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Researchers develop novel in vivo model for studying pancreatic cancer

Researchers at Okayama University report in the December 2016 issue of the American Journal of Cancer Research a novel in vivo model for the study of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) tumors.

21 Feb 2017

Same-sex marriage policies linked to reduction in suicide attempts by adolescents

A nationwide analysis suggests same-sex marriage policies were associated with a reduction in suicide attempts by adolescents, according to a new study published online by JAMA Pediatrics.

21 Feb 2017

Researchers reveal how the brain retrieves memories linked to fearful experiences

Understanding how the brain remembers can one day shed light on what went wrong when memory fails, such as it occurs in Alzheimer's disease.

21 Feb 2017

Novel substance can effectively inhibit chronic nerve pain, study shows

Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sharp, lancinating pain in the teeth or facial area. The standard treatment for this chronic nerve pain can cause burdening side effects.

20 Feb 2017

Study shines light on pervasiveness of unsafely stored opioids in homes with children

Nearly 70 percent of prescription opioid medications kept in homes with children are not stored safely, a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds.

20 Feb 2017

Study: Post-deployment screening not effective in reducing mental health disorders in UK Armed Forces personnel

A trial testing a potential post-deployment screening programme for UK Armed Forces personnel, based on a computerised assessment and tailored mental health advice, found it was not effective in reducing symptoms of mental health disorders or encouraging personnel to seek help, compared to the general mental health advice which is the standard of care in the UK military.

20 Feb 2017

Caffeine cannot prevent memory deficits linked to alcohol consumption, study finds

A study recently published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience indicates that despite its impact on alertness and concentration, caffeine cannot counteract the memory deficits that result from alcohol consumption.

20 Feb 2017

Severe cuts in health and social care system linked to substantial increase in mortality

Researchers exploring why there has been a substantial increase in mortality in England and Wales in 2015 conclude that failures in the health and social care system linked to disinvestment are likely to be the main cause.

20 Feb 2017

Medical device safety problems prompt regulators to call for better reporting

Parker Waichman LLP, a national law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of victims injured by medical devices, comments that medical device problems have prompted regulators to call for better reporting. Congress required hospitals to report adverse events in 1990.

17 Feb 2017

Yeast found in gut of new babies may be strong predictor of childhood asthma

University of British Columbia microbiologists have found a yeast in the gut of new babies in Ecuador that appears to be a strong predictor that they will develop asthma in childhood. The new research furthers our understanding of the role microscopic organisms play in our overall health.

17 Feb 2017

Mice study provides clues to how genetic variations in gut microbes influence metabolic disease

The community of microorganisms that resides in the gut, known as the microbiome, has been shown to work in tandem with the genes of a host organism to regulate insulin secretion, a key variable in the onset of the metabolic disease diabetes.

17 Feb 2017

UTMB researchers unravel mystery of how Zika virus causes birth defects

A multidisciplinary team from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has uncovered the mechanisms that the Zika virus uses to alter brain development. These findings are detailed in Stem Cell Reports.

17 Feb 2017

New study confirms role of PAK4 protein in growth, spread of pancreatic cancer cells

A new study that confirms the role of a protein called PAK4 in the movement and growth of pancreatic cancer cells could help researchers find new ways to tackle the disease.

17 Feb 2017

Lower vitamin D levels increase risk of clinical relapse in Ulcerative Colitis patients, study finds

A new study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has found that lower levels of vitamin D in the blood increase the risk of clinical relapse in patients with Ulcerative Colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the colon.

17 Feb 2017

New research reveals brain chemistry involved in human bonding

In new research published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Northeastern University psychology professor Lisa Feldman Barrett found, for the first time, that the neurotransmitter dopamine is involved in human bonding, bringing the brain's reward system into our understanding of how we form human attachments.

17 Feb 2017

Brain scans reveal link between oxytocin and paternal caregiving in fathers

Fathers given boosts of the hormone oxytocin show increased activity in brain regions associated with reward and empathy when viewing photos of their toddlers, an Emory University study finds.

17 Feb 2017

Excess lipoproteins, fatty acids may be linked to chronic kidney stones in children

A unique study recently published in the authoritative Pediatric Nephrology medical journal shows that excess lipoproteins and fatty acids may be associated with the development of painful and often chronic kidney stones in children.

17 Feb 2017

ADHD linked to delayed development of five brain regions, study suggests

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with the delayed development of five brain regions and should be considered a brain disorder, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry.

17 Feb 2017

New article provides thought-provoking view on the rise of allergy, autoimmune diseases

This new feature article by Megan Scudellari is a well-researched, thought provoking view on the rise of allergy and autoimmune diseases and shows how, if looked at objectively, it’s obviously due to “much more than rampant cleanliness”.

17 Feb 2017

Focused, mindful children could be good candidates for treatment with laughing gas

Before treatment, a dentist should have a sense of whether a patient is willing and able to cooperate during the procedure. This can be difficult to determine when the patient is a child. If a dentist could predict how a child is likely to respond to the usage of laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide, the visit is more likely to be free of anxiety and fear.

17 Feb 2017

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Researchers develop novel in vivo model for studying pancreatic cancer

Same-sex marriage policies linked to reduction in suicide attempts by adolescents

Researchers reveal how the brain retrieves memories linked to fearful experiences

Novel substance can effectively inhibit chronic nerve pain, study shows

Study shines light on pervasiveness of unsafely stored opioids in homes with children

Study: Post-deployment screening not effective in reducing mental health disorders in UK Armed Forces personnel

Caffeine cannot prevent memory deficits linked to alcohol consumption, study finds

Severe cuts in health and social care system linked to substantial increase in mortality

Medical device safety problems prompt regulators to call for better reporting

Yeast found in gut of new babies may be strong predictor of childhood asthma

Mice study provides clues to how genetic variations in gut microbes influence metabolic disease

UTMB researchers unravel mystery of how Zika virus causes birth defects

New study confirms role of PAK4 protein in growth, spread of pancreatic cancer cells

Lower vitamin D levels increase risk of clinical relapse in Ulcerative Colitis patients, study finds

New research reveals brain chemistry involved in human bonding

Brain scans reveal link between oxytocin and paternal caregiving in fathers

Excess lipoproteins, fatty acids may be linked to chronic kidney stones in children

ADHD linked to delayed development of five brain regions, study suggests

New article provides thought-provoking view on the rise of allergy, autoimmune diseases

Focused, mindful children could be good candidates for treatment with laughing gas

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