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Brain circuits involved in compulsive behavior reveal a surprising connection with obesity

What started as an experiment to probe brain circuits involved in compulsive behavior has revealed a surprising connection with obesity.

11 Jun 2013

Virginia Tech's Chang Lu awarded new NIH grant to research on cancer

Progress made in the technology development for studying protein-DNA interactions, conducted by Chang Lu, associate professor of chemical engineering and a core faculty member of the School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences at Virginia Tech, has led to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarding a new project to continue his groundbreaking work.

11 Jun 2013

Novel approach to pain therapy paves way for lower dosage painkillers

For patients managing cancer and other chronic health issues, painkillers such as morphine and Vicodin are often essential for pain relief. The body's natural tendency to develop tolerance to these medications, however, often requires patients to take higher doses - increasing risks of harmful side effects and dependency.

11 Jun 2013

OncoSec Medical signs Sponsored Research Agreement with ODU for melanoma study

OncoSec Medical Inc., a company developing its advanced-stage ImmunoPulse DNA-based immunotherapy and NeoPulse therapy to treat solid tumors, signed a Sponsored Research Agreement with Old Dominion University and the Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics.

11 Jun 2013

New approach for reducing drug abuse

Critics of the "war on drugs" point to the limited success of current strategies for reducing drug abuse and argue that a new approach is needed. Such an approach may now be on the horizon within the covers of a new book by New York Times best-selling author David Sheff. Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy was published in April 2013 and is quickly gaining attention. The book confronts the traditional views on addiction and highlights scientific approaches that work.

11 Jun 2013

Viewpoints: Selling Obamacare in Arizona; 'Hassle-free' marketplace; Seeking the 'grand bargain'

You may not admit it, but you are a fan of Obamacare and Gov. Jan Brewer knows it. The Republicans who run the Arizona legislature don't like Obamacare. And the Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives don't like it. But you do. You may deny it. You may not even know it. But you do. And that will help the governor get her Medicaid expansion plan through the legislature (EJ Montini, 6/6).

11 Jun 2013

New study explores effects of growth hormone on the skin

It seems everyone's talking about human growth hormone these days. CNN, Fox News, The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Shape magazine… even Vanity Fair have all done features on hGH. Many of Hollywood's "elite" have been visiting some of the most expensive clinics in the world for controversial hGH therapy. Why? Because they believe human growth hormone can reduce wrinkles, tighten saggy skin, decrease body fat, increase lean muscle mass, boost energy, rev up sex drive, and make you look and feel decades — not years, but DECADES — younger.

11 Jun 2013

European Commission grants orphan drug designation for maribavir for treatment of CMV disease

ViroPharma Incorporated today announced that the European Commission has granted orphan drug designation for maribavir for treatment of cytomegaloviral disease in patients with impaired cell mediated immunity.

11 Jun 2013

Stroke experts discuss benefits of endovascular therapy in treating acute ischemic stroke

Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, recently brought together six of the world's prominent thought-leaders in stroke at the 2013 European Stroke Conference.

11 Jun 2013

Sequester's budget cuts slowing Alzheimer's, other research

nd the bite on non-discretionary spending could be even bigger in 2014. Also, the urgency surrounding a budget deal may have faded.

11 Jun 2013

Connecticut passes law that bans minors from using indoor tanning devices

Connecticut has sent a strong message to young people that indoor tanning salons can be dangerous to their health by passing a law that bans minors under the age of 17 years old from using indoor tanning devices. The law is based on significant scientific evidence that links indoor tanning to increased risk of developing melanoma and other forms of skin cancer.

11 Jun 2013

New research proves value of PET/MR compared to PET/CT in cardiac applications

Just a few years ago, integrated positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance (PET/MR) imaging was found only in research institutes, but little by little the technology has expanded into clinical practice.

11 Jun 2013

Chronic myeloid leukemia patients treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors have quality-of-life issues

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have determined that chronic myeloid leukemia patients who are treated with a class of oral chemotherapy drugs known as a tyrosine kinase inhibitors have significant side effects and quality-of-life issues that need to be addressed. Some of these issues include depression, fatigue, nausea and change of appearance.

11 Jun 2013

Researchers receive grant from Arthritis Research UK to study genes associated with hip osteoarthritis

Medical research charity Arthritis Research UK has awarded £250,000 to a team of researchers at the University of Bristol and the University of Aberdeen to study which genes can lead to people developing painful and common osteoarthritis of the hip.

11 Jun 2013

Report shows low baseline DBP associated with brain atrophy in patients with arterial disease

Low baseline diastolic blood pressure appears to be associated with brain atrophy in patients with arterial disease, whenever declining levels of blood pressure over time among patients who had a higher baseline BP were associated with less progression of atrophy, according to a report published Online First by JAMA Neurology, a JAMA Network publication.

11 Jun 2013

Current celiac disease screening method more cost-effective than universal screening, study finds

The current standard practice of screening adolescents who are either symptomatic or at high-risk for celiac disease proves to be more cost-effective than universal screening. Additionally, the strategy is successful in preventing bone loss and fractures in celiac patients, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

11 Jun 2013

Pitt chemists find new way to detect and monitor diabetes

Diabetes patients often receive their diagnosis after a series of glucose-related blood tests in hospital settings, and then have to monitor their condition daily through expensive, invasive methods. But what if diabetes could be diagnosed and monitored through cheaper, noninvasive methods?

11 Jun 2013

Researchers find master regulator of EMT and metastasis

The predominant cause of death in cancer patients is metastasis, the formation of secondary tumors in other organs like the brain, liver, and lungs. Cancer cells detach from the original primary tumor and reach a single cell or group of cells in another organ. The cells of the body normally remain in place through adhering to an extracellular substance. However, cancer cells learn how to release themselves from these bonds and invade surrounding tissues, blood, and the lymphatic system.

11 Jun 2013

African medicinal plants contain chemicals that may help stop spread of cancer cells

African medicinal plants contain chemicals that may be able to stop the spread of cancer cells. This is the conclusion of researchers following laboratory experiments conducted at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU).

10 Jun 2013

Novel method introduced for detecting retinal micro-aneurysms that pose high risk for leakage

Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd., the technology transfer arm of the Hebrew University, introduces a novel method for detecting retinal micro-aneurysms that pose a high risk for leakage, an underlying cause of diabetic retinopathy.

10 Jun 2013

Medical Condition News

Brain circuits involved in compulsive behavior reveal a surprising connection with obesity

Virginia Tech's Chang Lu awarded new NIH grant to research on cancer

Novel approach to pain therapy paves way for lower dosage painkillers

OncoSec Medical signs Sponsored Research Agreement with ODU for melanoma study

New approach for reducing drug abuse

Viewpoints: Selling Obamacare in Arizona; 'Hassle-free' marketplace; Seeking the 'grand bargain'

New study explores effects of growth hormone on the skin

European Commission grants orphan drug designation for maribavir for treatment of CMV disease

Stroke experts discuss benefits of endovascular therapy in treating acute ischemic stroke

Sequester's budget cuts slowing Alzheimer's, other research

Connecticut passes law that bans minors from using indoor tanning devices

New research proves value of PET/MR compared to PET/CT in cardiac applications

Chronic myeloid leukemia patients treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors have quality-of-life issues

Researchers receive grant from Arthritis Research UK to study genes associated with hip osteoarthritis

Report shows low baseline DBP associated with brain atrophy in patients with arterial disease

Current celiac disease screening method more cost-effective than universal screening, study finds

Pitt chemists find new way to detect and monitor diabetes

Researchers find master regulator of EMT and metastasis

African medicinal plants contain chemicals that may help stop spread of cancer cells

Novel method introduced for detecting retinal micro-aneurysms that pose high risk for leakage

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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