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Salk researchers identify new mechanism for Alzheimer's risk gene

For decades, scientists have known that people with two copies of a gene called apolipoprotein E4 (ApoE4) are much more likely to have Alzheimer's disease at age 65 than the rest of the population.

18 Aug 2016

New ATA recommendations offer guidance for managing all forms of thyrotoxicosis

New evidence-based recommendations from the American Thyroid Association provide guidance to clinicians in the management of patients with all forms of thyrotoxicosis (excessively high thyroid hormone activity), including hyperthyroidism.

18 Aug 2016

Novel material heals diabetic wounds faster than standard bandage

At some point in their lives, 15 percent of people with diabetes will develop a painful and hard-to-treat foot ulcer.

18 Aug 2016

Scientists discover underlying mechanisms of proptosis in patients with thyroid eye disease

Researchers from the Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts Eye and Ear have identified new underlying mechanisms of proptosis, or bulging of the eyes, in patients with acute thyroid eye disease.

18 Aug 2016

Study examines mental illness severity among Asian populations living in western country

Chinese and South Asian patients in Ontario experience more severe mental illness at the time of hospital admission than other patients, according to a new study that examined the association between illness severity and ethnicity.

18 Aug 2016

Low adherence to antipsychotic medication linked to long-term homelessness

SFU health sciences researcher Stefanie Rezansoff has published a new study on the treatment of serious mental illnesses among people who are homeless. This is the first study to investigate adherence to antipsychotic medication in this population.

18 Aug 2016

Ginger-derived nanoparticles may be good medicine for inflammatory bowel disease

A recent study by researchers at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center took them to a not-so-likely destination: local farmers markets. They went in search of fresh ginger root.

18 Aug 2016

Research shines more light on role of proteins in maintaining synaptic transmission

Synapses are the power junctions that allow living creatures to function. Popularly associated with learning and memory, they play a more fundamental role in our existence by regulating everything from breathing, sleeping and waking and other bodily functions.

17 Aug 2016

MDI Biological Laboratory receives NIH grant for research on peripheral neuropathy

The MDI Biological Laboratory has announced that it has received a grant of $456,500 over two years from the National Institutes of Health for the study of peripheral neuropathy.

17 Aug 2016

Music interventions help improve quality of life in cancer patients

We've all heard of laughter being the best medicine, but what about music? A systematic review published by the Cochrane Library found that there is significant evidence that music interventions help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, pain and fatigue in cancer patients, while also boosting their quality of life.

17 Aug 2016

Mice study finds new approach to halt cycle of chronic inflammation in lupus

Molecules that scavenge debris from dying cells appear to halt the cycle of chronic inflammation in lupus, while also enhancing the body's ability to combat flu, according to Duke Health studies in mice.

17 Aug 2016

Personalised wristband devices can help adults diagnosed with autism manage anxiety

Personalised wearable digital technology can help adults diagnosed with autism understand and manage their anxiety.

17 Aug 2016

AMP releases new report that addresses challenges in defining clinical utility of molecular diagnostics

The Association for Molecular Pathology, the premier global, non-profit organization serving molecular diagnostic professionals, today announced a new report that addresses the challenges in defining the clinical utility of molecular diagnostics for inherited diseases and cancer.

17 Aug 2016

Medical Condition News

Salk researchers identify new mechanism for Alzheimer's risk gene

New ATA recommendations offer guidance for managing all forms of thyrotoxicosis

Novel material heals diabetic wounds faster than standard bandage

Scientists discover underlying mechanisms of proptosis in patients with thyroid eye disease

Study examines mental illness severity among Asian populations living in western country

Low adherence to antipsychotic medication linked to long-term homelessness

Ginger-derived nanoparticles may be good medicine for inflammatory bowel disease

Research shines more light on role of proteins in maintaining synaptic transmission

MDI Biological Laboratory receives NIH grant for research on peripheral neuropathy

Music interventions help improve quality of life in cancer patients

Mice study finds new approach to halt cycle of chronic inflammation in lupus

Personalised wristband devices can help adults diagnosed with autism manage anxiety

AMP releases new report that addresses challenges in defining clinical utility of molecular diagnostics

Research article outlines utilization of calixarenes in biocatalysis and cancer therapy

Study uses mathematical models to examine link between water fluoridation and diabetes

Researchers find potential way to reduce effects of TBI with neuron-targeting nanoparticle

Digital risk calculator provides faster, reliable estimation of GIST recurrence

Schizophrenia vulnerability emerged after divergence of modern humans from Neanderthals

Scientists discover way to visualize function of bone-resorbing cells in living mice

Hydrothermal DMR results show promise in treatment of type 2 diabetes

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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