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Study shows link between solvent exposure and high blood pressure in Hispanic workers

Hispanic/Latino workers exposed to organic solvents are more likely to have high blood pressure, according to a study in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

6 Nov 2017

Study shows hemodynamic and metabolic changes up to 7 days after traumatic spinal cord injury

Researchers have shown that some of the critical pathophysiological responses to traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), evidence of insufficient oxygen levels and metabolic stress that can permanently damage tissue, persist for at least a week post-injury at and extending away from the injury site in a large animal model.

6 Nov 2017

Poor social skills may negatively affect physical and mental health

Those who struggle in social situations may be at greater risk for mental and physical health problems, according to a new study from the University of Arizona.

6 Nov 2017

Scientists develop potential new antidepressant with unique mechanism of action

A potential new antidepressant and antianxiety treatment with a unique mechanism of action has been developed by scientists at the University of Bath.

6 Nov 2017

New rapid and affordable method shows promise for diagnosis of dry eye diseases

UPM researchers have developed an optical biosensor with an easy, fast and affordable method of read-out that allows the in vitro detection of a biological material. The results obtained are promising for the diagnosis of dry eye diseases.

6 Nov 2017

New study finds huge disparities in survival for patients with HPV-related cancers

A new study found large disparities by sex, race, and age in survival for patients diagnosed with different cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

6 Nov 2017

New software program allows early detection of arterial calcification

Little exercise, fatty food and too many cigarettes - factors like these aid the onset of arterial calcification, also known as arteriosclerosis. If blood can no longer be pumped through arteries properly, this can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

6 Nov 2017

Art therapy facilitates improvement of patients with severe depression

Create a picture of how you are feeling on this particular day, said the first exercise in the art therapy. After ten treatments the patients who suffered from severe or moderately severe depression had shown more improvement than the patients in the control group, shows research at Sahlgrenska academy.

6 Nov 2017

Quorum sensing data presented at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference by Neem Biotech

Neem Biotech, the Welsh-based fundamental Research and Development arm of the Zaluvida group of life science companies, was pleased to present the work into development of a novel mode of action as an adjunct to existing antibiotics at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference Indiana, USA from 2nd November 2017 to 4th of November 2017.

From Neem Biotech 6 Nov 2017

Trial indicates blood-plasma infusions for Alzheimer’s patients are safe and may be effective

Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine have found that giving blood plasma infusions taken from young donors to people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease is not only safe and feasible, but may improve recipients’ functional ability and capacity to perform daily tasks.

6 Nov 2017

Biologics do not raise risk of second cancer diagnosis in RA patients

Treatment with biologics does not increase the risk of a second malignancy in rheumatoid arthritis patients who have a history of cancer, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting.

6 Nov 2017

Newly developed tool to analyze synovial tissue may lead to better rheumatoid arthritis therapies

A newly developed tool to analyze the cellular and molecular profiles of synovial tissue and peripheral blood may help unlock clues about rheumatoid arthritis and lead to better therapies, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

Digital health coaching program improves well-being, decreases symptoms for RA patients

A 12-week, digital health coaching program with personalized support from a dedicated health coach improved well-being and decreased symptoms for participants with rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

New method for acquiring viable cells from cryopreserved tissue could be used as model for RA research

A new method for acquiring viable cells from cryopreserved tissue samples could provide researchers with a model for collecting and analyzing samples from different study sites to conduct more centralized research, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

MRI scans of healthy military recruits reveal sacroiliac joint damage that mimics axial spondyloarthritis

The magnetic resonance imaging scans of healthy military recruits showed sacroiliac joint damage similar to that found in axial spondyloarthritis after just six weeks of intensive physical training, reinforcing the importance of exercising caution when interpreting MRI results, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

Depressive symptoms may be differentially linked to early death risk among white and black patients with CKD

Treatment of depressive symptoms may help lower the risk of early death in individuals with chronic kidney disease, but racial/ethnic differences may exist. The findings come from a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31–November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

6 Nov 2017

Study shows link between use of reflux medications and increased risk of CKD, kidney failure

A recent analysis has linked certain medications commonly used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers with the development of kidney disease. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31–November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

6 Nov 2017

Study: Global toll of chronic kidney disease attributable to air pollution

The global toll of chronic kidney disease (CKD) attributable to air pollution is significant, according to an analysis that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2017 October 31–November 5 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

6 Nov 2017

Sickle cell patients suffer discrimination, poor care — and shorter lives

For more than a year, NeDina Brocks-Capla avoided one room in her large, brightly colored San Francisco house — the bathroom on the second floor.

6 Nov 2017

Many patients with knee, hip and spine osteoarthritis use opioids to manage chronic pain

A large percentage of patients with end-stage knee, hip and spine osteoarthritis use opioids to manage their chronic pain, especially those who are younger or have symptoms of depression, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

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Study shows link between solvent exposure and high blood pressure in Hispanic workers

Study shows hemodynamic and metabolic changes up to 7 days after traumatic spinal cord injury

Poor social skills may negatively affect physical and mental health

Scientists develop potential new antidepressant with unique mechanism of action

New rapid and affordable method shows promise for diagnosis of dry eye diseases

New study finds huge disparities in survival for patients with HPV-related cancers

New software program allows early detection of arterial calcification

Art therapy facilitates improvement of patients with severe depression

Quorum sensing data presented at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference by Neem Biotech

Trial indicates blood-plasma infusions for Alzheimer’s patients are safe and may be effective

Biologics do not raise risk of second cancer diagnosis in RA patients

Newly developed tool to analyze synovial tissue may lead to better rheumatoid arthritis therapies

Digital health coaching program improves well-being, decreases symptoms for RA patients

New method for acquiring viable cells from cryopreserved tissue could be used as model for RA research

MRI scans of healthy military recruits reveal sacroiliac joint damage that mimics axial spondyloarthritis

Depressive symptoms may be differentially linked to early death risk among white and black patients with CKD

Study shows link between use of reflux medications and increased risk of CKD, kidney failure

Study: Global toll of chronic kidney disease attributable to air pollution

Sickle cell patients suffer discrimination, poor care — and shorter lives

Many patients with knee, hip and spine osteoarthritis use opioids to manage chronic pain

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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

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