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Landmark clinical trial to test third investigational drug for Alzheimer's disease

An international team led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has selected a third investigational drug to be tested in a worldwide clinical trial - already underway - aimed at finding treatments to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

20 Dec 2016

Mayo Clinic scientists show how hungry liver cells find energy

In a recent Science Advances article, Mayo Clinic researchers show how hungry human liver cells find energy.

20 Dec 2016

University of Limerick professor outlines evidence for categorising mesentery as organ

A University of Limerick professor has identified an emerging area of science having reclassified part of the digestive system as an organ.

20 Dec 2016

FDA awards accelerated approval to new ovarian cancer drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Rubraca (rucaparib) to treat women with a certain type of ovarian cancer.

19 Dec 2016

Use of multiple social media platforms strongly linked to depression and anxiety among young adults

Compared with the total time spent on social media, use of multiple platforms is more strongly associated with depression and anxiety among young adults, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media, Technology and Health found in a national survey.

19 Dec 2016

Combination therapy holds great promise to clear precancerous skin lesions

A combination of two FDA-approved drugs - a topical chemotherapy and an immune-system-activating compound - was able to rapidly clear actinic keratosis lesions from patients participating in a clinical trial.

19 Dec 2016

CNIC scientists reveal fundamental role of hypoxia response in correct formation of the heart

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III have demonstrated the fundamental role of the hypoxia response in the correct formation of the heart ventricles.

19 Dec 2016

Researchers discover powerful immune cell in the brain that may play key role in neurological diseases

A rare and powerful type of immune cell has been discovered in the meninges around the brain, suggesting the cells may play a critical but previously unappreciated role in battling Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, meningitis and other neurological diseases, in addition to supporting our healthy mental functioning.

19 Dec 2016

Novel approach can regenerate dental pulp-like tissues in animal model

When a tooth is damaged, either by severe decay or trauma, the living tissues that comprise the sensitive inner dental pulp become exposed and vulnerable to harmful bacteria.

19 Dec 2016

Advertisers and crib manufacturers fail to adhere to safe sleep recommendations for infants

A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that national magazine advertisements and manufacturers of infant cribs continue to depict unsafe sleep environments, despite longtime guidelines established by the American Academy of Pediatrics to protect against SIDS and other sleep-related deaths.

19 Dec 2016

Ancient Chinese medicine for malaria could potentially aid in treatment of tuberculosis

A centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists and used to effectively treat malaria, has been found to potentially aid in the treatment of tuberculosis and may slow the evolution of drug resistance.

19 Dec 2016

Young girls with poorer fundamental movement skills more likely to be obese than boys

Young girls who exhibit a poor mastery of fundamental movement skills (FMS) are more likely to be obese than boys who have similarly low skills, according to research led by Coventry University.

19 Dec 2016

HCI receives $8.8 million NIH grant to lead colon cancer study

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah will head an international study to find out how lifestyle and other health factors impact colon and rectal cancer outcomes.

19 Dec 2016

High levels of enzyme can predict memory impairment and Type 2 diabetes

An enzyme found in the fluid around the brain and spine is giving researchers a snapshot of what happens inside the minds of Alzheimer's patients and how that relates to cognitive decline.

19 Dec 2016

Chronic shortness of breath could be warning signal for potential heart or lung disease

Shortness of breath is an often overlooked symptom of what may be heart failure or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). New research shows that with early intervention, patients can avoid suffering and the need for hospitalization decreases.

19 Dec 2016

New membrane filtration systems released by Sterlitech

Sterlitech Corporation announces the availability of their fully assembled skid mounted membrane filtration systems.

19 Dec 2016

Metavision clinical information system adopted by health services centre, Canada

iMDsoft® announced that Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Canada is now live with the MetaVision clinical information system throughout their critical care environment. The system has been implemented in adult, neonatal and burn intensive care units, across a total of 145 beds.

19 Dec 2016

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Landmark clinical trial to test third investigational drug for Alzheimer's disease

Mayo Clinic scientists show how hungry liver cells find energy

University of Limerick professor outlines evidence for categorising mesentery as organ

FDA awards accelerated approval to new ovarian cancer drug

Use of multiple social media platforms strongly linked to depression and anxiety among young adults

Combination therapy holds great promise to clear precancerous skin lesions

CNIC scientists reveal fundamental role of hypoxia response in correct formation of the heart

Researchers discover powerful immune cell in the brain that may play key role in neurological diseases

Novel approach can regenerate dental pulp-like tissues in animal model

Advertisers and crib manufacturers fail to adhere to safe sleep recommendations for infants

Ancient Chinese medicine for malaria could potentially aid in treatment of tuberculosis

Young girls with poorer fundamental movement skills more likely to be obese than boys

HCI receives $8.8 million NIH grant to lead colon cancer study

High levels of enzyme can predict memory impairment and Type 2 diabetes

Chronic shortness of breath could be warning signal for potential heart or lung disease

New membrane filtration systems released by Sterlitech

Metavision clinical information system adopted by health services centre, Canada

Sirt1 plays key role in regenerating glial progenitor cells after hypoxia-induced brain injury in preemies

Scientists identify novel protein pathway across cancer types that fuels tumor progression

Echocardiography post-surgery can detect early and asymptomatic heart dysfunction

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