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Research may lead to early detection method for some forms of dementia

Scientists might have found an early detection method for some forms of dementia, according to new research by the University of Arizona and the University of Toronto's Baycrest Health Sciences Centre.

14 May 2019

Study provides insight into brain network connectivity in patients with psychotic disorders

Researchers from McLean Hospital and Yale University have published findings of their study of large-scale systems in the brain, findings that could improve understanding of the symptoms and causes of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and other mental illnesses.

14 May 2019

Bladder drug can accelerate atheroclerosis in mice

A drug used in the treatment of overactive bladder can accelerate atheroclerosis in mice, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden report in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

14 May 2019

Researchers identify new molecular mechanism causing rheumatoid arthritis

A collaborative study by research groups from the University of Cologne, VIB, Ghent University, the Βiomedical Sciences Research Center 'Alexander Fleming' in Athens and the University of Tokyo identified a new molecular mechanism causing rheumatoid arthritis.

14 May 2019

Rare gene mutation may prevent heart disease, study reveals

Targeting apolipoprotein B gene has not been tested in clinical trials for cardiovascular outcomes because of risk of fatty liver disease, but naturally-occurring mutation suggests it may be effective.

13 May 2019

Reviews provide overview of advances in the knowledge of focal and sclerotic bone diseases

Recently, extraordinary progress has been made in our understanding of the mechanisms and molecular pathways underlying focal and sclerotic bone diseases, rare disorders which have a strong genetic component.

13 May 2019

Jefferson researcher discovers a population of bone cells that subdues cancer

In breast cancer, there are cases of women and men whose cancer returns in their bones 20-30 years after they were treated for their primary disease and thought they were cancer-free.

13 May 2019

Scientists discover how mutations in DNA can cause neurodegenerative disease

Scientists have discovered how mutations in DNA can cause neurodegenerative disease. The discovery is an important step towards better treatment to slow the progression or delay onset in a range of incurable diseases such as Huntington's and motor neurone disease - possibly through the use, in new ways, of existing anti-inflammatory drugs.

13 May 2019

Deaths from cardiovascular disease have risen by 4 percent in the last 5 years

The number of people dying prematurely from cardiovascular disease in the UK is on the rise for the first time in 50 years, according to a new analysis.

13 May 2019

Six plants native to Southeast Asia show cancer-fighting properties

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has recently discovered that the Bandicoot Berry (Leea indica), South African leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) and Simple leaf Chastetree (Vitex trifolia), which are favorite nectaring plants of butterflies, do more than attract butterflies.

13 May 2019

Study finds lower survival rate among cancer patients in New Mexico

Researchers at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine have found that cancer patients in New Mexico have lower chances of survival when compared to the rest of the nation.

13 May 2019

Timing of primary care visits associated with likelihood of physician ordering cancer screenings

The time of day of a primary care appointment was associated with the likelihood of a physician ordering cancer screenings and of patients completing those screenings in this study of 33 practices with patients eligible for breast or colorectal cancer screening.

13 May 2019

New trial remedies treatment disparities for black patients with early-stage lung and breast cancer

Results from a study published in the Journal of the National Medical Association show that a pragmatic system-based intervention within cancer treatment centers can nearly eliminate existing disparities in treatment and outcomes for black patients with early-stage lung and breast cancer.

13 May 2019

New therapy to re-engage the heart's natural electrical pathways offers more treatment options

A new therapy to re-engage the heart's natural electrical pathways - instead of bypassing them - could mean more treatment options for heart failure patients who also suffer from electrical disturbances, such as arrhythmias, according to research led by the University of Chicago Medicine.

13 May 2019

Study finds a downward trend in cancer screening when patients see doctors later in the day

Compared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline significantly as the day goes on, according to a new study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School both of the University of Pennsylvania.

12 May 2019

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Research may lead to early detection method for some forms of dementia

Study provides insight into brain network connectivity in patients with psychotic disorders

Bladder drug can accelerate atheroclerosis in mice

Researchers identify new molecular mechanism causing rheumatoid arthritis

Rare gene mutation may prevent heart disease, study reveals

Reviews provide overview of advances in the knowledge of focal and sclerotic bone diseases

Jefferson researcher discovers a population of bone cells that subdues cancer

Scientists discover how mutations in DNA can cause neurodegenerative disease

Deaths from cardiovascular disease have risen by 4 percent in the last 5 years

Six plants native to Southeast Asia show cancer-fighting properties

Study finds lower survival rate among cancer patients in New Mexico

Timing of primary care visits associated with likelihood of physician ordering cancer screenings

New trial remedies treatment disparities for black patients with early-stage lung and breast cancer

New therapy to re-engage the heart's natural electrical pathways offers more treatment options

Study finds a downward trend in cancer screening when patients see doctors later in the day

Consortium aims to study link between childhood blood sugar levels and mid-life brain health

Adherence to DASH diet can lower heart failure risk in people under 75

Scientists discover mechanism responsible for chronic inflammation in MS

Civil status, education, and income associated with post-bypass survival

Study uncovers Achilles' heel of lethal brain tumor

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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