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Study examines youth exposure to tobacco outlets and cigarette smoking behaviors

A new study led by researchers at the Prevention Research Center of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation explores these questions using real time data from 100 youth participants from 16-20 years old to assess the effect of exposure to tobacco outlets on same-day smoking and the number of cigarettes consumed.

2 Mar 2020

Canada's cancer burden will increase in 2020 as population ages

Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians are expected to receive a diagnosis of cancer in their lifetime, and cancer is the leading cause of death in the country.

2 Mar 2020

UTSA scientists discover link between a person's culture and sickness sensations

The physical and mental sensations we associate with feeling sick are a natural biological response to inflammation within the body.

2 Mar 2020

Research could provide more effective way to treat brain swelling after stroke

Cases of potentially deadly brain damage as a result of stroke could be reduced after new research identified a pathway in the brain that causes swelling, and which responds to an innovative treatment.

2 Mar 2020

Artificial intelligence could improve efficiencies and precision in sleep medicine

Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve efficiencies and precision in sleep medicine, resulting in more patient-centered care and better outcomes, according to a new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

2 Mar 2020

Experimental drug offers hope for improving movement symptoms of Parkinson's

Results from a study looking at an experimental drug to tackle the debilitating side effect of dyskinesia, have offered hope that it may have potential as a future treatment for people with Parkinson's.

2 Mar 2020

Link discovered between number of antibiotic prescriptions and higher risk of hospital admissions

Epidemiologists at The University of Manchester have discovered an association between the number of prescriptions for antibiotics and a higher risk of hospital admissions.

2 Mar 2020

UK races to tackle coronavirus spread

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak spiked dramatically on Sunday, with more countries reporting additional cases. The deadly virus has added 13 more confirmed cases in the United Kingdom, with Scotland reporting its first case. Health officials are racing to identify people who are unaware they may have been exposed.

1 Mar 2020

New inhalation therapy could relieve lung fibrosis in mice and rats

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications in February 2020 shows that secretions from stem cells in the lung can be utilized to nebulize injured lungs due to several types of lung fibrosis in rats and mice. This could well result in the development of less invasive and more effective therapies for lung fibrosis.

1 Mar 2020

Potential genetic test for earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis

A new study published in the journal Epigenetics in February 2020 reports that changes in the methylation status of the Presenilin 1 (PSEN1) gene could help diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) earlier. This study shows for the first time that methylation of this gene is a common feature in AD.

1 Mar 2020

Does olive oil lose its health benefits when heated?

There have been many past studies that show consumption of extra rich virgin olive oil (EVOO) in the diet is beneficial for health. Also, previous studies have look at the antioxidant potential of this oil and the potential mechanism by which it can benefit health. There is, however, limited research that looks at the use of olive oil in cooking.

1 Mar 2020

Drug for Ebola and MERS effective against COVID-19

A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry has revealed that drug Remdesivir could be useful in treating the deadly COVID-19 or the novel coronavirus that is infecting tens of thousands of people across the world.

1 Mar 2020

Coronavirus pathology findings shows how the disease affects the body

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly across the globe. Since COVID-19 is a new disease, scientists are racing to determine the nature of the virus and how it affects the human body. Now, a team of scientists, have shed light on how the virus affects the respiratory tract. The study provides essential information and descriptions of the early phase pathology of COVID-19 infection.

1 Mar 2020

Quarantine on cruise ship resulted in more coronavirus infected passengers

The cruise ship Diamond Princess was quarantined for over two weeks resulting in more coronavirus infected passengers than if they would have disembarked immediately. Rather the opposite to what was intended. This according to a study conducted at Umeå University in Sweden.

28 Feb 2020

People with drug-induced liver damage could continue taking life-saving medications

When you ingest a drug--whether over-the-counter Tylenol or medication prescribed by a doctor--your liver is your body's first responder.

28 Feb 2020

Physiotherapy could be completed at home with the help of virtual reality

Virtual reality could help physiotherapy patients complete their exercises at home successfully thanks to researchers at WMG, University of Warwick, who managed to combine VR technology with 3D motion capture.

28 Feb 2020

Coronavirus outbreak is a stark reminder of ongoing challenge of emerging infectious pathogens

The emergence and rapid increase in cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, pose complex challenges to the global public health, research and medical communities, write federal scientists from NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

28 Feb 2020

Medical Research News

Study examines youth exposure to tobacco outlets and cigarette smoking behaviors

Canada's cancer burden will increase in 2020 as population ages

UTSA scientists discover link between a person's culture and sickness sensations

Research could provide more effective way to treat brain swelling after stroke

Artificial intelligence could improve efficiencies and precision in sleep medicine

Experimental drug offers hope for improving movement symptoms of Parkinson's

Link discovered between number of antibiotic prescriptions and higher risk of hospital admissions

UK races to tackle coronavirus spread

New inhalation therapy could relieve lung fibrosis in mice and rats

Potential genetic test for earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis

Does olive oil lose its health benefits when heated?

Drug for Ebola and MERS effective against COVID-19

Coronavirus pathology findings shows how the disease affects the body

Quarantine on cruise ship resulted in more coronavirus infected passengers

People with drug-induced liver damage could continue taking life-saving medications

Physiotherapy could be completed at home with the help of virtual reality

Coronavirus outbreak is a stark reminder of ongoing challenge of emerging infectious pathogens

Women with independent living challenges have highest risk for unintended pregnancy

Scientists discover three genes linked to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Latest research on physics of the brain to be presented at 2020 APS March Meeting

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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