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New studies use proteomics to shed light on pathogenic mechanisms

Recent studies in the journal Molecular & Cellular Proteomics have shed light on pathogenic mechanisms of the sexually-transmitted parasite Trichomonas vaginalis and the HIV-associated opportunistic lung fungus Aspergillus.

11 May 2018

UAB researchers unravel brain neuron dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies

A decay of brain function is a hallmark of Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, or DLB. Specifically, cognitive dysfunction defines DLB, and nearly eight of every 10 Parkinson's patients develop dementia.

11 May 2018

Researchers explain neurophysiological link between breathing and attention

It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our ability to focus on tasks.

11 May 2018

Survey reveals how PCI public reporting affects physicians' treatment decisions

Public "report cards" on outcomes for patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention were originally developed to increase transparency and improve care, but studies have shown that these reports may inadvertently discourage physicians from offering this lifesaving treatment to patients at high risk for poor outcomes.

11 May 2018

People with atrial fibrillation should continue to be treated even if heart rhythm returns to normal

Patients with an abnormal heart rhythm that can leave them at a higher risk of suffering from stroke still need treatment even after their heart rhythm seems to have returned to normal, say researchers at the University of Birmingham.

11 May 2018

Working overtime may negatively influence collaboration between nurses and physicians

Working overtime may negatively influence nurses' collaboration with fellow nurses and physicians, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

11 May 2018

Researchers identify serotonin receptor that could be targeted to boost memory

In a breakthrough that could one day help individuals with cognitive impairment, researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center identified a specific receptor related to the neurotransmitter serotonin that could be targeted with drugs to boost memory.

11 May 2018

New study links oral antibiotics with increased risk of kidney stones

The potential to promote antibiotic resistance in bacteria isn't the only reason to avoid using antibiotics when possible.

11 May 2018

A 15-minute 'Daily Mile' could improve health and fitness of school children, study suggests

Policymakers should consider introducing The Daily Mile to improve the health and fitness of schoolchildren around the world, according to new research led by the Universities of Stirling and Edinburgh.

10 May 2018

Researchers develop new computational method to assess lung function

Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed a new computational way of analysing X-ray images of lungs, which could herald a breakthrough in the diagnosis and assessment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other lung diseases.

10 May 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ The politics of rising premiums and menu labeling

Proposed insurance premium increases unveiled in Maryland and Virginia officially marked the start of finger-pointing on Capitol Hill this week, as Democrats and Republicans blamed each other for the dysfunction of the individual insurance market under the Affordable Care Act.

10 May 2018

Prenatal marijuana use can have consequences on infants' weight and behavior

Smoking during pregnancy has well-documented negative effects on birth weight in infants and is linked to several childhood health problems.

10 May 2018

Obesity linked with worse symptoms for lupus patients

In a recent Arthritis Care & Research study of 148 women with lupus, obesity was linked with worse disease activity, depressive symptoms, and symptoms of pain and fatigue. The association was consistent across different definitions of obesity.

10 May 2018

New therapeutic strategy exploits acquired vulnerability in drug-resistant cancer

Cancer cells that develop resistance to drugs, pay a price for this, by simultaneously developing a new vulnerability. If this acquired vulnerability can be identified, it may be exploited clinically.

10 May 2018

Study finds way to better treat men with locally advanced prostate cancer

A new study published today has found a way to identify men with locally advanced prostate cancer who are less likely to respond well to radiotherapy.

10 May 2018

Enhancing the effects of vitamin D to curb type 2 diabetes

More than 27 million people in the United States are living with type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the population ages and a growing percentage of people become overweight or obese, that number is expected to increase.

10 May 2018

TGen scientists develop new quality-control assay to detect cancer from patient's blood sample

Imagine how much patients could benefit if you could discover the presence of cancer, and even how that cancer develops over time, with a simple blood test.

10 May 2018

Early time-restricted feeding improves blood sugar control and blood pressure, study shows

A new pilot study conducted by UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences Assistant Professor Courtney Peterson, Ph.D., shows that eating early in the daytime and fasting for the rest of the day improves blood sugar control, blood pressure and oxidative stress, even when people don't change what they eat.

10 May 2018

Recommendations on screening newborns for rare diseases do not review evidence on benefits, harms

Many national recommendations on whether to screen newborn babies for rare conditions do not assess the evidence on the key benefits and harms of screening.

10 May 2018

Depleted metabolic enzymes contribute to tumor growth in renal cancer

Kidney cancer, one of the ten most prevalent malignancies in the world, has increased in incidence over the last decade, likely due to rising obesity rates.

10 May 2018

Research News and Research

New studies use proteomics to shed light on pathogenic mechanisms

UAB researchers unravel brain neuron dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies

Researchers explain neurophysiological link between breathing and attention

Survey reveals how PCI public reporting affects physicians' treatment decisions

People with atrial fibrillation should continue to be treated even if heart rhythm returns to normal

Working overtime may negatively influence collaboration between nurses and physicians

Researchers identify serotonin receptor that could be targeted to boost memory

New study links oral antibiotics with increased risk of kidney stones

A 15-minute 'Daily Mile' could improve health and fitness of school children, study suggests

Researchers develop new computational method to assess lung function

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ The politics of rising premiums and menu labeling

Prenatal marijuana use can have consequences on infants' weight and behavior

Obesity linked with worse symptoms for lupus patients

New therapeutic strategy exploits acquired vulnerability in drug-resistant cancer

Study finds way to better treat men with locally advanced prostate cancer

Enhancing the effects of vitamin D to curb type 2 diabetes

TGen scientists develop new quality-control assay to detect cancer from patient's blood sample

Early time-restricted feeding improves blood sugar control and blood pressure, study shows

Recommendations on screening newborns for rare diseases do not review evidence on benefits, harms

Depleted metabolic enzymes contribute to tumor growth in renal cancer

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