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Comprehensive analysis reveals cumulative burden of chronic disease in childhood cancer survivors

The most complete assessment yet of chronic disease in adult survivors of childhood cancer found they have a nearly two-fold greater cumulative burden of chronic health problems than the general public.

8 Sep 2017

Direct-acting antiviral therapy found to be safe, effective in patients with CKD and HCV infection

A new study indicates that direct-acting antiviral therapy is safe and effective in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

8 Sep 2017

Combination treatment provides positive results for people with advanced melanoma

In a two-year UCLA-led study, nearly two-thirds of people with advanced melanoma responded positively to a treatment that combines the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with a herpes virus called talimogene laherpareovec, or T-VEC.

8 Sep 2017

Check list to help people with diabetes prepare for Hurricane Irma

With Hurricane Irma fast approaching Florida, preparing for a disaster can feel overwhelming. But for people with diabetes, preparing for the worst is a matter of survival. Janis Roszler, LMFT, RD, LD/N, CDE, FAND, American Association of Diabetes Educator member, shares her checklist for staying safe.

8 Sep 2017

Top German University uses Syngene’s G:BOX Chemi XX6 for rapid analysis of genes and proteins

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, today announced its G:BOX Chemi XX6 multi-application imager is being utilized by scientists at a top University in Germany to speed up analysis of genes and proteins associated with neurodegenerative conditions.

From Syngene 8 Sep 2017

Tulane researchers move closer to improving treatment for chronic depression

In a new study published in the journal Cell Reports, researchers associated with the Tulane Brain Institute say they have moved a step closer to improving treatment for chronic depression.

7 Sep 2017

New drug treatment linked to higher bladder compliance after spinal cord injury

Researchers have shown that compared to placebo, a drug treatment intended to prevent remodeling of the bladder wall and given within 48 hours after spinal cord injury (SCI) in dogs was associated with significantly higher bladder compliance.

7 Sep 2017

Detailed understanding of ‘one of the most complex organs’ could provide new ways to treat lung disorders

Details of lung cell molecular pathways that promote or inhibit tissue regeneration were reported by researchers from the Perelmen School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Cell this week. Their aim is to find new ways to treat lung disorders.

7 Sep 2017

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press releases new book on Cell Polarity

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press announced the release of Cell Polarity, available on its website in hardcover format.

7 Sep 2017

Scientists directly convert skin cells from healthy adults into motor neurons

Scientists working to develop new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases have been stymied by the inability to grow human motor neurons in the lab. Motor neurons drive muscle contractions, and their damage underlies devastating diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and spinal muscular atrophy, both of which ultimately lead to paralysis and early death.

7 Sep 2017

Researchers find correlation between shorter telomeres and presence of heart failure

Each cell in the average human body contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, with four telomeres on each pair. Telomeres cover the end of the chromosome, protecting it from deterioration or fusion with adjacent chromosomes, much like the plastic tip at the end of a shoelace protects it from unraveling.

7 Sep 2017

Generic drug used to increase blood flow may improve effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy

Cancer immunotherapy drugs only work for a minority of patients, but a generic drug now used to increase blood flow may be able to improve those odds, a study by Columbia University Medical Center researchers suggests.

7 Sep 2017

New human stem cell model could pave way for macular degeneration research

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, but scientists have long struggled to study and replicate key elements of the disease in the lab.

7 Sep 2017

Colorectal cancer risk lowered by whole grains but increased by processed meats, says study

A new study conducted by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) found that the daily intake of grains, such as those from whole-wheat bread or brown rice reduces the risk of colorectal cancer; the risk is expected to decrease with the increase in the amount of gains consumed.

7 Sep 2017

Differentiating sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome using biomarkers

Firstly, it is necessary to make a distinction between systemic inflammation and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). SIRS consists of changes in clinical signs including an abnormal body temperature, increased heart rate, increased respiratory rate, an abnormal white cell count (either decreased or elevated), or an increase in band neutrophils.

7 Sep 2017

PupilScreen could detect concussion, brain injuries on the spot using smartphone camera

University of Washington researchers are developing the first smartphone app that is capable of objectively detecting concussion and other traumatic brain injuries in the field: on the sidelines of a sports game, on a battlefield or in the home of an elderly person prone to falls.

7 Sep 2017

ASMR soundscape aids in longer, healthier sleep

AXA PPP healthcare has collaborated with ASMRtist WhispersRed in order to remaster its very own track, creating a new night sound that can induce relaxation, aiding in longer sleep duration and healthier sleep patterns.

7 Sep 2017

New microfluidic device offers insights on cancer metastasis

As cancer grows, it evolves. Individual cells become more aggressive and break away to flow through the body and spread to distant areas.

7 Sep 2017

Myriad Genetics introduces new precision medicine tool to enhance myRisk Hereditary Cancer test

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, announced today that it has launched riskScore, a new clinically validated precision medicine tool to enhance its myRisk Hereditary Cancer test. riskScore quantifies a woman's risk of developing breast cancer by combining genetic markers throughout the genome with her family and clinical history.

7 Sep 2017

TUM scientists pave way for better diagnosis of motor deficits following stroke

After a stroke, many people are unable to successfully perform basic hand movements in everyday life. The reason are symptoms of hemiparesis resulting from damage to the brain.

7 Sep 2017

Medical Condition News

Comprehensive analysis reveals cumulative burden of chronic disease in childhood cancer survivors

Direct-acting antiviral therapy found to be safe, effective in patients with CKD and HCV infection

Combination treatment provides positive results for people with advanced melanoma

Check list to help people with diabetes prepare for Hurricane Irma

Top German University uses Syngene’s G:BOX Chemi XX6 for rapid analysis of genes and proteins

Tulane researchers move closer to improving treatment for chronic depression

New drug treatment linked to higher bladder compliance after spinal cord injury

Detailed understanding of ‘one of the most complex organs’ could provide new ways to treat lung disorders

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press releases new book on Cell Polarity

Scientists directly convert skin cells from healthy adults into motor neurons

Researchers find correlation between shorter telomeres and presence of heart failure

Generic drug used to increase blood flow may improve effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy

New human stem cell model could pave way for macular degeneration research

Colorectal cancer risk lowered by whole grains but increased by processed meats, says study

Differentiating sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome using biomarkers

PupilScreen could detect concussion, brain injuries on the spot using smartphone camera

ASMR soundscape aids in longer, healthier sleep

New microfluidic device offers insights on cancer metastasis

Myriad Genetics introduces new precision medicine tool to enhance myRisk Hereditary Cancer test

TUM scientists pave way for better diagnosis of motor deficits following stroke

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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