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Profound abnormalities in brain activity discovered in retired American football players

A new study has discovered profound abnormalities in brain activity in a group of retired American football players.

18 Oct 2013

Brain scientists to explore current biological, psychosocial and ecological aspects of memory loss disorders

"From Neurodegeneration to Brain Health: An Integrated Approach" is a conference that will bring together distinguished brain scientists to explore the current biological, psychosocial and ecological aspects of memory loss disorders.

18 Oct 2013

Altherx Pharmaceuticals receives U.S. patent for use of solabegron for treatment of overactive bladder

AltheRx Pharmaceuticals, a privately-held clinical development company, today announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a Notice of Allowance for the company's U.S. Patent Application claiming a method of use for solabegron, a beta 3-adrenergic receptor agonist, in combination with all commercially available antimuscarinics at both therapeutic and sub-therapeutic doses for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB).

18 Oct 2013

Prevalence of depression is twice high among migraineurs

The prevalence of depression among those with migraine is approximately twice as high as for those without the disease (men: 8.4% vs. 3.4%; women 12.4% vs. 5.7%), according to a new study published by University of Toronto researchers.

18 Oct 2013

Traumatic injuries can be more severe for older adults, yet do not get right level of care

Traumatic injuries can be more severe for older adults, yet they often do not get the right level of care, according to a study appearing in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Instead of going to a trauma center, many elderly patients end up in facilities without specialized expertise in trauma care that can treat all of their injuries.

18 Oct 2013

GenSpera to present G-202 Phase I trial in hepatocellular carcinoma at EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium

GenSpera, Inc. (OTCBB:GNSZ) announced that Devalingam Mahalingam, MD, PhD, principal investigator of the G-202 Phase II trial in hepatocellular carcinoma, will present data from the G-202 Phase I clinical trial at the EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics in Boston, MA on Monday, October 21st.

18 Oct 2013

Scientists examine different animal species to solve some of the riddles of human diseases

What do pigs, jellyfish and zebrafish have in common? It might be hard to discern the connection, but the different species are all pieces in a puzzle. A puzzle which is itself part of a larger picture of solving the riddles of diseases in humans.

18 Oct 2013

UC Irvine's 90+ Study to continue for another five years

UC Irvine's trailblazing 90+ Study, launched in 2003 to learn more about the "oldest old," the fastest-growing age group in the U.S., will continue for at least another five years, thanks to a $9.5 million renewal grant from the National Institute on Aging.

18 Oct 2013

Gene variations in response to injury can impact clinical outcomes in TBI

Subtle variations in genes that regulate a person's inflammatory response to injury can impact clinical outcomes in TBI, according to a new study published in Journal of Neurotrauma.

18 Oct 2013

High-intensity interval training with Mediterranean diet counselling 'supersizes' heart health

Lifestyle programs focused on high-intensity interval training combined with nutritional counselling on the Mediterranean diet have shown dramatic results for improving the heart health of people with abdominal obesity, finds a study released at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.

18 Oct 2013

Two drugs in combination improve survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer

Investigators at the Vall d´Hebron University Hospital and the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), have participated in an international phase III study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

18 Oct 2013

Dialysis while sleeping improves kidney health and decreases risk of heart disease

Montreal- Receiving dialysis at home while sleeping not only improves kidney health and quality of life for people with kidney disease, it could also decrease their risk of heart disease, says new study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress.

18 Oct 2013

Researchers identify C. perfringens type B bacteria believed to trigger multiple sclerosis

A research team from Weill Cornell Medical College and The Rockefeller University has identified a bacterium it believes may trigger multiple sclerosis, a chronic, debilitating disorder that damages myelin forming cells in the brain and spinal cord.

18 Oct 2013

Women diagnosed with breast cancer are 39% more likely to develop second cancer

Women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer are 39% more likely to develop a second cancer in a different part of the body. Such is the conclusion of a recent study, pioneered by female Spanish researchers.

18 Oct 2013

Hypertension during pregnancy could raise woman's lifetime risk of stroke

High blood pressure during pregnancy could dramatically raise a woman's lifetime risk of stroke, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke Congress.

18 Oct 2013

Study: Sleep allows brain to flush out damaging molecules linked with neurodegeneration

A good night's rest may literally clear the mind. Using mice, researchers showed for the first time that the space between brain cells may increase during sleep, allowing the brain to flush out toxins that build up during waking hours.

18 Oct 2013

Study shows how two miRNAs regulate FOXP2 gene implicated in speech, language impairments

A study led by Xiaoching Li, PhD, at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence, has shown for the first time how two tiny molecules regulate a gene implicated in speech and language impairments as well as autism disorders, and that social context of vocal behavior governs their function.

18 Oct 2013

Diaphragm pacing systems improve quality of life for ALS patients

Respiratory failure is one of the major complications associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The quest for alternative approaches for treating respiratory failure has led to the study, and subsequent FDA approval, of diaphragm pacing for use in ALS patients. However, there are still important unanswered questions about its benefit and impact.

18 Oct 2013

Study finds no relevant association between Vitamin D serum level and incidence of kidney stones

Increased vitamin D levels may prevent a wide range of diseases, according to recent studies. However, some previous studies led to a concern that vitamin D supplementation could increase an individual's risk of developing kidney stones.

18 Oct 2013

Use of effective, risky drug therapies by Medicare patients varies across US

A new report from the Dartmouth Atlas Project shows that the use of both effective and risky drug therapies by Medicare patients varies widely across U.S. regions, offering further evidence that location is a key determinant in the quality and cost of the medical care that patients receive.

18 Oct 2013

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Profound abnormalities in brain activity discovered in retired American football players

Brain scientists to explore current biological, psychosocial and ecological aspects of memory loss disorders

Altherx Pharmaceuticals receives U.S. patent for use of solabegron for treatment of overactive bladder

Prevalence of depression is twice high among migraineurs

Traumatic injuries can be more severe for older adults, yet do not get right level of care

GenSpera to present G-202 Phase I trial in hepatocellular carcinoma at EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium

Scientists examine different animal species to solve some of the riddles of human diseases

UC Irvine's 90+ Study to continue for another five years

Gene variations in response to injury can impact clinical outcomes in TBI

High-intensity interval training with Mediterranean diet counselling 'supersizes' heart health

Two drugs in combination improve survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer

Dialysis while sleeping improves kidney health and decreases risk of heart disease

Researchers identify C. perfringens type B bacteria believed to trigger multiple sclerosis

Women diagnosed with breast cancer are 39% more likely to develop second cancer

Hypertension during pregnancy could raise woman's lifetime risk of stroke

Study: Sleep allows brain to flush out damaging molecules linked with neurodegeneration

Study shows how two miRNAs regulate FOXP2 gene implicated in speech, language impairments

Diaphragm pacing systems improve quality of life for ALS patients

Study finds no relevant association between Vitamin D serum level and incidence of kidney stones

Use of effective, risky drug therapies by Medicare patients varies across US

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Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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