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Researchers develop ultrasensitive method to detect protein involved in autoimmune diseases

Researchers in France have developed a new method that will allow doctors to detect minute amounts of a protein called interferon-a in patient samples.

18 Apr 2017

Antidepressant use during early pregnancy not linked to risk of autism, ADHD in kids, study shows

A study led by Indiana University suggests that mothers' use of antidepressants during early pregnancy does not increase the risk of their children developing autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conditions previously associated with these medications.

18 Apr 2017

TUM study shows link between zinc supply in the body and cardiac function

In addition to essential metabolic functions, the level of zinc in the body also affects the heart muscle. When oxidative stress occurs, it may be due to a shortage of zinc, which can be determined by examining the heart muscle.

18 Apr 2017

Air pollution may directly affect biology of upper airways to cause chronic sinus problems

Although human population studies have linked air pollution to chronic inflammation of nasal and sinus tissues, direct biological and molecular evidence for cause and effect has been scant.

18 Apr 2017

Saturated fatty acids in diet linked to onset of osteoarthritis

Saturated fat is a prime suspect in the onset of osteoarthritis after QUT scientists found it changed the composition of cartilage, particularly in the weight-bearing joints of the hip and knee.

18 Apr 2017

UTHealth participates in study to evaluate effectiveness of new injectable HIV medication

The HIV Prevention Trials Network, which includes McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, has launched a study to evaluate whether a new injectable medication can work as well as an existing oral pill to safely protect against HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) who have sex with men.

18 Apr 2017

Atomic resolution structure of key molecule may contribute to drug discovery for devastating conditions

Culminating a nearly 10 year effort, researchers have determined the atomic resolution structure of a key molecule that translates signals from a cell's local environment into a language that the cell can understand and use.

18 Apr 2017

AATS guidelines offer clear recommendations for treating ischemic mitral regurgitation

Mitral regurgitation can occur in up to 50% of patients with ischemic heart disease and even mild ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) has been linked to increased long-term mortality.

18 Apr 2017

Delaying school start time linked to variety of benefits for teen students

A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine asserts that the school day should begin at 8:30 a.m. or later for middle school and high school students.

17 Apr 2017

Hypertension linked to better outcomes for subset of ovarian cancer patients

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, may come with a plus side, at least for a subset of women with ovarian cancer.

17 Apr 2017

Study finds low cervical cancer screening rates among women with mental illness

Women enrolled in California's Medicaid program who have been diagnosed with severe mental illness have been screened for cervical cancer at much lower rates than other women, according to a new study by researchers at UC San Francisco.

17 Apr 2017

Injection drug use linked to increase in immune activation, says researcher

The use of heroin and other illicit drugs has been shown to trigger a response from the body's immune system.

13 Apr 2017

Study finds positive health outcomes among married LGBT couples

Same-sex marriage has been the law of the land for nearly two years -- and in some states for even longer -- but researchers can already detect positive health outcomes among couples who have tied the knot, a University of Washington study finds.

13 Apr 2017

DNA methods can help identify microbial hot spots in buildings

Usually associated with humid and sordid slums, mold is a frequent finding in wealthy homes too. Even the fanciest buildings may harbor hot spots where fungi and other microorganisms subtly proliferate, triggering problems that range from unpleasant smells to severe sickness.

13 Apr 2017

Global inequalities in survival for childhood leukemia still persist in some countries, study finds

Although global inequalities in survival from childhood leukemia have narrowed, they still persist with five-year survival in some countries nearly twice as high as in others for children diagnosed during 2005-2009, according to a study published in The Lancet Haematology.

13 Apr 2017

Vascular risk factors increase risk of Alzheimer's disease in late-life, study reveals

A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reveals that an increasing number of vascular risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and smoking during midlife contributes to increased brain amyloid levels (protein fragments associated with Alzhemier’s, the most common form of dementia) in later life.

13 Apr 2017

Banning trans fats is linked to reduced hospital admissions, say researchers

Laws in certain New York counties that place restrictions on adding trans fats to foods have immediately had a positive impact on the public’s heart health, according to research published in JAMA Cardiology.

13 Apr 2017

Obesity and being underweight linked to increased risk for migraine

Both obesity and being underweight are associated with an increased risk for migraine, according to a meta-analysis published in the April 12, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

12 Apr 2017

NIH study provides unprecedented detail on host response to Ebola virus disease

Analysis of daily gene activation in a patient with severe Ebola virus disease cared for at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2015 found changes in antiviral and immune response genes that pinpointed key transition points in the response to infection.

12 Apr 2017

Restriction on trans fats in foods could reduce rates of heart attack and stroke

People living in areas that restrict trans fats in foods had fewer hospitalizations for heart attack and stroke compared to residents in areas without restrictions, according to a study led by a Yale researcher.

12 Apr 2017

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Researchers develop ultrasensitive method to detect protein involved in autoimmune diseases

Antidepressant use during early pregnancy not linked to risk of autism, ADHD in kids, study shows

TUM study shows link between zinc supply in the body and cardiac function

Air pollution may directly affect biology of upper airways to cause chronic sinus problems

Saturated fatty acids in diet linked to onset of osteoarthritis

UTHealth participates in study to evaluate effectiveness of new injectable HIV medication

Atomic resolution structure of key molecule may contribute to drug discovery for devastating conditions

AATS guidelines offer clear recommendations for treating ischemic mitral regurgitation

Delaying school start time linked to variety of benefits for teen students

Hypertension linked to better outcomes for subset of ovarian cancer patients

Study finds low cervical cancer screening rates among women with mental illness

Injection drug use linked to increase in immune activation, says researcher

Study finds positive health outcomes among married LGBT couples

DNA methods can help identify microbial hot spots in buildings

Global inequalities in survival for childhood leukemia still persist in some countries, study finds

Vascular risk factors increase risk of Alzheimer's disease in late-life, study reveals

Banning trans fats is linked to reduced hospital admissions, say researchers

Obesity and being underweight linked to increased risk for migraine

NIH study provides unprecedented detail on host response to Ebola virus disease

Restriction on trans fats in foods could reduce rates of heart attack and stroke

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