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Researchers win NIH grants for Alzheimer's research on Amish resilience and rapid onset

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have received two grant awards, in partnership with investigators from other institutions, from the National Institutes of Health to conduct major studies on Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of memory loss and other forms of dementia in older persons.

14 Dec 2017

Genetic variations may help identify people at high-risk for chronic pain after surgery

Genetics may play a role in determining whether patients experience chronic pain after surgery, suggests a study published today in the Online First edition of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists

14 Dec 2017

Study: Allergens found to be widespread, but highly variable in U.S. homes

Allergens are widespread, but highly variable in U.S. homes, according to the nation's largest indoor allergen study to date. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health report that over 90 percent of homes had three or more detectable allergens, and 73 percent of homes had at least one allergen at elevated levels.

14 Dec 2017

Sugary-drink warning labels may help decrease obesity and overweight prevalence

Labels that warn people about the risks of drinking soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages can lower obesity and overweight prevalence suggests a new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study.

14 Dec 2017

Bone marrow edema does not increase due to intense physical activity, study finds

A recent study published in Rheumatology finds that osteitis/bone marrow edema as measured by magnetic resonance imaging was present in healthy people. However, it did not significantly increase due to intense physical activity.

14 Dec 2017

Researchers develop new method for quickly detecting signs of multiple sclerosis

A METHOD for quickly detecting signs of multiple sclerosis has been developed by a University of Huddersfield research team.

14 Dec 2017

$Hydraulic fracturing is harmful to infants health, study states$

Hydraulic fracturing is harmful to infants health, study states

A new study published in Science Advances reveals that infants born to mothers who live within 2 miles of a hydraulic fracturing site or fracking site have increased health risks.

14 Dec 2017

People diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may actually have treatable condition

Researchers at Houston Methodist believe that a significant number of people diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may actually have a treatable immune system condition.

14 Dec 2017

Relieving Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis with Exercise

We know that exercise is beneficial in helping someone to maintain their lung function, stay strong and active and maintain a good quality of life. We also know that exercise can complement ‘airway clearance techniques’ – breathing exercises prescribed by physiotherapists to help clear the lungs of mucus.

14 Dec 2017

Telemedicine for addiction treatment? Picture remains fuzzy

When President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency, it came with a regulatory change intended to make it easier for people to get care. The declaration allows for doctors to prescribe addiction medicine virtually, without ever seeing the patient in person.

14 Dec 2017

Terror survivors have increased risk of frequent migraine, tension headaches

Survivors of a terror attack have an increased risk of frequent migraine and tension headaches after the attack, according to a study published in the December 13, 2017, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

14 Dec 2017

Radiation therapy can be used to treat patients with life-threatening heart rhythm

Radiation therapy often is used to treat cancer patients. Now, doctors at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shown that radiation therapy - aimed directly at the heart - can be used to treat patients with a life-threatening heart rhythm.

14 Dec 2017

New blood test accurately forecasts advanced heart failure patients’ survival after surgery

An experimental blood test developed at UCLA that uses gene activity data from immune cells was 93 percent accurate in predicting survival rates for people with advanced heart failure who had surgery to implant mechanical circulatory support devices.

14 Dec 2017

Autism traits linked to risk of depression, suicidal thoughts in people with psychosis

People with autism traits who have psychosis are at a greater risk of depression and thoughts of suicide, new research has found.

14 Dec 2017

Groundbreaking gene therapy trial brings cure for hemophilia closer

A 'cure' for hemophilia is one step closer, following results of a groundbreaking gene therapy trial led by the NHS in London.

14 Dec 2017

NIH-funded study to explore hearing loss risk in Detroit firefighters

Firefighters face potential exposure to various hazardous chemicals that increase their risk for numerous health issues. During responses to fires or other hazardous events, they may be exposed to, inhale or ingest toxic gases, vapors or particles.

13 Dec 2017

20% of young colon cancer patients have inherited genetic abnormality, research finds

As doctors grapple with increasing rates of colorectal cancers in young people, new research from the University of Michigan may offer some insight into how the disease developed and how to prevent further cancers.

13 Dec 2017

Clinician re-examines evidence on re-use of catheters and UTIs in people with spinal cord injuries

People with spinal cord injuries rely on catheters to empty their bladder. When a well-respected publication concluded that catheters could be reused without an increased risk of infection, it didn't sit right with a Vancouver clinician and researcher.

13 Dec 2017

Targeted lung cancer treatments may benefit smokers and non-smokers alike

Smokers are less likely than non-smokers to have lung cancers caused by targetable genetic changes. But a study published this week in the journal Clinical Cancer Research shows that when they do, smokers benefit just as much as non-smokers from targeted treatments.

13 Dec 2017

Minority people less likely to see dermatologist for psoriasis treatment

Despite the fact that their disease may be more severe, a new study shows minorities are less likely than white Americans to see a doctor for psoriasis treatment.

13 Dec 2017

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Researchers win NIH grants for Alzheimer's research on Amish resilience and rapid onset

Genetic variations may help identify people at high-risk for chronic pain after surgery

Study: Allergens found to be widespread, but highly variable in U.S. homes

Sugary-drink warning labels may help decrease obesity and overweight prevalence

Bone marrow edema does not increase due to intense physical activity, study finds

Researchers develop new method for quickly detecting signs of multiple sclerosis

Hydraulic fracturing is harmful to infants health, study states

People diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may actually have treatable condition

Relieving Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis with Exercise

Telemedicine for addiction treatment? Picture remains fuzzy

Terror survivors have increased risk of frequent migraine, tension headaches

Radiation therapy can be used to treat patients with life-threatening heart rhythm

New blood test accurately forecasts advanced heart failure patients’ survival after surgery

Autism traits linked to risk of depression, suicidal thoughts in people with psychosis

Groundbreaking gene therapy trial brings cure for hemophilia closer

NIH-funded study to explore hearing loss risk in Detroit firefighters

20% of young colon cancer patients have inherited genetic abnormality, research finds

Clinician re-examines evidence on re-use of catheters and UTIs in people with spinal cord injuries

Targeted lung cancer treatments may benefit smokers and non-smokers alike

Minority people less likely to see dermatologist for psoriasis treatment

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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