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Cedars-Sinai launches new initiative to improve treatments for gastrointestinal, metabolic diseases

Cedars-Sinai has launched an initiative to accelerate the development of novel drugs, devices and therapies aimed at improving treatments for patients with gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases.

25 Jun 2018

Merck announces FDA acceptance of supplemental Biologics License Application for KEYTRUDA

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for standard review a new supplemental Biologics License Application for KEYTRUDA, Merck's anti-PD-1 therapy, as adjuvant therapy in the treatment of patients with resected, high-risk stage III melanoma and granted a Prescription Drug User Fee Act, or target action, date of February 16, 2019.

25 Jun 2018

New tests accurately detect heart disease and adverse cardiac events in diabetic patients

Prevencio, Inc. today announces data which indicates its HART CAD and HART CVE tests accurately diagnose Coronary Artery Disease and risk for Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Diabetic Mellitus patients.

25 Jun 2018

Study links molecular changes in the brain to key behaviors in addiction

Changes in a brain signaling system contribute to the development of alcohol addiction-like behaviors in rats, according to a new study led by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden.

25 Jun 2018

Lund researchers develop fluorescent variant of a molecule that inhibits cancer stem cells

A team of researchers at Lund University in Sweden has developed a fluorescent variant of a molecule that inhibits cancer stem cells.

25 Jun 2018

AntiCancer's oral drug overcomes gemcitabine resistance in mouse models of human pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is lethal in about 95% of cases mostly due to failure of first-line therapy gemcitabine. AntiCancer Inc.'s oral methioninase (AC 00619), which is in late pre-clinical development as an anti-cancer as well as an anti-aging drug, has now been shown to overcome gemcitabine resistance in mouse models of human pancreatic cancer, including AntiCancer's patient-derived orthotopic xenograft mouse models.

25 Jun 2018

Scientists identify immune cells that remove degenerating neurons after brain injury

Researchers have identified the immune cells that are responsible for clearing dead and dying nerve cells following a brain injury.

25 Jun 2018

Whisk's innovative Culinary Coach selected as winner of Ascensia Diabetes Challenge

Today, at the American Diabetes Association’s 78th Scientific Sessions in Orlando, Florida, Ascensia Diabetes Care has revealed that UK-based Whisk have been selected as the winner of the Ascensia Diabetes Challenge, a global innovation competition that set out to find digital solutions to support type 2 diabetes management.

25 Jun 2018

Mice learn to plan ahead and avoid future regrets

Experiencing regret can leave a “bad taste” in one’s mouth and drive an individual to compensate for one’s losses. This immediate post-regret phenomenon was once thought to be unique to humans, but it has been recently demonstrated in other species. However, it was previously unknown if other species are capable of learning from these mistakes over time.

25 Jun 2018

Risk of heart attacks, strokes and vascular occlusions found to be higher in cancer patients

It is well known that pre-existing cancer is a significant risk factor for venous thrombosis. What was hitherto unclear was whether cancer also has a negative impact upon the risk of heart attacks, strokes or occlusions of peripheral arteries.

25 Jun 2018

Studying The Effects of Microgravity on Muscle Mass

Studying the effects of gravity on muscle cells can give us an insight into muscle wastage diseases, and potentially guide the development of new therapies. Professor Louis Yuge discusses his research and the cellular changes that occur in response to microgravity.

25 Jun 2018

Newly developed model of retina can predict outcome of perturbation with high precision

Our eye hosts a powerful biological computer, the retina. Understanding how the retina transforms images from the outside world into signals that the brain can interpret would not only result in insights into brain computations, but could also be useful for medicine.

25 Jun 2018

Unique patch could revolutionize treatment of painful recurring ulcers

A plaster which sticks to the inside of your mouth is revolutionising the treatment of painful recurring ulcers.

25 Jun 2018

Ways to reduce your chances of getting skin cancer

Summer is here, but enjoying longer and sunnier days outdoors means your skin is vulnerable to sunburn. Experts at Yale Cancer Center and Yale School of Medicine say unless you take the right precautions, sun exposure (even if you don't get scorched) can damage your skin, causing wrinkles, age spots and even skin cancer. Just one sunburn during your youth doubles your chances of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

25 Jun 2018

Coffee and the heart – four strong cups a day is beneficial finds study

According to a new study four cups of strong coffee might be the amount that would keep the hearts of older adults healthy. The latest study titled, “CDKN1B/p27 is localized in mitochondria and improves respiration-dependent processes in the cardiovascular system—New mode of action for caffeine,” was published on 21st of June 2018 in the journal PLOS Biology.

25 Jun 2018

Medical Condition News

Cedars-Sinai launches new initiative to improve treatments for gastrointestinal, metabolic diseases

Merck announces FDA acceptance of supplemental Biologics License Application for KEYTRUDA

New tests accurately detect heart disease and adverse cardiac events in diabetic patients

Study links molecular changes in the brain to key behaviors in addiction

Lund researchers develop fluorescent variant of a molecule that inhibits cancer stem cells

AntiCancer's oral drug overcomes gemcitabine resistance in mouse models of human pancreatic cancer

Scientists identify immune cells that remove degenerating neurons after brain injury

Whisk's innovative Culinary Coach selected as winner of Ascensia Diabetes Challenge

Mice learn to plan ahead and avoid future regrets

Risk of heart attacks, strokes and vascular occlusions found to be higher in cancer patients

Studying The Effects of Microgravity on Muscle Mass

Newly developed model of retina can predict outcome of perturbation with high precision

Unique patch could revolutionize treatment of painful recurring ulcers

Ways to reduce your chances of getting skin cancer

Coffee and the heart – four strong cups a day is beneficial finds study

FDA grants marketing authorization for use of two catheter-based devices in hemodialysis patients

Schizophrenia patients account for over 1 in 10 suicide deaths, study shows

Glooko to demonstrate new version of diabetes management mobile application at ADA meeting

Study: Broken shuttle protein may hinder learning in patients with brain disorders

Researchers discover drug compound that inhibits movement of cancer cells

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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