American women and help them successfully resolve those risks.

30 Nov 2017

Patients with rare diseases and congress square off over orphan drug tax credits

As President Donald Trump talked tax reform on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Arkansas patient advocate Andrea Taylor was also meeting with lawmakers and asking them to save a corporate tax credit for rare disease drug companies.

30 Nov 2017

Researchers discover rare genetic variant that offers protection against Alzheimer's disease

Research published Wednesday in Genome Medicine details a novel and promising approach in the effort to treat Alzheimer's disease.

30 Nov 2017

'Aggressive' surgery for early stage lung cancer provides better outcomes

Patients with early stage lung cancer live longer when they receive a lobectomy- the most common type of operation for the disease- rather than a less extensive operation or radiation treatment, according to a study published online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

30 Nov 2017

Study focuses on improving pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutic aptamers

Designing new therapeutic DNA aptamers with diverse side chains can improve their ability to interact with targets, and a new study describes characteristics of these side chains that may determine how long the aptamers remain in the bloodstream.

30 Nov 2017

Experts offer research strategies to yield more protective flu vaccine candidates

In a New England Journal of Medicine perspective, experts from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, and the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza in Melbourne discuss how the process of preparing seasonal influenza vaccines in eggs may contribute to their limited effectiveness.

30 Nov 2017

U.S.-funded global effort appears to reduce incidence of new HIV infections

A steep drop in the local incidence of new HIV infections accompanied the rollout of a U.S.-funded anti-HIV program in a large East-African population, according to a study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

30 Nov 2017

UT Southwestern researchers develop improved gene-editing technique to correct DMD mutations

Regenerative medicine researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center developed an improved and simplified gene-editing technique using CRISPR/Cas9 tools to correct a common mutation that causes Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

30 Nov 2017

Researchers unlock genetic processes underlying cancer

For many, breast cancer is more than just a disease – it's personal. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. But through new discoveries at the genetic level, the personal nature of cancer will eventually be what helps to beat it.

29 Nov 2017

Scientists take step toward solving puzzle about heart health in type 2 diabetes

Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have taken another step toward solving a long-standing puzzle about heart health in type 2 diabetes, with a finding that eventually may point towards more personalized patient care.

29 Nov 2017

New genetic study of mosquitoes demonstrates movement of insecticide resistance across Africa

The largest ever genetic study of mosquitoes reveals the movement of insecticide resistance between different regions of Africa and finds several rapidly evolving insecticide resistance genes. Reported today) in Nature, this genetic resource will be used to develop new tools for monitoring resistance and managing insecticide use, and for designing novel control methods.

29 Nov 2017

Penn researchers reveal new approach to restart replication in cardiomyocytes after heart attack

In mammals, including humans, the cells that contract the heart muscle and enable it to beat do not regenerate after injury.

29 Nov 2017

Easy-to-use omics toolkit sets the stage for new era of biology and precision medicine

Most complex diseases, such as obesity, longevity, and diabetes, are largely influenced by genetic factors. But at the same time, they are also modulated by environmental stimuli, such as diet and physical activity.

29 Nov 2017

Medicine News and Research

Development of unique hemostatic agent nearing completion

HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

New study analyzes generalist versus subspecialty characteristics of U.S. radiologist workforce

New immunotherapy study shows positive results in chronic migraine sufferers

ACS program effective in improving colorectal cancer screening rates

Understanding molecular mechanisms of signaling pathways to inhibit cancer invasion

Straight from the patient’s mouth: Videos can clearly state your end-of-life wishes

Wonder Woman of preconception care

Patients with rare diseases and congress square off over orphan drug tax credits

Researchers discover rare genetic variant that offers protection against Alzheimer's disease

'Aggressive' surgery for early stage lung cancer provides better outcomes

Study focuses on improving pharmacokinetic properties of therapeutic aptamers

Experts offer research strategies to yield more protective flu vaccine candidates

U.S.-funded global effort appears to reduce incidence of new HIV infections

UT Southwestern researchers develop improved gene-editing technique to correct DMD mutations

Researchers unlock genetic processes underlying cancer

Scientists take step toward solving puzzle about heart health in type 2 diabetes

New genetic study of mosquitoes demonstrates movement of insecticide resistance across Africa

Penn researchers reveal new approach to restart replication in cardiomyocytes after heart attack

Easy-to-use omics toolkit sets the stage for new era of biology and precision medicine

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