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Simple procedure with nasal balloon can reduce impact of hearing loss in children

For children with a common middle-ear problem, a simple procedure with a nasal balloon can reduce the impact of hearing loss and avoid unnecessary and ineffective use of antibiotics, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Southampton.

28 Jul 2015

Protein imbalances within cells can cause ovarian cancer

Cancer can be caused solely by protein imbalances within cells, a study of ovarian cancer has found. The discovery is a major breakthrough because, until now, genetic aberrations have been seen as the main cause of almost all cancer.

28 Jul 2015

Research findings may provide new approach to treating male infertility

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine has demonstrated for the first time that hydrogen sulphide (H2S), when applied exogenously, could protect testicular germ cells, which are male reproductive cells, against heat-induced injury, which is one of the major causes of male infertility.

28 Jul 2015

Study: Omega-3 fatty acids may help improve treatment response, quality of life for patients with cancer

Adding omega-3 fatty acids to anti-tumor medications may improve treatment response and quality of life for cancer patients according to a new study by researchers at the University Hospitals of Leicester in the United Kingdom.

28 Jul 2015

GLP-2 therapy may help fight neonatal parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease

A new study finds that exogenous glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) treatment may help fight neonatal parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease (PNALD).

28 Jul 2015

Landmark study to provide critical information for optimized use of polymyxin B in critically ill patients

With the decline of the development of new antibiotics due to the complexity and expense of discovering them, there has been a rapid growth of antibiotic resistant pathogens that is one of the leading causes of death.

28 Jul 2015

New moms don't receive advice on infant care from physicians, study finds

Many new mothers do not receive advice from physicians on aspects of infant care such as sleep position, breastfeeding, immunization and pacifier use, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

28 Jul 2015

Low-dose lithium lowers involuntary motor movements in mouse model of Parkinson's disease

Low-dose lithium reduced involuntary motor movements - the troubling side effect of the medication most commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) - in a mouse model of the condition that is diagnosed in about 60,000 Americans each year. The third in a series of studies from the Andersen lab involving PD and low-dose lithium, the results add to mounting evidence that low-doses of the psychotropic drug could benefit patients suffering from the incurable, degenerative condition.

28 Jul 2015

Inflammation plays role in onset of delirium in older adults

Delirium is an acute state of confusion that often affects older adults following surgery or serious illness. Now a study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center confirms that inflammation - an immune response that develops when the body attempts to protect itself from harmful stimuli -- plays a role in the onset of delirium.

28 Jul 2015

Scientists develop exercise mimic molecule that could help treat type 2 diabetes and obesity

Scientists from the University of Southampton have developed a molecule that acts as an exercise mimic, which could potentially help treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.

28 Jul 2015

Study finds strong link between diabetes and TB in tropical Australia

A 20-year study by James Cook University scientists has found a strong link between diabetes and tuberculosis in tropical Australia.

28 Jul 2015

Research sheds light on new therapeutic options for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

In industrialized countries like in Europe, acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children. An international research consortium lead by pediatric oncologists from the Universities of Zurich and Hannover has now succeeded in decoding a specific form of this leukemia, which is regarded as incurable, and in obtaining insights for new therapeutic possibilities.

28 Jul 2015

Voice cloning: an interview with Paul Welham, CEO, CereProc

CereVoice Me was essentially designed for those who had been diagnosed with MND/ALS and other illnesses that may cause an individual to lose the power of speech. CereProc identified that there was a gap in the market and pulled our resources together to build CereVoice Me, the goal of the service is to build a TTS voice efficiently and at a cost effective price.

27 Jul 2015

RE.WORK Future Technology Summit to showcase breakthrough technologies in MedTech

New technology is changing the way we work and live. At the third annual RE.WORK Future Technology Summit we will showcase breakthrough technologies in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, MedTech, 3D Printing, Smart Materials , IoT, and Wearable Technology to explore their impact on business, society and the home.

27 Jul 2015

Multiple sclerosis relapse management: an interview with Gina Remington

MS relapses are typically reflective of new neurological symptoms. However, it can be a worsening of neurologic symptoms that begins after a patient has been stable (generally for about 30 days), but relapses are persistent and consistent changes in symptoms that occur for more than 24 to 48 hours.

26 Jul 2015

New research may aid in treatment of vision problems like lazy eye

If you have two working eyes, you are live streaming two images of the world into your brain. Your brain combines the two to produce a view of the world that appears as though you had a single eye -- like the Cyclops from Greek mythology.

25 Jul 2015

UMass Amherst toxicologist hopes US regulatory agency may acknowledge hormesis hypothesis soon

When environmental toxicologist Edward Calabrese in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst heard recently that the U.S. National Regulatory Commission has opened a new docket on proposed rule changes and standards for radiation protection, he felt it as "a vindication of my 30-year career, in many ways."

25 Jul 2015

New special issue addresses hottest areas of research in cancer and metabolism

The latest Special Issue in ecancermedicalscience collects four original articles from experts in cancer and metabolism, addressing the hottest areas of research in this rapidly developing field.

25 Jul 2015

New AIBS workshop report highlights barriers and solutions to complex data integration

The integration of data from two or more domains is required for addressing many fundamental scientific questions and understanding how to mitigate challenges impacting humanity and our planet, according to a new workshop report from the American Institute of Biological Sciences.

25 Jul 2015

Study: New material that mimics coral could help remove toxic heavy metals from the ocean

A new material that mimics coral could help remove toxic heavy metals like mercury from the ocean, according to a new study published in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. The researchers, from Anhui Jianzhu University in China, say their new material could provide inspiration for other approaches to removing pollutants.

25 Jul 2015

Research News and Research

Simple procedure with nasal balloon can reduce impact of hearing loss in children

Protein imbalances within cells can cause ovarian cancer

Research findings may provide new approach to treating male infertility

Study: Omega-3 fatty acids may help improve treatment response, quality of life for patients with cancer

GLP-2 therapy may help fight neonatal parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease

Landmark study to provide critical information for optimized use of polymyxin B in critically ill patients

New moms don't receive advice on infant care from physicians, study finds

Low-dose lithium lowers involuntary motor movements in mouse model of Parkinson's disease

Inflammation plays role in onset of delirium in older adults

Scientists develop exercise mimic molecule that could help treat type 2 diabetes and obesity

Study finds strong link between diabetes and TB in tropical Australia

Research sheds light on new therapeutic options for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Voice cloning: an interview with Paul Welham, CEO, CereProc

RE.WORK Future Technology Summit to showcase breakthrough technologies in MedTech

Multiple sclerosis relapse management: an interview with Gina Remington

New research may aid in treatment of vision problems like lazy eye

UMass Amherst toxicologist hopes US regulatory agency may acknowledge hormesis hypothesis soon

New special issue addresses hottest areas of research in cancer and metabolism

New AIBS workshop report highlights barriers and solutions to complex data integration

Study: New material that mimics coral could help remove toxic heavy metals from the ocean

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