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Early radiosurgery could make big difference to lives of patients with trigeminal neuralgia

Doctors should consider radiosurgery earlier for patients with severe facial pain, according to a new study in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics (the "Red Journal") - the official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

3 Jul 2017

Study reveals radiation therapy advantage for patients with right-sided colorectal tumors

For patients with colorectal cancer that has metastasized to the liver, having a primary tumor on the left side, as opposed to the right side of the colon, is known to be a significant advantage in terms of treatment response.

3 Jul 2017

'Brain training' game could help improve memory in patients with patients with amnestic MCI

A 'brain training' game developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could help improve the memory of patients in the very earliest stages of dementia, suggests a study published today in The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology.

3 Jul 2017

Scientists identify neurons that play crucial roles in connecting emotions and sleep

You may have experienced sleepless nights when you were anxious, stressed or too excited. Such emotions are well-known to affect wakefulness and can even cause insomnia, though the underlying mechanisms in our brain have still been unclear.

3 Jul 2017

SCT scientists develop Neo-Islet technology for treating insulin-dependent diabetes

The cover of the July 2017 issue of the journal STEM CELLS Translation Medicine showcases the latest advance toward a functional cure of insulin-dependent diabetes.

30 Jun 2017

NEI-funded research aims to prevent or reverse progression of cataracts

Research funded by the National Eye Institute aims to reverse progression of cataracts- the most common cause of blindness worldwide- or to prevent them from forming altogether.

30 Jun 2017

UTA awards new grants for research projects that focus on cancer, drug testing, and health of youth

The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded three new seed grants for interdisciplinary research projects that propose new ways to treat skin cancer, provide a new technique for more rapid and cost-effective evaluation of chemotherapy drugs, and to develop innovative programs to reduce the mental health risks of homeless youth.

30 Jun 2017

Rhodanine-based compounds show inhibitory activity to prevent aggregation of Tau proteins

The design of tailored peptide-polymer conjugates as drug-specific formulation additives offers access to next generation precision additives that can render problematic small organic drugs water-soluble and improve bioavailability.

30 Jun 2017

Study highlights rate of misdiagnosis in Alzheimer's disease patients with psychosis

People with Alzheimer's disease who experience psychosis--including delusions and hallucinations--are five times more likely to be misdiagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies compared to patients who do not, new research suggests.

30 Jun 2017

Researchers discover biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity

Cleveland Clinic researchers have uncovered a biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity.

30 Jun 2017

Timing of mutations can have effect on health and disease

A single genetic mutation can lead to completely different diseases, depending on the time and location at which the mutation occurs.

30 Jun 2017

Preserved placenta is associated with risk of infection

A recent case study published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted that capsules of dehydrated placenta prepared for human consumption can be a source of infectious agents.

30 Jun 2017

EPO blood doping has little effect on amateur cyclists’ road race performance

According to a new study published in The Lancet Haematology, recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO), a performance augmenting drug has little effects on high-intensity laboratory cycling test among well-trained amateur cyclists; yet in the laboratory time trial test and endurance road-race up Mont Ventoux (France), the augmenting effects were typically undetectable.

30 Jun 2017

Beta blockers reverse potentially detrimental genetic changes linked to heart disease

Beta blockers are commonly used world-wide to treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions, such as arrhythmias and heart failure.

30 Jun 2017

Dysfunctional microglia cells contribute to loss of synapses in Alzheimer's disease

Similar to other neurodegenerative disorders, Alzheimer's is a disease in which the cognitive abilities of afflicted persons continuously worsen.

30 Jun 2017

Study finds link between social support and self-care behaviors in adults with COPD

People with COPD are more likely to be active and to participate in pulmonary rehabilitation if they live with others and have a caregiver, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

30 Jun 2017

Liquid biopsies provide more information about disease course in non-invasive manner

A new study, to be presented at the ESMO 19th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, shows that so-called "liquid biopsies", blood tests that detect circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA), may not only sound an early alert that a treatment's effect is diminishing, but may also help explain why -sometimes offering clues about what to do next.

30 Jun 2017

Medical Condition News

Early radiosurgery could make big difference to lives of patients with trigeminal neuralgia

Study reveals radiation therapy advantage for patients with right-sided colorectal tumors

'Brain training' game could help improve memory in patients with patients with amnestic MCI

Scientists identify neurons that play crucial roles in connecting emotions and sleep

SCT scientists develop Neo-Islet technology for treating insulin-dependent diabetes

NEI-funded research aims to prevent or reverse progression of cataracts

UTA awards new grants for research projects that focus on cancer, drug testing, and health of youth

Rhodanine-based compounds show inhibitory activity to prevent aggregation of Tau proteins

Study highlights rate of misdiagnosis in Alzheimer's disease patients with psychosis

Researchers discover biological link between gut bacteria metabolism and obesity

Timing of mutations can have effect on health and disease

Preserved placenta is associated with risk of infection

EPO blood doping has little effect on amateur cyclists’ road race performance

Beta blockers reverse potentially detrimental genetic changes linked to heart disease

Dysfunctional microglia cells contribute to loss of synapses in Alzheimer's disease

Study finds link between social support and self-care behaviors in adults with COPD

Liquid biopsies provide more information about disease course in non-invasive manner

Study looks into specific elements of Mediterranean diet for colorectal health

Glooko raises $35 million to accelerate growth in data analytics to support diabetes community

First UK guideline provides recommendations to manage adults with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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