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Researchers evaluate potential of FMT, pre- and probiotics to treat Parkinson's patients

Constipation is a common complaint in patients with Parkinson's disease. Fecal microbiome transplantation and pre- and probiotics are potential options for treating constipation and restoring the microbiome of patients with Parkinson's disease, but scientists warn that clinical data are scarce, and more research is needed before supporting their use.

15 Nov 2019

Newly identified antibody has potential to stop, reverse pulmonary arterial hypertension

Scientists at the University of Sheffield, working in collaboration with drug and vaccine developer Kymab Ltd, Cambridge, have identified a novel antibody that has the potential to become a new treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

15 Nov 2019

Study shows importance of targeted antibody treatment for patients with wet macular degeneration

Wet age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Breakthrough treatments come with a steep price tag and treatment burden for the patient, but a new study suggests their benefits to patient health and society top billions of dollars, or more, if adherence could be improved.

15 Nov 2019

Popular pod-based electronic cigarette can deliver more nicotine at faster rate than others

When it comes to nicotine delivery, not all electronic cigarettes are created equally, according to Penn State researchers. New research from Penn State College of Medicine shows that JUUL, a popular pod-based electronic cigarette, can deliver more nicotine at a faster rate than most other types of electronic cigarettes that have been studied.

15 Nov 2019

For cancer screening, nudges need to be directed to both clinicians and patients

When the electronic health record is programmed to automatically flag and create orders for patients needing cancer screenings, doctors are significantly more likely to order them, a new Penn Medicine study shows. However, the study showed that the other part of the equation -- patients following through on those screenings -- was unaffected by the increase in orders.

15 Nov 2019

New way to promote insulin production in pre-diabetes phase discovered

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore scientists have discovered that a type of immune cell known as 'pancreatic islet macrophages' is capable of promoting insulin production during the pre-diabetes phase.

15 Nov 2019

MSU professor explores if opioid treatment is available to those who need it most

The U.S. opioid epidemic is still raging – it's particularly pronounced in low-income areas and in those where people lack access to health care services, which includes cities in Michigan and across the Rust Belt.

15 Nov 2019

Research breakthrough may lead to new therapeutic targets for cancers

Computational modeling is the use of computers to simulate and study the behavior of complex systems. Computational approaches are widely adopted in the bioimedical sciences and can be used to sift through large volumes of complex data to extract recurrent patterns that may point to a disease's causes and effects.

15 Nov 2019

New study reveals perception of dementia risk, preventive actions among middle-aged Americans

Nearly half of Americans in their 50s and early 60s think they're likely to develop dementia as they grow older, but only 5% of them have actually talked with a doctor about what they could do to reduce their risk, a new study finds.

15 Nov 2019

Study: 15,000 cases of hypophosphatasia potentially undetected in Spanish population

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare and serious hereditary disease that is potentially life-threatening and is caused by one or more mutations in the gene coding for alkaline phosphatase (ALPL). It is frequently misdiagnosed.

15 Nov 2019

UCI researchers develop new cell therapy to improve memory, prevent seizures after TBI

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine developed a breakthrough cell therapy to improve memory and prevent seizures in mice following traumatic brain injury.

15 Nov 2019

Broccoli's effects on kidney health may depend on individual's genetics

New research indicates that the benefits of a dietary compound on kidney health may depend on an individual's genetics. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of JASN, may be helpful for tailoring interventions to prevent or treat kidney disease.

15 Nov 2019

Key Alzheimer's gene variants act differently among Caribbean Hispanics based on ancestry

Researchers looking to uncover the mysteries of Alzheimer's disease have revealed new insights from old variants.

15 Nov 2019

Scientists reverse learning and memory deficits with drugs in animal model of Down syndrome

In a surprising finding using the standard animal model of Down syndrome (DS), scientists were able to correct the learning and memory deficits associated with the condition -- the leading genetic cause of cognitive disability and the most frequently diagnosed chromosomal disorder in the U.S. -- with drugs that target the body's response to cellular stresses.

15 Nov 2019

Age plays key role in the well-being of patients with Type 2 diabetes

A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that age plays a critical role in the well-being of people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, with younger patients more susceptible to psychological distress resulting in worse health outcomes.

15 Nov 2019

New mathematical model uses primary tumor size to predict metastasis

A new mathematical model uses the size of a cancer patient’s initial, primary tumor to predict whether undetectable secondary tumors are already present. Stefano Avanzini and Tibor Antal of the University of Edinburgh, U.K., present the model in PLOS Computational Biology.

15 Nov 2019

AI-powered CAD software can reduce bias in radiology reports, study finds

A study by the Centre for Advanced Research in Imaging, Neuroscience and Genomics found that AI powered CAD software can reduce hedging and defensive reporting statements in radiologist reports, resulting in clearer more actionable diagnosis descriptions.

15 Nov 2019

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Researchers evaluate potential of FMT, pre- and probiotics to treat Parkinson's patients

Newly identified antibody has potential to stop, reverse pulmonary arterial hypertension

Study shows importance of targeted antibody treatment for patients with wet macular degeneration

Popular pod-based electronic cigarette can deliver more nicotine at faster rate than others

For cancer screening, nudges need to be directed to both clinicians and patients

New way to promote insulin production in pre-diabetes phase discovered

MSU professor explores if opioid treatment is available to those who need it most

Research breakthrough may lead to new therapeutic targets for cancers

New study reveals perception of dementia risk, preventive actions among middle-aged Americans

Study: 15,000 cases of hypophosphatasia potentially undetected in Spanish population

UCI researchers develop new cell therapy to improve memory, prevent seizures after TBI

Broccoli's effects on kidney health may depend on individual's genetics

Key Alzheimer's gene variants act differently among Caribbean Hispanics based on ancestry

Scientists reverse learning and memory deficits with drugs in animal model of Down syndrome

Age plays key role in the well-being of patients with Type 2 diabetes

New mathematical model uses primary tumor size to predict metastasis

AI-powered CAD software can reduce bias in radiology reports, study finds

Study: Many patients treated for iNPH also develop Alzheimer’s disease

Adoption of state Prescription Drug Monitoring programs linked with death rates from heroin poisoning

New scale measures impact of racial discrimination on dating websites for gay, bisexual men

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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