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Roche announces FDA approval of new VENTANA PD-L1 assay

Roche today announced approval of the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay by the US Food and Drug Administration as a complementary diagnostic to provide PD-L1 status on patients who are considering treatment with the FDA approved Roche immunotherapy TECENTRIQ™ (atezolizumab) for metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC).

30 Jul 2016

Research shows clear link between heart and the brain of LQTS patients

Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center recently discovered a genetic link between Long QT Syndrome (LQTS), a rare cardiac rhythm disease, and an increased risk for seizures.

29 Jul 2016

Study clarifies role of KLF12 in CRC tumor growth

Results of preclinical studies by MUSC investigators reported in the July 2016 issue of PLOS One, demonstrate for the first time that the transcription factor KLF12 promotes CRC cell growth, in part, by activating EGR1. Furthermore, data demonstrate that KLF12 and EGR1 levels synergistically correlate with poor CRC prognoses.

29 Jul 2016

Northwell Health receives grant to assess pulmonary rehabilitation via telehealth for Hispanic COPD patients

Northwell Health's Feinstein Institute for Medical Research has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to study whether home-based pulmonary rehabilitation improves quality of life and decreases hospitalization in Hispanic patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

29 Jul 2016

Triple-combination therapy patch shrinks tumors, prevents recurrence in colon cancer mice model

Investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital have developed a hydrogel patch that can adhere to tumors in a preclinical model of colon cancer, delivering a local, combination treatment as the elastic gel breaks down over time.

29 Jul 2016

Smoking reduces lifespans and overall chances of kidney transplantation in dialysis patients

Dialysis patients who smoke are much less likely to receive a life-saving kidney transplant and much more likely to die sooner according to researchers from the Health Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Limerick and UL’s Graduate Entry Medical School.

29 Jul 2016

Scientists make a big leap on mini-brain research

Scientists in Singapore have made a big leap on research on the 'mini-brain'. These advanced mini versions of the human midbrain will help researchers develop treatments and conduct other studies into Parkinson's Disease and ageing-related brain diseases.

29 Jul 2016

GSK, VentureWise partner to deliver independent educational program on COPD to GPs

A new agreement between GlaxoSmithKline and VentureWise—part of the MedicineWise Group—will see an independent educational program delivered to GPs on the topic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

29 Jul 2016

Study supports removing transgender identity from WHO International Classification of Diseases

New evidence suggests that it would be appropriate to remove the diagnosis of transgender from its current classification as a mental disorder, according to a study conducted in Mexico City.

29 Jul 2016

SAPIEN 3 trans-catheter aortic valve replacement system improves survival in patients with aortic stenosis

Overall one-year survival was over 85 percent for high-risk or inoperable patients who underwent aortic valve replacement with the SAPIEN 3 trans-catheter aortic valve replacement system, according to a study published in the July 12 issue of the American Heart Association journal Circulation.

29 Jul 2016

One in four dermatology nurses likely to be the only regular home visitor for patients, survey reveals

Almost one in four nurses reported that they were likely to be the only regular visitor for around half of the patients they see at home in a recent survey by the British Skin Foundation.

29 Jul 2016

Novel method sheds light on how disruption in LRRK2 gene causes inherited Parkinson's disease

Scientists have developed a new method of measuring the activity of disease-causing mutations in the LRRK2 gene, a major cause of inherited Parkinson's disease.

29 Jul 2016

Headache and migraine sufferers asked to self manage treatment as part of new Griffith research

Headache and migraine sufferers are being asked to self manage their own treatment as part of new research at Griffith University.

29 Jul 2016

Deafblind people face health inequalities and barriers in accessing healthcare in England

A report published today by the national deafblind charity, Sense, highlights the health inequalities and barriers faced by deafblind people accessing healthcare in England.

29 Jul 2016

Research could help clinicians identify patients who may benefit from targeted therapy for liver cancer

New research from Roswell Park Cancer Institute offers clinicians treating patients with advanced liver cancer a way of determining which patients may benefit most from the targeted therapy sorafenib.

29 Jul 2016

Personalized virtual brain model of epileptic patient could lead to more precise diagnosis

Researchers at CNRS, INSERM, Aix-Marseille University and AP-HM have just created a virtual brain that can reconstitute the brain of a person affected by epilepsy for the first time.

29 Jul 2016

Management of prostate cancer varies by race

A study published in The Journal of Urology® indicates that treatment for low-risk prostate cancer, rather than watchful waiting, is most likely to be sought by black men.

29 Jul 2016

Researchers identify reason why antidepressants take so long to work

An episode of major depression can be crippling, impairing the ability to sleep, work, or eat. In severe cases, the mood disorder can lead to suicide. But the drugs available to treat depression, which can affect one in six Americans in their lifetime, can take weeks or even months to start working.

29 Jul 2016

Johns Hopkins students design new device to help treat battlefield injuries that block breathing

When a battlefield explosion injures a soldier's face or neck, the critical air passage between the head and lungs often becomes blocked, which can lead to brain damage and death within minutes.

29 Jul 2016

UAB researchers uncover vital mechanism for L-DOPA-induced-dyskinesia

Though the drug levodopa can dramatically improve Parkinson's disease symptoms, within five years one-half of the patients using L-DOPA develop an irreversible condition -- involuntary repetitive, rapid and jerky movements.

29 Jul 2016

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Roche announces FDA approval of new VENTANA PD-L1 assay

Research shows clear link between heart and the brain of LQTS patients

Study clarifies role of KLF12 in CRC tumor growth

Northwell Health receives grant to assess pulmonary rehabilitation via telehealth for Hispanic COPD patients

Triple-combination therapy patch shrinks tumors, prevents recurrence in colon cancer mice model

Smoking reduces lifespans and overall chances of kidney transplantation in dialysis patients

Scientists make a big leap on mini-brain research

GSK, VentureWise partner to deliver independent educational program on COPD to GPs

Study supports removing transgender identity from WHO International Classification of Diseases

SAPIEN 3 trans-catheter aortic valve replacement system improves survival in patients with aortic stenosis

One in four dermatology nurses likely to be the only regular home visitor for patients, survey reveals

Novel method sheds light on how disruption in LRRK2 gene causes inherited Parkinson's disease

Headache and migraine sufferers asked to self manage treatment as part of new Griffith research

Deafblind people face health inequalities and barriers in accessing healthcare in England

Research could help clinicians identify patients who may benefit from targeted therapy for liver cancer

Personalized virtual brain model of epileptic patient could lead to more precise diagnosis

Management of prostate cancer varies by race

Researchers identify reason why antidepressants take so long to work

Johns Hopkins students design new device to help treat battlefield injuries that block breathing

UAB researchers uncover vital mechanism for L-DOPA-induced-dyskinesia

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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