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Using tendon transfer surgery to restore key functions in spinal cord injury patient

After suffering a severe cervical spinal cord injury from a bad fall at work, Scott McConnell had little function remaining in his hands and arms.

20 Jul 2018

Researchers study efficacy and safety of new treatment for OUD

Better delivery of medications to treat opioid use disorder is key to addressing the opioid crisis and helping the 2.6 million Americans affected by the disease.

20 Jul 2018

UC San Diego researchers awarded two grants for investigating stem cell-based therapies

The governing board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine unanimously approved this week two grants worth more than $2.2 million to University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers investigating stem cell-based therapies for a rare genetic disorder that affects the heart and a chronic, progressive affliction of the lungs.

20 Jul 2018

Study examines effects of a two-day intermittent calorie restriction diet for patients with type 2 diabetes

A diet with calorie restriction two days per week was comparable to a diet with daily calorie restriction for glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

20 Jul 2018

Study: Greening vacant urban land reduces feelings of depression for surrounding residents

Greening vacant urban land significantly reduces feelings of depression and improves overall mental health for the surrounding residents, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and other institutions show in a new randomized, controlled study published in JAMA Network Open.

20 Jul 2018

Collaborative study to assess effects of exercise training for cognitive deficits in MS

Glenn Wylie, DPhil, associate director of the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center at Kessler Foundation, has received a $300,000 sub-award from the National Institutes of Health for a collaborative study with the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

20 Jul 2018

FDA approves first drug for treatment of adult AML patients with specific genetic mutation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Tibsovo (ivosidenib) tablets for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have a specific genetic mutation.

20 Jul 2018

Study uncovers molecular key for delaying progression of multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that attacks and destroys a structure known as the "myelin sheath", whose integrity is indispensable for the brain and spinal cord to function properly.

20 Jul 2018

Sage launches new web-based tool that helps explore curated genomic analyses of Alzheimer's

Sage Bionetworks announces the launch of the Agora platform an interactive, web-based tool that allows researchers to explore curated genomic analyses of Alzheimer's Disease, including a list of early candidate target nominations for AD.

20 Jul 2018

ECU researchers develop world’s first blood test that detects melanoma in its early stages

Edith Cowan University researchers have developed the world’s first blood test capable of detecting melanoma in its early stages, a breakthrough that will save thousands of lives, as well as millions of dollars for the health system.

20 Jul 2018

EKF’s Quo-Lab POC HbA1c analyzer meets international quality targets for diabetes testing

EKF, announces the successful evaluation of its Quo-Lab point-of-care HbA1c analyzer by the European Reference Laboratory for Glycohemoglobin.

From EKF Diagnostics 20 Jul 2018

AVITA Medical expands management team to support launch of RECELL device to treat burns

AVITA Medical today announced that it expanded its management team in the commercial, legal and medical affairs functions to support the planned U.S. launch of the RECELL® Autologous Cell Harvesting Device in the treatment of burns

20 Jul 2018

Alzheimer’s Research UK calls for urgent investment in dementia research

Alzheimer’s Research UK is calling for urgent investment in dementia research, following new statistics that show the condition accounted for 13% of all UK deaths last year. The figures were released by the Office for National Statistics today (Wednesday 18 July).

20 Jul 2018

Drug in clinical trials for Parkinson's disease offers hope for treating heart failure

A drug currently in clinical trials for treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease may someday have value for treating heart failure, according to results of early animal studies by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers.

20 Jul 2018

Survey results identify major inequalities in acute stroke treatment across Europe

Every year, up to 1.3 million people in Europe suffer a first stroke. Acute stroke treatment strategies such as acute treatment of patients in a stroke unit, intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular treatment significantly improve the outcome for patients with ischaemic stroke and thus reduce its socioeconomic burden.

20 Jul 2018

Frailty associated with poor survival rates in young heart patients

Traditionally, frailty is thought to be a syndrome of the elderly - one which comes as a natural and inevitable side-effect of aging, gradually transforming strong, healthy bodies into weaker, more delicate frames over time.

20 Jul 2018

AbbVie submits supplemental NDA to FDA for venetoclax to treat acute myeloid leukemia

AbbVie, a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, today announced it submitted a supplemental New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for venetoclax in combination with a hypomethylating agent or in combination with low-dose cytarabine for the treatment of newly diagnosed patients with acute myeloid leukemia who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy.

20 Jul 2018

Medical Condition News

Using tendon transfer surgery to restore key functions in spinal cord injury patient

Researchers study efficacy and safety of new treatment for OUD

UC San Diego researchers awarded two grants for investigating stem cell-based therapies

Study examines effects of a two-day intermittent calorie restriction diet for patients with type 2 diabetes

Study: Greening vacant urban land reduces feelings of depression for surrounding residents

Collaborative study to assess effects of exercise training for cognitive deficits in MS

FDA approves first drug for treatment of adult AML patients with specific genetic mutation

Study uncovers molecular key for delaying progression of multiple sclerosis

Sage launches new web-based tool that helps explore curated genomic analyses of Alzheimer's

ECU researchers develop world’s first blood test that detects melanoma in its early stages

EKF’s Quo-Lab POC HbA1c analyzer meets international quality targets for diabetes testing

AVITA Medical expands management team to support launch of RECELL device to treat burns

Alzheimer’s Research UK calls for urgent investment in dementia research

Drug in clinical trials for Parkinson's disease offers hope for treating heart failure

Survey results identify major inequalities in acute stroke treatment across Europe

Frailty associated with poor survival rates in young heart patients

AbbVie submits supplemental NDA to FDA for venetoclax to treat acute myeloid leukemia

Whole-brain LIPUS therapy improves cognitive dysfunction in mice simulating dementia, Alzheimer's

Gene therapy may hold potential to treat people with spinal cord injuries

Research: Dying at home could be beneficial for terminally ill cancer patients and their relatives

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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