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Researchers explore why common antibiotic prescribed for diarrhea is failing

In the world of superbugs (bacteria that has grown resistant to antibiotics) Clostridioides difficile, a bacterium that causes diarrhea and colitis, is among the most stubborn.

27 Feb 2019

Study makes breakthrough in identifying cause of severe child speech impediment

An international study led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute has made a breakthrough in identifying a potential cause of the most severe child speech impediment - apraxia.

27 Feb 2019

The Evolution of MDLC in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Dr Kelly Zhang outlines recent advances in multidimensional liquid chromatography (MDLC) for pharmaceutical analysis, to be discussed at Pittcon 2019.

From Pittcon 27 Feb 2019

Custom-designed proteins may help generate antibodies to inhibit HIV infection

A new way to create proteins that can sneak through HIV's protective coating may be a step toward understanding the key components needed for developing a vaccine for the virus, according to researchers.

27 Feb 2019

Pioneering trial offers hope for patients with Parkinson’s disease

In a pioneering new clinical trial, researchers have succeeded in delivering a cell-restoring drug directly to the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease.

27 Feb 2019

Cancer’s complications: Confusing bills, maddening errors and endless phone calls

Carol Marley wants everyone to know what a life-threatening cancer diagnosis looks like in America today.

27 Feb 2019

Aurora Labs to develop 3D printed titanium medical implants

Aurora Labs is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding term sheet with two universities to develop 3D printing of titanium medical implants.

27 Feb 2019

New test could be a ‘game changer’ in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

The first test to quickly and accurately predict how people will respond to standard treatment for the most common type of leukemia has been developed at Cardiff University. The technology could guide doctors’ decisions on which drugs to give to patients.

27 Feb 2019

KNAUER ranked as one of the best employers in Germany for the second time

In the study "Leading Employers Germany 2019", the Berlin-based manufacturer of high-tech laboratory measuring instruments KNAUER was ranked as one of the best employers for the second time.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 27 Feb 2019

Review shows reciprocal relationship between obesity and prefrontal cortex activity

In a review published February 26 in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, researchers explore the age-old chicken-or-the-egg conundrum but this time looking at whether obesity reduces self-control or if reduced self-control leads to obesity.

27 Feb 2019

Resistance training as little as once per week improves the health of older adults

According to a recent research, resistance training improves the health of over 65-year-olds, and the benefits occur even when some people train as little as once per week. The benefits show in improvements in blood values, muscle strength and mental well-being.

27 Feb 2019

Study explores experience of pain during non-suicidal self-injury

Teen-agers and young adults who intentionally hurt themselves engage in such behavior based, in part, on how they experience pain and their emotional distress, according to a Rutgers study.

27 Feb 2019

Scientists develop tool to screen children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Scientists at the University of Southern California, Queen's University and Duke University have developed a new tool that can screen children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder quickly and affordably, making it accessible to more children in remote locations worldwide.

27 Feb 2019

Machine learning tool could prevent unnecessary treatments for kids with arthritis

Arthritis is not just an ailment of old age--it can affect children too, causing lifelong pain and disability in its most severe forms. Fortunately, some kids grow out of it. Knowing which patients will develop milder forms of disease could spare them unnecessary treatment and potential medication side effects but currently doctors have no way of predicting disease course or severity.

27 Feb 2019

Existing drug for rare kidney disease could benefit patients with mitochondrial disorders

New preclinical findings from extensive cell and animal studies suggest that a drug already used for a rare kidney disease could benefit patients with some mitochondrial disorders--complex conditions with severe energy deficiency for which no proven effective treatments exist.

27 Feb 2019

Night and weekend births have higher risk of delivery complications, study reveals

As if expecting mothers didn't have enough to worry about, a new study published in Risk Analysis: An International Journal found that the quantity of delivery complications in hospitals are substantially higher during nights, weekends and holidays, and in teaching hospitals.

27 Feb 2019

Research News and Research

Researchers explore why common antibiotic prescribed for diarrhea is failing

Study makes breakthrough in identifying cause of severe child speech impediment

The Evolution of MDLC in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Custom-designed proteins may help generate antibodies to inhibit HIV infection

Pioneering trial offers hope for patients with Parkinson’s disease

Cancer’s complications: Confusing bills, maddening errors and endless phone calls

Aurora Labs to develop 3D printed titanium medical implants

New test could be a ‘game changer’ in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia

KNAUER ranked as one of the best employers in Germany for the second time

Review shows reciprocal relationship between obesity and prefrontal cortex activity

Resistance training as little as once per week improves the health of older adults

Study explores experience of pain during non-suicidal self-injury

Scientists develop tool to screen children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Machine learning tool could prevent unnecessary treatments for kids with arthritis

Existing drug for rare kidney disease could benefit patients with mitochondrial disorders

Night and weekend births have higher risk of delivery complications, study reveals

Innovative online intervention tool shows promise in preventing HIV

New collaboration aims to prevent life-threatening adverse reactions to medications

New study explores stem cells to gain insight into rotator cuff disease

Study provides new understanding of how the nose adapts to smells

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