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CT-guided IRE therapy offers safe, feasible primary local treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer

A small group of patients with locally advanced unresectable pancreatic carcinoma suffered no major ill effects-pancreatitis or fistula formation-after undergoing percutaneous CT-guided irreversible electroporation (IRE)-a nonthermal ablation technology that is safe near vascular and ductal structures-as a therapy.

8 May 2014

Hippocampus has critical role in mammalian learning

Theta-band activity in hippocampus after an event seems to be crucial for learning. A study at the University of Jyv-skyl- also proved that the absence of theta facilitated learning a simple task while training during theta had no effect on learning.

8 May 2014

Breast tomosynthesis after mammography screening may lessen use of biopsies, ultrasound

Breast tomosynthesis in the diagnostic workup for one- or two-view focal asymmetry detected at screening mammography resulted in less use of ultrasound, fewer biopsies, and higher positive predictive value for cancer than when diagnostic exams involved only 2D mammography, according to a study conducted at the University of Virginia.

8 May 2014

First international molecular screening program at IMPAKT for metastatic breast cancer

While research has made great strides in recent decades to improve and significantly extend the lives of patients with early breast cancer, the needs of patients with advanced or metastatic disease have largely been ignored.

8 May 2014

Commonly used drug restores blood flow to oxygen-starved muscles of boys with muscular dystrophy

Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute researchers have found that a commonly prescribed drug restores blood flow to oxygen-starved muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic muscle-wasting disease that rarely is seen in girls but affects one in 3,500 male babies, profoundly shortening life expectancy. It is the most common fatal disease that affects children.

8 May 2014

Children who spend more hours in front of screen have high blood pressure

A new study reveals that children who spend two hours or more in front of a screen (TV, computer, videogames etc.) have over 2.5 fold increase in their odds of having high blood pressure (BP). These odds are increased further by overweight and obesity.

8 May 2014

Low-carbohydrate diet reduces inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes

A low-carbohydrate diet, but not a low-fat diet, reduces inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to research at Linköping University in Sweden.

8 May 2014

New simulation training program helps adults with autism improve job interview skills

Adults with an autism spectrum disorder, who may have trouble talking about themselves and interacting socially, don't always make good impressions in job interviews and have low employment rates.

8 May 2014

Perceived age and weight discrimination are linked to worse health in older adults

Perceived age and weight discrimination, more than perceived race and sex discrimination, are linked to worse health in older adults, according to new research from the Florida State University College of Medicine.

8 May 2014

Regular doctor visits may reduce melanoma mortality, says study

The risk of dying from the most dangerous type of skin cancer is significantly reduced with regular doctor visits, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

8 May 2014

Form of baclofen works better at treating narcolepsy

Neuroscientists at SRI International have found that a form of baclofen, a drug used to treat muscle spasticity, works better at treating narcolepsy than the best drug currently available when tested in mice.

8 May 2014

Scientists find 2 key proteins that regulate growth of mammary stem cells and contribute to breast cancer

By carefully controlling the levels of two proteins, researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered how to keep mammary stem cells-those that can form breast tissue-alive and functioning in the lab. The new ability to propagate mammary stem cells is allowing them to study both breast development and the formation of breast cancers.

8 May 2014

Psilocybin in magic mushroom inhibits negative emotions in brain, shows study

Emotions like fear, anger, sadness, and joy enable people to adjust to their environment and react flexibly to stress and strain and are vital for cognitive processes, physiological reactions, and social behaviour.

8 May 2014

Study finds premature menopause associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function

Premature menopause is associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function, suggests a new study published today (7 May) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG).

8 May 2014

Common drug may improve blood flow in muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

A drug typically prescribed for erectile dysfunction or increased pressure in the arteries may help improve blood flow in the muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, according to a study published in the May 7, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

8 May 2014

Neuron-to-neuron communication plays essential role in development of synapses

Controlling low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels: an interview with Jay Edelberg, M.D., Sanofi and Bill Sasiela, Ph.D., Regeneron

Lipids, primarily cholesterol and triglycerides, come from two sources: what is naturally manufactured in the liver and what comes from the intestines through the diet.

From Sanofi 7 May 2014

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CT-guided IRE therapy offers safe, feasible primary local treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer

Hippocampus has critical role in mammalian learning

Breast tomosynthesis after mammography screening may lessen use of biopsies, ultrasound

First international molecular screening program at IMPAKT for metastatic breast cancer

Commonly used drug restores blood flow to oxygen-starved muscles of boys with muscular dystrophy

Children who spend more hours in front of screen have high blood pressure

Low-carbohydrate diet reduces inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes

New simulation training program helps adults with autism improve job interview skills

Perceived age and weight discrimination are linked to worse health in older adults

Regular doctor visits may reduce melanoma mortality, says study

Form of baclofen works better at treating narcolepsy

Scientists find 2 key proteins that regulate growth of mammary stem cells and contribute to breast cancer

Psilocybin in magic mushroom inhibits negative emotions in brain, shows study

Study finds premature menopause associated with long-term negative effects on cognitive function

Common drug may improve blood flow in muscles of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Neuron-to-neuron communication plays essential role in development of synapses

Mouse mothers can protect pups from developing type 1 diabetes by eating gluten-free diet

Researchers develop mobile phone app to assist hearing impaired

Bioengineers develop tool that reacts to chemical changes caused by cancer cells

Controlling low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels: an interview with Jay Edelberg, M.D., Sanofi and Bill Sasiela, Ph.D., Regeneron

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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