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Study finds cancer as the leading cause of death among patients with diabetes

Cancer is the leading cause of death among people with diabetes in England. This is the finding of an 18-year-study of over 300,000 people with diabetes in England, from scientists from Imperial College London and published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

4 Feb 2021

Resonance-guided vaporization may provide new ways of treating tumors

Sending tiny droplets to a tumor and having them vaporized using focused ultrasound: it could be a new way of tracing a tumor or deliver drugs locally.

4 Feb 2021

Report estimates cancer incidence and mortality at the global level

Cancer ranks as a leading cause of death in every country in the world, and, for the first time, female breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, overtaking lung cancer, according to a collaborative report, Global Cancer Statistics 2020, from the American Cancer Society and the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

4 Feb 2021

New study reviews effect of coffee on people's sleep and wake cycles

The Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) published a new report today, titled 'Coffee and sleep in everyday lives', authored by Professor Renata Riha, from the Department of Sleep Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.

4 Feb 2021

Researchers caution players about potential side effects of virtual reality fitness games

Virtual 'exergaming' has become a popular way to exercise - especially among younger people - since the release of virtual reality (VR) fitness games on consoles such as Nintendo and Playstation.

4 Feb 2021

Researchers develop prototype COVID-19 vaccine using DNA vaccine platform

It is necessary to develop additional COVID-19 vaccines, as different vaccine approaches have their advantages and disadvantages and may work synergistically.

4 Feb 2021

New screening tool can help assess early literacy skills of preschool-age children

A study published in the journal Pediatrics expands validation evidence for a new screening tool that directly engages preschool-age children during clinic visits to assess their early literacy skills.

4 Feb 2021

REGENHU announces its participation in the FLAMIN-GO project aimed at developing "personalized" treatments against rheumatoid arthritis

REGENHU announced its participation in the FLAMIN-GO research project aimed at developing an organ-on-chip technology for clinical trials on Rheumatoid Arthritis.

From regenHU Ltd. 4 Feb 2021

Study: Nalfurafine drug can help treat spinal morphine-induced itch in pregnant women

For years, many pregnant women and surgery patients have suffered from chronic itching when they get spinal or epidural morphine to reduce pain.

4 Feb 2021

Spontaneous eye blink rate could help understand the link between fitness and cognitive function

Although exercise is known to enhance cognitive function and improve mental health, the neurological mechanisms of this link are unknown. Now, researchers from Japan have found evidence of the missing link between aerobic fitness and cognitive function.

4 Feb 2021

Study shows that human hormones also follow a seasonal pattern

Our minds may be affected by winter's long nights or spring's flowers, but what about our bodies? A new study at the Weizmann Institute of Science reveals that our hormones also follow a seasonal pattern.

4 Feb 2021

Research shows gender disparities in scholarly submissions during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on higher education -- shifting classes online, canceling events, and putting financial strain on institutions.

4 Feb 2021

Researchers assess impact of family migration on infant well-being

While the number of immigrants from Arab countries to the United States has steadily increased over the past several years, family and child health research on this population remains scarce.

4 Feb 2021

Songbird system may provide new treatment options for children with autism

Inactivating a gene in young songbirds that are closely linked with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevents the birds from forming memories necessary to accurately reproduce their fathers' songs, a new study led by UT Southwestern shows.

4 Feb 2021

Study identifies gap between theory and reality of dispensing medication

A study published in the journal Applied Ergonomics compared the standardized processes set out for community pharmacists to follow when dispending medication to what happens in reality. A gap was revealed and researchers also looked at the reasons for this.

4 Feb 2021

Study shows how SARS-CoV-2 evades immune responses

In a recurring pattern of evolution, SARS-CoV-2 evades immune responses by selectively deleting small bits of its genetic sequence, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

4 Feb 2021

Study: Remote supervision could expand access to neurointerventional technologies

Physicians training on novel technologies and surgical devices by other already experienced physicians, known as proctoring, is a fundamental aspect of medicine.

4 Feb 2021

Researchers to develop new test method to assess preventative surface cleansers

A CONCEPT known as dry biofilms has emerged over the past few years and they have shown to frequently harbour potentially infectious organisms, just like the ones present in Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs).

4 Feb 2021

New computerized adaptive screener may help identify youth at risk for attempting suicide

Researchers have developed a computerized adaptive screener to identify youth at risk for attempting suicide.

4 Feb 2021

Sulforaphane prolongs lifespan and healthspan of C. elegans through insulin/IGF-1 signaling

Aging-US published "Sulforaphane promotes C. elegans longevity and healthspan via DAF- 16/DAF-2 insulin/IGF-1 signaling" which reported that the broccoli-derived isothiocyanate sulforaphane inhibits inflammation, oxidative stress and cancer, but its effect on healthspan and longevity are unclear.

4 Feb 2021

Research News and Research

Study finds cancer as the leading cause of death among patients with diabetes

Resonance-guided vaporization may provide new ways of treating tumors

Report estimates cancer incidence and mortality at the global level

New study reviews effect of coffee on people's sleep and wake cycles

Researchers caution players about potential side effects of virtual reality fitness games

Researchers develop prototype COVID-19 vaccine using DNA vaccine platform

New screening tool can help assess early literacy skills of preschool-age children

REGENHU announces its participation in the FLAMIN-GO project aimed at developing "personalized" treatments against rheumatoid arthritis

Study: Nalfurafine drug can help treat spinal morphine-induced itch in pregnant women

Spontaneous eye blink rate could help understand the link between fitness and cognitive function

Study shows that human hormones also follow a seasonal pattern

Research shows gender disparities in scholarly submissions during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers assess impact of family migration on infant well-being

Songbird system may provide new treatment options for children with autism

Study identifies gap between theory and reality of dispensing medication

Study shows how SARS-CoV-2 evades immune responses

Study: Remote supervision could expand access to neurointerventional technologies

Researchers to develop new test method to assess preventative surface cleansers

New computerized adaptive screener may help identify youth at risk for attempting suicide

Sulforaphane prolongs lifespan and healthspan of C. elegans through insulin/IGF-1 signaling

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