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University of Sydney to host series of medicine lectures on back pain

On any given day in Australia, one quarter of the population is suffering back pain, and nearly 80 per cent of adult Australians will experience back pain some time during their lives.

1 Oct 2013

Circassia reports positive results from phase II clinical study of ToleroMune grass allergy treatment

Circassia Ltd, a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on developing world-class immunotherapies, today announced successful results from a large phase II clinical study of its ToleroMune® grass allergy treatment (Grass-Synthetic Peptide Immuno-Regulatory Epitope [Grass-SPIRE])

1 Oct 2013

Researchers discover how aspirin improves survival in patients diagnosed with colon cancer

Researchers believe they have discovered how aspirin improves survival in patients diagnosed with colon cancer, the 2013 European Cancer Congress (ECC2013) heard today.

1 Oct 2013

Emotion regulation training enhances efficacy of inpatient cognitive behavioral therapy for MDD

A new psychotherapeutic ingredient, emotion regulation skills training, has been found to enhance standard cognitive behavior therapy for depression in a trial published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.

1 Oct 2013

Report: More Hispanic Texans die from cancer than any other cause

More Hispanic Texans die from cancer than any other cause, according to a new report by the Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas research group.

1 Oct 2013

Study shows direct causative link between obesity and risk of pancreatic cancer in mice

Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC) have found that mice made obese by being given high-calorie, high-fat diets (HFCD) developed abnormally high numbers of lesions known as pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasias (PanINs), which are known to be precursors to pancreas cancer.

1 Oct 2013

Researchers examine how obesity influence grades in primary school

Children who are extremely overweight achieve lower math grades and attend German upper secondary school (Gymnasium) less frequently, is shown by a study, undertaken by the WZB Berlin Social Science Center (WZB).

1 Oct 2013

Shortage of zinc may contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have made a discovery that, if replicated in humans, suggests a shortage of zinc may contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, which have been linked to defective proteins clumping together in the brain.

1 Oct 2013

Unique DNA markings on certain genes may 'predict' risk of developing head and neck cancer

Unique DNA markings on certain genes may "predict" the risk of developing head and neck cancer, according to new research led by Queen Mary University of London.

1 Oct 2013

Liquid biopsy: New device could help doctors diagnose and treat cancers

A microfluidic chip developed at the University of Michigan is among the best at capturing elusive circulating tumor cells from blood-and it can support the cells' growth for further analysis.

1 Oct 2013

Mayo Clinic researchers to develop innovative medical treatments for wounded veterans

Mayo Clinic researchers are part of the second phase of a national consortium that focuses on developing innovative medical treatments for wounded veterans. Mayo's role will emphasize peripheral nerve regeneration.

1 Oct 2013

Short-term hearing loss during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits

Short-term hearing loss during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits, long after basic auditory sensitivity has returned to normal. The processing of sound in the brain is shaped by early experience.

1 Oct 2013

Biochemists discover promising vitamin D-based treatment that halts or reverse MS

A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is a hard lot. Patients typically get the diagnosis around age 30 after experiencing a series of neurological problems such as blurry vision, wobbly gait or a numb foot. From there, this neurodegenerative disease follows an unforgiving course.

1 Oct 2013

Study shows prevalence of PTSD responses in female patients after cancer treatment

A paper published in the current issue of psychotherapy and psychosomatics provides data concerned with the appropriateness of a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder in women with a diagnosis of cancer.

1 Oct 2013

Researchers develop C6 compound that prevents abnormalities linked with priapism in mice

It's not the little blue pill famous for helping men get big results, but for those who need it, the outcome might be even more significant. A new research report published online in The FASEB Journal, offers hope to men who experience priapism. This condition, which is often seen in men with sickle cell disease, causes erections lasting so long that they cause permanent damage to the penis.

1 Oct 2013

Roadmap of protein interactions may lead to new therapeutic approaches for type 2 diabetes

A team led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has created the first comprehensive roadmap of the protein interactions that enable cells in the pancreas to produce, store and secrete the hormone insulin.

1 Oct 2013

IMSGC scientists identify 48 genetic variants influencing risk of developing MS

Scientists of the International Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Consortium (IMSGC) have identified an additional 48 genetic variants influencing the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

1 Oct 2013

FDA approves Brintellix drug to treat depressive disorder in adults

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Brintellix (vortioxetine) to treat adults with major depressive disorder.

1 Oct 2013

Researchers discover new procedure for treatment of uterine fibroids

Jersey Shore University Medical Center announces today that Mark Martens, M.D., chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, performed the first Acessa procedure in New Jersey. The procedure is used for the treatment of uterine fibroids. Additionally, Jersey Shore's Jocelyn A. Carlo, M.D., Obstetrics/Gynecology, is performing the procedure.

1 Oct 2013

Study shows young patients are at highest risk of colorectal cancer progression, death

Younger patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body represent a high-risk group that is less likely to respond to treatment. Colorectal cancer in patients younger than 40 is more likely to grow despite treatment and young patients are at greater risk of death than people in other age groups.

1 Oct 2013

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University of Sydney to host series of medicine lectures on back pain

Circassia reports positive results from phase II clinical study of ToleroMune grass allergy treatment

Researchers discover how aspirin improves survival in patients diagnosed with colon cancer

Emotion regulation training enhances efficacy of inpatient cognitive behavioral therapy for MDD

Report: More Hispanic Texans die from cancer than any other cause

Study shows direct causative link between obesity and risk of pancreatic cancer in mice

Researchers examine how obesity influence grades in primary school

Shortage of zinc may contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Unique DNA markings on certain genes may 'predict' risk of developing head and neck cancer

Liquid biopsy: New device could help doctors diagnose and treat cancers

Mayo Clinic researchers to develop innovative medical treatments for wounded veterans

Short-term hearing loss during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits

Biochemists discover promising vitamin D-based treatment that halts or reverse MS

Study shows prevalence of PTSD responses in female patients after cancer treatment

Researchers develop C6 compound that prevents abnormalities linked with priapism in mice

Roadmap of protein interactions may lead to new therapeutic approaches for type 2 diabetes

IMSGC scientists identify 48 genetic variants influencing risk of developing MS

FDA approves Brintellix drug to treat depressive disorder in adults

Researchers discover new procedure for treatment of uterine fibroids

Study shows young patients are at highest risk of colorectal cancer progression, death

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