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Novel MRI method uses simple sugar solution instead of conventional contrast agents

In magnetic resonance imaging, contrast agents are used to enhance the imaging of tissue structures.

23 Jun 2017

Moderate physical activity linked to healthy glucose metabolism in the brain

People at risk for Alzheimer's disease who do more moderate-intensity physical activity, but not light-intensity physical activity, are more likely to have healthy patterns of glucose metabolism in their brain, according to a new UW-Madison study.

22 Jun 2017

Adherence to NCCN Guidelines spares breast cancer patients from unnecessary tests

According to SEER data, more than 260,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States in 2016, most of whom were diagnosed with early-stage (stage I or II) disease.

21 Jun 2017

Study reveals early indication of Alzheimer’s in adults with normal cognition

A new study led by the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California (USC) reveals that older adults with elevated levels of brain-clogging plaques, yet normal cognition, experience faster mental decline, suggestive of Alzheimer's disease. The study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association on June 13 presented the earliest precursor—the toxic and sticky protein as part of the disease, before symptoms arise.

15 Jun 2017

Amount of amyloid plaques in the brain predicts rate of cognitive decline, study finds

A new study from the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas has found that the amount of amyloid plaques in a person's brain predicts the rate at which his or her cognition will decline in the next four years.

15 Jun 2017

Study shows correlation between urinary stress hormones and coronary heart disease

Stress, especially in women, is increasingly being recognized as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, a condition in which blood vessels to the heart are blocked by plaque buildup or inflammation.

14 Jun 2017

Swedish researchers estimate effects of solitary living on health care for Alzheimer's disease patients

Swedish researchers report in an article published in the Journal of Alzheimer´s Disease that 46% of patients who are diagnosed with Alzheimer´s disease in Sweden live alone in their homes, in particular older women.

14 Jun 2017

USC scientists illuminate impact of early brain-clogging plaques on Alzheimer's disease

Older adults with elevated levels of brain-clogging plaques -- but otherwise normal cognition -- experience faster mental decline suggestive of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC that looked at 10 years of data.

13 Jun 2017

Antibody-based theranostic agent shows promise for identifying and treating pancreatic tumors

Pancreatic cancer is associated with bleak five-year survival rates and limited treatment options, but new research is offering hope.

13 Jun 2017

Digital, confocal and stereo microscopes highlighted by Zeiss at MD&M East Expo

ZEISS announces it will be highlighting powerful digital and stereo microscopes ideal for medical manufacturing quality control and assurance applications at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East Expo and Conference, which takes place June 13-15, 2017 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, in New York, NY. Visit Booth #2107 to see ZEISS Smartzoom 5 digital microscope and ZEISS Stemi 508 stereo microscope. Information on ZEISS Smartproof widefield confocal microscope will be part of a poster display at the booth.

From ZEISS Microscopy GmbH 13 Jun 2017

$Low BMI puts female runners at increased risk of developing stress fractures$

Low BMI puts female runners at increased risk of developing stress fractures

Carrying less weight may make female runners faster, but a new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows it may also put them at a higher risk for injuries.

12 Jun 2017

Researchers develop computer model to analyze progression of age-related macular degeneration

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common disease of the centre of the retina, primarily affecting those aged over 50.

7 Jun 2017

Researchers uncover novel and non-invasive way to track dengue infection

Commonly used to detect solid tumors, positron emission tomography (PET) paired with the glucose metabolism probe, fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), is considered 'old' technology in the field of cancer.

6 Jun 2017

$CTs of core muscle may help identify optimal treatments for older patients with hip fractures$

CTs of core muscle may help identify optimal treatments for older patients with hip fractures

Using computed tomography (CT) to evaluate muscle health may help identify optimal treatments for older patients who fall and break their hips, a new study led by radiologists from UC Davis and Wake Forest Baptist medical centers has found.

2 Jun 2017

BrainScope One study shows one-third potential reduction of avoidable CT scans in mild TBI patients

BrainScope Company, Inc. today announced a publication describing the use of its flagship product, BrainScope One, in an independent clinical trial demonstrating the potential reduction of one-third (33.3%) of unnecessary computed tomography scans of mildly presenting head injured patients in hospital emergency rooms.

2 Jun 2017

Researchers reveal how social laughter leads to endorphin release in the brain

Finnish and British researchers have revealed how laughter releases endorphins in the human brain. The more opioid receptors the participants had in their brain, the more they laughed during the experiment.

1 Jun 2017

Cognitive tests can detect early Alzheimer's in people without symptoms, study suggests

Long before symptoms of Alzheimer's disease become apparent to patients and their families, biological changes are occurring within the brain. Amyloid plaques, which are clusters of protein fragments, along with tangles of protein known as tau, form in the brain and grow in number, eventually getting in the way of the brain's ability to function.

31 May 2017

New study reveals how brain's opioids modulate responses towards other people's pain

A new Finnish research reveals how brain's opioids modulate responses towards other people's pain.

31 May 2017

Newly developed ultrafast cardiac imaging test changes clinical management in one-third of patients

Researchers in the UK and Peru have developed a faster and cheaper cardiac imaging test that can be used in developing countries, according to the results of the INCA-Peru study presented today at EuroCMR 2017.

26 May 2017

EuroPCR 2017 brings together interventional cardiologists to celebrate success and develop innovations

EuroPCR 2017, the official annual meeting of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, pushed back barriers in bringing together young and established interventional cardiologists to learn from past successes, build understanding and experience of new percutaneous interventional approaches, and develop innovations for the future at this year's course held from 16 to 19 May 2017 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France.

24 May 2017