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High levels of blood cholesterol increase risk of AD and heart disease

Researchers at the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome and the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found that a single mechanism may underlie the damaging effect of cholesterol on the brain and on blood vessels.

16 Apr 2013

Rhythm starts RM-131 Phase 2 clinical trial for treatment of chronic constipation

Rhythm announced today the initiation of an additional Phase 2 clinical trial for RM-131, the company's novel ghrelin agonist, for the treatment of chronic constipation. Ghrelin is a peptide hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates gastrointestinal motility.

16 Apr 2013

Aetna releases two new metabolic syndrome programs to lower risk factors

Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced the launch of "Metabolic Health in Small Bytes" and the "Metabolic Health Advisor." The two new components can help people control the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

16 Apr 2013

L-carnitine improves cardiac health in patients after heart attack, say researchers

L-carnitine significantly improves cardiac health in patients after a heart attack, say a multicenter team of investigators in a study published today in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

15 Apr 2013

Researchers discover 14 new genetic variations associated with heart rate

Through a collaborative genome-wide study on individuals, researchers have discovered 14 new genetic variations that are associated with heart rate.

15 Apr 2013

New data on T cells' protective role suggests need for new approach to dengue vaccine design

As efforts to create a strong and effective vaccine for the dreaded dengue virus continue to hit snags, a new study from researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology offers surprising evidence that suggests the need for a revamped approach to dengue vaccine design.

15 Apr 2013

Research demonstrates complex interaction between aging and cancer

Cancer is clearly an age-related disease. Recent research in both aging and cancer has demonstrated the complex interaction between the two phenomena.

15 Apr 2013

Death of heart tissue could be prevented with new medicines, say TUSM scientists

A major factor in the advance of heart disease is the death of heart tissue, a process that a team of scientists at Temple University School of Medicine's Center for Translational Medicine think could be prevented with new medicines.

15 Apr 2013

ACP unveils tools to improve health outcomes in patients following ACS event

The American College of Physicians today unveiled two evidence-based interventions and two videos to improve the health outcomes of patients in the first year following an initial acute coronary syndrome event such as heart attack and unstable angina (chest pain or discomfort but no part of the heart muscle dies), the most common indications of ACS.

15 Apr 2013

Two innovative techniques reduce common complications of spinal cord stimulator implant

Two innovative techniques in the placement of an implanted spinal cord stimulator (SCS) are expected to reduce common complications at the implant site, according to new research revealed today.

15 Apr 2013

KiDS of NYU Langone raises nearly $1 million at 2013 Springfling gala

NYU Langone Medical Center announced today that KiDS of NYU Langone raised nearly $1 million at its annual gala—the 2013 Springfling—held Wednesday evening at The Plaza.

15 Apr 2013

RUB researchers develop new hypothesis on occurrence of Alzheimer's disease

A new hypothesis has been developed by researchers in Bochum on how Alzheimer's disease could occur. They analysed the interaction of the proteins FE65 and BLM that regulate cell division.

15 Apr 2013

Engineered protein from flesh-eating bacteria acts as molecular 'superglue'

In a classic case of turning an enemy into a friend, scientists have engineered a protein from flesh-eating bacteria to act as a molecular "superglue" that promises to become a disease fighter. And their latest results, which make the technology more versatile, were the topic of a report here today at the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.

12 Apr 2013

Study reveals inner workings of master regulator that controls diverse functions

New discoveries by a team of scientists at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans for the first time reveal the inner workings of a master regulator that controls functions as diverse as the ability of nerve cells to "rewire" themselves in response to external stimuli and the mechanism by which certain viruses hijack normal cellular processes to facilitate their replication that can ultimately lead to cancer. The research will be published in the April 12, 2013 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

12 Apr 2013

U.S., Chinese researchers developing vaccine for H7N9 avian flu virus; Some question speed of case reporting

"Less than two weeks after Chinese officials released the genetic sequence of a new type of bird flu [H7N9], U.S. vaccine experts are well on the way to making a vaccine to protect people against it," NBC News's "Vitals" blog reports (Fox, 4/10).

12 Apr 2013

Modulation of cerebral endocannabinoid system may help treat Fragile X chromosome syndrome

Researchers at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and the Achucarro neurosciences centre have discovered a new therapy for the fragile X chromosome syndrome. This new therapy proposes the modulation of the cerebral endocannabinoid system in order to ameliorate the symptoms of the disease.

11 Apr 2013

UTHealth study explores ways to reduce infant exposure to secondhand smoke

A study to investigate whether a hospital-initiated behavioral therapy program conducted in the neonatal intensive care unit can reduce secondhand smoke in homes with infants at risk for pulmonary problems has been launched by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

11 Apr 2013

Coenzyme Q10 offsets cellular changes that are linked to side-effect of some statin drugs: Study

A laboratory study has shown for the first time that coenzyme Q10 offsets the cellular changes that are linked to a side-effect of some statin drugs - an increased risk of adult-onset diabetes.

11 Apr 2013

Phase I results show Rogosertib is well tolerated in patients with advanced solid tumors

Results of a phase 1 clinical trial reported at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual conference show that orally administered Rigosertib is well tolerated in patients with advanced solid tumors.

10 Apr 2013

Researchers discover genetic variants of heart disorder in some cases of stillbirth

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from the United States and Europe discovered genetic mutations associated with long QT syndrome, a genetic abnormality in the heart's electrical system, in a small number of intrauterine fetal deaths, according to a study in the April 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

10 Apr 2013

Syndrome News and Research

High levels of blood cholesterol increase risk of AD and heart disease

Rhythm starts RM-131 Phase 2 clinical trial for treatment of chronic constipation

Aetna releases two new metabolic syndrome programs to lower risk factors

L-carnitine improves cardiac health in patients after heart attack, say researchers

Researchers discover 14 new genetic variations associated with heart rate

New data on T cells' protective role suggests need for new approach to dengue vaccine design

Research demonstrates complex interaction between aging and cancer

Death of heart tissue could be prevented with new medicines, say TUSM scientists

ACP unveils tools to improve health outcomes in patients following ACS event

Two innovative techniques reduce common complications of spinal cord stimulator implant

KiDS of NYU Langone raises nearly $1 million at 2013 Springfling gala

RUB researchers develop new hypothesis on occurrence of Alzheimer's disease

Engineered protein from flesh-eating bacteria acts as molecular 'superglue'

Study reveals inner workings of master regulator that controls diverse functions

U.S., Chinese researchers developing vaccine for H7N9 avian flu virus; Some question speed of case reporting

Modulation of cerebral endocannabinoid system may help treat Fragile X chromosome syndrome

UTHealth study explores ways to reduce infant exposure to secondhand smoke

Coenzyme Q10 offsets cellular changes that are linked to side-effect of some statin drugs: Study

Phase I results show Rogosertib is well tolerated in patients with advanced solid tumors

Researchers discover genetic variants of heart disorder in some cases of stillbirth

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