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Colorectal cancer mortality rates predicted to increase globally

In the first effort to predict the future burden of colorectal cancer mortality globally, researchers note that colon and rectal cancer mortality rates are projected to decrease in most countries apart from some Latin American and Caribbean countries, but increases are predicted for several countries from Europe, North America and Oceania.

9 Jan 2019

New “drug sponge” could reduce chemotherapy side effects

Researchers have developed a 3D polymer sponge that absorbs excess chemotherapy drugs from the bloodstream following treatment.

9 Jan 2019

Developmental dysfunction of prefrontal cortex causes cognitive deficits related to mental illness

Faulty wiring of the prefrontal cortex during development leads to abnormal brain activity and cognitive impairments related to mental illness, according to a mouse study published in JNeurosci.

From Society for Neuroscience 9 Jan 2019

Neurons produced after a stroke fail to develop properly, research finds

Mice produce new neurons in the hippocampus following a stroke that fail to develop properly, finds new research published in JNeurosci. Intervening in the production of these cells may help to mitigate stroke-induced memory impairments.

From Society for Neuroscience 9 Jan 2019

Caution must be taken while prescribing opioid to tobacco users to prevent addiction

Tobacco is a known risk factor for the misuse of prescription opioids. In addition, concurrent use of opioids and sedative-hypnotics is a risk factor for opioid overdose or addiction.

9 Jan 2019

Drug combination has added benefit for patients with melanoma

The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care investigated whether the drug combinations of dabrafenib plus trametinib and of encorafenib plus binimetinib have an added benefit in comparison with the appropriate comparator therapies for patients with melanoma.

9 Jan 2019

Study shows how specific mutations in SYNE1 gene may increase bipolar disorder risk

A new study by researchers at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT finds that the protein CPG2 is significantly less abundant in the brains of people with bipolar disorder and shows how specific mutations in the SYNE1 gene that encodes the protein undermine its expression and its function in neurons.

9 Jan 2019

Heberden's nodes may be associated with knee osteoarthritis

Heberden's nodes are bony enlargements of the finger joints that are readily detectable in a routine physical exam and are considered hallmarks of osteoarthritis. A new Arthritis & Rheumatology study found that the presence of HNs may also indicate structural damage associated with knee osteoarthritis.

9 Jan 2019

PTSD linked with cardiovascular disease and cancer, study shows

Posttraumatic stress disorder was associated with cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as the metabolic syndrome, in a new study.

9 Jan 2019

Older age, obesity, and depression associated with chronic hip pain

In a representative sample of the German population, older age, obesity, and depressive disorder were associated with experiencing chronic hip pain.

9 Jan 2019

Couples interventions may have beneficial effects for patients with diabetes

A new Diabetic Medicine study reveals that couples interventions may have beneficial effects for partners of individuals with type 2 diabetes.

9 Jan 2019

Penn Highlands becomes first in region to offer bronchoscopic lung volume reduction

Penn Highlands Healthcare is the first medical facility in the region to offer bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using the first lung valve approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for helping emphysema patients breathe easier without major surgery.

9 Jan 2019

Cigarette smoking linked with poor outcomes in bladder cancer patients

In a study of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who had undergone radical cystectomy, cigarette smoking was linked with poor response to cisplatin-based chemotherapy.

9 Jan 2019

KU researcher studies how estrogen may protect menisci between thighbone and shinbone

More than 30 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

9 Jan 2019

Researchers identify and overcome barrier in CRISPR gene editing to treat muscular dystrophy

The gene editing technique known as CRISPR is a revolutionary approach to treating inherited diseases. However, the tool has yet to be used to effectively treat long-term, chronic conditions.

9 Jan 2019

People with ASD could be better at recognizing regret and relief in others finds study

A new study has shown that adults with ASD are better at detecting relief and regret on the faces of others compared to those who do not have the condition. The results of the study were published in the latest issue of the journal Autism Research.

9 Jan 2019

Exposure to cannabis, stress during adolescence may lead to long-term anxiety disorders

A new study conducted on laboratory animals shows that exposure to cannabis and stress during adolescence may lead to long-term anxiety disorders characterized by the presence of pathological fear.

8 Jan 2019

Genetic variations may influence whether vitamin E decreases or increases cancer risk

Almost half of all Americans take a vitamin supplement, and yet many large-scale, placebo-controlled clinical trials of various supplements have found little or no benefit.

8 Jan 2019

Faulty brain immune cells cause Alzheimer's disease

Mutations of the TREM2 gene can significantly increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases and the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich now shed light on the reasons why TREM2 is so important for brain health.

8 Jan 2019

Researchers reveal five insomnia types

Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience revealed that there are five types of insomnia. This finding was published on Monday January 7 by The Lancet Psychiatry. A commentary in the journal stated that the finding could be a new page in the history of insomnia, promoting discoveries on mechanisms and interventions.

8 Jan 2019

Medical Condition News

Colorectal cancer mortality rates predicted to increase globally

New “drug sponge” could reduce chemotherapy side effects

Developmental dysfunction of prefrontal cortex causes cognitive deficits related to mental illness

Neurons produced after a stroke fail to develop properly, research finds

Caution must be taken while prescribing opioid to tobacco users to prevent addiction

Drug combination has added benefit for patients with melanoma

Study shows how specific mutations in SYNE1 gene may increase bipolar disorder risk

Heberden's nodes may be associated with knee osteoarthritis

PTSD linked with cardiovascular disease and cancer, study shows

Older age, obesity, and depression associated with chronic hip pain

Couples interventions may have beneficial effects for patients with diabetes

Penn Highlands becomes first in region to offer bronchoscopic lung volume reduction

Cigarette smoking linked with poor outcomes in bladder cancer patients

KU researcher studies how estrogen may protect menisci between thighbone and shinbone

Researchers identify and overcome barrier in CRISPR gene editing to treat muscular dystrophy

People with ASD could be better at recognizing regret and relief in others finds study

Exposure to cannabis, stress during adolescence may lead to long-term anxiety disorders

Genetic variations may influence whether vitamin E decreases or increases cancer risk

Faulty brain immune cells cause Alzheimer's disease

Researchers reveal five insomnia types

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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