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UK military researcher studies ways to prevent chronic pain

Josh Van Wyngaarden grew up in a military family, traveling all over the world during his father's 22 years in the Air Force.

7 Nov 2019

Hitachi and CLB establish new research laboratory to improve diagnosis, treatment of cancer

Hitachi, Ltd. and Centre Leon Berard, a leading French Comprehensive Cancer Center in Lyon-France, announced today that they have entered into an agreement to jointly promote research and development aimed at improving the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment of cancer and established a new research laboratory called Hitachi Lyon Lab on the CLB site, starting November 5th.

6 Nov 2019

Fujitsu successfully verifies AI technology to improve efficiency in cancer genomic medicine

Fujitsu has announced the results of a joint research project it has been conducting with the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Tokyo since April 2018.

6 Nov 2019

Black, Hispanic women experience disparities in pain management in postpartum setting

Non-Hispanic black and Hispanic women were significantly more likely to report pain scores ranging from five to 10 when compared to non-Hispanic white women during the postpartum period.

6 Nov 2019

CCNY researchers receive two U.S. patents for brain cancer-detecting innovation

Raising hopes of rapid and more specific brain cancer diagnoses, a new "Resonance Raman" technique developed by world-renowned physicist Robert R. Alfano and his IUSL research group at The City College of New York is the recipient of two U.S. patents.

6 Nov 2019

People with insomnia symptoms more likely to have a stroke, heart attack

People who have trouble sleeping may be more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or other cerebrovascular or cardiovascular diseases, according to a study published in the November 6, 2019, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

6 Nov 2019

Rapamycin prevents age-related brain vascular deterioration, study shows

A just-released study by UT Health San Antonio and collaborating institutions shows age-related decreases in blood flow to the brain and memory loss can be modified with the drug rapamycin.

6 Nov 2019

Diminished taste function in cancer patients associated with reduced appetite

The simple pleasure of tasting and savoring food is "an important part of anyone's daily life," says University of Massachusetts Amherst sensory scientist Alissa Nolden.

6 Nov 2019

UCI study focuses on veterans' grief over loss of a comrade to combat or suicide

Grief in veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq has been as largely overlooked as post-traumatic stress disorder in the aftermath of the Vietnam War.

6 Nov 2019

Newer procedure offers more permanent solution to chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction

When the Eustachian tube connecting the back of the nose and middle ear becomes inflamed, infected or blocked, people can experience pain, discomfort and possible hearing loss.

6 Nov 2019

Cannabis could help in PTSD

A new study from Canada, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, suggests that many people with PTSD may be getting help with their condition from the use of cannabis. For the first time ever, this research documents how cannabis use is related both to PTSD and to mental health outcomes in the general population.

6 Nov 2019

NLCRT expands portal of resources to help Americans fight lung cancer

The National Lung Cancer Roundtable has expanded its portal of resources to help Americans fight lung cancer. The updated Resource Center includes new videos, infographics, research, and more.

6 Nov 2019

FOCUS can be an important tool to evaluate patients with suspected PE and abnormal vitals

Focused cardiac ultrasound performed by emergency physicians with advanced training in emergency ultrasound may significantly lower the likelihood of the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) in most patients who are suspected of PE and have abnormal vital signs.

6 Nov 2019

Findings on gut microbiome's interactions could contribute to new therapies for GI diseases

A study from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences offers new insight on how the gut bacteria of dogs interact with a healthy vs. unhealthy GI tract, which could contribute to the development of new therapies for GI diseases in both dogs and humans.

6 Nov 2019

Novel home testing kit for cervical cancer could replace Pap tests

A new method of cervical cancer screening which is designed to be done by women at home could bring down the rates of cervical cancer and associated deaths. The work, presented at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Conference 2019 in Glasgow, has attracted immense attention because of its feasibility and wide acceptance.

6 Nov 2019

Researchers aim to make technologies more accessible for users with diabetes

The rise of continuous blood glucose monitor and insulin pump technologies has lessened the intricate task of monitoring and regulating blood glucose levels for people with diabetes, but improvements to these devices could still significantly improve lives.

6 Nov 2019

Inhibiting mutant CHIP protein activity could decrease severity of ataxia disease symptoms

For the first time, the UNC School of Medicine lab of Jonathan Schisler, MS, PhD, linked the specific biochemical changes to a protein called CHIP to specific disease characteristics of patients with a wide range of rare disorders.

6 Nov 2019

Researchers reveal mechanisms that lead to onset of Type 1 diabetes

Researchers Lorenzo Pasquali and Mireia Ramos-Rodríguez have published recently in Nature Genetics the results of a study on the mechanisms that cause an inflammatory response to trigger pancreatic beta-cell death, leading to the onset of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

6 Nov 2019

Novel mouse model can help monitor kidney disease progression and perform drug screening

Chronic kidney disease affects 750 million people each year. Aging populations and an increase in diseases such as diabetes will lead to a greater burden of kidney disease.

6 Nov 2019

Advice to pull a drug used to prevent premature birth sparks controversy

It has been recommended that a drug currently used to prevent preterm birth should be removed from the market.

6 Nov 2019

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UK military researcher studies ways to prevent chronic pain

Hitachi and CLB establish new research laboratory to improve diagnosis, treatment of cancer

Fujitsu successfully verifies AI technology to improve efficiency in cancer genomic medicine

Black, Hispanic women experience disparities in pain management in postpartum setting

CCNY researchers receive two U.S. patents for brain cancer-detecting innovation

People with insomnia symptoms more likely to have a stroke, heart attack

Rapamycin prevents age-related brain vascular deterioration, study shows

Diminished taste function in cancer patients associated with reduced appetite

UCI study focuses on veterans' grief over loss of a comrade to combat or suicide

Newer procedure offers more permanent solution to chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction

Cannabis could help in PTSD

NLCRT expands portal of resources to help Americans fight lung cancer

FOCUS can be an important tool to evaluate patients with suspected PE and abnormal vitals

Findings on gut microbiome's interactions could contribute to new therapies for GI diseases

Novel home testing kit for cervical cancer could replace Pap tests

Researchers aim to make technologies more accessible for users with diabetes

Inhibiting mutant CHIP protein activity could decrease severity of ataxia disease symptoms

Researchers reveal mechanisms that lead to onset of Type 1 diabetes

Novel mouse model can help monitor kidney disease progression and perform drug screening

Advice to pull a drug used to prevent premature birth sparks controversy

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