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Mice sleeping fitfully help unravel mystery of insomnia

Mice that sleep fitfully could help researchers unravel the mystery of insomnia. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis studied mice genetically modified to mimic the genetic disease neurofibromatosis type 1, which is associated with sleep problems.

9 Jan 2019

Schizophrenia patients have higher levels of antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus, study shows

New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine and Sheppard Pratt Health System shows that people in the study with schizophrenia also have higher levels of antibodies against the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, so-called mono.

9 Jan 2019

Study explores support and social networks of family carers of people with dementia

Caring for someone with dementia is one of the most challenging caring roles in today's society. A new Health and Social Care in the Community study has explored the support and social networks of family carers of people with dementia towards the end of life and the role of the internet in supporting them.

9 Jan 2019

Study of Millennials highlights social media behaviors linked with major depression

Certain social media factors were linked with major depressive disorder (MDD) in a Journal of Applied Biobehavioural Research study of Millennials.

9 Jan 2019

Investigational topical cream may be effective for treating atopic dermatitis

A study published in the British Journal of Dermatology indicates that an investigational nonsteroidal topical cream may be effective for treating atopic dermatitis, one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases.

9 Jan 2019

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

Medical Condition News

Mice sleeping fitfully help unravel mystery of insomnia

Schizophrenia patients have higher levels of antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus, study shows

Study explores support and social networks of family carers of people with dementia

Study of Millennials highlights social media behaviors linked with major depression

Investigational topical cream may be effective for treating atopic dermatitis

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

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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