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New research uncovers role of spleen in long-term anxiety following psychological stress

Scientists are uncovering clues to what might be unfolding in the relationship between the brain and immune system in those who suffer from long-term repercussions of stress.

14 Nov 2016

MGH researchers find following healthy lifestyle can mitigate genetic risk of heart disease

It is well known that following a healthy lifestyle -- not smoking, avoiding excess weight and getting regular exercise - can reduce the risk of heart disease.

13 Nov 2016

Personalised Breast Cancer Project launches at Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

A NEW personalised breast cancer programme which will map patients' DNA and RNA to tailor treatment for individuals launches at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute.

13 Nov 2016

Catheter ablation lowers long-term risk of recurrent stroke in atrial fibrillation patients, research shows

Atrial fibrillation patients with a prior history of stroke who undergo catheter ablation to treat the abnormal heart rhythm lower their long-term risk of a recurrent stroke by 50 percent, according to new research from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute.

13 Nov 2016

Particular eating behaviors linked to lower odds of developing liver diseases

Particular eating behaviors may lower the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to research presented this week at The Liver Meeting — held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

11 Nov 2016

Medicaid programs cover more number of preterm births than private insurance plans, study shows

Medicaid programs cover a higher proportion of preterm births than private insurance plans, according to a new study from researchers at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and the March of Dimes.

11 Nov 2016

Goethe University Frankfurt develops new OECD test with mudsnails for global chemical testing

Goethe University Frankfurt develops OECD test with the freshwater mudsnail. Regulatory authorities around the world can in future instruct manufacturers of chemicals and drugs to check their products for harmful effects on reproduction by means of a new test with molluscs.

11 Nov 2016

Research to assess safety and effectiveness of stem cells as potential treatment for heart failure

Stem cells are being tested at the Medical University of South Carolina as a possible treatment for heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction, or HFpEF. The condition causes severe disability and kills half its victims within five years.

11 Nov 2016

Researchers report acute and fatal cases of pneumonitis from ingestion of fuel

People fleeing across the Mediterranean by boat face many dangers. In a paper now published in the renowned medical journal Lancet, researchers working at the Technical University of Munich's Klinikum rechts der Isar, Städtisches Klinikum München GmbH, and Jamaica Hospital, New York, report for the first time on acute and sometimes fatal cases of pneumonitis resulting from the ingestion of fuel.

11 Nov 2016

Group emotional intelligence, peer attachment may help predict psychological well-being of adolescents

The UPV/EHU’s Qualiker research group has proposed a combination of variables never proposed before to study the psychological well-being of adolescent students.

11 Nov 2016

Pavlovian approach may influence how people sample information, research reveals

The way people make decisions often seems irrational. One explanation for this behavior is that they seek evidence that confirms what they already believe, a phenomenon called 'confirmation bias'.

11 Nov 2016

GUMC to honor health professional Roger I. Glass with 2016 Cura Personalis Award

Georgetown University Medical Center will honor Roger I. Glass, MD, PhD, with the 2016 Cura Personalis Award at its Ninth Annual GUMC Convocation on Thursday, Nov. 17. Glass also will be the Convocation keynote speaker.

11 Nov 2016

CRF to release new international journal focusing on diagnosis, treatment of structural heart disease

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation announced that it will launch a new international journal focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of structural heart disease and the importance of the heart team in managing these disorders.

11 Nov 2016

Prevalence of HIV in western Nepal linked to lack of technical and vocational education

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a global health problem, especially affecting developing countries due to lack of education and awareness of the possible means of transmission.

11 Nov 2016

Fun with exercise may help improve physical activity among young people with autism and ADHD

The best way to help young people with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder get more exercise is to make it fun, according to a small international sampling of adults living with them.

11 Nov 2016

New wearable medical device may reduce visceral fat, improve blood glucose in diabetes patients

Although effective for the treatment of diabetes, exercise is sometimes difficult for overweight or elderly people.

11 Nov 2016

Researchers compare how neuronal activity differs in conscious and anesthetized mice

Establishing how the brain produces consciousness is one of the most challenging research questions in the field of neuroscience.

11 Nov 2016

Intensive multidisciplinary intervention holds benefit for children with pediatric feeding disorders

A new study finds positive outcomes associated with intensive multidisciplinary treatment for children with pediatric feeding disorder who may require a feeding tube to support growth and development.

11 Nov 2016

Researchers to explore movement signatures for detecting learning disability in children with autism

An Indiana University physicist and neuroscientist who studies how physical movement can be used to detect autism in children and adults has received support from the National Science Foundation.

11 Nov 2016

Regular aerobic exercise can improve artery health in people with type 2 diabetes

A new study from the University of Sydney has found that regular aerobic exercise can improve artery health in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

11 Nov 2016

Research News and Research

New research uncovers role of spleen in long-term anxiety following psychological stress

MGH researchers find following healthy lifestyle can mitigate genetic risk of heart disease

Personalised Breast Cancer Project launches at Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

Catheter ablation lowers long-term risk of recurrent stroke in atrial fibrillation patients, research shows

Particular eating behaviors linked to lower odds of developing liver diseases

Medicaid programs cover more number of preterm births than private insurance plans, study shows

Goethe University Frankfurt develops new OECD test with mudsnails for global chemical testing

Research to assess safety and effectiveness of stem cells as potential treatment for heart failure

Researchers report acute and fatal cases of pneumonitis from ingestion of fuel

Group emotional intelligence, peer attachment may help predict psychological well-being of adolescents

Pavlovian approach may influence how people sample information, research reveals

GUMC to honor health professional Roger I. Glass with 2016 Cura Personalis Award

CRF to release new international journal focusing on diagnosis, treatment of structural heart disease

Prevalence of HIV in western Nepal linked to lack of technical and vocational education

Fun with exercise may help improve physical activity among young people with autism and ADHD

New wearable medical device may reduce visceral fat, improve blood glucose in diabetes patients

Researchers compare how neuronal activity differs in conscious and anesthetized mice

Intensive multidisciplinary intervention holds benefit for children with pediatric feeding disorders

Researchers to explore movement signatures for detecting learning disability in children with autism

Regular aerobic exercise can improve artery health in people with type 2 diabetes

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