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Combining care program with drug reduces damaging effects of Alzheimer's disease

Combining a specific care management program with a commonly-prescribed drug for Alzheimer's disease multiplies the medication's ability to improve daily function by about 7.5 times, stalling some of the disease's most damaging effects.

17 Jul 2017

Infographic displays facts and information about stem cells, cord blood

Over 40,000 people have successfully stored stem cells with Smart Cells, however the industry is still relatively unknown and often subject to misinformation. In a bid to increase awareness and understanding of stem cell collection at birth, Smart Cells have created an informative infographic.

17 Jul 2017

Study shows link between consuming artificial sweeteners and risks of weight gain and health issues

Artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, according to a new study published in CMAJ

17 Jul 2017

Injury, dust exposure among 9/11 survivors linked to risk of later heart and respiratory diseases

People who were exposed to the dust cloud or sustained physical injuries during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001 may be at increased long-term risk of asthma, other respiratory diseases and heart attack, according to a study published in the open access journal Injury Epidemiology.

17 Jul 2017

Southampton researchers find new approach to reverse treatment resistance in lymphoma patients

Researchers from the University of Southampton have identified why some people may become resistant to monoclonal antibodies, a common type of immunotherapy used in lymphoma treatment.

17 Jul 2017

VoxelCloud raises $8M for expanding scope of AI-based medical image analysis services

VoxelCloud, a startup focusing on medical artificial intelligence, has raised $8M in series A financing led by Sequoia Capital. The startup utilizes artificial intelligence and cloud-computing technologies to provide automated medical image analysis and clinical decision support for medical practitioners.

17 Jul 2017

Flocking behavior among microorganisms more advanced than previously thought

Many animal species display flocking behavior, but the fact that microorganisms do is not as well known. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now shown that algae and bacteria form flocks at very low concentrations of individuals, a finding that could increase our future understanding of how the organisms infect their host animals.

17 Jul 2017

Inhibition of cell receptors clears toxic proteins, cuts inflammation and improves cognition in animal models

Researchers have found cell receptors abnormally overexpressed in post-mortem brains of those with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and that they can be inhibited in animal models to clear toxic protein buildup, reduce brain inflammation, and improve cognitive performance.

17 Jul 2017

Clear recommendations can be given only for few stutter therapies, say experts

About 1% of children and adolescents, 0.2% of women, and 0.8% of men suffer from stuttering. However, based on the available studies, clear recommendations can be given only for a few of the currently available stutter therapies.

14 Jul 2017

ASU-TGen researchers find source of altered ANK1 gene expression linked to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers led by Arizona State University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute have identified altered expression of a gene called ANK1, which only recently has been associated with memory robbing Alzheimer's disease, in specific cells in the brain.

14 Jul 2017

Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with day-to-day tasks, study finds

Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with real world planning, organization, and other daily living skills, according to a study published in the journal Autism Research.

14 Jul 2017

Wiley and International AIDS Society announce partnership to publish fully open access journal

John Wiley and Sons, Inc., is pleased to announce a new partnership with the International AIDS Society to publish their fully open access journal, Journal of the International AIDS Society.

14 Jul 2017

Dementia researchers to receive £1.9 million funding for brain imaging project

Dementia researchers are to receive a £1.9 million investment to identify the earliest brain changes associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

14 Jul 2017

MGH researchers identify novel mechanism behind resistance to angiogenesis inhibitors

A Massachusetts General Hospital research team has identified a novel mechanism behind resistance to angiogenesis inhibitors - drugs that fight cancer by suppressing the formation of new blood vessels.

14 Jul 2017

Teenage girls receiving medical care in EDs found receptive to pregnancy prevention information

Adolescent girls receiving a wide range of medical care in the Emergency Department (ED) are receptive to receiving information about preventing pregnancy, according to the results of a cross-sectional survey published online July 11 in the Journal of Pediatrics.

14 Jul 2017

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Combining care program with drug reduces damaging effects of Alzheimer's disease

Infographic displays facts and information about stem cells, cord blood

Study shows link between consuming artificial sweeteners and risks of weight gain and health issues

Injury, dust exposure among 9/11 survivors linked to risk of later heart and respiratory diseases

Southampton researchers find new approach to reverse treatment resistance in lymphoma patients

VoxelCloud raises $8M for expanding scope of AI-based medical image analysis services

Flocking behavior among microorganisms more advanced than previously thought

Inhibition of cell receptors clears toxic proteins, cuts inflammation and improves cognition in animal models

Clear recommendations can be given only for few stutter therapies, say experts

ASU-TGen researchers find source of altered ANK1 gene expression linked to Alzheimer's disease

Women and girls with autism may face greater challenges with day-to-day tasks, study finds

Wiley and International AIDS Society announce partnership to publish fully open access journal

Dementia researchers to receive £1.9 million funding for brain imaging project

MGH researchers identify novel mechanism behind resistance to angiogenesis inhibitors

Teenage girls receiving medical care in EDs found receptive to pregnancy prevention information

UW-Madison researchers jump major hurdle on path toward wider use of stem cells

University of Birmingham secures NIHR funding to launch Global Health Research Group

Researchers discover new role of enzyme in promoting self-destruction of axons

Feinstein Institute professor finds protein as potential cause for lupus

Prior dengue fever in people infected by Zika does not lead to worse illness

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