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Fraunhofer researchers develop process to accurately diagnose koi herpes virus

Whether grilled, spicy with bell peppers or breaded in flour and fried floating in oil - the carp is one of the most popular edible fish.

1 Mar 2018

Innovative EQUIVert system offers diagnosis and training to alleviate dizziness

Many people are plagued by dizziness. To date, doctors have had to visually use their best judgment to determine its severity.

1 Mar 2018

A tale of love, family conflict and battles over care for an aging mother

"Edith + Eddie," a short documentary vying for an Academy Award Sunday, is a gripping look at a couple in their 90s caught up in an intense family conflict over caring for an aging parent.

1 Mar 2018

Daffodils may hold secrets of cancer cure

A natural extract from daffodils may help in treatment of cancer find researchers at the Faculty of Sciences at the ULB led by Denis Lafontaine. The team published their research titled, “The Amaryllidaceae Alkaloid Haemanthamine Binds the Eukaryotic Ribosome to Repress Cancer Cell Growth” in the journal Structure that appeared in their latest issue this week.

1 Mar 2018

Omega fatty acid supplements may improve ASD symptoms in toddlers born preterm, study shows

Researchers from Nationwide Children's Hospital have shown that omega fatty acid supplements may improve autism spectrum disorder symptoms in toddlers who were born very preterm (more than 11 weeks early). The study was published recently in the Journal of Nutrition.

1 Mar 2018

Machine learning can help accurately predict clinical outcomes in patients with heart problems

Several studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session demonstrate how the computer science technique known as machine learning can be used to accurately predict clinical outcomes in patients with known or potential heart problems.

1 Mar 2018

Dramatic swings in temperature linked to significantly more heart attacks

Large day-to-day swings in temperature were associated with significantly more heart attacks in a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

1 Mar 2018

Repeated anesthesia in early life increases anxiety-linked behaviors, animal study shows

Rhesus macaques repeatedly exposed to anesthesia during infancy display persistent anxiety-linked behaviors later in life in response to social stress, a study from Yerkes National Primate Research Center at Emory University and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows.

1 Mar 2018

Traumatic brain injuries may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life

Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease earlier in life, according to a study from UT Southwestern's Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.

1 Mar 2018

Study: Younger adults show memory improvement from brain stimulation, not older people

We've all asked ourselves these types of questions: Where did I leave my keys? What was his name? Where did I park my car?

1 Mar 2018

Optimism may help improve outcomes for patients with chronic angina

When it comes to coping with chronic angin a -- chest pain or pressure that comes on when the heart isn't getting enough oxygen, usually during physical activity -- a positive outlook may help improve outcomes over time, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

1 Mar 2018

Regular walking linked to drop in heart failure risk among post-menopausal women

Walking for at least 40 minutes several times per week at an average to fast pace is associated with a near 25 percent drop in the risk of heart failure among post-menopausal women, according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

1 Mar 2018

Music may serve as extra tool to increase exercise time during cardiac stress test

If you exercise while listening to music, you may have noticed it can help boost your energy and make your workout seem quicker. Similarly, a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session suggests listening to music during a standard cardiac stress test can help extend the time someone is able to perform the test, yielding important information about an individual's heart health and capacity for exercise.

1 Mar 2018

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to elevated risk of heart attack

An analysis of medical-record data from more than 17.5 million patients found that people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at elevated risk for a heart attack, regardless of whether or not they have traditional risk factors for heart disease such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking.

1 Mar 2018

Research News and Research

Fraunhofer researchers develop process to accurately diagnose koi herpes virus

Innovative EQUIVert system offers diagnosis and training to alleviate dizziness

A tale of love, family conflict and battles over care for an aging mother

Daffodils may hold secrets of cancer cure

Omega fatty acid supplements may improve ASD symptoms in toddlers born preterm, study shows

Machine learning can help accurately predict clinical outcomes in patients with heart problems

Dramatic swings in temperature linked to significantly more heart attacks

Repeated anesthesia in early life increases anxiety-linked behaviors, animal study shows

Traumatic brain injuries may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life

Study: Younger adults show memory improvement from brain stimulation, not older people

Optimism may help improve outcomes for patients with chronic angina

Regular walking linked to drop in heart failure risk among post-menopausal women

Music may serve as extra tool to increase exercise time during cardiac stress test

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to elevated risk of heart attack

Study unlocks big puzzle in familial breast cancer

Researchers discover novel mechanism that leads to pleural effusion in lung cancer patients

Study connects challenges of food allergies with personality traits

Study finds Ramadan fasting to be safe for heart failure patients

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Fraunhofer researchers pursue gentle approach to treat microbial keratitis

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