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Study shows how the interplay of two cytokines affects development of Tfh cells

The body's immune response fights against infectious disease, and it safeguards against future infections through vaccination.

15 Sep 2019

Drugs used to treat retinal diseases are excreted into human breast milk, study finds

Certain drugs used to treat retinal diseases are excreted into breast milk, raising possible safety concerns for developing infants, suggests a first-of-its-kind study led by St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto and published in Ophthalmology.

15 Sep 2019

Study shows how the immune system achieves antibody diversity

Diversity is good, especially when it comes to antibodies. It's long been known that a gene assembly process called V(D)J recombination allows our immune system to mix and match bits of genetic code, generating new antibodies to conquer newly encountered threats.

15 Sep 2019

Communities that Care coalitions reduce problem behaviors among youth

Students in Pennsylvania school districts that participated in Communities that Care coalitions were significantly less likely to use alcohol or marijuana, or to engage in delinquent behavior than those in non-CTC districts, according to a recent study published in Prevention Science.

15 Sep 2019

Nano-sized bubbles in our body could effectively fight cancer

Healthy cells in our body release nano-sized bubbles that transfer genetic material such as DNA and RNA to other cells. It's your DNA that stores the important information necessary for RNA to produce proteins and make sure they act accordingly.

15 Sep 2019

Slower working memory growth associated with young driver crashes

Research into why adolescent drivers are involved in motor vehicle crashes, the leading cause of injury and death among 16- to 19-year-olds in the United States, has often focused on driving experience and skills.

13 Sep 2019

Researchers identify changes in retinal layers of patients with mild Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the Complutense University of Madrid have identified changes in retinal layer thickness, inflammation or thinning in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease, confirming that the retina is one of the most important biomarkers for early diagnosis of the disease.

13 Sep 2019

Adult social support linked to less violence among teen boys in urban neighborhoods

Among teen boys in urban neighborhoods with low resources, the presence of adult social support is linked to significantly fewer occurrences of sexual violence, youth violence and bullying, and to more positive behaviors, including school engagement and future aspirations, according to a new study from researchers at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

13 Sep 2019

Children of refugees with PTSD have increased risk for psychiatric disorders

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have studied what it means for children to have parents who are refugees and have PTSD.

13 Sep 2019

Foods rich in LH dipeptide may help maintain good mental health

A research group led by Professor Tomoyuki Furuyashiki and Associate Professor Shiho Kitaoka (Graduate School of Medicine) in collaboration with researcher Yasuhisa Ano of Kirin Holdings have made discoveries regarding the effect of the dipeptide Leucine-Histidine in suppressing microglial activation and depression-associated emotional disturbances.

13 Sep 2019

Physical activity may attenuate unfavorable atherogenic changes in menopausal women

A new study on menopausal women shows that leisure-time physical activity is associated with a healthier blood lipid profile. However, results suggest that leisure-time physical activity does not seem to entirely offset the unfavorable lipid profile changes associated with the menopausal transition.

13 Sep 2019

Fight or flight response may originate in our bones

A new study suggests that the main coordinator of the body’s fight-or-flight response is a hormone called osteocalcin, which is secreted by bone.

13 Sep 2019

Bone marrow cells contribute to pregnancy success in mouse model

Scientists report that stem cells derived from the adult bone marrow can dictate whether a woman becomes pregnant.

13 Sep 2019

Disabled people marginalized by programs that are designed to support them

Disabled people face being marginalized by the very programs that are designed to help them.

13 Sep 2019

More severe OSA associated with higher blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension

In patients with high blood pressure resistant to treatment who also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the more severe their OSA, the higher their blood pressure, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

13 Sep 2019

Addressing serious illness in older patients with a 'surprise' question to clinicians

Three-quarters of older adults with a serious illness visit the emergency department during the last six months of their lives. Many will be admitted to the hospital. Some will never leave. But only a minority of patients have a conversation with their physician about preferences for end-of-life care before it is too late in their disease course for their wishes to be expressed.

13 Sep 2019

Failed cancer drug could potentially be used to treat fibrotic diseases and scleroderma

Sixteen years ago, a research group at Mayo Medical School published results showing that a protein called TRAIL can kill cells that cause liver fibrosis but no one seemed to follow up on these findings.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 13 Sep 2019

Parkinson’s patients benefit from “gamified” home exercise

Exercise is always difficult to sustain for more than a short period, in most cases. This is all the more true if you’re already sick or in pain, or find movements difficult, as with Parkinson’s disease.

13 Sep 2019

Abnormal gut bacteria linked to poor cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

A study involving military veterans with PTSD and cirrhosis of the liver points to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the intestines as a possible driver of poor cognitive performance--and as a potential target for therapy.

13 Sep 2019

Study reveals how breast cancer uses exosomes to metastasize to the brain

Metastasizing breast cancers typically seek out the bones, lung, and brain. Brain metastases are especially dangerous; many women survive for less than a year after diagnosis. How is the cancer able to get past the blood brain barrier? And can it be blocked?

13 Sep 2019

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Study shows how the interplay of two cytokines affects development of Tfh cells

Drugs used to treat retinal diseases are excreted into human breast milk, study finds

Study shows how the immune system achieves antibody diversity

Communities that Care coalitions reduce problem behaviors among youth

Nano-sized bubbles in our body could effectively fight cancer

Slower working memory growth associated with young driver crashes

Researchers identify changes in retinal layers of patients with mild Alzheimer's disease

Adult social support linked to less violence among teen boys in urban neighborhoods

Children of refugees with PTSD have increased risk for psychiatric disorders

Foods rich in LH dipeptide may help maintain good mental health

Physical activity may attenuate unfavorable atherogenic changes in menopausal women

Fight or flight response may originate in our bones

Bone marrow cells contribute to pregnancy success in mouse model

Disabled people marginalized by programs that are designed to support them

More severe OSA associated with higher blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension

Addressing serious illness in older patients with a 'surprise' question to clinicians

Failed cancer drug could potentially be used to treat fibrotic diseases and scleroderma

Parkinson’s patients benefit from “gamified” home exercise

Abnormal gut bacteria linked to poor cognitive performance in vets with PTSD and cirrhosis

Study reveals how breast cancer uses exosomes to metastasize to the brain

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