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Children with prenatal methamphetamine exposure 2.8 times more likely to have cognitive problem

In the only long-term, National Institutes of Health-funded study of prenatal methamphetamine exposure and child outcome, researchers found youngsters exposed to the potent illegal drug before birth had increased cognitive problems at age 7.5 years, highlighting the need for early intervention to improve academic outcomes and reduce the potential for negative behaviors, according to the study published online by The Journal of Pediatrics.

18 Mar 2014

Study finds that health gap between survivors and their siblings widens with age

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study: Long-term follow-up of adult survivors of childhood cancer reinforces need for lifelong health surveillance for childhood cancer survivors

18 Mar 2014

Lung ultrasound could help determine if pregnant woman with preeclampsia is at risk for respiratory failure

18 Mar 2014

GenSpera enrolls first patient in Phase II trial of compound G-202 in patients with glioblastoma multiforme

GenSpera, Inc. (OTCQB:GNSZ) announced that the first patient was enrolled in the Phase II clinical trial of its lead compound, G-202, in patients who have glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most prevalent type of primary brain cancer.

18 Mar 2014

Study: Just a fifth of people with hearing problems use hearing aid

Just a fifth of people with hearing problems wear a hearing aid, a study by The University of Manchester has found.

From The University of Manchester 18 Mar 2014

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals starts Phase IIa clinical study of IW-3718 for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD) announced today that dosing has begun in its Phase IIa clinical study of its investigational compound IW-3718 in patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who have not responded adequately to treatment with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Data are expected in the first half of 2015.

18 Mar 2014

Igenica Biotherapeutics doses first patient in Phase 1 clinical trial of IGN523 in patients with AML

Igenica Biotherapeutics, a company focused on the discovery and development of innovative antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of cancer, announced today that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial of IGN523 in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

18 Mar 2014

Body clock's could be utilized to improve current therapies to delay onset of chronic lung diseases

The body clock's natural rhythm could be utilized to improve current therapies to delay the onset of chronic lung diseases.

From The University of Manchester 18 Mar 2014

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH): an interview with Jean-François Mouney, CEO of Genfit

The progressive form of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), which defines a subgroup of NAFLD where liver steatosis co-exists with cell injury (hepatocyte ballooning) and inflammation with or without fibrosis at histological examination.

18 Mar 2014

New standard for U.S. heart transplantation

The Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute has set a new standard for U.S. heart transplantation by completing 117 adult heart transplants and two adult heart-lung transplants, for a total of 119 adult heart transplants in a single year. The previous number set in 2005, was 98 adult heart transplants performed in one year.

18 Mar 2014

Findings support development of cysteine protease inhibitors as new drug target for AD

A team of scientists from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, the Medical University of South Carolina and San Diego-based American Life Science Pharmaceuticals, Inc., report that cathepsin B gene knockout or its reduction by an enzyme inhibitor blocks creation of key neurotoxic pGlu-Aβ peptides linked to Alzheimer's disease (AD). Moreover, the candidate inhibitor drug has been shown to be safe in humans.

18 Mar 2014

New case study reveals how to safely switch between anticoagulants for stroke prevention

With the availability of newer oral anticoagulants, the latest online case study from NPS MedicineWise helps health professionals navigate this changing area and understand the range of treatment options for managing stroke prevention in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

18 Mar 2014

Researcher to test brain stimulation, gait training to improve patients' ability to walk after stroke

A University of Illinois at Chicago researcher will test whether brain stimulation combined with gait training can improve patients' ability to walk after a stroke, under a $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

18 Mar 2014

Researchers examine how diabetes drug can benefit cancer patients

For several years, a class of anti-diabetic drugs known as biguanides, has been associated with anti-cancer properties. A number of retrospective studies have shown that the widely used diabetes drug metformin can benefit some cancer patients.

18 Mar 2014

Compound from "third-hand smoke" damages DNA and potentially cause cancer

Leftover cigarette smoke that clings to walls and furniture is a smelly nuisance, but now research suggests that it could pose a far more serious threat, especially to young children who put toys and other smoke-affected items into their mouths.

18 Mar 2014

Adolescents who have ACL reconstruction are more likely to demonstrate osteoarthritic changes later in life

Researchers presented results today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day in New Orleans that adolescents who have an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction are more likely to demonstrate osteoarthritic changes later in life.

18 Mar 2014

Over 40% of pregnant low-income women after diagnosis of false labor do not want to be sent home

More than 40 percent of pregnant low-income women discharged from the hospital after a diagnosis of false or early labor did not want to be sent home, with the most common reasons being that they were in too much pain or lived too far away, according to a study by Baylor University's Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) and Parkland Health & Hospital System.

18 Mar 2014

Study: Identifying biomarkers could lead to earlier detection of preeclampsia

Identifying biomarkers could lead to earlier detection of preeclampsia, which in turn can lead to healthier mothers and children, according to a collaborative study from the Centre of Molecular Inflammation Research (CEMIR) and the MR Cancer Group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

18 Mar 2014

Infant feeding and activity behaviors believed to increase child's risk for obesity later in life

Most of the parents included in a new study reported some infant feeding and activity behaviors that are believed to increase a child's risk for obesity later in life.

18 Mar 2014

Researchers analyze existing cohort studies and randomized trials on coronary risk and fatty acid intake

A new study raises questions about current guidelines which generally restrict the consumption of saturated fats and encourage consumption of polyunsaturated fats to prevent heart disease. The research was published today, 18 March, in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.

18 Mar 2014

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Children with prenatal methamphetamine exposure 2.8 times more likely to have cognitive problem

Study finds that health gap between survivors and their siblings widens with age

Lung ultrasound could help determine if pregnant woman with preeclampsia is at risk for respiratory failure

GenSpera enrolls first patient in Phase II trial of compound G-202 in patients with glioblastoma multiforme

Study: Just a fifth of people with hearing problems use hearing aid

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals starts Phase IIa clinical study of IW-3718 for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Igenica Biotherapeutics doses first patient in Phase 1 clinical trial of IGN523 in patients with AML

Body clock's could be utilized to improve current therapies to delay onset of chronic lung diseases

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH): an interview with Jean-François Mouney, CEO of Genfit

New standard for U.S. heart transplantation

Findings support development of cysteine protease inhibitors as new drug target for AD

New case study reveals how to safely switch between anticoagulants for stroke prevention

Researcher to test brain stimulation, gait training to improve patients' ability to walk after stroke

Researchers examine how diabetes drug can benefit cancer patients

Compound from "third-hand smoke" damages DNA and potentially cause cancer

Adolescents who have ACL reconstruction are more likely to demonstrate osteoarthritic changes later in life

Over 40% of pregnant low-income women after diagnosis of false labor do not want to be sent home

Study: Identifying biomarkers could lead to earlier detection of preeclampsia

Infant feeding and activity behaviors believed to increase child's risk for obesity later in life

Researchers analyze existing cohort studies and randomized trials on coronary risk and fatty acid intake

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Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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