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Researcher discovers additional mechanical properties of articular cartilage result in osteoarthritis

A researcher at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research has discovered additional mechanical properties of articular cartilage, a protective cartilage on the ends of bones that wears down over time, resulting in the development of osteoarthritis.

20 Apr 2013

Civitas Therapeutics reports positive results from Phase 2 study of CVT-301 for Parkinson's disease

Civitas Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held pharmaceutical company developing transformative therapeutics using the ARCUS respiratory delivery platform, today announced positive topline results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of CVT-301, an inhaled formulation of levodopa (L-dopa).

20 Apr 2013

AACE publishes comprehensive diabetes management algorithm to treat prediabetes, T2DM patients

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists today announced the publication of its comprehensive diabetes management algorithm created to guide primary care physicians, endocrinologists and other health care professionals in the treatment of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

20 Apr 2013

Research findings describe specific profile of patients with ACLF

In this prospective study, led by Dr Richard Moreau, INSERM Research Director (Mixed Research Unit 773 "Centre de Recherche biom-dicale Bichat-Beaujon"; INSERM/Universit- Paris Diderot) who is also a practitioner attached to the Hepatology Department of the Beaujon Hospital (AP-HP), researchers studied a cohort of 1343 patients from 12 European countries.

20 Apr 2013

IOF honors Spanish researcher for contributions to clinical research in the field of osteoporosis

The IOF Medal of Achievement has been presented today to Professor Adolfo Diez-Perez, MD, PhD, Head Emeritus of the Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital del Mar, Director of the Bone and Joint Research Unit at the Municipal Institute of Medical Research and Professor of Medicine at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

20 Apr 2013

Research shows early access to cognitive behavioural therapy can reduce risk of psychosis

Young people seeking help who are at high risk of developing psychosis could significantly reduce their chances of going on to develop a full-blown psychotic illness by getting early access to cognitive behavioural therapy, new research shows.

From The University of Manchester 19 Apr 2013

Researchers map use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients

A major Nordic research project involving researchers from the University of Copenhagen has, for the first time ever, mapped the use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients - knowledge which is important for patients with chronic disease and the way in which society meets them.

19 Apr 2013

Drug that targets phosphate does not improve CVD measures in patients with mild kidney disease

High phosphate levels in the blood carry increased heart-related risks, but taking a drug that targets phosphate does not improve cardiovascular measures in patients with mild kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

19 Apr 2013

Hookah smoking is equally harmful like cigarettes

Smoking tobacco through a hookah is a pastime gaining popularity among the college crowd, but many of them mistakenly believe that using the fragrant water pipe is less harmful than smoking cigarettes.

19 Apr 2013

$Study: Primary medication nonadherence can lead to increased risk of bone fractures$

Study: Primary medication nonadherence can lead to increased risk of bone fractures

Nearly 30 percent of women failed to pick up their bisphosphonate prescriptions, a medication that is most commonly used to treat osteoporosis and similar bone diseases, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published this week in the journal Osteoporosis International.

19 Apr 2013

Study: Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of hyperuricemia in older adults

According to a study published in the Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, a baseline adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MeDiet) is associated with a lower risk of hyperuricemia, defined as a serum uric acid (SUA) concentration higher than 7mg/dl in men and higher than 6mg/dl in women.

19 Apr 2013

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Researcher discovers additional mechanical properties of articular cartilage result in osteoarthritis

Civitas Therapeutics reports positive results from Phase 2 study of CVT-301 for Parkinson's disease

AACE publishes comprehensive diabetes management algorithm to treat prediabetes, T2DM patients

Research findings describe specific profile of patients with ACLF

IOF honors Spanish researcher for contributions to clinical research in the field of osteoporosis

Research shows early access to cognitive behavioural therapy can reduce risk of psychosis

Researchers map use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients

Drug that targets phosphate does not improve CVD measures in patients with mild kidney disease

Hookah smoking is equally harmful like cigarettes

Study: Primary medication nonadherence can lead to increased risk of bone fractures

Study: Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of hyperuricemia in older adults

High dietary salt combined with ulcer infection greatly increases risk of gastric cancer

Long winter months impact tamoxifen treatment for breast cancer

Researchers examine health promotion and obesity prevention initiatives

Arthritis drug reduces dry eye disease

UCSF Professor receives Olof Johnell Science Award for achievements in metabolic bone disease

Study shows chemical shift MRI can help differentiate clear cell renal carcinoma from other renal cancer

2D plus 3D breast imaging could be useful in detecting cancer in women with dense breasts

Combination therapies may advance treatment for anaplastic thyroid cancer

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