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New €6 million European project to address complications associated with diabetes

NUI Galway has been awarded a major new €6 million European project, designed to address complications associated with diabetes. The research project will examine the ability of stem cells to safely control glucose levels and alleviate the damage caused by six different diabetic complications.

19 Nov 2012

Certain occupations do increase risk of breast cancer

Is there a link between the risk of breast cancer and the working environment? A study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Environmental Health provides further evidence on this previously neglected research topic, confirming that certain occupations do pose a higher risk of breast cancer than others, particularly those that expose the worker to potential carcinogens and endocrine disrupters.

19 Nov 2012

EMUC discusses current and future prospects in imaging for prostate cancer

At the 4th European Multidisciplinary Meeting on Urological Cancers (EMUC) held this weekend in Barcelona, Spain, specialists from radiology, urology, medical oncology and pathology said that new developments and research are already underway but benefits to patients would take some time due to the need for clinical trials, the high cost of funding research and the ability of cancer experts to efficiently take advantage of new insights and approaches, among other challenges.

19 Nov 2012

Four New York students named National Finalists in Siemens Competition

Months of dedication and hard work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) paid off tonight for four students named National Finalists in the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, the nation's premier research competition.

19 Nov 2012

Telemedicine program shows promise for patients with concussions in rural Arizona

A program at Mayo Clinic using telemedicine technology is showing promise for patients with concussions in rural Arizona. A case study published in the December 2012 issue of Telemedicine and e-Health validates "teleconcussion" as a useful means to assess concussed patients.

19 Nov 2012

Positive results from Genentech Avastin plus temozolomide Phase III study on glioblastoma

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced results from the positive Phase III AVAglio study. The study showed Avastin (bevacizumab) in combination with radiation and temozolomide chemotherapy reduced the risk of cancer worsening or death (progression-free survival; PFS) by 36 percent compared to radiation and temozolomide chemotherapy plus placebo>th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology in Washington, D.C.

19 Nov 2012

Decreased cognitive functioning associated with deterioration in kidney function

Decreased kidney function is associated with decreased cognitive functioning in areas such as global cognitive ability, abstract reasoning and verbal memory, according to a study led by Temple University. This is the first study describing change in multiple domains of cognitive functioning in order to determine which specific abilities are most affected in individuals with impaired renal function.

19 Nov 2012

Zolpidem associated with increased risk of falls

A drug commonly prescribed to help patients sleep in hospitals has been associated with an increased risk of falls, according to a study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

19 Nov 2012

FDA accepts Orexo’s Zubsolv NDA for review

FDA has informed Orexo that the Zubsolv New Drug Application (NDA) has been accepted for review, and that the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date will be July 6, 2013.

19 Nov 2012

New nanoparticle halts relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in mouse model

In a breakthrough for nanotechnology and multiple sclerosis, a biodegradable nanoparticle turns out to be the perfect vehicle to stealthily deliver an antigen that tricks the immune system into stopping its attack on myelin and halt a model of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice, according to new Northwestern Medicine research.

19 Nov 2012

Induced-pluripotent stem cells not as genetically unstable as previously thought

Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have demonstrated, in a study conducted jointly with researchers at Yale University, that induced-pluripotent stem cells - the embryonic-stem-cell lookalikes whose discovery a few years ago won this year's Nobel Prize in medicine - are not as genetically unstable as was thought.

19 Nov 2012

New bulimia nervosa therapy for patients with eating disorders

An eating disorders research team led by Stephen Wonderlich, a Director of Clinical Research at the Neuropsychiatric Research Institute (NRI), has developed a successful bulimia nervosa therapy that can provide patients an alternative for treating this debilitating disorder.

18 Nov 2012

NIH-funded scientists develop new treatment to combat autoimmune disorders in mouse model

In a mouse model of multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed innovative technology to selectively inhibit the part of the immune system responsible for attacking myelin-the insulating material that encases nerve fibers and facilitates electrical communication between brain cells.

18 Nov 2012

People with diabetes need a plan to stay healthy during holiday season: Harris Health System

A figurative mine field of savory dishes and desserts await many this holiday season, from pumpkin pies topped with whipped cream, green bean and mushroom casseroles, pork tamales, cranberries and cornbread dressing to fruit salads and oven-roasted turkey.

17 Nov 2012

For Alzheimer's, detection advances move faster than treatment options

The new brain scan technology, which went on the market in June, is spreading fast.

17 Nov 2012

Joplin Schools, Ozark Center partner to address emotional needs of children and teens in Joplin

To address the ongoing emotional needs of children and teens in the Joplin, Missouri area, Ozark Center, the behavioral health division of Freeman Health System, has partnered with Joplin Schools to offer more than 5,000 students the SchoolMessenger Talk About It service, a free, 24-hour communication service that allows them to confidentially reach out for help using their cell phone or PC.

17 Nov 2012

MusculoskeletalNetwork features special coverage of sessions from ACR annual meeting

UBM Medica US announces that MusculoskeletalNetwork features special coverage of sessions from the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), including the latest information about new FDA processes for approval of biosimilars that are like generic versions of expensive medications now used to treat painful rheumatologic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

17 Nov 2012

Personality traits linked with individual's susceptibility to placebo effect from pain medicines

Personality traits might do more than help you win a popularity contest. According to new University of Michigan-led neuroscience research, co-authored by University of Maryland (UM) School of Dentistry Dean Christian S. Stohler, DMD, DrMedDent, such traits also might make you more likely to get pain relief from a placebo - a fake medicine.

17 Nov 2012

Carl Zeiss Meditec introduces new family of OCT products at 2012 AAO-APAO Joint Meeting

Medical technology manufacturer Carl Zeiss Meditec introduced a new family of OCT products spanning the full spectrum of multi-modality imaging for retinal disease and glaucoma at the 2012 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology in Chicago.

17 Nov 2012

SAMHSA report shows adolescent cigarette smoking decreases in most states

Current cigarette smoking among 12- to 17-year-olds fell significantly from 2002 to 2010 in 41 states, according to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

17 Nov 2012

Medical Condition News

New €6 million European project to address complications associated with diabetes

Certain occupations do increase risk of breast cancer

EMUC discusses current and future prospects in imaging for prostate cancer

Four New York students named National Finalists in Siemens Competition

Telemedicine program shows promise for patients with concussions in rural Arizona

Positive results from Genentech Avastin plus temozolomide Phase III study on glioblastoma

Decreased cognitive functioning associated with deterioration in kidney function

Zolpidem associated with increased risk of falls

FDA accepts Orexo’s Zubsolv NDA for review

New nanoparticle halts relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in mouse model

Induced-pluripotent stem cells not as genetically unstable as previously thought

New bulimia nervosa therapy for patients with eating disorders

NIH-funded scientists develop new treatment to combat autoimmune disorders in mouse model

People with diabetes need a plan to stay healthy during holiday season: Harris Health System

For Alzheimer's, detection advances move faster than treatment options

Joplin Schools, Ozark Center partner to address emotional needs of children and teens in Joplin

MusculoskeletalNetwork features special coverage of sessions from ACR annual meeting

Personality traits linked with individual's susceptibility to placebo effect from pain medicines

Carl Zeiss Meditec introduces new family of OCT products at 2012 AAO-APAO Joint Meeting

SAMHSA report shows adolescent cigarette smoking decreases in most states

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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