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Scientists identify key compound that reduces severity of AMD in preclinical model

A compound of specific bioactive products from a major family of enzymes reduced the severity of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a preclinical model, according to a new study led by Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers.

22 Aug 2017

Researchers develop quick and easy-to-use test for detecting rare immunodeficiency

Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a test to quickly and reliably diagnose a rare and severe immune defect, hepatic veno-occlusive disease with immunodeficiency. They reported on their findings in the Journal of Clinical Immunology.

22 Aug 2017

Dying at home in an opioid crisis: Hospices grapple with stolen meds

Nothing seemed to help the patient — and hospice staff didn't know why. They sent home more painkillers for weeks. But the elderly woman, who had severe dementia and incurable breast cancer, kept calling out in pain.

22 Aug 2017

Routine dental checkups offer opportunity to observe changes in patient’s health

Dentists and hygienists see more than just teeth. They can see early signs of certain diseases - often before patients know they have them.

22 Aug 2017

Novel nanolaser can serve as super-bright probe to detect and kill metastasized cancer cells

A nanolaser known as the spaser can serve as a super-bright, water-soluble, biocompatible probe capable of finding metastasized cancer cells in the bloodstream and then killing these cells, according to a new research study.

22 Aug 2017

Cardiac arrest sufferers in Heart Safe Communities more likely to receive bystander CPR and AED

Allina Health researchers say individuals in Heart Safe Communities who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) are four times more likely to receive chest compressions (CPR) and twice as likely to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) placed by bystanders and first responders before EMS personnel arrive, according to a Minnesota study published in the August issue of the journal, Resuscitation.

22 Aug 2017

MUSC researchers show how non-coding RNA promotes tumor formation

A mechanism that pushes a certain gene to produce a non-coding form of RNA instead of its protein-coding alternative can promote the growth of cancer, report researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina in an article published online ahead of print on August 21, 2017 by Nature Cell Biology.

22 Aug 2017

Children being increasingly diagnosed with hypertension

According to the latest set of guidelines released yesterday by the American Academy of Pediatrics, more and more children and adolescents who visit their pediatricians annually for routine health checkups are likely to be diagnosed with abnormal blood pressure making them vulnerable to developing hypertension.

21 Aug 2017

Type 2 diabetes patients on MDI insulin therapy can benefit from CGM use, study shows

DexCom, Inc., announced today the publication of a new study that shows people with Type 2 diabetes on a multiple daily injection (MDI) insulin therapy benefit from the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).

21 Aug 2017

Plant virus-based system can be used to deliver anti-cancer drugs

An article published in Experimental Biology and Medicine (Volume 242, Issue 14, August 2017) reports that a plant virus-based system can be used to deliver anti-cancer drugs.

21 Aug 2017

Cortisol mediates communication between gut bacteria and brain metabolites, study suggests

Gut microbes have been in the news a lot lately. Recent studies show they can influence human health, behavior, and certain neurological disorders, such as autism.

21 Aug 2017

Researchers identify control mechanisms of synapse formation

DGIST announced that the research team of Professor Ko Jae-won at the Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences and the research team of Professor Kim Ho-min at KAIST conducted a joint research and observed the three-dimensional structure of proteins that regulate neuronal cell connections for the first time in the world and have identified the control mechanisms of synapse formation.

21 Aug 2017

Researchers discover potential way to trigger regeneration, repair of damaged heart cells

New research has discovered a potential means to trigger damaged heart cells to self-heal. The discovery could lead to groundbreaking forms of treatment for heart diseases.

21 Aug 2017

Scientists show how immune system can be modulated by manipulation of sugar metabolism

In its attempt to fight a serious bacterial infection, caused by listeria, for example, the immune system can become so over-activated that the resulting inflammatory response and its consequences can quickly lead to death.

21 Aug 2017

Women with a medical history of breast or ovarian cancer often fail to test for inherited genetic changes

A new study conducted by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, states that among nearly 4 million women in the United States who possess a medical history of ovarian cancer or breast cancer, 1.5 million have an increased risk of bearing some kinds of genetic mutations, which might increase the probability of causing additional cancers in the future.

21 Aug 2017

NNI, NTU collaborate to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions

The National Neuroscience Institute and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore are collaborating to develop innovative technologies to better diagnose and treat patients with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and brain injuries.

21 Aug 2017

Many young cancer patients do not receive oncofertilty related services, new analysis finds

All cancer patients of reproductive age should be provided with fertility information and referrals for fertility preservation. A new Psycho-Oncology analysis of the published literature indicates that many cancer patients are not receiving such support, however.

21 Aug 2017

Bionic vision restoration: could future technologies restore sight?

The brain is very plastic, which means that the brain is able to adapt to new signals. In the case of bionic vision restoration, the photoreceptors have died, the brain is not receiving anything biologically, and you are going to then send something which is artificial, prosthetic, and has been created outside the body.

21 Aug 2017

Despite advance directive, dementia patient denied last wish, says spouse

Bill Harris is blunt: For more than a year, he has been trying to help his wife die. The 75-year-old retired tech worker says it's his duty to Nora Harris, his spouse of nearly four decades, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2009.

21 Aug 2017

Chronic stress triggers fatal organ failure via new neural pathway

New research reveals the mechanisms behind the effects of chronic stress and tiny inflammations in the brain on fatal gut failure.

21 Aug 2017

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Scientists identify key compound that reduces severity of AMD in preclinical model

Researchers develop quick and easy-to-use test for detecting rare immunodeficiency

Dying at home in an opioid crisis: Hospices grapple with stolen meds

Routine dental checkups offer opportunity to observe changes in patient’s health

Novel nanolaser can serve as super-bright probe to detect and kill metastasized cancer cells

Cardiac arrest sufferers in Heart Safe Communities more likely to receive bystander CPR and AED

MUSC researchers show how non-coding RNA promotes tumor formation

Children being increasingly diagnosed with hypertension

Type 2 diabetes patients on MDI insulin therapy can benefit from CGM use, study shows

Plant virus-based system can be used to deliver anti-cancer drugs

Cortisol mediates communication between gut bacteria and brain metabolites, study suggests

Researchers identify control mechanisms of synapse formation

Researchers discover potential way to trigger regeneration, repair of damaged heart cells

Scientists show how immune system can be modulated by manipulation of sugar metabolism

Women with a medical history of breast or ovarian cancer often fail to test for inherited genetic changes

NNI, NTU collaborate to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions

Many young cancer patients do not receive oncofertilty related services, new analysis finds

Bionic vision restoration: could future technologies restore sight?

Despite advance directive, dementia patient denied last wish, says spouse

Chronic stress triggers fatal organ failure via new neural pathway

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