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Scientists develop bioluminescent enzymatic test system for assessing toxicity of nanomaterials

Official website of the Russian Science Foundation reports that a group of scientists from Siberian Federal University and Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center of the SB RAS has developed a bioluminescent enzymatic test system for assessing the toxicity of carbon nanomaterials.

2 Nov 2017

FDA warning on miracle marijuana cures for cancer

Yesterday, 1st November 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, released a statement warning the general public against fraudulent claims regarding marijuana based cancer cures. The FDA has also issued warnings in writing to four companies that are selling such products online illegally. These products are being advertised as miracle cures for cancers and several serious conditions.

2 Nov 2017

Short-term exposure to western diet can put individuals at risk for vascular damage and prediabetes

Could short-term exposure to the average American diet increase one’s risk for developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease? According to a recent study funded by the American Heart Association (AHA), researchers from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) provide compelling evidence to support this hypothesis.

1 Nov 2017

Malnutrition problems may be traced to diets divergent from food in evolutionary past

Malnutrition problems can be traced to poor-quality diets lacking in diversity, a recent phenomenon in evolutionary history, according to a new paper from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

1 Nov 2017

Pioneering heart device found to be safe and effective

A new study has found that a pioneering device to repair heart valves is safe and effective, and can reduce the invasiveness and side effects of conventional mitral valve surgery.

1 Nov 2017

Research may explain why gum disease is linked to heart problems

Heart disease and fatty clogs in the arteries go hand in hand. But new evidence suggests the fatty molecules might come not only from what you eat, but from the bacteria in your mouth, report UConn scientists in the 16 August issue of the Journal of Lipid Research.

1 Nov 2017

Topical gel made from blood pressure pills holds great promise in healing chronic wounds

An international team of researchers led by Johns Hopkins has shown that a topical gel made from a class of common blood pressure pills that block inflammation pathways speeds the healing of chronic skin wounds in mice and pigs.

1 Nov 2017

PARP inhibitors may have efficacy in selected TNBC patients outside of germline BRCA mutation

The investigational PARP inhibitor talazoparib caused regression of patient-derived xenografts (PDXs) of triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC) that had BRCA mutations and also those that did not have BRCA mutations but had other alterations in DNA damage-repair pathways.

1 Nov 2017

Gut bacteria composition could predict toxicity of chemotherapy drugs in cancer patients

Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers report that the composition of people's gut bacteria may explain why some of them suffer life-threatening reactions after taking a key drug for treating metastatic colorectal cancer.

1 Nov 2017

Cleveland Clinic selects Paxman Scalp Cooling System as one of top medical innovations for 2018

Paxman Scalp Cooling System has been named as one of Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 Medical Innovations of 2018. The list of up-and-coming technologies was selected by a panel of Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists and was announced at a presentation at the 2017 Medical Innovation Summit.

From Paxman 1 Nov 2017

Scientists make breakthrough by suppressing aflatoxin-producing fungus in groundnut

Scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, in St. Louis, MO and their collaborators at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics in Hyderabad, India, United States Department of Agriculture and Louisiana State University have made a significant research breakthrough by suppressing the aflatoxin-producing fungus in groundnut.

1 Nov 2017

Research sheds light on how bones affect appetite and metabolism

Your skeleton is much more than the structure supporting your muscles and other tissues. It produces hormones, too. And Mathieu Ferron knows a lot about it.

1 Nov 2017

FDA grants accelerated approval to new treatment for mantle cell lymphoma

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Calquence (acalabrutinib) for the treatment of adults with mantle cell lymphoma who have received at least one prior therapy.

1 Nov 2017

UCLA dietitian explains how parents can help kids enjoy Halloween candy in moderation

For many kids, trick-or-treating for candy can be one of the most exciting parts of Halloween. Since many parents are about to find their homes full of bags of Halloween candy, it's a good time to talk about how they can help their kids enjoy treats in moderation.

31 Oct 2017

Study: Brazilian native fruit trees have powerful anti-oxidant , anti-inflammatory properties

According to a study supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation five fruit trees native to the Atlantic Rainforest have powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

31 Oct 2017

Study shows effects of prenatal BPA exposure at low levels in developing rodent brain

New research from North Carolina State University reveals that prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) at levels below those currently considered safe for humans affects gene expression related to sexual differentiation and neurodevelopment in the developing rat brain.

31 Oct 2017

Seafood quality may not be adversely affected by future ocean acidification, global warming

The eating qualities of UK oysters may not be adversely affected by future ocean acidification and global warming, new research has suggested.

31 Oct 2017

Eating too much black licorice can lead to heart issues, FDA warns ahead of Halloween

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging people to be careful how much black licorice they eat if they are planning to snack on the candy over Halloween.

31 Oct 2017

Gene therapy prevents age-related learning and memory problems in mice

Researchers from the Institute of Neurosciences at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute are the first to demonstrate that regulation of the brain's Klotho gene using gene therapy protects against age-related learning and memory problems in mice.

31 Oct 2017

Abbott receives CE Mark for newest generation of drug-eluting XIENCE coronary stent system

Abbott today announced it received CE Mark for XIENCE Sierra, the newest generation of the company’s gold-standard XIENCE everolimus-eluting coronary stent system.

31 Oct 2017

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Scientists develop bioluminescent enzymatic test system for assessing toxicity of nanomaterials

FDA warning on miracle marijuana cures for cancer

Short-term exposure to western diet can put individuals at risk for vascular damage and prediabetes

Malnutrition problems may be traced to diets divergent from food in evolutionary past

Pioneering heart device found to be safe and effective

Research may explain why gum disease is linked to heart problems

Topical gel made from blood pressure pills holds great promise in healing chronic wounds

PARP inhibitors may have efficacy in selected TNBC patients outside of germline BRCA mutation

Gut bacteria composition could predict toxicity of chemotherapy drugs in cancer patients

Cleveland Clinic selects Paxman Scalp Cooling System as one of top medical innovations for 2018

Scientists make breakthrough by suppressing aflatoxin-producing fungus in groundnut

Research sheds light on how bones affect appetite and metabolism

FDA grants accelerated approval to new treatment for mantle cell lymphoma

UCLA dietitian explains how parents can help kids enjoy Halloween candy in moderation

Study: Brazilian native fruit trees have powerful anti-oxidant , anti-inflammatory properties

Study shows effects of prenatal BPA exposure at low levels in developing rodent brain

Seafood quality may not be adversely affected by future ocean acidification, global warming

Eating too much black licorice can lead to heart issues, FDA warns ahead of Halloween

Gene therapy prevents age-related learning and memory problems in mice

Abbott receives CE Mark for newest generation of drug-eluting XIENCE coronary stent system

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

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