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High blood pressure could be an early sign of dementia

A new study has shown that patients with high blood pressure are at an increased risk of developing dementia.

13 Jun 2018

Older melanoma patients fare better on immune checkpoint blockade therapy

Patient age correlates with response to immunotherapy in melanoma and depleting regulatory T cells in young patients may have a therapeutic potential to enhance response in younger patients, according to research from The Wistar Institute. Study results were published online in Clinical Cancer Research.

13 Jun 2018

OGT increases NGS cancer panel content to provide more flexibility for customization

Oxford Gene Technology, The Molecular Genetics Company, has expanded its SureSeq myPanel™ NGS Custom Cancer Panel content - now covering 120 fully optimized cancer related genes.

From Oxford Gene Technology 13 Jun 2018

Molecular Health introduces MH Mendel to help geneticists in diagnosing hereditary diseases

Molecular Health, a leading biomedical company that is transforming molecular data into clinically actionable information for efficient and safer cancer treatment options based on its proprietary Dataome® technology platform, has introduced Molecular Health Guide® Mendel as part of the established Molecular Health Guide®, a comprehensive software solution for precision medicine.

13 Jun 2018

Study shows remarkable plasticity of the brain in finding work-arounds after catastrophic injuries

Neuroscientists at Western University's Brain and Mind Institute, have confirmed and detailed a rare case of a blind woman able to see objects - but only if in motion.

13 Jun 2018

Hematopoietic stem cell transplant improves survival for multiple myeloma patients

Researchers at UC Davis have confirmed that autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant improves survival for people suffering from multiple myeloma, yet many potentially eligible patients never undergo the procedure.

13 Jun 2018

Novel approach induces cell death via dual targeting of DNA repair mechanism

Proteins commonly known as BRCA - short for BReast CAncer susceptibility gene- serve a critical role in cellular DNA repair, but when mutated they allow genetic errors to replicate, facilitating cancer development.

13 Jun 2018

New discovery could have significant implications in brain aging and cancers

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have discovered what keeps the perfect balance of breaks and repairs in our DNA - something which could help improve the success of chemotherapy and combat neurodegeneration associated with aging.

13 Jun 2018

Researchers discover unique process of brain cell death in MS

Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered a unique process of brain cell death that affects the cells that are most vulnerable in multiple sclerosis.

13 Jun 2018

Prescription drugs that could raise risk of depression

Researchers are working towards understanding how use of certain regularly used prescription drugs could be raising the risk of getting depression. The study was published yesterday in the latest issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

13 Jun 2018

Cancer survivors and supporters gather at Cedars-Sinai’s annual event to celebrate

Lee Wolinsky admits she was too busy climbing ladders to stop and smell the roses.

12 Jun 2018

Unlicensed young adults with ASD may have more difficulty in developing basic driving skills

When first learning to drive, young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have more difficulty with basic driving skills compared to those with typical development (TD), reports a study in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official journal of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

12 Jun 2018

Study uncovers new molecular mechanisms of Parkinson's disease

Detailed brain cell analysis has helped researchers uncover new mechanisms thought to underlie Parkinson's disease.

12 Jun 2018

Video consultations boost survival rates of liver disease patients, study finds

For patients who live in rural areas, driving to see a specialist in a large city or at a university hospital can be challenging, if not impossible.

12 Jun 2018

Kessler Foundation scientists receive four grants to expand scope of research in spinal cord injury

The New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Injury Research has awarded four grants to scientists at Kessler Foundation.

12 Jun 2018

Study shows prevalence of medications with potential to cause depression among U.S. adults

A new study from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers suggests that more than one-third of U.S. adults may be using prescription medications that have the potential to cause depression or increase the risk of suicide, and that because these medications are common and often have nothing to do with depression, patients and health care providers may be unaware of the risk.

12 Jun 2018

New FDA-approved therapy provides better quality of life for patients with midgut neuroendocrine tumors

Midgut neuroendocrine tumors are a rare type of cancer that develops in the small intestine and colon. Roughly 12,000 people are diagnosed with this disease each year. In January, the United Stated Food and Drug Administration approved Lutathera, a first-of-its-kind peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.

12 Jun 2018

Medical Condition News

High blood pressure could be an early sign of dementia

Older melanoma patients fare better on immune checkpoint blockade therapy

OGT increases NGS cancer panel content to provide more flexibility for customization

Molecular Health introduces MH Mendel to help geneticists in diagnosing hereditary diseases

Study shows remarkable plasticity of the brain in finding work-arounds after catastrophic injuries

Hematopoietic stem cell transplant improves survival for multiple myeloma patients

Novel approach induces cell death via dual targeting of DNA repair mechanism

New discovery could have significant implications in brain aging and cancers

Researchers discover unique process of brain cell death in MS

Prescription drugs that could raise risk of depression

Cancer survivors and supporters gather at Cedars-Sinai’s annual event to celebrate

Unlicensed young adults with ASD may have more difficulty in developing basic driving skills

Study uncovers new molecular mechanisms of Parkinson's disease

Video consultations boost survival rates of liver disease patients, study finds

Kessler Foundation scientists receive four grants to expand scope of research in spinal cord injury

Study shows prevalence of medications with potential to cause depression among U.S. adults

New FDA-approved therapy provides better quality of life for patients with midgut neuroendocrine tumors

Research reveals potential new treatment for drug addiction relapse

Scientists discover protective mechanism against atherosclerosis

Study shows how amyloid aggregates alter brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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