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Omega-3 fats fail to reduce risk of chronic lung disease in pre-term babies, study finds

THE long-held belief that Omega-3 fats can help reduce chronic lung disease in pre-term babies has been debunked by researchers.

31 Mar 2017

GHIT Fund invests in phase 3 clinical trial for pediatric formulation of ‘snail fever’ drug

The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund, a unique Japanese public-private partnership formed to battle infectious diseases around the globe, today announced 11 new investments totaling US$23 million that could help deliver a range of new innovative therapies for a host of debilitating conditions.

31 Mar 2017

Study shows new treatment pathway for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious diseases

A study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, describes a new treatment pathway for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious diseases with benefits for patients and health care providers.

31 Mar 2017

Experts to present diverse advances in neuromodulation at INS congress

Experts will present diverse advances in neuromodulation from May 27 to June 1, 2017 at the 13th World Congress of the International Neuromodulation Society in Edinburgh, Scotland.

30 Mar 2017

Common neurological diseases pose serious annual financial burden for the U.S.

The most common neurological diseases cost the United States $789 billion in 2014, and this figure is projected to grow as the elderly population doubles between 2011 and 2050, according to a new study published in the April issue of the Annals of Neurology.

30 Mar 2017

Study shows protective link between consumption of legumes and risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Legumes are a food group rich in B vitamins, contain different beneficial minerals (calcium, potassium and magnesium) and sizeable amounts of fibre and are regarded as a low-glycemic index food, which means that blood glucose levels increase only slowly after consumption.

30 Mar 2017

Hepatitis B and C patients more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, study finds

The viruses hepatitis B and C may both be associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the March 29, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The hepatitis virus affects the liver.

29 Mar 2017

Gum disease and tooth loss may be linked to increased risk of death in postmenopausal women

Gum disease and tooth loss may be associated with a higher risk of death in postmenopausal women but not increased cardiovascular disease risk, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the open access journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

29 Mar 2017

Researchers show how dopamine falls and fluctuates during migraine headache

Using PET scans of the brain, University of Michigan researchers showed that dopamine falls and fluctuates at different times during a migraine headache.

29 Mar 2017

Endocannabinoid system stimulation may be potential approach to treatment of epilepsy, study shows

In a study published in Brain Research, biophysicists from the Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics of the Russian Academy of Sciences and MIPT have shown that drug-induced activation of the endocannabinoid system of the brain leads to reduced or completely suppressed epileptic activity in test animals.

29 Mar 2017

Neuro-prosthesis helps man with complete paralysis to regain hand and arm movements, study shows

A man who was paralysed from the shoulders down has been able to feed himself and drink as a result of a novel neuro-prosthesis which reconnects his brain with his muscles.

29 Mar 2017

Researchers identify key hormone critical for preventing spread of bacterial pneumonia

Researchers have found that a hormone responsible for controlling iron metabolism helps fight off a severe form of bacterial pneumonia, and that discovery may offer a simple way to help vulnerable patients.

29 Mar 2017

FDA approves new therapy for adult patients with relapsing and primary progressive MS

On March 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) to treat adult patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS).

29 Mar 2017

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

A Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and MetroHealth System researcher, along with Cleveland Clinic's director of metabolic research, have received federal funding to determine if childhood obesity can be prevented before women become pregnant.

29 Mar 2017

World's leading heart failure congress sets new record for abstract submissions

A new record for original science submissions has been set for the world's leading heart failure congress. In addition to the main abstract programme, highly anticipated results from major studies will be presented in the late breaking trial sessions.

29 Mar 2017

Research helps elucidate mechanisms behind low-level laser therapy in treating neuropathic pain

Low-level laser therapy has been shown by recent studies to be a non-invasive and effective alternative for treating neuropathic pain, a chronic condition caused by nerve damage, spinal cord injury or diseases such as diabetes.

28 Mar 2017

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

High concentrations of the stress hormone, Cortisol, in the body affect important DNA processes and increase the risk of long-term psychological consequences.

28 Mar 2017

Researchers discover how fat soluble vitamins may offer viable solution for treating cystic fibrosis

Researchers from Queen's University Belfast have discovered why antibiotics for treating people with cystic fibrosis are becoming less effective and how fat soluble vitamins might offer a viable solution.

27 Mar 2017

Obese people more sensitive to pressure pain, research shows

An extra layer of fat won't provide a cushion against pain - in fact, obese people are more sensitive to pressure pain than those who are not overweight, and they are equally susceptible to extremes of hot and cold.

27 Mar 2017

3U researchers discover biological marker that could predict development of Type 1 diabetes

A significant finding has been made by the 3U Diabetes Consortium, of Dublin City University, Maynooth University and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, which has the potential to contribute to the identification of biological markers that predict the development of Type 1 diabetes, a chronic autoimmune disease.

27 Mar 2017

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Omega-3 fats fail to reduce risk of chronic lung disease in pre-term babies, study finds

GHIT Fund invests in phase 3 clinical trial for pediatric formulation of ‘snail fever’ drug

Study shows new treatment pathway for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious diseases

Experts to present diverse advances in neuromodulation at INS congress

Common neurological diseases pose serious annual financial burden for the U.S.

Study shows protective link between consumption of legumes and risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Hepatitis B and C patients more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, study finds

Gum disease and tooth loss may be linked to increased risk of death in postmenopausal women

Researchers show how dopamine falls and fluctuates during migraine headache

Endocannabinoid system stimulation may be potential approach to treatment of epilepsy, study shows

Neuro-prosthesis helps man with complete paralysis to regain hand and arm movements, study shows

Researchers identify key hormone critical for preventing spread of bacterial pneumonia

FDA approves new therapy for adult patients with relapsing and primary progressive MS

Cleveland-based study to explore how childhood obesity can be prevented before conception

World's leading heart failure congress sets new record for abstract submissions

Research helps elucidate mechanisms behind low-level laser therapy in treating neuropathic pain

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

Researchers discover how fat soluble vitamins may offer viable solution for treating cystic fibrosis

Obese people more sensitive to pressure pain, research shows

3U researchers discover biological marker that could predict development of Type 1 diabetes

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