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Hot water therapy as effective as exercise for individuals with peripheral artery disease

Hot water therapy may help manage peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a common condition affecting blood flow to the arms and legs, just as well as exercise, according to new research.

7 Jun 2019

Still-to-be-approved drug proves to be new option for treating active rheumatoid arthritis

In a large-scale, international study led by renowned rheumatologist Josef Smolen from the Department of Medicine III, a still-to-be-approved drug containing the selective janus kinase inhibitor upadacitinib has proved itself to be a new option for treating active rheumatoid arthritis.

7 Jun 2019

ASTRO applauds new prior authorization legislation that aims to reduce obstacles in cancer care

On behalf of the nation's radiation oncologists and the more-than one million cancer patients in their care this year, the American Society for Radiation Oncology applauded today's introduction of bipartisan federal legislation that would rein in restrictive prior authorization practices that unnecessarily delay patient access to critical cancer treatments.

6 Jun 2019

Artificial intelligence can be used to efficiently diagnose rare diseases

Researchers at the University of Bonn show that using portrait photos in combination with genetic and patient data improves diagnoses.

6 Jun 2019

Study explores contributors to postinjury mental health symptoms in urban black men

Although injury is unexpected and acute, it can result in long-term health problems and disability. Up to half of all patients experience postinjury depression and posttraumatic stress disorder in the months after injury, increasing suboptimal recovery, disability, and costs for care.

6 Jun 2019

Elevated estrogen levels associated with more severe disease in scleroderma

Estrogen is the quintessentially female hormone. It is surprising, then, that a Medical University of South Carolina study found that a type of estrogen, estradiol, was more abundant in older men with scleroderma than in postmenopausal women with the disease.

6 Jun 2019

Most people with a hidden brain condition experience lasting physical difficulties

Four out of five people with a hidden brain condition that causes limb weakness or paralysis experience lasting physical difficulties.

6 Jun 2019

Doing more harm than good: Scientists uncover harmful effects of dietary supplements

This week, two independent reports highlight the hidden dangers associated with widely available dietary supplements.

6 Jun 2019

Coeliac UK and Innovate UK announce £180k research funding

Coeliac UK, the UK charity for people who need to live gluten-free, along with Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, have £180k available for research and are inviting applications from UK businesses and researchers.

6 Jun 2019

Study offers hope to slow down or prevent progression of Parkinson’s

Results from a study published today looking at a molecule targeting clumps of alpha-synuclein, a key protein linked to Parkinson’s, offers hope that it may be possible to slow down or prevent the progression of the condition in humans.

6 Jun 2019

New immunosuppressive regimens may improve outcomes for kidney transplant patients

Preliminary results from a $5.2 million clinical trial led by University of Cincinnati researchers show that the immunosuppressive drug belatacept can help safely and effectively treat kidney transplant patients without the negative long-term side effects of traditional immunosuppressive regimens, the study's leaders announced this week.

6 Jun 2019

Chemical changes in the brain may be associated with unexplained motor symptoms

A new study finds that people who have movement problems, symptoms that cannot be explained by an underlying disease, may have chemical changes in specific areas of the brain.

6 Jun 2019

Irregular sleep patterns associated with metabolic abnormalities

A new study has found that not sticking to a regular bedtime and wakeup schedule--and getting different amounts of sleep each night--can put a person at higher risk for obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, high blood sugar and other metabolic disorders.

6 Jun 2019

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Hot water therapy as effective as exercise for individuals with peripheral artery disease

Still-to-be-approved drug proves to be new option for treating active rheumatoid arthritis

ASTRO applauds new prior authorization legislation that aims to reduce obstacles in cancer care

Artificial intelligence can be used to efficiently diagnose rare diseases

Study explores contributors to postinjury mental health symptoms in urban black men

Elevated estrogen levels associated with more severe disease in scleroderma

Most people with a hidden brain condition experience lasting physical difficulties

Doing more harm than good: Scientists uncover harmful effects of dietary supplements

Coeliac UK and Innovate UK announce £180k research funding

Study offers hope to slow down or prevent progression of Parkinson’s

New immunosuppressive regimens may improve outcomes for kidney transplant patients

Chemical changes in the brain may be associated with unexplained motor symptoms

Irregular sleep patterns associated with metabolic abnormalities

Nanotechnology treatment reverses multiple sclerosis symptoms in mice

Obesity linked with greater symptomatic severity of multiple sclerosis

High salt intake inhibits tumor growth in mice, shows study

UA physician-scientist receives grant to study sleep apnea and heart health

Unsalted tomato juice may help reduce cardiovascular disease risk

New study examines non‐medical use of anti-anxiety medication

Alzheimer's therapy may be effective in treating individuals addicted to opioids

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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