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MD Anderson Cancer Center to host annual Making Cancer History seminar in Sarasota

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center returns March 7 to Sarasota, Fla., for the institution's annual Making Cancer History® seminar at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts.

17 Feb 2015

Bacteria's DNA can pass trait to offspring in a way similar to parents' own DNA

It's a firmly established fact straight from Biology 101: Traits such as eye color and height are passed from one generation to the next through the parents' DNA.

17 Feb 2015

Oncolytics Biotech’s REOLYSIN receives Orphan Drug Designation for treatment of pancreatic cancer

Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. ("Oncolytics") (TSX:ONC, NASDAQ: ONCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of oncolytic viruses as potential cancer therapeutics, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation for its lead product candidate, REOLYSIN®, for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

17 Feb 2015

Neuroscientist to discuss teenage brain development at AAAS meeting in California

Teenage exploration and risk taking could be explained by dramatic changes in the brain that allow elaborate planning and are driven by the need for immediate reward, according to a University of Pittsburgh neuroscientist who will be talking about her research in a panel discussion and press briefing at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting, Feb. 13 to 16, in San Jose, Calif.

17 Feb 2015

Scientists demonstrate the importance of RNA editing in melanoma development

The importance of RNA editing in melanoma has been demonstrated by scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The study revealed that a lack of RNA editing, a process by which information inside RNA molecules is transformed, leads to tumor growth and progression through manipulation of proteins.

17 Feb 2015

Study: Most risk calculators used by clinicians overestimate risk of heart attack

Most "risk calculators" used by clinicians to gauge a patient's chances of suffering a heart attack and guide treatment decisions appear to significantly overestimate the likelihood of a heart attack, according to results of a study by investigators at Johns Hopkins and other institutions.

17 Feb 2015

Short-term, high-fat diet may reduce heart attack damage, shows study

It's well known that over the long run, a high-fat diet increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

17 Feb 2015

Large majority of coronary patients fail to meet lifestyle, risk factor targets

The large majority of coronary patients in Europe are failing to achieve their lifestyle, risk factor and therapeutic targets as set out in the latest prevention guidelines.

17 Feb 2015

$Hip protector can reduce risk of hip fractures$

Hip protector can reduce risk of hip fractures

Are you well used to wearing studded shoes in winter? If so, you're probably ready for yet another step towards tackling the eternally icy winter streets.

17 Feb 2015

Researchers show how gene mutations cause common forms of cartilage tumors

Duke Medicine researchers have shown how gene mutations may cause common forms of cartilage tumors. In a study published in the Feb. 16, 2015, issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Duke researchers and their colleagues revealed that mutations in the isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) gene contribute to the formation of benign tumors in cartilage that can be a precursor to malignancies.

17 Feb 2015

Research: 14% of cerebral palsy cases are linked to genetic mutation

An international research group led by a team at the University of Adelaide has made what they believe could be the biggest discovery into cerebral palsy in 20 years.

17 Feb 2015

BHB compound produced during dieting blocks part of immune system involved in inflammatory disorders

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found that a compound produced by the body when dieting or fasting can block a part of the immune system involved in several inflammatory disorders such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease.

17 Feb 2015

Study shows amyloid formation may link type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer disease

The pathological process amyloidosis, in which misfolded proteins (amyloids) form insoluble fibril deposits, occurs in many diseases, including Alzheimer disease (AD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).

17 Feb 2015

Dip a Stick test provides accurate way to detect signs of diabetes

Allie Beatty knows all too well that early detection of diabetes can significantly reduce the risk of additional complications.

16 Feb 2015

Winter weather may cause vitamin D deficiency

Residents of snowy, northern U.S. cities are at risk of vitamin D deficiency and worse, may not even know it.

16 Feb 2015

Research findings may point to new treatment for patients with Mitofusin 2 deficiency

Researchers have discovered a novel role for Mitofusin 2, and the findings may point to a new treatment for patients with diseases caused by loss of the mitochondrial protein.

16 Feb 2015

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation launches 'Orange 4 MSF' campaign to promote MS awareness

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation will officially launch their "Orange 4 MSF" campaign on Monday, February 16th to promote MS awareness. Since orange is the official color of awareness, MSF would like the public to show their support by taking a selfie with an orange and then posting it on social media with #orange4msf.

16 Feb 2015

Unemployment linked with around 45 000 deaths by suicide every year

These striking findings suggest that suicide prevention strategies need to target the negative health effects of unemployment in times of economic stability as well as during recession.

16 Feb 2015

Harmless plant extract can help treat Cushing Disease

Cushing Disease, not to be confused with Cushing's Syndrome, is caused by a tumour in the pituitary gland in the brain. The tumour secrets increased amounts of the stress hormone adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) followed by cortisol release from the adrenal glands leading to rapid weight gain, elevated blood pressure and muscular weakness.

16 Feb 2015

Simulation-based medical education teaches neurology residents how to treat stroke patients

One of the most challenging cases that a first-year neurology resident physician can face is a stroke patient in the emergency department.

16 Feb 2015

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MD Anderson Cancer Center to host annual Making Cancer History seminar in Sarasota

Bacteria's DNA can pass trait to offspring in a way similar to parents' own DNA

Oncolytics Biotech’s REOLYSIN receives Orphan Drug Designation for treatment of pancreatic cancer

Neuroscientist to discuss teenage brain development at AAAS meeting in California

Scientists demonstrate the importance of RNA editing in melanoma development

Study: Most risk calculators used by clinicians overestimate risk of heart attack

Short-term, high-fat diet may reduce heart attack damage, shows study

Large majority of coronary patients fail to meet lifestyle, risk factor targets

Hip protector can reduce risk of hip fractures

Researchers show how gene mutations cause common forms of cartilage tumors

Research: 14% of cerebral palsy cases are linked to genetic mutation

BHB compound produced during dieting blocks part of immune system involved in inflammatory disorders

Study shows amyloid formation may link type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer disease

Dip a Stick test provides accurate way to detect signs of diabetes

Winter weather may cause vitamin D deficiency

Research findings may point to new treatment for patients with Mitofusin 2 deficiency

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation launches 'Orange 4 MSF' campaign to promote MS awareness

Unemployment linked with around 45 000 deaths by suicide every year

Harmless plant extract can help treat Cushing Disease

Simulation-based medical education teaches neurology residents how to treat stroke patients

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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