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Autism associated with reductions in cellular adhesion molecules in the blood

A new study published in Biological Psychiatry suggests that autism is associated with reductions in the level of cellular adhesion molecules in the blood, where they play a role in immune function.

12 Dec 2012

SIRT6 protein may play a critical role in blocking cancer and controlling cellular metabolism

A new study sheds more light on how an anti-aging gene suppresses cancer growth, joint University of Michigan Health System and Harvard Medical School research shows.

11 Dec 2012

AC253 drug appears to restore memory in Alzheimer's brain cells

Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a drug intended for diabetes appears to restore memory in Alzheimer's brain cells.

11 Dec 2012

Roundup: NH hospital at center of hepatitis outbreak details fixes; Report finds racial gap in Colo. dental coverage; Health cuts part of Conn. budget plan

Though Exeter Hospital has fixed problems discovered after a hepatitis C outbreak last spring, federal officials say the hospital initially failed to conduct an adequate investigation. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said last week it no longer plans to terminate the hospital's Medicare funding now that multiple issues raised by inspectors have been addressed.

11 Dec 2012

Dementia therapy: an interview with Assoc Prof. Olivier Piguet and Sharon Savage

Dementia is the umbrella term used to describe a number of neurodegenerative brain disorders that cause progressive changes in thinking abilities and behaviour. The kind of deficits experienced by individuals diagnosed with dementia depends on the location and severity of the pathology in the brain.

11 Dec 2012

Age, functional status predict return to acute care for burn patients

Older age and lower functional status at admission increase a patient’s likelihood of being transferred from a burn rehabilitation unit back to acute care, show study findings.

11 Dec 2012

Sage could protect young chickens against salmonella

Adding sage extract to the diet of chickens has significant effects on biochemical markers of liver health, and reduces the hepatic Salmonella count, show study results.

11 Dec 2012

Lenalidomide effective alternative in lupus

The thalidomide derivative, lenalidomide, is a “safe” and effective treatment in refractory cutaneous lupus erythematosus patients, although three-quarters of patients experience clinical relapse after the drug is withdrawn, say Spanish researchers.

11 Dec 2012

Cognitive remediation may benefit youth with psychosis

Results from a Swiss study suggest that computer-assisted cognitive remediation may help improve certain aspects of cognition in adolescent patients with or at risk for psychosis.

11 Dec 2012

CYP2J2 implicated in preeclampsia

Study findings suggest that uteroplacental cytochrome P450 subfamily 2J polypeptide 2 overexpression contributes to preeclampsia.

11 Dec 2012

Chest-compression-only CPR ‘should be standard’ for bystander resuscitation

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation with chest compressions only seems to be the most effective form of resuscitation when delivered by lay bystanders along with public-access automated external defibrillation, research suggests.

11 Dec 2012

Studies examine current treatment standards for patients with clotting disorders

Studies presented today at the 54th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) examine current treatment standards for patients with clotting disorders in an effort to improve outcomes.

11 Dec 2012

Nature, nurture appear to be significant factors in early antisocial behaviors of adopted children

Both nature and nurture appear to be significant factors in early antisocial behaviors of adopted children, a Wayne State University researcher believes.

11 Dec 2012

Cedars-Sinai first in Los Angeles County to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification

Cedars-Sinai is one of the first five medical centers in the nation and the first in Los Angeles County to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

11 Dec 2012

$UC Irvine researcher to evaluate astronauts' hip fracture risk from space travel$

UC Irvine researcher to evaluate astronauts' hip fracture risk from space travel

A UC Irvine researcher is part of a NASA effort to understand more about bone density loss during astronauts' lengthy stays aboard the International Space Station.

11 Dec 2012

MR-Ultrasound fusion biopsy can diagnose prostate cancer

Ground-breaking research by a UCLA team of physicians and engineers demonstrates that prostate cancer can be diagnosed using image-guided targeted biopsy.

11 Dec 2012

Pomalidomide safe and effective in treating multiple myeloma

A new oral agent under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is safe and effective in treating relapsed and treatment-resistant multiple myeloma, according to a multicenter, Phase II study presented by Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting. The meeting is taking place December 8-11, 2012 in Atlanta.

11 Dec 2012

Research News and Research

Autism associated with reductions in cellular adhesion molecules in the blood

SIRT6 protein may play a critical role in blocking cancer and controlling cellular metabolism

AC253 drug appears to restore memory in Alzheimer's brain cells

Roundup: NH hospital at center of hepatitis outbreak details fixes; Report finds racial gap in Colo. dental coverage; Health cuts part of Conn. budget plan

Dementia therapy: an interview with Assoc Prof. Olivier Piguet and Sharon Savage

Age, functional status predict return to acute care for burn patients

Sage could protect young chickens against salmonella

Lenalidomide effective alternative in lupus

Cognitive remediation may benefit youth with psychosis

CYP2J2 implicated in preeclampsia

Chest-compression-only CPR ‘should be standard’ for bystander resuscitation

Studies examine current treatment standards for patients with clotting disorders

Nature, nurture appear to be significant factors in early antisocial behaviors of adopted children

Cedars-Sinai first in Los Angeles County to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification

UC Irvine researcher to evaluate astronauts' hip fracture risk from space travel

MR-Ultrasound fusion biopsy can diagnose prostate cancer

Pomalidomide safe and effective in treating multiple myeloma

Ibrutinib highly active and well tolerated in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Traumatic brain injury incidence: an interview with Professor Valery Feigin

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