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Researchers develop innovative methodology for evaluating benefits of new medicines

An innovative new methodology for evaluating the benefits of new medicines has been developed by a team of researchers led by health economics and policy experts from the Department of Health Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

4 Sep 2017

Increased genomic risk can make small tumors aggressive, study says

A study conducted on patients with early stage breast cancer suggested that even small tumors that are thought to be less serious can be aggressive.

4 Sep 2017

Scientists identify key molecule for neurotransmitter release in synapses

The contact areas between nerve cells are called synapses. What happens there lies at the heart of communication between nerve cells. Communication starts with the release of chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters at these synapses.

4 Sep 2017

Kessler scientists link cognitive fatigue in individuals with TBI to caudate activation

Kessler Foundation researchers have authored a new article that further elucidates the mechanisms for cognitive fatigue, a disabling symptom that affects many individuals after traumatic brain injury (TBI).

4 Sep 2017

Even small tumors can be aggressive in early stage breast cancer patients, study shows

Even small tumors can be aggressive, according to a study in patients with early stage breast cancer that will be presented at the ESMO 2017 Congress in Madrid.

4 Sep 2017

Veterans affected with combat-related PTSD show changes in blood-based microRNA, study finds

Individuals affected with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) demonstrate changes in microRNA (miRNA) molecules associated with gene regulation.

4 Sep 2017

Scientists propose new theory that ADHD may be linked to lack of regular circadian sleep

Around 75% of children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) also have sleep problems, but until now these have been thought to be separate issues.

4 Sep 2017

Study: Neurofeedback holds potential to treat people suffering from treatment-resistant depression

A small pilot study has indicated that neurofeedback - where patients concentrate on modifying their own brainwave patterns - has potential to treat many of the 100m people worldwide who suffer from Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD).

4 Sep 2017

Long-term alcohol use changes brain functions differently in young men and women

Scientists have found that brain functions in young men and women are changed by long-term alcohol use, but that these changes are significantly different in men and women.

4 Sep 2017

New algorithm enables smartwatches to detect and record your every move

Scientists at the University of Sussex have invented a new algorithm that enables smartwatches to detect and record your every move, without being told beforehand what to look for.

4 Sep 2017

Existing drug may one day protect premenopausal women from infertility after cancer treatments

An existing drug may one day protect premenopausal women from life-altering infertility that commonly follows cancer treatments, according to a new study.

1 Sep 2017

Review: Palliative care makes progress only in small subset of countries in Africa

Palliative care has increased in Africa over the past 12 years but only in a small subset of countries, according to a review published today in Lancet Oncology.

1 Sep 2017

FDA approves drug to treat patients with newly diagnosed CD33-positive AML

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) for the treatment of adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia whose tumors express the CD33 antigen (CD33-positive AML).

1 Sep 2017

Why one California County went surgery shopping

Retiree Leslie Robinson-Stone and her husband enjoyed a weeklong, all-expenses-paid trip to a luxury resort — all thanks to the county she worked for.

1 Sep 2017

Researchers identify impact of climatic factors on dengue disease burden in India

The University of Liverpool is part of an international team of scientists that have identified the climatic risks for dengue disease outbreaks, with a new study undertaken in India.

1 Sep 2017

Researchers reveal therapeutic benefits of melatonin for treating blood cancers

Researchers have examined the potential benefits of melatonin, a hormone made by a small gland in the brain, for treating blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.

1 Sep 2017

Research findings could be start of new possible treatment for Parkinson´s disease

Parkinson´s disease is a chronic disease with unknown causes. The disease destroys the brain cells that control body movements. Shivering, stiff arms and legs and poor coordination are typical symptoms of Parkinson's.

1 Sep 2017

Mutations altering gene function play role in development of intellectual disabilities

Intellectual disabilities are often caused by a mutation that damages a gene, preventing the associated protein from functioning properly.

1 Sep 2017

New study finds lack of adherence to lifesaving treatment among breast cancer patients on opioids

A new study has found a troubling lack of adherence to a potentially lifesaving treatment regimen among breast cancer patients who take opioids to manage their pain.

1 Sep 2017

Study reveals etosis phenomenon in human blood monocytes

A recent study published online in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology found the first clear demonstration of etosis in human blood monocytes, a type of immune cell.

1 Sep 2017

Research News and Research

Researchers develop innovative methodology for evaluating benefits of new medicines

Increased genomic risk can make small tumors aggressive, study says

Scientists identify key molecule for neurotransmitter release in synapses

Kessler scientists link cognitive fatigue in individuals with TBI to caudate activation

Even small tumors can be aggressive in early stage breast cancer patients, study shows

Veterans affected with combat-related PTSD show changes in blood-based microRNA, study finds

Scientists propose new theory that ADHD may be linked to lack of regular circadian sleep

Study: Neurofeedback holds potential to treat people suffering from treatment-resistant depression

Long-term alcohol use changes brain functions differently in young men and women

New algorithm enables smartwatches to detect and record your every move

Existing drug may one day protect premenopausal women from infertility after cancer treatments

Review: Palliative care makes progress only in small subset of countries in Africa

FDA approves drug to treat patients with newly diagnosed CD33-positive AML

Why one California County went surgery shopping

Researchers identify impact of climatic factors on dengue disease burden in India

Researchers reveal therapeutic benefits of melatonin for treating blood cancers

Research findings could be start of new possible treatment for Parkinson´s disease

Mutations altering gene function play role in development of intellectual disabilities

New study finds lack of adherence to lifesaving treatment among breast cancer patients on opioids

Study reveals etosis phenomenon in human blood monocytes

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