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Calcium channel blockers may be effective drugs against cancer metastasis

Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland have identified a new way of blocking the spread of cancer. Calcium channel blockers, which are used to lower blood pressure, block breast and pancreatic cancer invasion by inhibiting cellular structures.

16 Dec 2016

Adding fruits, vegetables to diet may help treat metabolic acidosis in kidney disease patients

Sometimes treating a chronic disease can be as simple as adding fruits and vegetables to the diet, at least that's what researchers at the Texas A&M College of Medicine have found.

16 Dec 2016

Researchers to develop innovative hybrid technology for quicker diagnosis, treatment of strokes

FAU has demonstrated its strength in research once again: the University is conducting a new research project together with Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen and other European partners in which researchers will develop an innovative hybrid device that combines different medical imaging technologies and will help stroke patients in particular to receive quicker diagnosis and treatment.

16 Dec 2016

Small, simple-to-use microfluidic device could speed up adoption of new anti-cancer treatments

RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have helped develop a lab device that could speed up the adoption of new anti-cancer treatments.

16 Dec 2016

Lab-based cellular tests reveal that e-cigarette vapour does not induce DNA damage

E-cigarette vapour does not damage DNA, even at doses 28 times that of equivalent smoke exposure.

16 Dec 2016

Genes that control immune system play key role in predisposition to HPV-related tumors

A number of genetic variants associated with susceptibility to oral cavity and pharyngeal cancer have been described in an international study published in the journal Nature Genetics.

16 Dec 2016

Researchers identify new gene fusions and mutations linked to subset of GIST patients

In recent years, researchers have identified specific gene mutations linked to gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), which primarily occur in the stomach or small intestine, with 5,000 to 6,000 new cases per year in the United States.

16 Dec 2016

Scientists isolate and characterize therapy-resistant dormant leukemia cells

Dr. Irmela Jeremias from Helmholtz Zentrum München and her colleagues have succeeded in finding a small population of inactive leukemia cells that is responsible for relapse of the disease.

15 Dec 2016

Lifestyle choices and obesity linked to lower life expectancy

For the first time in two decades, the life expectancy of Americans declined slightly, and the overall death rate rose, according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics.

15 Dec 2016

Scientists discover possible way to stop activation of proteins known to cause age-related diseases

Researchers at the University of Surrey, in collaboration with the Universities of Reading and Cologne, and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, have discovered that it is possible to stop the activation of a group of proteins (NADPH Oxidase) known to cause most of the diseases of ageing.

15 Dec 2016

Study improves molecular understanding of the brain in people with epilepsy

Neural stem cells have been found in epileptic brain tissue—outside the regions of the brain where they normally reside. In a group of patients who underwent surgery for epilepsy, over half had stem cells where healthy individuals do not have them, according to a study from Sahlgrenska Academy.

15 Dec 2016

Researchers correct motor symptoms linked to Parkinson's disease in mice

A research group led by University of Helsinki Docent Timo Myöhänen has succeeded in correcting the motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease in mice.

15 Dec 2016

New approach to analyzing brain patterns appears to help reduce people’s fear, build confidence

A new technique of analyzing brain patterns appears to help people overcome fear and build self-confidence.

15 Dec 2016

Researchers pinpoint mechanism underlying astrocyte-mediated recovery of brain tissue after injury

A Kobe University research team has pinpointed the mechanism underlying astrocyte-mediated restoration of brain tissue after an injury. This could lead to new treatments that encourage regeneration by limiting damage to neurons incurred by reduced blood supply or trauma.

15 Dec 2016

Pacific Edge announces commercial launch of Cxbladder Monitor in the U.S.

Pacific Edge Limited, a cancer diagnostics company developing and commercializing a suite of non-invasive tests for the detection and management of bladder cancer, announces today the commercial launch of the third product in the Company's Cxbladder family of products, Cxbladder Monitor, in the United States.

15 Dec 2016

Endurance runners' brains have greater functional connectivity, research shows

If you're thinking about taking up running as your New Year's resolution and still need some convincing, consider this: MRI scans reveal that endurance runners' brains have greater functional connectivity than the brains of more sedentary individuals.

15 Dec 2016

Common bacterium that causes gum infections may trigger rheumatoid arthritis

Investigators at Johns Hopkins report they have new evidence that a bacterium known to cause chronic inflammatory gum infections also triggers the inflammatory "autoimmune" response characteristic of chronic, joint-destroying rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

15 Dec 2016

People with protein in urine more likely to develop memory problems, dementia

People who have protein in their urine, which is a sign of kidney problems, may also be more likely to later develop problems with thinking and memory skills or even dementia, according to a meta-analysis published in the December 14, 2016, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

15 Dec 2016

Virtual reality intervention shows promise to repair mobility and motor skills in impaired limb

A combination of traditional physical therapy and technology may improve the motor skills and mobility of an impaired hand by having its partner, more mobile hand lead by example through virtual reality training, new Tel Aviv University research suggests.

15 Dec 2016

Scientists develop first functional biological pacemaker from human stem cells

Scientists from the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University Health Network, have developed the first functional pacemaker cells from human stem cells, paving the way for alternate, biological pacemaker therapy.

15 Dec 2016

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Calcium channel blockers may be effective drugs against cancer metastasis

Adding fruits, vegetables to diet may help treat metabolic acidosis in kidney disease patients

Researchers to develop innovative hybrid technology for quicker diagnosis, treatment of strokes

Small, simple-to-use microfluidic device could speed up adoption of new anti-cancer treatments

Lab-based cellular tests reveal that e-cigarette vapour does not induce DNA damage

Genes that control immune system play key role in predisposition to HPV-related tumors

Researchers identify new gene fusions and mutations linked to subset of GIST patients

Scientists isolate and characterize therapy-resistant dormant leukemia cells

Lifestyle choices and obesity linked to lower life expectancy

Scientists discover possible way to stop activation of proteins known to cause age-related diseases

Study improves molecular understanding of the brain in people with epilepsy

Researchers correct motor symptoms linked to Parkinson's disease in mice

New approach to analyzing brain patterns appears to help reduce people’s fear, build confidence

Researchers pinpoint mechanism underlying astrocyte-mediated recovery of brain tissue after injury

Pacific Edge announces commercial launch of Cxbladder Monitor in the U.S.

Endurance runners' brains have greater functional connectivity, research shows

Common bacterium that causes gum infections may trigger rheumatoid arthritis

People with protein in urine more likely to develop memory problems, dementia

Virtual reality intervention shows promise to repair mobility and motor skills in impaired limb

Scientists develop first functional biological pacemaker from human stem cells

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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