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Canadian maple syrup can be used as energy source during endurance exercise

Canadian maple syrup provides a pure energy source for endurance athletes and can help fight inflammation, according to new research published today.

3 Apr 2019

Study reveals a revolutionary way to treat eye injuries, prevent blindness

New research led by scientists at Newcastle University, UK reveals a potential revolutionary way to treat eye injuries and prevent blindness - by softening the tissue hosting the stem cells which then helps repair wounds, inside the body.

3 Apr 2019

Fight for Sight raises awareness of eye donation and shortfall in corneas for transplant

Eye research charity Fight for Sight is raising awareness of the importance of eye donation and the current shortfall in corneas for transplant, after research found that eyes are the organ Brits would be the least likely to donate after their death, when asked to choose from a list.

3 Apr 2019

Compounds derived from common hop plant thwart cancer cells

The plant that adds flavor, color and bitterness to beer also produces a primary compound that thwarts cancer cells, and two important derivatives of the compound do as well, new research at Oregon State University shows.

3 Apr 2019

Common pain reliever may increase stroke risk in people with diabetes

Acetaminophen (otherwise known by brand names such as Tylenol) is one of the most widely used pain relievers.

3 Apr 2019

UMN study shows impact of opioids on pain and survival in sickle cell disease

New UMN research recently published Blood Advances, Kalpna Gupta, PhD, Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, demonstrates the impact of opioids on the survival of humanized mouse models with sickle cell disease, compared to normal mice.

3 Apr 2019

Transplantation of bone marrow-derived EPCs slows ALS disease progression

Transplantation of human bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells into mice mimicking symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) helped mor, University of South Florida researchers report.

3 Apr 2019

Combining data on parasite genetics and human movement can improve malaria tracking

Scientists have identified a way to provide more detailed information on malaria transmission both locally and across borders, according to two new papers published today in eLife.

3 Apr 2019

Study evaluates quality of life, emotional health of people who look after older adults with cancer

The number of informal caregivers who look after older adults with cancer is on the rise. Caregivers could be relatives, partners, or even friends who provide assistance to people in order to help them function.

3 Apr 2019

Unique 3D-printed transparent skull provides opportunity to watch brain activity in real time

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a unique 3D-printed transparent skull implant for mice that provides an opportunity to watch activity of the entire brain surface in real time.

3 Apr 2019

Amyloid PET associated with changes in clinical management of patients with dementia

Amyloid (abnormal protein) plaques in the brain are a feature of Alzheimer disease and imaging the brain with positron emission tomography can detect them.

3 Apr 2019

Researchers explore better treatments for irritated tendons

When tendons get irritated it can lead to a serious condition called tendinosis -- a common class of sports and workplace injuries -- which is also common in older individuals. It can take many weeks of rest for tendon irritation to heal, with no treatments, save short-term steroid injections and surgery, followed by more rest.

3 Apr 2019

Medical Research News

Canadian maple syrup can be used as energy source during endurance exercise

Study reveals a revolutionary way to treat eye injuries, prevent blindness

Fight for Sight raises awareness of eye donation and shortfall in corneas for transplant

Compounds derived from common hop plant thwart cancer cells

Common pain reliever may increase stroke risk in people with diabetes

UMN study shows impact of opioids on pain and survival in sickle cell disease

Transplantation of bone marrow-derived EPCs slows ALS disease progression

Combining data on parasite genetics and human movement can improve malaria tracking

Study evaluates quality of life, emotional health of people who look after older adults with cancer

Unique 3D-printed transparent skull provides opportunity to watch brain activity in real time

Amyloid PET associated with changes in clinical management of patients with dementia

Researchers explore better treatments for irritated tendons

NHS dental budget must be better allocated to meet patients' needs

Study explores how the brain finds meaning in metaphor

New mouse model for Joubert Syndrome developed

Study shows how shift work can have long-term effect on heart disease and diabetes risk

Lancaster student investigates effects of chronic exposure to low level carbon monoxide

Protein discovery opens door for new options in diagnosis and therapy of cancer

Research findings change misconception on white blood cell trafficking to spleen

Study highlights effectiveness of group psychological intervention in post-conflict Pakistan

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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