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Merck Serono launches web-based software system for MS patients receiving Rebif treatment

A new web and app-based software solution, launched in the UK today on World MS Day, will allow physicians and nurses to monitor treatment of patients taking MS disease-modifying treatment Rebif by collecting injection history through the new RebiSmart 2.0 electronic autoinjector.

28 May 2014

InControl Medical’s InToneMV gains FDA clearance for treatment of urinary, fecal incontinence in male

InControl Medical gains FDA clearance for InTone®MV providing the 12 million men nationally who suffer with urinary or fecal incontinence a non-surgical, implant-free solution

28 May 2014

Sports-related concussion heals slower than previously known, says study

Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, have shown that analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid after concussion can be used to determine the magnitude of brain injury and to follow its course.

28 May 2014

Study: Apolipoprotein E mimetic peptide protects against diffuse brain injury

Because the majority of patients with diffuse brain injury are not suitable candidates for surgery, neuroprotective agents are of great importance.

28 May 2014

Many children who are injured in traffic affected by posttraumatic stress disorder

Nearly every third child in Sweden who is injured in traffic is subsequently affected by posttraumatic stress disorder.

28 May 2014

Socioeconomic status appears to influence type of cancer a person may develop

A new analysis has found that certain cancers are more concentrated in areas with high poverty, while other cancers arise more often in wealthy regions. Also, areas with higher poverty had lower cancer incidence and higher mortality than areas with lower poverty.

28 May 2014

New research program to understand and treat debilitating psychiatric disorders

Scientists and physicians at UC San Francisco (UCSF) are leading a $26 million, multi-institutional research program in which they will employ advanced technology to characterize human brain networks and better understand and treat a range of common, debilitating psychiatric disorders, focusing first on anxiety disorders and major depression.

28 May 2014

Biologists show bioelectrical signals control tumors arising from cancer-causing genes, fatty acid

Developmental biologists at Tufts University, using a tadpole model, have shown that bioelectrical signals from distant cells control the incidence of tumors arising from cancer-causing genes and that this process is impacted by levels of a common fatty acid produced by bacteria found in the tadpole and also in humans.

28 May 2014

New analysis finds that certain cancers are more concentrated in areas with high poverty

28 May 2014

New study confirms that drinking diet beverages helps people lose weight

A groundbreaking new study published today in Obesity, the journal of The Obesity Society, confirms definitively that drinking diet beverages helps people lose weight.

28 May 2014

Seeing people use e-cigarettes increases urge to smoke among young adult smokers

Seeing people use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) increases the urge to smoke among regular combustible cigarettes users, according to a new study of young adult smokers.

28 May 2014

Researchers provide new advice to grass pollen allergy sufferers

Atishoo! Help, there are flowering grasses around, please stay indoors - while your friends enjoy the nice summer weather! Traditionally, people allergic to grass pollen are advised to be aware of high pollen concentrations during the day, and to reduce their outdoor activities during this period.

28 May 2014

Western University imaging scientists develop better way to track progression of MS

Imaging scientists at Western University's Robarts Research Institute (London, Canada) have developed a better way to track the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) from its earliest stages.

28 May 2014

Findings explain why women with bladder cancer are often diagnosed at later stage than men

Women with blood in their urine (hematuria) were less than half as likely as men with the same issue to be referred to a urologist for further tests, according to a new Vanderbilt University study.

28 May 2014

Stem cells in outer blood vessel wall appear to involve in brain reaction following stroke

Two years ago, a new type of stem cell was discovered in the brain that has the capacity to form new cells.

28 May 2014

Patents for new method to rid carpets and mattresses of harmful allergens that cause asthma

A team of researchers from the University of South Carolina received two patents for a new method to rid carpets, mattresses and other furniture of harmful allergens and pests that cause asthma.

28 May 2014

Commonly used diabetes medications may also have positive effects against cancer cell proliferation

One of the most commonly used medications to control diabetes may also have positive effects against cancer cell proliferation, as show in research done at the Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV) in Mexico.

28 May 2014

Study examines how food additive MSG contributes to obesity and liver disease

The commonly used food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been linked to obesity and disorders associated with the metabolic syndrome including progressive liver disease.

28 May 2014

Genetic variant linked to sudden cardiac death leads to protein overproduction in heart cells

A genetic variant linked to sudden cardiac death leads to protein overproduction in heart cells, Johns Hopkins scientists report. Unlike many known disease-linked variants, this one lies not in a gene but in so-called noncoding DNA, a growing focus of disease research.

28 May 2014

Findings may help medical researchers identify effective drug targets for triple negative breast cancer

The suppression of two genes reduce breast cancer tumor formation and metastasis by interfering with blood vessel formation and recruitment, report scientists from Houston Methodist and five other institutions in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (now online).

28 May 2014

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Merck Serono launches web-based software system for MS patients receiving Rebif treatment

InControl Medical’s InToneMV gains FDA clearance for treatment of urinary, fecal incontinence in male

Sports-related concussion heals slower than previously known, says study

Study: Apolipoprotein E mimetic peptide protects against diffuse brain injury

Many children who are injured in traffic affected by posttraumatic stress disorder

Socioeconomic status appears to influence type of cancer a person may develop

New research program to understand and treat debilitating psychiatric disorders

Biologists show bioelectrical signals control tumors arising from cancer-causing genes, fatty acid

New analysis finds that certain cancers are more concentrated in areas with high poverty

New study confirms that drinking diet beverages helps people lose weight

Seeing people use e-cigarettes increases urge to smoke among young adult smokers

Researchers provide new advice to grass pollen allergy sufferers

Western University imaging scientists develop better way to track progression of MS

Findings explain why women with bladder cancer are often diagnosed at later stage than men

Stem cells in outer blood vessel wall appear to involve in brain reaction following stroke

Patents for new method to rid carpets and mattresses of harmful allergens that cause asthma

Commonly used diabetes medications may also have positive effects against cancer cell proliferation

Study examines how food additive MSG contributes to obesity and liver disease

Genetic variant linked to sudden cardiac death leads to protein overproduction in heart cells

Findings may help medical researchers identify effective drug targets for triple negative breast cancer

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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