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'Sponge on a string' test could spare people with Barrett's oesophagus from endoscopies

Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have discovered that a 'sponge on a string' pill test can identify which people with a condition called Barrett's oesophagus have a low risk of developing oesophageal cancer - sparing them uncomfortable endoscopies.

11 Nov 2016

Scientists discover sensor that may regulate tension in blood vessels

Physical forces like blood pressure and the shear stress of flowing blood are important parameters for the tension of blood vessels.

10 Nov 2016

Novel imaging technique protects healthy tissues during cryotherapy of cancer lesions

A solution to a major challenge in using minimally invasive cryotherapy to target and kill cancer cells with freezing temperatures while protecting adjacent healthy tissues has been reported by a research team in Texas in an article published this week in the Journal of Biomedical Optics.

10 Nov 2016

UF/IFAS expert provides tips for avoiding common health pitfalls during holidays

Have you ever reached the end of a holiday buffet with a plate filled with more food than you intended?

10 Nov 2016

Arthritis drug increases effectiveness of antidepressants in bipolar patients

Giving severely depressed patients the arthritis drug celecoxib (Celebrex) dramatically boosted the effectiveness of their antidepressant medication, a Loyola study has found.

10 Nov 2016

Fruit flies can be powerful model for unraveling cellular, molecular bases of damaging cold perception

The tiny fruit fly can help humans investigate the genetic and neural bases of detecting painful or harmful cold stimuli and offer intriguing, potential implications for human health, according to a new study.

10 Nov 2016

Statistical analysis reveals possible scientific misconduct in some bone health studies

A new study suggests probable scientific misconduct in at least some of 33 bone health trials published in various medical journals.

10 Nov 2016

Researchers reveal bi-directional link between fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease

For the first time, researchers have shown that a bi-directional relationship exists between fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease. Fatty liver disease can lead to increased cardiovascular disease risk and vice versa.

10 Nov 2016

Neuroimaging markers may help predict psychotherapy response in patients with depression, anxiety

Brain imaging scans may one day provide useful information on the response to psychotherapy in patients with depression or anxiety, according to a review of current research in the November/December issue of the Harvard Review of Psychiatry, published by Wolters Kluwer.

10 Nov 2016

Aortic rigidity in African-Americans linked to excess risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease

African-Americans have more rigidity of the aorta, the major artery supplying oxygen-rich blood to the body, than Caucasians and Hispanics, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center cardiologists.

10 Nov 2016

Scientists identify genetic mutations in highly aggressive rhabdoid meningiomas

Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumors, but the term encompasses over a dozen subtypes that range from benign to highly aggressive.

10 Nov 2016

Scientists uncover how common Epstein-Barr virus causes blood cancer in adults and children

Scientists at the University of Sussex, trying to uncover how the common Epstein-Barr virus causes blood cancer in adults and children, have discovered how the virus takes control of two genes involved in cancer development so it can switch them on or off.

10 Nov 2016

Benefits of consuming dried fruits and nuts

A 2015 study observed that tree nut intake was associated with a decrease in total cholesterol, LDL, "bad", cholesterol and triglycerides.

10 Nov 2016

Cochlear highlights success of innovative cloud-based data transfer system for implant clinics

Cochlear Limited, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, is proud to highlight the success of Cochlear Link, an innovative customer service offering that makes it easier for cochlear implant clinics to serve their patients while reducing costs.

10 Nov 2016

Healthcare support worker explains benefits of scalp cooling for cancer patients

A healthcare support worker, who supports cancer patients throughout their chemotherapy journeys, has spoken out about the benefits of scalp cooling and what it means to the people who use it.

From Paxman 10 Nov 2016

Cannabinoid receptors regulate memory processes by modulating mitochondrial energy metabolism

It has been known for some time that the extracts of the Cannabis plant, just like synthetic cannabinoids and those produced by the brain itself, join up with type 1 (CB1) cannabinoid receptors located in the nerve endings of the neurons, and inhibit the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the communication areas between the nerve cells.

10 Nov 2016

Adolescent obesity contributes to endometrial cancer risk in women

While it is well established that obesity is closely linked to endometrial cancer risk, most past findings have only looked at risk in relation to one measure of body size at a time.

10 Nov 2016

Study shows many indoor tanning facilities comply with Texas under-18 ban

When female employees of a mystery shopping firm called posing as 17-year-olds interested in tanning, 81 percent of indoor tanning facilities complied with the Texas ban on indoor tanning for those under the age of 18 in a study conducted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

10 Nov 2016

Texans and GE team up with Houston Methodist to fund pilot project on concussion care

The Houston Texans and GE are collaborating with the Houston Methodist Concussion Center to fund a two-year pilot project to bring specialized concussion care via telemedicine to athletes in rural areas.

10 Nov 2016

Mild postoperative pulmonary complications linked to increased mortality risk

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, along with seven other major institutions, have found that even mild postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are significantly associated with increased death within the first week after surgery.

10 Nov 2016

Medical Condition News

'Sponge on a string' test could spare people with Barrett's oesophagus from endoscopies

Scientists discover sensor that may regulate tension in blood vessels

Novel imaging technique protects healthy tissues during cryotherapy of cancer lesions

UF/IFAS expert provides tips for avoiding common health pitfalls during holidays

Arthritis drug increases effectiveness of antidepressants in bipolar patients

Fruit flies can be powerful model for unraveling cellular, molecular bases of damaging cold perception

Statistical analysis reveals possible scientific misconduct in some bone health studies

Researchers reveal bi-directional link between fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease

Neuroimaging markers may help predict psychotherapy response in patients with depression, anxiety

Aortic rigidity in African-Americans linked to excess risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease

Scientists identify genetic mutations in highly aggressive rhabdoid meningiomas

Scientists uncover how common Epstein-Barr virus causes blood cancer in adults and children

Benefits of consuming dried fruits and nuts

Cochlear highlights success of innovative cloud-based data transfer system for implant clinics

Healthcare support worker explains benefits of scalp cooling for cancer patients

Cannabinoid receptors regulate memory processes by modulating mitochondrial energy metabolism

Adolescent obesity contributes to endometrial cancer risk in women

Study shows many indoor tanning facilities comply with Texas under-18 ban

Texans and GE team up with Houston Methodist to fund pilot project on concussion care

Mild postoperative pulmonary complications linked to increased mortality risk

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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