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New study identifies 16 additional genetic markers linked to psoriasis

It's one of the most common immune-mediated diseases in the U.S., causing red, patchy and scaly marks on the skin. Yet the 1 to 2 percent of the population who have psoriasis are still left to wonder why.

24 May 2017

Moderate chocolate intake linked to lower risk of atrial fibrillation

A new study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in collaboration with researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Aalborg University and Institute of Cancer Epidemiology in Denmark, found that consuming moderate amounts of chocolate was associated with significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a common and potentially life threatening type of irregular heartbeat.

24 May 2017

Social factors impact hospitals' readmission penalty measures, study shows

A team of researchers led by a University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty member found that measures to evaluate readmission rates at children's hospitals would be more accurate if the social factors of the patients are included.

23 May 2017

Pulmonary thrombosis-on-a-chip enables unprecedented study of blood responses to organ-level injury

The average human pair of lungs is permeated by a network of about 164 feet of blood vessels (roughly the width of a football field), including microscopic blood capillaries, which facilitate the diffusion of oxygen into the bloodstream in exchange for carbon dioxide.

23 May 2017

Study examines state-level factors contributing to variation in MVC-related pediatric mortality

Unintentional injury is the leading cause of pediatric death in the U.S. and motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the most common cause of injury.

23 May 2017

Scientists identify new risk genes providing insights about cause of CAD

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Despite dozens of regions in the genome associated with CAD, most of the genetic components of heart diseases are not fully understood, suggesting that more genes are out there to be found.

23 May 2017

Finding a cure for ALS

ALS is a neurodegenerative disease in which motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. As ALS progresses, neurons are unable to send impulses to muscles, making voluntary muscle movement difficult, including standing, walking and sitting, as well as speaking and swallowing.

22 May 2017

Research finds high prevalence of undiagnosed sleep disorders among African Americans

African Americans with sleep apnea and insomnia are rarely diagnosed with either problem, even when the severity of the two sleep disorders are likely to affect their health, according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference.

22 May 2017

Exposure to air pollution may disturb good night's sleep

High levels of air pollution over time may get in the way of a good night's sleep, according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference.

22 May 2017

Smokers with diminished chest muscle may face greater mortality risk, research shows

Smokers with diminished chest muscle may face a greater risk of death than those smokers with more chest muscle, whether they have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or not, according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference.

22 May 2017

Rapid treatment with protocols could benefit sepsis patients

Following the tragic and widely publicized death of Rory Staunton, 12, from undiagnosed sepsis in 2012, New York became the first state to require that hospitals follow a protocol to quickly identify and treat the condition.

22 May 2017

New, highly-detailed hay fever map of Britain may help allergy sufferers avoid hotspots

A hay fever map of Britain - with the first ever guide to the location of plants in the UK that can trigger the allergy - has been produced to help sufferers cope, and warn them which 'hotspots' to avoid.

22 May 2017

New Thermia online health educational tool enables faster prediction of influenza outbreaks

Through integration with a wearable thermometer, the Thermia online health educational tool developed at Boston Children's Hospital has enabled prediction of seasonal influenza outbreaks in China one month earlier than before, according to a new study in the American Journal of Public Health.

19 May 2017

Penn scientists receive $9.25 million grant for research on concussion

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced today it has awarded a $9.25 million grant to Penn researchers to study the underlying mechanisms of concussion and help uncover potential clinical interventions that could improve recovery.

19 May 2017

Researchers show how cancer therapy works in different way to destroy tumor cells

Antibodies to the proteins PD-1 and PD-L1 have been shown to fight cancer by unleashing the body's T cells, a type of immune cell.

18 May 2017

Opioid prescription for minor injuries increases risk of continued use and addiction

Overprescribing of opioid medications for pain has contributed to a record-high number of drug-related deaths in the United States in recent years.

18 May 2017

Researchers explore new treatment combination for pediatric patients with Hodgkin lymphoma

Pediatric and young adult patients whose Hodgkin lymphoma has recurred or is resistant to initial treatment can achieve remission and even cure with secondary treatments.

18 May 2017

Sudden cardiac arrest victim's chances of receiving bystander CPR decreases with age

The likelihood of a family member or friend stepping in to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) at home decreases with the victim's age, suggests a new study from Penn Medicine that also found low CPR training rates among older Americans.

18 May 2017

Newly identified biomarkers could help predict cognitive deficits in Parkinson's disease patients

New biomarkers identified by a research team in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania could help predict which Parkinson's disease patients will suffer significant cognitive deficits within the first three years of their diagnosis.

18 May 2017

Biomarkers in the teeth of orangutans provide new understanding of human breast-feeding evolution

Biomarkers in the teeth of wild orangutans indicate nursing patterns related to food fluctuations in their habitats, which can help guide understanding of breast-feeding evolution in humans, according to a study published today in Science Advances.

17 May 2017

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New study identifies 16 additional genetic markers linked to psoriasis

Moderate chocolate intake linked to lower risk of atrial fibrillation

Social factors impact hospitals' readmission penalty measures, study shows

Pulmonary thrombosis-on-a-chip enables unprecedented study of blood responses to organ-level injury

Study examines state-level factors contributing to variation in MVC-related pediatric mortality

Scientists identify new risk genes providing insights about cause of CAD

Finding a cure for ALS

Research finds high prevalence of undiagnosed sleep disorders among African Americans

Exposure to air pollution may disturb good night's sleep

Smokers with diminished chest muscle may face greater mortality risk, research shows

Rapid treatment with protocols could benefit sepsis patients

New, highly-detailed hay fever map of Britain may help allergy sufferers avoid hotspots

New Thermia online health educational tool enables faster prediction of influenza outbreaks

Penn scientists receive $9.25 million grant for research on concussion

Researchers show how cancer therapy works in different way to destroy tumor cells

Opioid prescription for minor injuries increases risk of continued use and addiction

Researchers explore new treatment combination for pediatric patients with Hodgkin lymphoma

Sudden cardiac arrest victim's chances of receiving bystander CPR decreases with age

Newly identified biomarkers could help predict cognitive deficits in Parkinson's disease patients

Biomarkers in the teeth of orangutans provide new understanding of human breast-feeding evolution

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