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Research confirms link between high BMI and better survival outcomes after PCI procedures

Research undertaken at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has confirmed a link between elevated body mass index (BMI) and patients having better survival outcomes following percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).

2 Aug 2017

Amyloid precursor protein associated with AD may also be linked to intelligence in children

Rare mutations in the amyloid precursor protein (APP) have previously been shown to be strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

2 Aug 2017

Aging chimps show Alzheimer’s like brain changes – new research shows

In a study published yesterday in the journal Neurobiology of Aging, researchers have reported that aged chimpanzees may show similar if not identical brain changes as persons with early Alzheimer's disease. Chimpanzees are the closes linked animals with humans and these findings may help understand the mechanism of development of Alzheimer’s disease believe researchers.

2 Aug 2017

$New drug Idhifa for patients with refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) gets FDA nod$

New drug Idhifa for patients with refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) gets FDA nod

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a statement yesterday reported its approval for a new drug, Idhifa (enasidenib) for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults that has either relapsed or is refractory to standard chemotherapy.

2 Aug 2017

Researchers highlight role of micro-guests in pathologic processes

We host more microbiota than our own cells. These micro-guests produce metabolites that are only beginning to be appreciated as important factors in pathologic processes, from chronic inflammatory diseases to preterm birth.

1 Aug 2017

Salk scientist Reuben Shaw wins NCI Outstanding Investigator Award

Salk Professor Reuben Shaw has received the National Cancer Institute Outstanding Investigator Award (OIA), which encourages cancer research with breakthrough potential. Shaw, a member of Salk's Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory and holder of the William R. Brody Chair, will receive $4.2 million in direct funding over the next seven years to further his work.

1 Aug 2017

Expert highlights CRISPR’s applications, limitations, and ethical concerns

"Good morning, doctor, I am here for my gene editing appointment." In the future, could this be a greeting heard in physician offices around the world? With the introduction of CRISPR technology, genetic material can now be more easily and precisely edited, even creating changes that can subsequently be inherited by offspring.

1 Aug 2017

Doctoral student works toward developing gluten-free children’s snack

Research to develop a gluten-free children's snack made of millet and quinoa has earned doctoral student Gabriela John Swamy the Gerber Endowment in Pediatric Nutrition Graduate Scholarship.

1 Aug 2017

Natural compounds in thyme and oregano may offer treatment for cachexia

Fresh thyme and oregano offer a savory touch to a tasty dish, but a University of Iowa researcher recently discovered natural compounds in the herbs that may offer a treatment for cachexia or "wasting syndrome" as it is more commonly known.

1 Aug 2017

Novel imaging tracer can help assess patient’s rupture risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm

Yale University researchers have developed a way in which medical imaging could potentially be used to assess a patient's rupture risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm.

1 Aug 2017

"Fat switch" may hold the key to obesity finds new study

Scientists have been trying for years now to understand what causes overweight and obesity in some but not in others. Now researchers at the Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute seem to have solved the puzzle that has been baffling them all – a so called “fat switch” in the brain that regulates weight gain. This could also mean a new potential for treatment of obesity in future. The study appeared in the journal Cell Metabolism today.

1 Aug 2017

Scientists receive NSF grant to develop new methods for decoding neural data

Research and new technologies have dramatically expanded the amount of data that can be captured from the brain over the past few years. The challenge now is to determine what that data can tell us.

1 Aug 2017

Researchers explore how providers perceive fathers’ role in early intervention services for children

Early intervention services for children with disabilities or developmental delays are focused on being family centered and are ideally conducted in the home setting. Even so, fathers—custodial or noncustodial—are often left out of the process.

1 Aug 2017

Mathematical modeling can guide design and distribution of genetically modified genes

So, you've genetically engineered a malaria-resistant mosquito, now what? How many mosquitos would you need to replace the disease-carrying wild type? What is the most effective distribution pattern? How could you stop a premature release of the engineered mosquitos?

1 Aug 2017

Covered California expects 12.5% average rate rise in 2018

Covered California said Tuesday that premiums on its health insurance plans would rise by an average of 12.5 percent statewide next year, amid continuing uncertainty over the future of the Affordable Care Act.

1 Aug 2017

New public registry aims to minimize effects of lead on Flint residents’ health

Flint residents will soon be able to participate in a voluntary registry that will help connect them to programs designed to minimize the effects of lead on their health.

1 Aug 2017

Survey explores how Ohio's ED administrators perceive role of state opioid prescribing guidelines

A survey led by a team of researchers at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center reports that the majority of Ohio's emergency department administrators and physicians are in support of the most recent state guidelines for prescribing opioids, but challenges still exist in implementation.

1 Aug 2017

Research News and Research

Research confirms link between high BMI and better survival outcomes after PCI procedures

Amyloid precursor protein associated with AD may also be linked to intelligence in children

Aging chimps show Alzheimer’s like brain changes – new research shows

New drug Idhifa for patients with refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) gets FDA nod

Researchers highlight role of micro-guests in pathologic processes

Salk scientist Reuben Shaw wins NCI Outstanding Investigator Award

Expert highlights CRISPR’s applications, limitations, and ethical concerns

Doctoral student works toward developing gluten-free children’s snack

Natural compounds in thyme and oregano may offer treatment for cachexia

Novel imaging tracer can help assess patient’s rupture risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm

"Fat switch" may hold the key to obesity finds new study

Scientists receive NSF grant to develop new methods for decoding neural data

Researchers explore how providers perceive fathers’ role in early intervention services for children

Mathematical modeling can guide design and distribution of genetically modified genes

Covered California expects 12.5% average rate rise in 2018

New public registry aims to minimize effects of lead on Flint residents’ health

Survey explores how Ohio's ED administrators perceive role of state opioid prescribing guidelines

Regular, moderate drinking may increase chances of remaining cognitively healthy in older age

Researchers track how flu shot during pregnancy affects expectant mothers and babies

Parents of children with autism experience greater impact from cognitive behavior therapy for kids

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