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Left- or right-handedness influences speed of understanding sign language, study finds

The speed at which sign language users understand what others are 'saying' to them depends on whether the conversation partners are left- or right-handed, a new study has found.

9 May 2017

Poor environmental quality is linked to increased cancer incidence, say researchers

A new study has demonstrated an association between cancer incidence and poor environmental quality across U.S. counties. In counties where exposure to harmful environmental factors is highest, cancer rates are also highest, particularly the rates of breast cancer and prostate cancer.

9 May 2017

New findings offer comprehensive overview of blood pressure in Germany over last two decades

A current evaluation of seven population-based studies in Germany reveals that blood pressure in Germany has decreased in the last two decades.

9 May 2017

Stress management may be promising strategy to treat abdominal pain in IBD patients

When researchers analyzed published studies on how to treat recurrent abdominal pain among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, stress management appeared to be a promising strategy.

9 May 2017

Study: Systemic therapy preserves vision of uveitis patients better than intraocular implant

Systemic therapy consisting of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants preserved vision of uveitis patients better - and had fewer adverse outcomes - than a long-lasting corticosteroid intraocular implant, according to a clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute.

9 May 2017

New clinical study compares catheter-assisted therapy with surgical treatment for aortic valve stenosis

One of the most common acquired heart diseases in the over 75's is aortic valve stenosis. Normally, it requires the replacement of the valve.

9 May 2017

Elekta Unity introduced transformative magnetic resonance radiation therapy at ESTRO

Through intelligent and pioneering design, Elekta Unity (MR-linac) combines the best of both worlds to create a new paradigm for cancer care and provide extraordinary potential for ‘hard to treat’ cancers.

9 May 2017

Elekta demonstrate high definition dynamic radiosurgery with Versa HD and Monaco at ESTRO

Exhibit and events to highlight High definition Dynamic Radiosurgery with Versa HD and Monaco treatment planning software.

9 May 2017

BGRF scientists help develop AI to expedite drug development for age-related conditions

The Chief Science Officer of the Biogerontology Research Foundation will present new research on artificial intelligence for drug discovery at the NVIDIA Graphics Technology Conference at the San Jose Convention Center, on Wednesday, May 10, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM alongside two AI scientists from the BGRF and Insilico Medicine, where they will deliver a presentation titled "Applications of Generative Adversarial Networks to Drug Discovery in Oncology and Infectious Diseases".

9 May 2017

UAB symposium highlights use of tissue engineering to repair broken hearts

The third annual Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering Symposium met at the University of Alabama at Birmingham last month, a gathering of noted physicians and scientists who share the goal of creating new tissues and new knowledge that can prevent or repair heart disease and heart attacks.

9 May 2017

UVA research finding sheds light on cause of deadly heart condition

Kidney research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine has unexpectedly led to a discovery about the formation of the heart, including the identification of a gene responsible for a deadly cardiac condition.

9 May 2017

Scientists show ability to grow specific neurons for treatment of optic neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists have demonstrated the capacity to grow specialized neurons that relay visual data to the brain, creating a source of cells for future treatments of glaucoma and other optic neurodegenerative diseases.

9 May 2017

Scientists use augmented-reality to restore visual function in lazy eyes of adult patients

Using augmented-reality (AR) display systems, scientists have restored visual function in the amblyopic (lazy) eyes of patients outside of the currently accepted window for treatment.

9 May 2017

Cancer screening for transplant patients do not meet existing guidelines, new study finds

People who have received organ transplants are at higher risk of developing and dying of cancer than the general population. Yet their rates of cancer screening do not meet existing guidelines, a new study has found.

9 May 2017

Virtual reality can be powerful tool for mental health treatment, research suggests

A growing body of evidence suggests that virtual reality (VR) technology can be an effective part of treatment for phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions, according to a research review in the May/June issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

9 May 2017

New study examines link between obesity and cognitive decline in middle-aged, older African Americans

Obesity has the potential to raise an older adult's risk for having difficulty thinking and making decisions (also known as "cognitive decline" or dementia). It is a complex health concern.

9 May 2017

Study reveals role of good-guy protein in initiating and maintaining cancer

Under normal conditions, the CHD4 protein is one of the good guys: it stops cells from transcribing faulty DNA, thereby eliminating potential mutation. But in colon cancer and perhaps other kinds of cancer as well, it appears that this protein becomes a kind of double agent, working for the enemy.

9 May 2017

PTSD and psychoactive drugs linked to increased risk for dementia

Researchers are discovering that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant risk factor in developing dementia.

9 May 2017

Research reveals prevalence of depression among ophthalmic patients

A survey of adult participants seen in an urban eye hospital revealed that one-in-five study participants had clinically significant depressive symptoms.

8 May 2017

Study findings suggest how progranulin deficiency causes frontotemporal dementia

In a recent study in Human Molecular Genetics, researchers from VIB and KU Leuven led by prof. Philip Van Damme, reveal a novel function for progranulin in lysosomes: it acts as chaperone of the lysosomal protease cathepsin D. The results were obtained in collaboration with Prof. Paul Saftig from the University of Kiel.

8 May 2017

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Left- or right-handedness influences speed of understanding sign language, study finds

Poor environmental quality is linked to increased cancer incidence, say researchers

New findings offer comprehensive overview of blood pressure in Germany over last two decades

Stress management may be promising strategy to treat abdominal pain in IBD patients

Study: Systemic therapy preserves vision of uveitis patients better than intraocular implant

New clinical study compares catheter-assisted therapy with surgical treatment for aortic valve stenosis

Elekta Unity introduced transformative magnetic resonance radiation therapy at ESTRO

Elekta demonstrate high definition dynamic radiosurgery with Versa HD and Monaco at ESTRO

BGRF scientists help develop AI to expedite drug development for age-related conditions

UAB symposium highlights use of tissue engineering to repair broken hearts

UVA research finding sheds light on cause of deadly heart condition

Scientists show ability to grow specific neurons for treatment of optic neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists use augmented-reality to restore visual function in lazy eyes of adult patients

Cancer screening for transplant patients do not meet existing guidelines, new study finds

Virtual reality can be powerful tool for mental health treatment, research suggests

New study examines link between obesity and cognitive decline in middle-aged, older African Americans

Study reveals role of good-guy protein in initiating and maintaining cancer

PTSD and psychoactive drugs linked to increased risk for dementia

Research reveals prevalence of depression among ophthalmic patients

Study findings suggest how progranulin deficiency causes frontotemporal dementia

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