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Study aims at developing new therapies to fight childhood cancer

Researchers from the Department of Cellular Biology at the University of Seville and the Seville Institute of Biomedicine, Pablo Vicente and Doctor Luisma Escudero, in close collaboration with the researcher Rebecca Burgos and other members of the group of Doctor Rosa Noguera have published a study aimed at developing new therapies to fight childhood cancer.

12 Jun 2019

Sophisticated prosthesis can be directly controlled by thoughts

EU-funded researchers and industrial partners are developing a system that allows a person to control the movement of a prosthetic hand simply by thinking of commands. A patient recently underwent surgery to implant some of the project's ground-breaking technologies.

12 Jun 2019

New method produces opiate antidotes using microorganism found in opium poppy waste

Overdose from opiates has skyrocketed. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, on average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose.

12 Jun 2019

Never say ‘die’: Why so many doctors won’t break bad news

After nearly 40 years as an internist, Dr. Ron Naito knew what the sky-high results of his blood test meant. And it wasn't good.

12 Jun 2019

Remission of rheumatoid arthritis linked with reduction in cardiovascular complications

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2019) demonstrate that remission in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an 80% reduction in risk of cardiovascular outcomes.

12 Jun 2019

Study shows how fine motor tasks promote plastic reorganization of certain brain region

When we train the reaching for and grasping of objects, we also train our brain. In other words, this action brings about changes in the connections of a certain neuronal population in the red nucleus, a region of the midbrain.

12 Jun 2019

Trump administration rule would undo health care protections for LGBTQ patients

A new Trump administration proposal would change the civil rights rules dictating whether providers must care for patients who are transgender or have had an abortion. Supporters of the approach say it protects the freedom of conscience, but opponents say it encourages discrimination.

12 Jun 2019

Electronic consultations in allergy and immunology may reduce need for specialist visits

A study from Massachusetts General Hospital researchers finds that electronic consultations in allergy and immunology can simplify the process of providing the most appropriate care, often reducing the need for in-person specialist visits.

12 Jun 2019

Disparities in race, ethnicity, and status affect progress in cancer survival rates in youth

A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum finds that dramatic increases in cancer survival in adolescents and young adults are undermined by continuing disparities by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

12 Jun 2019

Identifying subtype of colorectal cancer may help oncologists determine most effective treatment

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., expected to cause about 51,000 deaths in 2019. But until now, it was unclear which drugs were most effective for which patients.

12 Jun 2019

New report reveals a 29% increase in plastic surgery among men since 2000

Just as women can turn to a suite of procedures, known as the "Mommy Makeover," more men are embracing their own set of treatments, the "Daddy Do-Over," to boost their confidence and improve their physical appearance.

12 Jun 2019

Researchers identify new sarcoma familial risk gene

A team of WA researchers has uncovered new genes that could play an important role in the development of sarcoma, a group of rare bone, muscle and connective tissue cancers.

12 Jun 2019

Amsterdam University Medical Center wins MR Solutions’ Image of the Year 2019 award

The Amsterdam University Medical Center has won MR Solutions’ Image of the Year 2019 award for the best molecular research image

From MR Solutions 12 Jun 2019

Genetic variations linked with persistence of immunity after routine childhood vaccination

A genome-wide search in thousands of children in the UK and Netherlands has revealed genetic variants associated with differing levels of protective antibodies produced after routine childhood immunizations.

12 Jun 2019

Boehringer Ingelheim and University of Dundee extend collaboration to develop new cancer medicines

Following the success of their ongoing alliance, Boehringer Ingelheim and the University of Dundee extend their collaboration to develop new medicines that target and destroy key cancer causing proteins.

12 Jun 2019

Biomarker correlates with prostate cancer aggressiveness and predicts metastasis to bone

Mortality due to prostate cancer is usually related to its likelihood to metastasize, especially to bone. Prognostic biomarkers are urgently needed to predict disease aggression so that appropriate treatment can be selected.

12 Jun 2019

Researchers identify genetic factor linked to development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Researchers from Joslin Diabetes Center, using a genome-wide association study, have identified a genetic factor linked to the development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

12 Jun 2019

Brain activation patterns may help identify people at risk for developing bipolar spectrum disorder

Patterns of brain activation during reward anticipation may help identify people most at risk for developing bipolar spectrum disorders, according to a study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier.

12 Jun 2019

Nurses play key role in promoting compassionate care for patients with alcohol use disorder

Nurses play a critical role in promoting compassionate care for patients and families affected by alcohol use disorder, including evidence-based medication-assisted treatment approaches, according to a paper in the July/September Journal of Christian Nursing, official journal of the Nurses Christian Fellowship.

12 Jun 2019

New research allows development of autonomously updating brain-computer interface

A University of Houston engineer is reporting in eNeuro that a brain-computer interface, a form of artificial intelligence, can sense when its user is expecting a reward by examining the interactions between single-neuron activities and the information flowing to these neurons, called the local field potential.

12 Jun 2019

Research News and Research

Study aims at developing new therapies to fight childhood cancer

Sophisticated prosthesis can be directly controlled by thoughts

New method produces opiate antidotes using microorganism found in opium poppy waste

Never say ‘die’: Why so many doctors won’t break bad news

Remission of rheumatoid arthritis linked with reduction in cardiovascular complications

Study shows how fine motor tasks promote plastic reorganization of certain brain region

Trump administration rule would undo health care protections for LGBTQ patients

Electronic consultations in allergy and immunology may reduce need for specialist visits

Disparities in race, ethnicity, and status affect progress in cancer survival rates in youth

Identifying subtype of colorectal cancer may help oncologists determine most effective treatment

New report reveals a 29% increase in plastic surgery among men since 2000

Researchers identify new sarcoma familial risk gene

Amsterdam University Medical Center wins MR Solutions’ Image of the Year 2019 award

Genetic variations linked with persistence of immunity after routine childhood vaccination

Boehringer Ingelheim and University of Dundee extend collaboration to develop new cancer medicines

Biomarker correlates with prostate cancer aggressiveness and predicts metastasis to bone

Researchers identify genetic factor linked to development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Brain activation patterns may help identify people at risk for developing bipolar spectrum disorder

Nurses play key role in promoting compassionate care for patients with alcohol use disorder

New research allows development of autonomously updating brain-computer interface

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