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BWH researchers identify new rare genetic cause of peritoneal mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive tumor that, in many cases, results from exposure to asbestos. But over the last several decades, other causes of the disease have emerged, including treatment with high-intensity therapeutic radiation and, more recently, an inherited genetic mutation.

14 Sep 2017

New online calculator estimates impact of changes in breastfeeding rates on population health

In a new study published in Breastfeeding Medicine, researchers have created an online calculator to estimate the impact of changes in breastfeeding rates on population health.

14 Sep 2017

Abnormalities in common brain chemical linked to sudden infant death syndrome

University of Adelaide researchers have confirmed that abnormalities in a common brain chemical are linked to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

14 Sep 2017

MSC transplantation can be safe, effective approach to treat Crohn's disease-related fistula

A growing body of clinical evidence shows that transplantation of a patient's own mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to achieve a cure and prevent recurrent of Crohn's disease-related fistula can be a safe and effective addition to surgery.

14 Sep 2017

Modified blood thinner may be first promising method to prevent repercussions after TBI

A chemically modified version of the common blood thinner heparin may be the first promising method of preventing the harmful cascade of destruction to brain tissue that commonly follows traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to new research findings.

13 Sep 2017

NIH grant supports temple researchers' exploration of stem cell-based treatments for heart repair

The incidence of heart disease is on the rise, and new therapeutic strategies are needed. Approaches based on stem cells, which can potentially preserve or even regenerate heart muscle cells damaged by ischemia - a hallmark of heart disease - are especially promising.

13 Sep 2017

MGH researchers identify potential strategy for improving efficacy of angiogenesis inhibitors

A Massachusetts General Hospital research team has identified a potential strategy for improving the efficacy of angiogenesis inhibitors, drugs that help fight cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.

13 Sep 2017

Hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms does not increase mortality risk, according to a long-term study

An 18-year follow-up study of postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative trials has shown that the use of hormone therapy was not associated with any increased risk of all-cause, cardiovascular or cancer death.

13 Sep 2017

Study finds potential preventive for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, or CIPN, is a common side effect of cancer treatment that causes shooting or burning pain, numbness, tingling and cold sensitivity of the hands and feet for many cancer patients.

13 Sep 2017

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria work together to cause infection, research suggests

What's worse than getting exposed to a kind of bacteria that modern antibiotics can't kill? Getting exposed to more than one - because they may work together to cause an infection, new research suggests.

12 Sep 2017

Simple new technique could offer superior predictions of disease severity

An international team of researchers has found a way to diagnose disease and predict patient outcomes simply by measuring unbelievably small changes in interactions between molecules inside the body.

12 Sep 2017

Low uptake of flu vaccination among healthcare workers influenced by social attitudes

The low uptake of flu vaccination among medical students and doctors is influenced by social attitudes say researchers.

12 Sep 2017

‘Nanoswitches’ could be key to faster, more sensitive tests for detection of biomarkers

Engineered strands of DNA -- nanoscale tools called "nanoswitches" -- could be the key to faster, easier, cheaper and more sensitive tests that can enable high-fidelity detection of biomarkers indicating the presence of different diseases, viral strains and even genetic variabilities as subtle as a single-gene mutation.

12 Sep 2017

Cocaine users have ‘global impairment’ in brain area linked to impulse and self-control, study finds

Cocaine-addicted individuals say they find the drug much less enjoyable after years of use, but they have great difficulty quitting.

11 Sep 2017

Researchers develop model to explore hard-to-study mutations in human genome

A team of researchers led by a bioinformatician at the University of California San Diego has developed a method to help determine whether certain hard-to-study mutations in the human genome, called short tandem repeats or microsatellites, are likely to be involved in harmful conditions.

11 Sep 2017

Study provides new insights into biologic networks involved in IBD

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Sema4, and collaborating institutions today published results of an in-depth, multi-omics approach to characterizing the immune component of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

11 Sep 2017

Small increases in physical exercise can lower chances for major mobility loss in older adults

Adding 48 minutes of moderate exercise per week is associated with improvements in overall physical functioning and decreases in risks of immobility in older adults who are sedentary, finds a new study led by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.

11 Sep 2017

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BWH researchers identify new rare genetic cause of peritoneal mesothelioma

New online calculator estimates impact of changes in breastfeeding rates on population health

Abnormalities in common brain chemical linked to sudden infant death syndrome

MSC transplantation can be safe, effective approach to treat Crohn's disease-related fistula

Modified blood thinner may be first promising method to prevent repercussions after TBI

NIH grant supports temple researchers' exploration of stem cell-based treatments for heart repair

MGH researchers identify potential strategy for improving efficacy of angiogenesis inhibitors

Hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms does not increase mortality risk, according to a long-term study

Study finds potential preventive for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria work together to cause infection, research suggests

Simple new technique could offer superior predictions of disease severity

Low uptake of flu vaccination among healthcare workers influenced by social attitudes

‘Nanoswitches’ could be key to faster, more sensitive tests for detection of biomarkers

Cocaine users have ‘global impairment’ in brain area linked to impulse and self-control, study finds

Researchers develop model to explore hard-to-study mutations in human genome

Study provides new insights into biologic networks involved in IBD

Small increases in physical exercise can lower chances for major mobility loss in older adults

Nurses at risk of chronic lung disease COPD due to regular disinfectant use

Penn research could pave way toward new treatments for chronic sinus infections

Penn researcher wins National Cancer Institute Outstanding Investigator Award

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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