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Review: Program produces positive results for offenders with mental health or addiction issues

A review of a state program launched two years ago to improve recovery and reduce recidivism among felony offenders who have mental health or addiction issues shows the program is producing positive results.

30 Nov 2017

New study analyzes generalist versus subspecialty characteristics of U.S. radiologist workforce

A new study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute analyzes the generalist versus subspecialty characteristics of the U.S. radiologist workforce in the Medicare population from 2012–2014. The study is published online in Radiology.

30 Nov 2017

New immunotherapy study shows positive results in chronic migraine sufferers

A new study of fremanezumab, an immunotherapy that counteracts one of the molecules released during migraine, was found successful in reducing the number of days that chronic migraine sufferers experienced headaches.

30 Nov 2017

New software could make real-time DNA-authentication a reality

In the science-fiction movie Gattaca, visitors only clear security if a blood test and readout of their genetic profile matches the sample on file. Now, cheap DNA sequencers and custom software could make real-time DNA-authentication a reality.

30 Nov 2017

Underground transit routes expose passengers to greater concentrations of carcinogens, study finds

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 90 percent of the 4.5 million workers in the Los Angeles area spend an average of 60 minutes each day commuting on a roadway or railway.

30 Nov 2017

Scientists identify two Corynebacteria species as potential targets to improve skin appearance

Today, Amway Corporation, in collaboration with Microbiome Insights, Inc. presented results from two independent epidemiology studies at Happi's Anti-Aging Conference & Tabletop Exhibition, an annual conference that attracts anti-aging industry experts and suppliers.

30 Nov 2017

Risk of pneumonic plague epidemic in Madagascar spreading to other nations is limited

Mathematical models have proven the risk of the on-going pneumonic plague epidemic in Madagascar spreading elsewhere in the world is limited, with the estimated number of exported cases staying below 0.1 person in each country between August 1 and October 17.

30 Nov 2017

Level of aerobic capacity determines future cardiovascular disease risk in children

Researchers from the CTS-158 GALENO group at the University of Cadiz, directed by professor José Castro Piñero, have been working for three years on an important multicenter study based on an analysis of the influence of physical activity on the development of cardiovascular disease, a study in which they have taken into account environmental, nutritional, emotional and genetic factors, among others.

30 Nov 2017

Study reveals link of male-pattern baldness and premature graying with early heart disease

New research presented at the 69th Annual Conference of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI) indicated that premature greying and male-pattern baldness are linked to a greater than fivefold risk of heart disease before the age of 40. The study also suggested obesity is linked to a fourfold risk of early heart disease.

30 Nov 2017

Researchers create first semi-synthetic organism that can store and use unnatural genetic information

Researchers from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have designed a bacterium that incorporates two unnatural bases, called X and Y, into genes, in addition to the four natural DNA bases − G, C, A and T − that usually code for proteins.

30 Nov 2017

Understanding molecular mechanisms of signaling pathways to inhibit cancer invasion

The German Research Foundation has approved the renewal application for the Collaborative Research Center 850 "Control of Cell Motility in Morphogenesis, Cancer Invasion, and Metastasis".

30 Nov 2017

Scientists find potential neurobiological marker to help recognize PTSD patients

Scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Amsterdam hope to have found a new neurobiological marker to help recognize patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

30 Nov 2017

Straight from the patient’s mouth: Videos can clearly state your end-of-life wishes

For years, Wendy Forman, considered how to make her wishes known if she became horribly ill and couldn't speak for herself.

30 Nov 2017

UM psychologist defends science of neonatal imitation

Since the 1970s, studies have suggested that infants can imitate facial gestures, finger movements, and other actions just hours after birth. University of Miami Assistant Professor Elizabeth Simpson studies this phenomenon, known as neonatal imitation, in babies from birth to one year of life in her Social Cognition Lab in the Department of Psychology's Child Division.

30 Nov 2017

Research News and Research

Review: Program produces positive results for offenders with mental health or addiction issues

New study analyzes generalist versus subspecialty characteristics of U.S. radiologist workforce

New immunotherapy study shows positive results in chronic migraine sufferers

New software could make real-time DNA-authentication a reality

Underground transit routes expose passengers to greater concentrations of carcinogens, study finds

Scientists identify two Corynebacteria species as potential targets to improve skin appearance

Risk of pneumonic plague epidemic in Madagascar spreading to other nations is limited

Level of aerobic capacity determines future cardiovascular disease risk in children

Study reveals link of male-pattern baldness and premature graying with early heart disease

Researchers create first semi-synthetic organism that can store and use unnatural genetic information

Understanding molecular mechanisms of signaling pathways to inhibit cancer invasion

Scientists find potential neurobiological marker to help recognize PTSD patients

Straight from the patient’s mouth: Videos can clearly state your end-of-life wishes

UM psychologist defends science of neonatal imitation

Hospitals with history get a second life

Wonder Woman of preconception care

Researchers release open-source dataset offering instructions to build smartphone microscope

Altering genetic mutation could enhance FluMist vaccine’s protective effect

Patients with rare diseases and congress square off over orphan drug tax credits

Studies provide insights into potential effects of weight on individuals with rheumatoid arthritis

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