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Researchers explore genetic differences, hereditary factors involved in hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Hemiplegic cerebral palsy hampers movement in one side of a person's body. In the first genetic study of its kind to exclusively focus on those with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a group of 26 Canadian researchers has investigated the genetic differences and hereditary factors involved in this neurodevelopmental condition.

3 Aug 2017

Study reveals biological basis of severe neurological disorder in children

In a new study published today in The American Journal of Human Genetics, a multinational team of researchers describes, for the first time, the biological basis of a severe neurological disorder in children.

3 Aug 2017

Loyola participating in landmark study to examine use of PET scans to detect Alzheimer’s disease

Loyola Medicine is participating in a landmark $100 million study of the effectiveness of using PET scans to detect Alzheimer's disease.

3 Aug 2017

Researchers develop potential stem cell treatment for several lung conditions

A team of scientists from the UNC School of Medicine and North Carolina State University has developed promising research towards a possible stem cell treatment for several lung conditions, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis -- often-fatal conditions that affect tens of millions of Americans.

3 Aug 2017

In-depth tumor sequencing reveals key molecular drivers of metastatic cancers

Five hundred cancer patients are getting an in-depth look at their genomes as part of a new clinical study that is revealing some of the key molecular drivers of metastatic cancers.

3 Aug 2017

When wounds won’t heal, therapies spread — to the tune of $5 billion

Carol Emanuele beat cancer. But for the past two years, she has been fighting her toughest battle yet. She has an open wound on the bottom of her foot that leaves her unable to walk and prone to deadly infection.

3 Aug 2017

IDT introduces first Cas9 enzyme variant that greatly reduces off-target effects in CRISPR genome editing

Integrated DNA Technologies today announced the launch of the first Cas9 enzyme variant that extensively reduces off-target effects in CRISPR genome editing without compromising on-target activity.

3 Aug 2017

Study shows new method for repairing disease-causing mutation in human embryos

Scientists have demonstrated an effective way of using a gene-editing tool to correct a disease-causing gene mutation in human embryos and stop it from passing to future generations.

3 Aug 2017

SNMMI recognizes contributions to nuclear medicine and molecular imaging at 2017 annual meeting

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), an international scientific and medical organization, recognized contributions to the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging during its 2017 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado. Several awards ceremonies were held to recognize the valuable role SNMMI members play in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, cancer and neurological conditions.

2 Aug 2017

Ebola virus RNA can persist in semen of survivors two years after infection, researchers say

Ebola virus RNA can persist in the semen of survivors more than two years after the onset of infection researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found.

2 Aug 2017

Negocios Now names Loyola Medicine neurologist among 50 most influential Latinos in Chicago

Loyola Medicine neurologist José Biller, MD, has been named to Negocios Now's list of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in the Chicago Area.

2 Aug 2017

UM SOM researchers to study adaptive immune responses of infants with HIV exposure in utero

The University of Maryland School of Medicine's Institute for Global Health and the Institute of Human Virology have been awarded a $2 million five-year grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to study the impact exposure to HIV has on the immune systems of infants in utero and how those changes impact the ability of infants to fight off infections after birth.

2 Aug 2017

ASTRO selects 23 exemplary members to receive Fellows designation

The American Society for Radiation Oncology has selected 23 distinguished members to receive the ASTRO Fellow designation. The 2017 class of Fellows will be recognized during the Awards Ceremony at ASTRO's 59th Annual Meeting, to be held September 24-27 in San Diego.

2 Aug 2017

Music therapy helps strengthen muscle activity in people with Parkinson's disease

Elizabeth Stegemöller arranged a circle of metal folding chairs around a piano as clients started arriving for a weekly music therapy class for people with Parkinson's disease.

2 Aug 2017

Researchers ferreting out patients most likely to become resistant to cancer treatment

According to the National Cancer Institute, the number of people beating a cancer diagnosis reached nearly 14.5 million in 2014 and is expected to rise to almost 19 million by 2024. Now, that's good news, but it doesn't mean that cancer researchers - in the lab or clinic - are resting on any laurels.

2 Aug 2017

Researchers examine affected canines to help develop effective treatment for children with rare epilepsy

The research, published in PLOS ONE, has identified the progression of Lafora disease, a devastating form of epilepsy which affects up to 50 young children worldwide.

2 Aug 2017

Researchers reveal prevalence of unused prescription opioids following surgery

In a review of half a dozen published studies in which patients self-reported use of opioids prescribed to them after surgery, researchers at Johns Hopkins report that a substantial majority of patients used only some or none of the pills, and more than 90 percent failed to dispose of the leftovers in recommended ways.

2 Aug 2017

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Researchers explore genetic differences, hereditary factors involved in hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Study reveals biological basis of severe neurological disorder in children

Loyola participating in landmark study to examine use of PET scans to detect Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers develop potential stem cell treatment for several lung conditions

In-depth tumor sequencing reveals key molecular drivers of metastatic cancers

When wounds won’t heal, therapies spread — to the tune of $5 billion

IDT introduces first Cas9 enzyme variant that greatly reduces off-target effects in CRISPR genome editing

Study shows new method for repairing disease-causing mutation in human embryos

SNMMI recognizes contributions to nuclear medicine and molecular imaging at 2017 annual meeting

Ebola virus RNA can persist in semen of survivors two years after infection, researchers say

Negocios Now names Loyola Medicine neurologist among 50 most influential Latinos in Chicago

UM SOM researchers to study adaptive immune responses of infants with HIV exposure in utero

ASTRO selects 23 exemplary members to receive Fellows designation

Music therapy helps strengthen muscle activity in people with Parkinson's disease

Researchers ferreting out patients most likely to become resistant to cancer treatment

Researchers examine affected canines to help develop effective treatment for children with rare epilepsy

Researchers reveal prevalence of unused prescription opioids following surgery

3D-printed models help shorten surgery time for common hip disorder in children

Takeda and Cardurion announce creation of new cardiovascular development partnership

Hospitalized cancer patients who suffer cardiac arrest have lower survival rate, study finds

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