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Scientists describe interplay of four molecules that trigger, govern antibody production in immune cells

Australian scientists have described an exquisitely balanced interplay of four molecules that trigger and govern antibody production in immune cells. As well as being an important basic science discovery, it helps explain why people with mutations in any one of the associated genes cannot fight infection effectively, and develop rare and crippling immunodeficiency disorders.

18 Nov 2013

New method for estimating LDL-C levels more accurate than standard measure

Seth S. Martin, M.D., of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, Baltimore, and colleagues developed a method for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels that is more accurate than the standard measure.

18 Nov 2013

Study suggests potential new treatment for seizures

A study out today in the journal Nature Medicine suggests a potential new treatment for the seizures that often plague children with genetic metabolic disorders and individuals undergoing liver failure. The discovery hinges on a new understanding of the complex molecular chain reaction that occurs when the brain is exposed to too much ammonia.

17 Nov 2013

Measuring BMI can help predict diabetic patient's risk for heart disease

Researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute, in collaboration with researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health, have discovered a simple way to further predict a diabetic patient's risk for heart disease: by measuring their body mass index or BMI.

17 Nov 2013

Prolonged CPR can improve patient's chance of surviving cardiac arrest

Performing CPR for 38 minutes or longer can improve a patient's chance of surviving cardiac arrest, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013.

17 Nov 2013

Residents of major cities with high pollution levels have increased risk of dry eye syndrome

Residents of major cities with high levels of air pollution have an increased risk of dry eye syndrome, according to a study presented at the world's largest ophthalmic conference, the 117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, in New Orleans.

17 Nov 2013

Mount Sinai biologist wins NIH Director's New Innovator Awards for High-Risk, High Reward Research

Arvin Dar, PhD, structural and chemical biologist in oncological sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is one of 41 national recipients of the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director's New Innovator Awards for High-Risk, High Reward Research. The award will support Dar's research into Ras-dependent cancers, specifically investigating how to combat mutations in Ras, a protein implicated in at least one of every five cancers.

16 Nov 2013

Cataract surgeries deliver 4,567% financial return on investment to society

Cataract surgeries performed over one year eventually save $123.4 billion over 13 years and delivers a 4,567 percent financial return on investment to society according to the results of a cost-utility study, published online today in the Academy's official journal, Ophthalmology, and will be presented on Nov. 17 at the world's largest ophthalmic conference, the American Academy of Ophthalmology's 117th Annual Meeting, in New Orleans. Researchers say that the results prove that healthcare interventions create substantial economic wealth.

16 Nov 2013

Researchers update promising strategies and therapies to restore skeletal muscle health

The progressive loss of skeletal muscle during aging, known as sarcopenia, underlies limitations in physical function and mobility, which in turn lead to falls, loss of independence, institutionalization and even death.

16 Nov 2013

E-Rare funding recommended for European young investigators network for Usher syndrome

Based on a ranking list that was established by the EU Scientific Evaluation Committee, the E-Rare funding bodies recommended the European young investigators network for Usher syndrome coordinated by Dr. Kerstin Nagel-Wolfrum from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz for funding. Out of 82 submitted projects, EUR-USH was among the 11 excellent scientific projects that were chosen after a competitive two-step scientific evaluation by peers. In October 2013, researchers held their kick-off meeting in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

16 Nov 2013

Morningside Recovery starts highly unique program for video and online gamers

Morningside Recovery, a leading substance abuse and mental health recovery center in Southern California, has founded a highly unique, all-inclusive recovery program focusing on compulsive video and online gaming—a growing issue among teen and young adult males.

16 Nov 2013

Study shows patients at high-risk of CNV benefit from ForeseeHome device for earlier detection

The results of the Home Monitoring of the Eye (HOME) study, conducted in Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) clinical centers, executed by the EMMES Corporation and sponsored by Notal Vision Ltd. Tel Aviv, Israel, have been accepted for publication in Ophthalmology.

16 Nov 2013

Researchers explain new function of 2 key molecules involved in tumor progression

Researchers from IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute) lead by Dr. Sandra Peir- have described a new function for two key molecules involved in tumor progression.

16 Nov 2013

Oraya presents data from INTREPID study of stereotactic radiotherapy for treatment of wet AMD

Oraya® Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that initial three-year safety follow-up data from its INTREPID study of Oraya Therapy™ stereotactic radiotherapy for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were presented for the first time today during the America Academy of Ophthalmology's (AAO) annual meeting in New Orleans.

16 Nov 2013

$23.8M NIH grant supports multi-center, multidisciplinary study on deadly bleeding syndrome

A new five-year, $23.8 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant will support a multi-center, multidisciplinary study on a deadly bleeding syndrome - called coagulopathy - that occurs without warning in some trauma patients.

16 Nov 2013

Errors in medication common on admission to mental health services, shows study

A recent study, published in the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, involving Aston University (UK), South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) and the University of East Anglia (UK) found medication errors were common on admission to mental health services.

16 Nov 2013

£20M research centre opened to investigate exciting new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases

A specialist £20 million research centre, funded by the Wolfson Foundation and dedicated to carrying out first-in-human studies, opens in London today (15th November). Researchers at the Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre (LWENC) will investigate exciting new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

16 Nov 2013

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Scientists describe interplay of four molecules that trigger, govern antibody production in immune cells

New method for estimating LDL-C levels more accurate than standard measure

Study suggests potential new treatment for seizures

Measuring BMI can help predict diabetic patient's risk for heart disease

Prolonged CPR can improve patient's chance of surviving cardiac arrest

Residents of major cities with high pollution levels have increased risk of dry eye syndrome

Mount Sinai biologist wins NIH Director's New Innovator Awards for High-Risk, High Reward Research

Cataract surgeries deliver 4,567% financial return on investment to society

Researchers update promising strategies and therapies to restore skeletal muscle health

E-Rare funding recommended for European young investigators network for Usher syndrome

Morningside Recovery starts highly unique program for video and online gamers

Study shows patients at high-risk of CNV benefit from ForeseeHome device for earlier detection

Researchers explain new function of 2 key molecules involved in tumor progression

Oraya presents data from INTREPID study of stereotactic radiotherapy for treatment of wet AMD

$23.8M NIH grant supports multi-center, multidisciplinary study on deadly bleeding syndrome

Errors in medication common on admission to mental health services, shows study

£20M research centre opened to investigate exciting new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases

Mediterranean sofrito linked with low incidence of cardiovascular effects

Quantitative models predict risk of acute urinary symptoms in prostate cancer patients treated with RT

New smartphone app aims to help diabetic young people keep safe when drinking alcohol

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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