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Study suggests link between human endogenous retroviral genes and ALS

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health discovered that reactivation of ancient viral genes embedded in the human genome may cause the destruction of neurons in some forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

1 Oct 2015

Predicting better immunotherapy response, neurological outcomes in adults with autoimmune cerebellar ataxia

While autoimmune cerebellar ataxia (a loss of muscle control coordination) can lead to severe disability with some patients becoming wheelchair-bound, there are factors that may help predict better immunotherapy response, according to the Mayo Clinic study published by JAMA Neurology.

30 Sep 2015

Radical surgery associated with overall survival benefits among patients with advanced throat cancer

Patients with cancers of the mid- and lower throat may have higher survival rates if their initial treatment includes surgery, according to new research presented to the 2015 European Cancer Congress today (Saturday).

26 Sep 2015

Research highlights potential new treatment strategy for degenerative diseases

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have discovered evidence of a mechanism at the heart of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related degenerative diseases. The research appears in today's edition of the journal Cell and highlights a possible new treatment strategy for the devastating disorders.

25 Sep 2015

Better treatment could be on the horizon for Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a debilitating and potentially deadly disease that can afflict anyone, characterized by severe muscle weakness, affecting control of facial expressions, arm and leg movements, chewing, swallowing, coughing and breathing. There is no cure, only treatment.

14 Sep 2015

Tadpole Endoscope improves diagnostic procedures for various cancers

Engineers have developed a new medical device aimed at improving diagnostic procedures for various cancers: the Tadpole Endoscope (TE).

14 Sep 2015

CSUSM gains initial accreditation for Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program

California State University San Marcos has earned initial accreditation from the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program.

9 Sep 2015

Patient satisfaction a poor proxy for quality of care in elective cranial neurosurgery

Patient satisfaction is a very poor proxy for quality of care comparisons in elective cranial neurosurgery. Because deaths are rare events in elective cranial neurosurgery, reporting of surgeon or even department-specific mortality figures cannot differentiate a high or low level of the quality of care.

18 Aug 2015

Women who conceive babies through IVF at increased risk of experiencing GORD

Women who give birth to babies conceived by in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) are at increased risk of experiencing long-term symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), according to the results of a study published in the UEG Journal.

11 Aug 2015

Vtesse reports preliminary results from VTS-270 Phase 1 trial for treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Vtesse, Inc. announced preliminary results today from an open-label Phase 1 clinical trial with VTS-270 (a formulation of (2-hydroxypropyl)-beta-cyclodextrin) for treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC) conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

6 Aug 2015

First drug produced by 3D printing is approved by FDA

Levetiracetam manufactured using three-dimensional (3D) printing has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of epilepsy.

5 Aug 2015

Non-surgical approach to treating 'double chins'

UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons have a non-surgical approach to treating "double chins" − the moderate-to-severe fat below the chin using an FDA-approved drug that when injected into tissue destroys fat cells.

5 Aug 2015

Researchers use silk fibers to grow stem cells into salivary gland cells

The silkworm, which produces the essential ingredient for fine silk fabric, also plays a critical role in a new process designed to provide relief for millions of individuals with dry mouth, a devastating oral and systemic health issue.

28 Jul 2015

CEIA USA announces availability of CEIA Healthcare Detection Systems for MRI Safety Screening

CEIA USA, Ltd., a premier provider of safety and security screening systems, today announced the availability of the CEIA Healthcare Detection Systems – metal detection technology for MRI Safety Screening.

21 Jul 2015

New BU study reveals challenges of providing good nutrition, hydration in people with dementia in care homes

Unexplained weight loss is often seen in people with dementia, which can lead to further complications, including mental and physical deterioration. New research from Bournemouth University, funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing, has revealed the challenges of providing good nutrition and hydration in people with dementia who live in care homes.

21 Jul 2015

Key differences identified among patients with ALS

Researchers on Mayo Clinic's Florida campus have identified key differences between patients with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) and those with the most common genetic form of ALS, a mutation in the C9orf72 gene.

21 Jul 2015

New project aims to prevent problems associated with poor nutrition among elderly people

IBA is working on this project as part of the 'Enable' Competence Cluster based at Technische Universität München (TUM) which is developing food for specific age groups and involves various partners at universities and other research institutions.

20 Jul 2015

CU research suggests safe, lower-cost way to treat upper gastrointestinal tract problems in children

Physicians at the University of Colorado School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus have published research that suggests a safe and lower-cost way to diagnose and treat problems in the upper gastrointestinal tract of children.

16 Jul 2015

NGS technology helps identify new mitochondrial disease gene

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology offers an incredible opportunity for the rapid and relatively low-cost characterization of individual genomes, giving us a chance to make a substantial leap ahead in the molecular dissection of all mitochondrial disorders in humans.

27 Jun 2015

Study identifies unique bacterial signature in people with systemic sclerosis

The results of a study presented today at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2015) Press Conference showed that people with systemic sclerosis (SSc) have a unique bacterial signature in their colon, when compared with healthy people.

12 Jun 2015

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Study suggests link between human endogenous retroviral genes and ALS

Predicting better immunotherapy response, neurological outcomes in adults with autoimmune cerebellar ataxia

Radical surgery associated with overall survival benefits among patients with advanced throat cancer

Research highlights potential new treatment strategy for degenerative diseases

Better treatment could be on the horizon for Myasthenia Gravis

Tadpole Endoscope improves diagnostic procedures for various cancers

CSUSM gains initial accreditation for Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program

Patient satisfaction a poor proxy for quality of care in elective cranial neurosurgery

Women who conceive babies through IVF at increased risk of experiencing GORD

Vtesse reports preliminary results from VTS-270 Phase 1 trial for treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

First drug produced by 3D printing is approved by FDA

Non-surgical approach to treating 'double chins'

Researchers use silk fibers to grow stem cells into salivary gland cells

CEIA USA announces availability of CEIA Healthcare Detection Systems for MRI Safety Screening

New BU study reveals challenges of providing good nutrition, hydration in people with dementia in care homes

Key differences identified among patients with ALS

New project aims to prevent problems associated with poor nutrition among elderly people

CU research suggests safe, lower-cost way to treat upper gastrointestinal tract problems in children

NGS technology helps identify new mitochondrial disease gene

Study identifies unique bacterial signature in people with systemic sclerosis

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