Medical Condition News

RSS

Study shows how gender, age and place of residence influence depressive symptoms among older people

Residents of the Italian island of Sardinia are known for their longevity. Now, a new study also shows that elderly Sardinians are less depressed and generally are in a better mental frame of mind than peers living elsewhere.

23 May 2014

Researchers identify mutation in fat-storage gene that appears to increase risk for type 2 diabetes

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have identified a mutation in a fat-storage gene that appears to increase the risk for type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders, according to a study published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

23 May 2014

Eliminating scar tissue, inflammation may make tumors more deadly, find researchers

New research represents a significant change in the understanding of how pancreatic cancer grows - and how it might be defeated.

23 May 2014

Obesity epidemic strikes all groups of Americans

The nation's obesity epidemic is striking all groups of Americans, affecting those with more education and those with less education, as well as all ethnic groups, according to a new analysis that challenges prevailing assumptions about the reasons why the nation is getting heavier.

23 May 2014

New report raises important questions about transcranial direct current stimulation

Over the past several decades, neurostimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have gradually gained favour in the public eye. In a new report, published yesterday in the prestigious scientific journal Neuron, IRCM ethics experts raise important questions about the rising tide of tDCS coverage in the media, while regulatory action is lacking and ethical issues need to be addressed.

23 May 2014

Common explanations for rising obesity rates are simply wrong, say researchers

Everything you think you know about the causes of rising obesity in the U.S. might be wrong, researchers say in a new report.

23 May 2014

Study shows disparity between US and English discharge rates for pediatric bipolar

A study published in the June 2014 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found a very much higher discharge rate for pediatric bipolar (PBD) in children and adolescents aged 1-19 years in the US compared to England between the years 2000-2010.

23 May 2014

American Association of Diabetes Educators suggests tips for safe travel

AAA estimates 36.1 million people will travel this Memorial Day weekend. If diabetes is your constant companion, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy traveling, whether traversing America in an RV or flying to the far reaches of the globe. Ensuring you stay healthy and keep your glucose levels on an even keel does require a little bit of organization and planning ahead, though.

23 May 2014

Cheap food plays key role in rising obesity epidemic

A new review summarizes what is known about economic factors tied to the obesity epidemic in the United States and concludes many common beliefs are wrong.

23 May 2014

New database allows researchers to match old drugs for new diseases

There are thousands of drugs that silence many thousands of cancer-causing genetic abnormalities. Some of these drugs are in use now, but many of these drugs are sitting on shelves or could be used beyond the disease for which they were originally approved.

23 May 2014

Study suggests healthcare professionals must be alert to rarer, severe causes of headaches during pregnancy

Most headaches in pregnancy and the postnatal period are benign, but healthcare professionals must be alert to the rarer and more severe causes of headaches, suggests a new review published today (23 May) in The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG).

23 May 2014

Finnish study: Size of aneurysm does not impact risk of brain aneurysms rupture

Approximately one third of all brain aneurysms rupture during a patient's lifetime, resulting in a brain haemorrhage. A recent Finnish study demonstrates that, unlike what was previously assumed, the size of the aneurysm does not significantly impact the risk of rupture.

23 May 2014

EKF affirms that novel sTNFR1/2 biomarkers can help predict end-stage renal disease

EKF, confirms scientific evidence as validation that soluble TNF Receptors 1 and 2 are strong biomarkers of progressive Diabetic Kidney Disease.

From EKF Diagnostics 23 May 2014

Study examines potential use of medical marijuana, CBD in treating epilepsy

The therapeutic potential of medical marijuana and pure cannabidiol (CBD), an active substance in the cannabis plant, for neurologic conditions is highly debated.

23 May 2014

Pain receptors may hold key to treating obesity, diabetes and improving metabolic health

Blocking a pain receptor in mice not only extends their lifespan, it also gives them a more youthful metabolism, including an improved insulin response that allows them to deal better with high blood sugar.

23 May 2014

Smoking cannabis associated with PTSD symptom reduction in some patients, says study

Clinical research from New Mexico supports a conclusion that smoking cannabis [marijuana] is associated with PTSD symptom reduction in some patients.

23 May 2014

New antibody appears to block sensations of pain, itching in mouse model

Duke University researchers have found an antibody that simultaneously blocks the sensations of pain and itching in studies with mice.

23 May 2014

International partnership of charities funds first immunotherapy clinical trial for children with neuroblastoma

Solving Kids' Cancer, the Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Alliance (NCCA UK), and Joining Against Cancer in Kids (J-A-C-K) awarded its first grant through their INBRACED (International Neuroblastoma Research and Collaboration for Effective Delivery) initiative, which aims to improve access of promising clinical trials for children with high-risk neuroblastoma in North America, the UK and in Europe.

23 May 2014

NCCN receives $2M grant to evaluate effectiveness of volasertib in treatment of hematologic malignancies

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) Oncology Research Program (ORP) has been awarded a $2-million grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

23 May 2014

Automated video analysis identifies children with autism spectrum disorders

Most schools across the United States provide simple vision tests to their students--not to prescribe glasses, but to identify potential problems and recommend a trip to the optometrist.

23 May 2014

Medical Condition News

Study shows how gender, age and place of residence influence depressive symptoms among older people

Researchers identify mutation in fat-storage gene that appears to increase risk for type 2 diabetes

Eliminating scar tissue, inflammation may make tumors more deadly, find researchers

Obesity epidemic strikes all groups of Americans

New report raises important questions about transcranial direct current stimulation

Common explanations for rising obesity rates are simply wrong, say researchers

Study shows disparity between US and English discharge rates for pediatric bipolar

American Association of Diabetes Educators suggests tips for safe travel

Cheap food plays key role in rising obesity epidemic

New database allows researchers to match old drugs for new diseases

Study suggests healthcare professionals must be alert to rarer, severe causes of headaches during pregnancy

Finnish study: Size of aneurysm does not impact risk of brain aneurysms rupture

EKF affirms that novel sTNFR1/2 biomarkers can help predict end-stage renal disease

Study examines potential use of medical marijuana, CBD in treating epilepsy

Pain receptors may hold key to treating obesity, diabetes and improving metabolic health

Smoking cannabis associated with PTSD symptom reduction in some patients, says study

New antibody appears to block sensations of pain, itching in mouse model

International partnership of charities funds first immunotherapy clinical trial for children with neuroblastoma

NCCN receives $2M grant to evaluate effectiveness of volasertib in treatment of hematologic malignancies

Automated video analysis identifies children with autism spectrum disorders

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

Latest News