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Medical financial hardship found to be very common among people in the United States

A new study by American Cancer Society researchers finds medical financial hardship is very common among people in the United States, with more than half reporting problems with affordability, stress, or delaying care because of cost.

2 May 2019

Mount Sinai study provides fresh insights into cellular pathways that cause cancer

Mount Sinai researchers have broken new ground in the understanding of the MDM2 gene--which is often overexpressed in cancer--finding that when it acts with a specific protein, it can lead to cancer cell death.

2 May 2019

Deletion of ATDC gene prevents development of pancreatic cancer in mice

The action of a gene called ATDC is required for the development of pancreatic cancer, a new study finds.

2 May 2019

$150,000 grant will support research on spinal muscular atrophy

EL PASO, Texas-Cure SMA recently awarded a $150,000 research grant to Laxman Gangwani, Ph.D., associate professor of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Center of Emphasis in Neurosciences, at TTUHSC El Paso's Paul L. Foster School of Medicine.

2 May 2019

A new strategy for managing diabetic macular edema in people with good vision

A change to the approach for treating diabetic macular edema may be on the way, thanks to a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

2 May 2019

Study examines how our brain generates consciousness and loses it during anesthesia

Medically-induced loss of consciousness during anesthesia is associated with a break-down of brain connectivity at the anatomical macro scale - across cortical areas - yet what role brain micro circuitry plays in LOC remains unclear.

2 May 2019

Study shows how neutrophils exacerbate atherosclerosis by inducing smooth muscle-cell death

Many chronic disorders arise from misdirected immune responses. A Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet in Munich team led by Oliver Söhnlein now shows that neutrophils exacerbate atherosclerosis by inducing smooth muscle-cell death and that a tailored peptide inhibits the process.

2 May 2019

Maggot sausages may soon be a reality

When it comes to food – especially meat, where do you draw the line? Researchers from University of Queensland seem to find nothing inedible! They are researching on use of maggots and locusts to make a range of food items that could address the food shortages around the world.

1 May 2019

Walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease

When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new Penn State study.

1 May 2019

Canadian researchers identify early origins of childhood brain cancer

Brain tumors are the leading cause of non-accidental death in children in Canada, but little is known about when these tumors form or how they develop.

1 May 2019

Study of teens with eating disorders explores how substance users differ from non-substance users

Adolescence can be a minefield for those going through it. Along with natural bodily changes, teens also have to grapple with social pressures emphasizing thinness and other arbitrary standards of desirability.

1 May 2019

Algorithms could help improve effectiveness of cancer treatment by predicting gene interactions

While network algorithms are usually associated with finding friends on social media, researchers at the University of Sussex have shown how they could also be used improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, by predicting the interactions between genes.

1 May 2019

Assessing impact of urban air pollution with advanced instrumentation

A new review of studies on levels of urban exposure to airborne pollutants and their effects on human health suggests that advanced instrumentation and information technology will soon allow researchers and policymakers to gauge the health risks of air pollution on an individual level.

1 May 2019

Researchers win $6.2 million grant to study HIV/TB co-infection in children

About a third of us are walking around with the bacteria that causes tuberculosis in our bodies, but most don't actually end up with TB. For children living with HIV - about 2 million at last estimate - it's a different story.

1 May 2019

Sussex scientists discover new genetic defect that causes intellectual disability

Researchers at the University of Sussex have discovered a new genetic defect which causes a form of intellectual disability; a finding that will improve screening programmes and help to end a 'diagnostic odyssey' for families across the globe.

1 May 2019

Children under 3 years old are most vulnerable to the effects of adversity, study finds

A Massachusetts General Hospital study has found evidence that children under 3 years old are most the vulnerable to the effects of adversity - experiences including poverty, family and financial instability, and abuse - on their epigenetic profiles, chemical tags that alter gene expression and may have consequences for future mental health.

1 May 2019

Dogs can help improve mood of patients waiting for emergency hospital care

A visit from a dog can reduce the distress of patients waiting for emergency treatment in hospital, a study by the University of Saskatchewan shows.

1 May 2019

Cranberry oligosaccharides could be responsible for preventing UTIs

Many people have heard that drinking cranberry juice can help prevent urinary tract infections. Although clinical trials of this popular folk remedy have produced mixed results, some studies have shown that drinking cranberry juice can keep bacteria that cause UTIs from sticking to cells lining the urinary tract.

1 May 2019

Cornell research explains increased metastatic cancer risk in diabetics

As if people living with diabetes didn't have enough health concerns, here's another: increased risk of metastatic cancer. New Cornell University research points to a possible explanation for this health double whammy.

1 May 2019

New noninvasive ventilation strategy benefits preterm infants with neonatal ARDS

Preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) face heightened risks of death, critical illness, and prolonged hospitalization, particularly if they progress to develop acute respiratory distress syndrome.

1 May 2019

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Medical financial hardship found to be very common among people in the United States

Mount Sinai study provides fresh insights into cellular pathways that cause cancer

Deletion of ATDC gene prevents development of pancreatic cancer in mice

$150,000 grant will support research on spinal muscular atrophy

A new strategy for managing diabetic macular edema in people with good vision

Study examines how our brain generates consciousness and loses it during anesthesia

Study shows how neutrophils exacerbate atherosclerosis by inducing smooth muscle-cell death

Maggot sausages may soon be a reality

Walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk for cardiovascular disease

Canadian researchers identify early origins of childhood brain cancer

Study of teens with eating disorders explores how substance users differ from non-substance users

Algorithms could help improve effectiveness of cancer treatment by predicting gene interactions

Assessing impact of urban air pollution with advanced instrumentation

Researchers win $6.2 million grant to study HIV/TB co-infection in children

Sussex scientists discover new genetic defect that causes intellectual disability

Children under 3 years old are most vulnerable to the effects of adversity, study finds

Dogs can help improve mood of patients waiting for emergency hospital care

Cranberry oligosaccharides could be responsible for preventing UTIs

Cornell research explains increased metastatic cancer risk in diabetics

New noninvasive ventilation strategy benefits preterm infants with neonatal ARDS

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