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Research: Heart failure accelerates aging process, brings on early andropausal syndrome

Heart failure accelerates the aging process and brings on early andropausal syndrome (AS), according to research presented today at the Heart Failure Congress 2013. AS, also referred to as male 'menopause', was four times more common in men with heart failure.

27 May 2013

Researchers identify mutations in new genes that might be associated with ALS disease

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified mutations in several new genes that might be associated with the development of spontaneously occurring cases of the neurodegenerative disease known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

27 May 2013

Calyx of Held: The largest synapse could shed light on neuropsychiatric disorders

Humans and most mammals can determine the spatial origin of sounds with remarkable acuity. We use this ability all the time -- crossing the street; locating an invisible ringing cell phone in a cluttered bedroom.

27 May 2013

Study examines effectiveness of VRET on agoraphobia, panic disorder

A number of studies have demonstrated the efficacy of virtual reality exposure therapy in specific phobias, but research in  seriously impaired patients with agoraphobia is lacking.

27 May 2013

Researchers develop multicolor fluorescence labeling method to identify tumor specific miRNAs

In recent years, microRNAs and other non-coding RNAs are small molecules that help control the expression of specific proteins. In recent years they have emerged as disease biomarkers.

27 May 2013

OrbusNeich introduces COMBO Dual Therapy Stent

OrbusNeich today launched the world's first dual therapy stent – the COMBO Dual Therapy Stent – to address the challenges of delayed healing of the coronary artery associated with monotherapy drug eluting stents, the current standard of care for the treatment of coronary artery disease.

27 May 2013

Study finds that developing good habits more important than self-control in meeting goals

Stress and exhaustion may turn us into zombies, but a novel study shows that mindless behavior doesn't just lead to overeating and shopping sprees - it can also cause us to stick with behaviors that are good for us.

27 May 2013

Study finds that inability to express emotions may cause delay in seeking attention

In case of heart attack it is of the most importance  to get immediate medical attention.

27 May 2013

Combination of psychotherapy with DC may improve eating disorder psychopathology, body weight

The combination of psychotherapy with dietary counseling might be a potential useful strategy to improve both eating disorder psychopathology and body weight in patients with BED.

27 May 2013

National Sleep Awareness month: ACOEM focuses on the impact of sleep disorders in workplace

In recognition of May as National Sleep Awareness month, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine's ongoing awareness campaign to address chronic disease in the workplace is focusing on the impact of sleep disorders on worker health and productivity.

27 May 2013

Routine use of FFR at diagnostic coronary angiography changes management in 26% of patients

Routinely measuring fractional flow reserve using pressure wire assessment during coronary angiography for diagnosis of chest pain leads to significant changes in the management of one in four patients, according to results from a study reported at EuroPCR 2013.

27 May 2013

Research reveals that public support for war influences PTSD among soldiers

Soldiers returning home from combat may be at a heightened risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder if public support for a war effort is low, according to recent research.

27 May 2013

Scientists report new way of tackling cancer and predicting tumor virulence

A new way of tackling cancer and predicting tumor virulence are has been reported by a team of scientists from the Institut Albert Bonniot de Grenoble including researchers from CNRS, Inserm and Université Joseph Fourier, in collaboration with clinical physicians and anatomopathologists from the CHU de Grenoble, with the support of the Institut National du Cancer, the Ligue Nationale Contre le Cancer and the Fondation ARC pour la Recherche sur le Cancer.

26 May 2013

Children with Type 2 diabetes are at high risk to develop heart, kidney and eye problems

The news about youth and diabetes keeps getting worse. The latest data from the national TODAY diabetes study shows that children who develop Type 2 diabetes are at high risk to develop heart, kidney and eye problems faster and at a higher rate than people who acquire Type 2 diabetes as adults.

26 May 2013

New study could help increase survival rates of people with colorectal tumours

Researchers from London's Kingston University have begun a two-year study which could help prolong the lives of people with colorectal tumours.

24 May 2013

Study could open up new possibilities for early diagnosis of motor disorders

The scientists report these findings in the current online edition of "The Lancet Neurology". This pan-European study could open up new possibilities of early diagnosis and smooth the way for treatments which tackle diseases before the patient's nervous system is irreparably damaged.

24 May 2013

Australia's PBAC recommends use of XIFAXAN 550 mg for hepatic encephalopathy

Norgine today announced that the Australian assessment body the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has recommended the use of XIFAXAN 550 mg in the prevention of the recurrence of hepatic encephalopathy where other treatments have failed or are contraindicated; a potentially life-threatening neuropsychiatric condition associated with liver disease.

24 May 2013

Research: Anti-cancer drug tested as possible treatment for Alzheimer's disease proved ineffective

An anti-cancer drug about to be tested in a clinical trial by a biomedical company in Ohio as a possible treatment for Alzheimer's disease has failed to work with the same type of brain plaques that plague Alzheimer's patients, according to results of a study by University of Florida researchers.

24 May 2013

New evidence shows intensive insulin therapy does not provide substantial benefits

High blood glucose is associated with poor outcomes in hospitalized patients, and use of intensive insulin therapy (IIT) to control hyperglycemia is a common practice in hospitals. But the recent evidence does not show a consistent benefit and even shows harms associated with the use of IIT, according to the American College of Physicians' (ACP) Clinical Guidelines Committee in a new evidence-based paper published today online in the American Journal of Medical Quality.

24 May 2013

Georgia Tech and Emory University receive $4 million grant to establish HERCULES Center

Investigators at Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, along with partners at the Georgia Institute of Technology, have received a $4 million grant over four years to establish the HERCULES Center at Emory University (Health and Exposome Research Center: Understanding Lifetime Exposures). The grant is the first exposome-based center grant awarded in the United States.

24 May 2013

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Research: Heart failure accelerates aging process, brings on early andropausal syndrome

Researchers identify mutations in new genes that might be associated with ALS disease

Calyx of Held: The largest synapse could shed light on neuropsychiatric disorders

Study examines effectiveness of VRET on agoraphobia, panic disorder

Researchers develop multicolor fluorescence labeling method to identify tumor specific miRNAs

OrbusNeich introduces COMBO Dual Therapy Stent

Study finds that developing good habits more important than self-control in meeting goals

Study finds that inability to express emotions may cause delay in seeking attention

Combination of psychotherapy with DC may improve eating disorder psychopathology, body weight

National Sleep Awareness month: ACOEM focuses on the impact of sleep disorders in workplace

Routine use of FFR at diagnostic coronary angiography changes management in 26% of patients

Research reveals that public support for war influences PTSD among soldiers

Scientists report new way of tackling cancer and predicting tumor virulence

Children with Type 2 diabetes are at high risk to develop heart, kidney and eye problems

New study could help increase survival rates of people with colorectal tumours

Study could open up new possibilities for early diagnosis of motor disorders

Australia's PBAC recommends use of XIFAXAN 550 mg for hepatic encephalopathy

Research: Anti-cancer drug tested as possible treatment for Alzheimer's disease proved ineffective

New evidence shows intensive insulin therapy does not provide substantial benefits

Georgia Tech and Emory University receive $4 million grant to establish HERCULES Center

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