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Remission of rheumatoid arthritis linked with reduction in cardiovascular complications

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2019) demonstrate that remission in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an 80% reduction in risk of cardiovascular outcomes.

12 Jun 2019

Study shows how fine motor tasks promote plastic reorganization of certain brain region

When we train the reaching for and grasping of objects, we also train our brain. In other words, this action brings about changes in the connections of a certain neuronal population in the red nucleus, a region of the midbrain.

12 Jun 2019

Disparities in race, ethnicity, and status affect progress in cancer survival rates in youth

A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum finds that dramatic increases in cancer survival in adolescents and young adults are undermined by continuing disparities by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

12 Jun 2019

Study reveals increased odds of child obesity when mothers have obesity before conception

A systematic review and meta-analysis identified significantly increased odds of child obesity when mothers have obesity before conception, according to a study published June 11 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Nicola Heslehurst of Newcastle University in the UK, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 12 Jun 2019

Study: Government policy interventions to fight antimicrobial resistance have not been rigorously evaluated

Governments have a wide variety of policy options at their disposal to respond to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, but many of these approaches have not been rigorously evaluated, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Susan Rogers Van Katwyk of the University of Ottawa, Canada, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 12 Jun 2019

Identifying subtype of colorectal cancer may help oncologists determine most effective treatment

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., expected to cause about 51,000 deaths in 2019. But until now, it was unclear which drugs were most effective for which patients.

12 Jun 2019

New report reveals a 29% increase in plastic surgery among men since 2000

Just as women can turn to a suite of procedures, known as the "Mommy Makeover," more men are embracing their own set of treatments, the "Daddy Do-Over," to boost their confidence and improve their physical appearance.

12 Jun 2019

Researchers identify new sarcoma familial risk gene

A team of WA researchers has uncovered new genes that could play an important role in the development of sarcoma, a group of rare bone, muscle and connective tissue cancers.

12 Jun 2019

Biomarker correlates with prostate cancer aggressiveness and predicts metastasis to bone

Mortality due to prostate cancer is usually related to its likelihood to metastasize, especially to bone. Prognostic biomarkers are urgently needed to predict disease aggression so that appropriate treatment can be selected.

12 Jun 2019

Researchers identify genetic factor linked to development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Researchers from Joslin Diabetes Center, using a genome-wide association study, have identified a genetic factor linked to the development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

12 Jun 2019

Brain activation patterns may help identify people at risk for developing bipolar spectrum disorder

Patterns of brain activation during reward anticipation may help identify people most at risk for developing bipolar spectrum disorders, according to a study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier.

12 Jun 2019

Nurses play key role in promoting compassionate care for patients with alcohol use disorder

Nurses play a critical role in promoting compassionate care for patients and families affected by alcohol use disorder, including evidence-based medication-assisted treatment approaches, according to a paper in the July/September Journal of Christian Nursing, official journal of the Nurses Christian Fellowship.

12 Jun 2019

New research allows development of autonomously updating brain-computer interface

A University of Houston engineer is reporting in eNeuro that a brain-computer interface, a form of artificial intelligence, can sense when its user is expecting a reward by examining the interactions between single-neuron activities and the information flowing to these neurons, called the local field potential.

12 Jun 2019

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Remission of rheumatoid arthritis linked with reduction in cardiovascular complications

Study shows how fine motor tasks promote plastic reorganization of certain brain region

Disparities in race, ethnicity, and status affect progress in cancer survival rates in youth

Study reveals increased odds of child obesity when mothers have obesity before conception

Study: Government policy interventions to fight antimicrobial resistance have not been rigorously evaluated

Identifying subtype of colorectal cancer may help oncologists determine most effective treatment

New report reveals a 29% increase in plastic surgery among men since 2000

Researchers identify new sarcoma familial risk gene

Biomarker correlates with prostate cancer aggressiveness and predicts metastasis to bone

Researchers identify genetic factor linked to development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Brain activation patterns may help identify people at risk for developing bipolar spectrum disorder

Nurses play key role in promoting compassionate care for patients with alcohol use disorder

New research allows development of autonomously updating brain-computer interface

Women have better memories of events than men

One in five people living in conflict-affected areas has a mental health condition, analysis reveals

Findings indicate indirect link between consumption of cattle related foods and cancer

Study reveals benefits of outdoor learning for both children and teachers

Chemists build rich collection of natural product-like macrocycles for drug discovery

Warfarin-treated patients benefit from increasing their vitamin K intake, finds study

Study: Underweight boys and overweight girls have increased risk of depression

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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