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Nonsurgical technique enables people with spinal cord injuries to regain use of hands

The ability to perform simple daily tasks can make a big difference in people's lives, especially for those with spinal cord injuries.

26 Apr 2018

Research leads to new potential treatment for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

The work of researchers Francesc Viñals and Mariona Graupera at the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute - Catalan Institute of Oncology - University of Barcelona, together with Dr. Antoni Riera-Mestre, has led to a new potential treatment for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia or Rendu-Osler Syndrome, a rare disease that affects blood vessels and had no described treatment.

26 Apr 2018

Study assesses link between cognitive function levels and crash risk among older drivers

For older adults, driving can mean living a more independent, satisfying life. Therefore, it's no surprise that about 86 percent of adults age 65 and older hold active driver's licenses, and many of us expect to drive for longer as we age.

26 Apr 2018

Scientists develop new approach using MRI to predict psychosis in high-risk patients

By using images of the brain to look at how its outer surface is folded on itself, researchers can predict which high-risk patients will develop psychosis with more than 80 per cent accuracy.

26 Apr 2018

New noninvasive technique uses blood test to detect brain tumor biomarkers

Taking a biopsy of a brain tumor is a complicated and invasive surgical process, but a team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis is developing a way that allows them to detect tumor biomarkers through a simple blood test.

26 Apr 2018

Long-term stability in some MCI patients could be predicted based on neuropsychological tests

Researchers from the Lisbon School of Medicine, University of Lisbon found that, in some mild cognitive impairment patients, real neuropsychological stability over a decade is possible and that long-term stability could be predicted based on neuropsychological tests measuring memory and non-verbal abstract reasoning.

26 Apr 2018

‘Rapid autopsy’ programs seek clues to cancer within hours of death

After Keith Beck died of bile duct cancer last year, family members said more than 900 people showed up to pay respects to the popular athletic director at the University of Findlay in northwestern Ohio.

26 Apr 2018

Study highlights impact of early detection on skin cancer survival

Skin cancer survivors know firsthand that the disease is most treatable when detected early, so they're more likely to be vigilant about skin exams —and new research shows that such vigilance pays off.

26 Apr 2018

Researchers target telomerase for killing NRAS-mutant melanoma cells

Targeting telomerase was effective at killing NRAS-mutant melanoma cells, and the impact was further enhanced when the strategy was paired with an inhibitor of mitochondrial function, according to study results by The Wistar Institute published in Oncogene.

26 Apr 2018

Hospitals lure diabetes patients with self-care courses, but costs can weigh heavily

When a routine physical revealed mildly elevated blood-sugar levels, Michael Phillips was strongly encouraged to sign up for a diabetes self-management class.

26 Apr 2018

Study shows new approach to improve survival rates for patients with stage IV Wilms tumors

A new study showing significantly improved survival rates for patients with stage IV Wilms tumors with lung metastases was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

26 Apr 2018

Drinking kefir may have positive effect on blood pressure by promoting brain-gut communication

Drinking kefir may have a positive effect on blood pressure by promoting communication between the gut and brain. Kefir is a fermented probiotic milk beverage known to help maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

26 Apr 2018

FDA re-examining safety of new drug approved for Parkinson’s disease psychosis

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking again at the safety of a drug Nuplazid that was approved earlier in 2016. This is the only drug that has been approved for the treatment of psychiatric manifestations such as hallucinations and delusions that are associated with Parkinson's disease.

26 Apr 2018

Study shows link between restless legs syndrome symptoms and brain structure

People with restless legs syndrome may have changes in a portion of the brain that processes sensory information, according to a study published in the April 25, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Apr 2018

MU researchers use new techniques to fight against diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a retinal microvascular disease that often causes blindness in adults who have had diabetes mellitus for 10 years or more. Estimates are that 600 million people will have some sort of diabetic retinopathy by 2040.

25 Apr 2018

New review finds underrepresentation of obese patients in cancer clinical trials

Obesity is a risk factor for a number of cancer types and can influence cancer treatment outcomes. In 2014, cancer types associated with being overweight or obese represented about 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States.

25 Apr 2018

Exploiting rabies virus machinery to usher Parkinson's disease drug directly to the brain

The rabies virus wreaks havoc on the brain, triggering psychosis and death. To get where it needs to go, the virus must first trick the nervous system and cross the blood brain barrier -- a process that makes it of interest in drug design.

25 Apr 2018

Scientists clarify casual role of oxidative stress in metabolically abnormal and healthy obesities

Scientists at Osaka University clarified that deletion of adipose oxidative stress (Fat ROS) decreased lipid accumulation in the liver, clinically improving insulin resistance and inducing metabolically healthy obesity.

25 Apr 2018

Mediterranean diet enhances good bacteria living in the gut

Here's another reason to eat a Mediterranean-type diet: It's good for your gut. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that eating a plant-based diet enhanced the good bacteria living in the gut by up to 7 percent as compared to only 0.5 percent from eating a more meat-centric, Western diet.

25 Apr 2018

Scientists discover culprit in reducing effectiveness of insulin

Scientists at Osaka University discovered that Stromal derived factor-1 (SDF-1) secreted from adipocytes reduced the effectiveness of insulin in adipocytes and decreased insulin-induced glucose uptake.

25 Apr 2018

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Nonsurgical technique enables people with spinal cord injuries to regain use of hands

Research leads to new potential treatment for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

Study assesses link between cognitive function levels and crash risk among older drivers

Scientists develop new approach using MRI to predict psychosis in high-risk patients

New noninvasive technique uses blood test to detect brain tumor biomarkers

Long-term stability in some MCI patients could be predicted based on neuropsychological tests

‘Rapid autopsy’ programs seek clues to cancer within hours of death

Study highlights impact of early detection on skin cancer survival

Researchers target telomerase for killing NRAS-mutant melanoma cells

Hospitals lure diabetes patients with self-care courses, but costs can weigh heavily

Study shows new approach to improve survival rates for patients with stage IV Wilms tumors

Drinking kefir may have positive effect on blood pressure by promoting brain-gut communication

FDA re-examining safety of new drug approved for Parkinson’s disease psychosis

Study shows link between restless legs syndrome symptoms and brain structure

MU researchers use new techniques to fight against diabetic retinopathy

New review finds underrepresentation of obese patients in cancer clinical trials

Exploiting rabies virus machinery to usher Parkinson's disease drug directly to the brain

Scientists clarify casual role of oxidative stress in metabolically abnormal and healthy obesities

Mediterranean diet enhances good bacteria living in the gut

Scientists discover culprit in reducing effectiveness of insulin

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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