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Allen Institute for Cell Science releases gene edited, fluorescently tagged human iPS cells

The Allen Institute for Cell Science has released the Allen Cell Collection: the first publicly available collection of gene edited, fluorescently tagged human induced pluripotent stem cells that target key cellular structures with unprecedented clarity.

30 Nov 2016

Targeted approach may improve recovery after concussion, experts say

Prescribed rest—both physical and mental—is the standard treatment for concussion. But a growing body of evidence suggests that a more active, targeted approach might provide better outcomes for some patients, reports a special article in the December issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

30 Nov 2016

Acupuncture treatments after mastectomy help women cope with post-operative symptoms

Women who had acupuncture treatments after breast cancer surgery at Abbott Northwestern Hospital had a greater reduction in pain, nausea, and anxiety and were better able to cope on the first post-operative day compared with patients who had traditional care, according to a study published in the Oncology Nursing Forum in November.

30 Nov 2016

Synthetic rice odour blend attracts egg-laying female malaria mosquitoes

The increased use of irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa has benefited the Anopheles arabiensis mosquito - an important malaria vector - particularly in rice paddies.

30 Nov 2016

Pasteurised intestinal bacterium could stop progression of obesity and diabetes in mice

The intestinal bacterium Akkermansia proves to offer enduring benefits for the intestines of overweight mice and diabetic animals.

30 Nov 2016

Flavored vapors from e-liquids contain potentially harmful aldehydes

Traditional cigarettes pose a well-established risk to smokers' health, but the effects of electronic cigarettes are still being determined.

30 Nov 2016

Online group therapy can be as effective as face-to-face treatment for bulimia nervosa

Eight years ago, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill launched a new kind of clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of online therapy - delivered through group chat sessions - to face-to-face group therapy for the treatment of bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder marked by recurrent episodes of binge eating (or eating an unusually large amount of food and feeling out of control) coupled with purging behaviors such as vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise.

30 Nov 2016

Zika virus can cause glaucoma in infants, report reveals

A team of researchers in Brazil and at the Yale School of Public Health has published the first report demonstrating that the Zika virus can cause glaucoma in infants who were exposed to the virus during gestation.

30 Nov 2016

RSNA 2016: SyntheticMR launches REMyDI for easy quantification of myelin volume in the brain

SyntheticMR AB introduces REMyDI, automatic quantification of myelin volume in the brain. Easy quantification of myelin allows clinicians to follow myelination in the developing brain and monitor myelin degeneration in patients with demyelinating and neurodegenerative disorders.

30 Nov 2016

FIRS calls on governments, health organizations to strengthen response to HIV on World AIDS Day

In recognition of World AIDS Day, held annually on Dec. 1 each year since 1988, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) is calling on governments, health advocates and non-government organizations to strengthen their response to HIV/AIDS. In 2015 AIDS claimed 1.1 million lives.

30 Nov 2016

MILabs to provide Adaptive X-ray CT system to UAB for advancing pulmonary research

MILabs will provide an advanced U-CTUHR microCT system to the Cystic Fibrosis Research Center (CFRC) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

30 Nov 2016

UL researchers secure funding for new cystic fibrosis device

A medical device for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) sufferers which lessens their exposure to infections resulting in fewer doctors’ visits, reduced antibiotic usage and shorter hospital stays, is expected to be market ready within two years.

30 Nov 2016

Okayama University researchers find way to prevent replication of influenza viral RNA

Researchers at Okayama University have successfully cleaved influenza viral RNA to prevent its replication using novel artificial RNA restriction enzymes in laboratory cell cultures.

30 Nov 2016

Thousands of patients could benefit from highly effective stroke treatment, research shows

Almost 10,000 UK stroke patients a year could benefit from a new procedure, according to research presented today at the UK Stroke Forum Conference in Liverpool.

30 Nov 2016

Mildly elevated body iron contributes to prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes

Even mildly elevated body iron contributes to the prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes, according to research from the University of Eastern Finland.

30 Nov 2016

New technology may help accurately monitor, analyse movement in stroke patients

From now on it will be possible to accurately monitor and analyse how stroke patients move during everyday life.

30 Nov 2016

Study finds characteristics essential to enable readability of printed text in visually impaired people

The number of visually impaired people in Norway is high. The Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted estimates that 180,000 Norwegians have been diagnosed with an eye condition.

30 Nov 2016

Symptom trends may help predict recovery of patients suffering from post-concussion syndrome

Researchers at the Krembil Neuroscience Centre's Canadian Concussion Centre have identified symptom trends that may not only help predict how soon patients suffering from post-concussion syndrome (PCS) will recover, but also provide insight on how to treat those who experience persistent concussion symptoms.

30 Nov 2016

New highly sensitive VOC analyzer developed by IONICON

IONICON Analytik, the Austrian based leading manufacturer of real-time trace VOC analyzers, introduces a new compact high-resolution instrument. For the first time IONICON combines high-sensitivity with a high mass resolving power in a small and lightweight PTR-TOFMS.

From Ionicon Analytik Ges.m.b.H. 30 Nov 2016

Prohibiting anonymous sperm donation could lead to decline in number of donors, study suggests

A new study published in the Journal of Law and the Biosciences suggests that prohibiting anonymous sperm donation would result in a decline in the number of donors, and that those willing to donate would likely demand compensation for donation.

30 Nov 2016

Research News and Research

Allen Institute for Cell Science releases gene edited, fluorescently tagged human iPS cells

Targeted approach may improve recovery after concussion, experts say

Acupuncture treatments after mastectomy help women cope with post-operative symptoms

Synthetic rice odour blend attracts egg-laying female malaria mosquitoes

Pasteurised intestinal bacterium could stop progression of obesity and diabetes in mice

Flavored vapors from e-liquids contain potentially harmful aldehydes

Online group therapy can be as effective as face-to-face treatment for bulimia nervosa

Zika virus can cause glaucoma in infants, report reveals

RSNA 2016: SyntheticMR launches REMyDI for easy quantification of myelin volume in the brain

FIRS calls on governments, health organizations to strengthen response to HIV on World AIDS Day

MILabs to provide Adaptive X-ray CT system to UAB for advancing pulmonary research

UL researchers secure funding for new cystic fibrosis device

Okayama University researchers find way to prevent replication of influenza viral RNA

Thousands of patients could benefit from highly effective stroke treatment, research shows

Mildly elevated body iron contributes to prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes

New technology may help accurately monitor, analyse movement in stroke patients

Study finds characteristics essential to enable readability of printed text in visually impaired people

Symptom trends may help predict recovery of patients suffering from post-concussion syndrome

New highly sensitive VOC analyzer developed by IONICON

Prohibiting anonymous sperm donation could lead to decline in number of donors, study suggests

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