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Consuming alcohol several times a week 'ups' risk of stroke mortality

Consuming alcohol more frequently than twice a week increases the risk of stroke mortality in men, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. The results show that the effects of alcohol are not limited to the amount consumed, but also the frequency of drinking matters. The results were published in Acta Neurologica Scandinavica on 8 March.

19 Mar 2014

Genetic testing may help select women with ER+ breast cancer for extended hormone therapy

Genetic analyses of results from 1125 postmenopausal women being treated for oestrogen responsive breast cancer have shown that some of them are more likely than others to have a late recurrence of their cancer and might benefit from ten years of hormone therapy rather than five.

19 Mar 2014

Scientists describe gut bacteria that cause sepsis in preterm infants

Researchers studying intestinal bacteria in newborns have characterized the gut bacteria of premature infants who go on to develop sepsis, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition caused by bacteria in the bloodstream.

19 Mar 2014

Researchers discover potential new therapeutic target for controlling high blood sugar

A UT Southwestern Medical Center study has identified a new potential therapeutic target for controlling high blood sugar, a finding that could help the estimated 25 million Americans with type 2 diabetes.

19 Mar 2014

Real-time cervical cancer diagnostics: an interview with Sameer Kothari, Chief Executive of Zilico

Cervical cancer diagnosis is a two-step process. In developed countries, women are invited for a smear test which mainly uses LBC (liquid-based cytology), where a sample of cells are taken from the cervix and sent to a cytopathology lab for analysis.

From Zilico 19 Mar 2014

State highlights: Electronic health record adoption lags; Maine's health problems; Minn. insurance costs

A selection of health policy stories from Maine, Minnesota, Maryland, Missouri, Massachusetts, Georgia and Florida.

19 Mar 2014

Primary negative symptoms worsen functioning in schizophrenia

Primary negative symptoms adversely affect social, vocational and recreational functioning in patients with schizophrenia, even when the potential influence of secondary negative symptoms has been accounted for, Canadian researchers report.

19 Mar 2014

Bipolar disorder and epilepsy could be linked

A preliminary study adds to evidence that bipolar disorder and epilepsy may be different expressions of common pathways.

19 Mar 2014

Systemic stem cell therapy reduces malignant mesothelioma growth

Systemic delivery of stem cells expressing an apoptosis-inducing protein can successfully incorporate into malignant pleural mesothelioma cells and subsequently induce their death, according to preclinical study findings.

19 Mar 2014

Genomic analysis to study cancer in dogs can help develop new therapies for human cancers

Using genomic analysis to study cancer in dogs can help develop new therapies for humans with cancer, according to a proof-of-concept study led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).

19 Mar 2014

First Edition: March 19, 2014

Today's headlines include various stories about health law politics in the run up to the midterm elections.

19 Mar 2014

Celgene reiterates commitment to increase awareness and understanding of pancreatic cancer

With pancreatic cancer poised to become the third leading cause of cancer death in Europe, Celgene International Sàrl, a subsidiary of Celgene Corporation, has today reiterated its commitment to patients and their families with the announcement that it will focus significant resources to increase awareness and understanding of the disease.

19 Mar 2014

Research finds youth, wealth and education to be risk factors linked with violent radicalisation

New research from Queen Mary University of London has found youth, wealth, and being in full-time education to be risk factors associated with violent radicalisation. Contrary to popular views - religious practice, health and social inequalities, discrimination, and political engagement showed no links.

19 Mar 2014

Daylight Solutions launches world's first laser-based infrared microscopy platform

Daylight Solutions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of molecular detection and imaging solutions in the mid-infrared, today announced the launch of the world's first commercially available laser-based infrared microscopy platform.

From Daylight Solutions Inc 19 Mar 2014

Occasional drinking and physically activity linked with reduced risk of developing visual impairment

A physically active lifestyle and occasional drinking are associated with a reduced risk of developing visual impairment, according to a study published online this month in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

19 Mar 2014

BU wins $2.75M grant from NIDCD to test and refine prototype Visually Guided Hearing Aid

Boston University (BU) College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College was recently awarded a five-year, $2.75M grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) to test and refine a prototype Visually Guided Hearing Aid (VGHA).

19 Mar 2014

Cannabis and NTRR poised to outpace expansion of global smartphone market

Cannabis is among the fastest-growing markets in the U.S., poised to outpace the expansion of the global smartphone market—and Neutra Corp. (OTCBB: NTRR) is readying a diverse product line to capitalize on that growth.

19 Mar 2014

Inner-ear membrane uses tiny pores to mechanically separate sounds

Even in a crowded room full of background noise, the human ear is remarkably adept at tuning in to a single voice - a feat that has proved remarkably difficult for computers to match.

19 Mar 2014

Study provides evidence that sepsis-related mortality has steadily decreased over time

In critically ill patients in Australia and New Zealand with severe sepsis or septic shock, there was a decrease in the risk of death from 2000 to 2012, findings that were accompanied by changes in the patterns of discharge of intensive care unit (ICU) patients to home, rehabilitation, and other hospitals, according to a study appearing in JAMA.

19 Mar 2014

Restless legs syndrome alters expression of critical gene during fetal development of brain

In a study published online in Genome Research, researchers of the Helmholtz Zentrum München und the Technische Universität München have demonstrated that a common genetic variant associated with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) alters the expression of a critical gene during fetal development of the brain.

19 Mar 2014

Research News and Research

Consuming alcohol several times a week 'ups' risk of stroke mortality

Genetic testing may help select women with ER+ breast cancer for extended hormone therapy

Scientists describe gut bacteria that cause sepsis in preterm infants

Researchers discover potential new therapeutic target for controlling high blood sugar

Real-time cervical cancer diagnostics: an interview with Sameer Kothari, Chief Executive of Zilico

State highlights: Electronic health record adoption lags; Maine's health problems; Minn. insurance costs

Primary negative symptoms worsen functioning in schizophrenia

Bipolar disorder and epilepsy could be linked

Systemic stem cell therapy reduces malignant mesothelioma growth

Genomic analysis to study cancer in dogs can help develop new therapies for human cancers

First Edition: March 19, 2014

Celgene reiterates commitment to increase awareness and understanding of pancreatic cancer

Research finds youth, wealth and education to be risk factors linked with violent radicalisation

Daylight Solutions launches world's first laser-based infrared microscopy platform

Occasional drinking and physically activity linked with reduced risk of developing visual impairment

BU wins $2.75M grant from NIDCD to test and refine prototype Visually Guided Hearing Aid

Cannabis and NTRR poised to outpace expansion of global smartphone market

Inner-ear membrane uses tiny pores to mechanically separate sounds

Study provides evidence that sepsis-related mortality has steadily decreased over time

Restless legs syndrome alters expression of critical gene during fetal development of brain

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