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Breast cancer drug offers protection against obesity-related metabolic disorders

Tamoxifen, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, is the gold standard for endocrine treatment of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer.

11 May 2017

New screening model effectively identifies Latino infants at risk for autism

Georgetown University Medical Center autism specialists working with Latino families in Washington, DC, have developed an effective screening program that identifies Latino infants who may be at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), allowing the opportunity for early intervention.

11 May 2017

Scientists identify unusual mutations in endometriosis using gene sequencing tools

Using gene sequencing tools, scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of British Columbia have found a set of genetic mutations in samples from 24 women with benign endometriosis, a painful disorder marked by the growth of uterine tissue outside of the womb.

11 May 2017

Study: Drug-resistant tuberculosis predicted to increase in four high burden countries

Cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis are forecasted to increase in the four high burden countries (India, the Philippines, Russia, and South Africa) between 2000 and 2040, with the upturn likely to be a result of increased transmission of drug-resistant tuberculosis between people, rather than by strains acquiring resistance to anti-tuberculosis drugs, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

11 May 2017

Elevated levels of specific protein linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke among women

Women with elevated levels of a protein in their blood may be at a higher risk of ischemic stroke, according to a study published in the May 10, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

11 May 2017

Boosting clinical trial research in London

Richmond Pharmacology have opened their fourth clinical trial facility and the new site has been used for this type of work for more than 30 years. It's in an ideal location embedded in the University and teaching hospital campus.

11 May 2017

Researchers discover genetic mutation that can cause aortic dissection

Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have discovered a genetic mutation that can cause dissection of the thoracic aorta, which is the body's main artery.

11 May 2017

High school students who smoke marijuana less likely to get good grades, study shows

When high school students started smoking marijuana regularly they were less likely to get good grades and want to pursue university, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo.

11 May 2017

Novel 3D-printed stretchable electronic fabric could give robots the ability to feel

Engineering researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a revolutionary process for 3D printing stretchable electronic sensory devices that could give robots the ability to feel their environment. The discovery is also a major step forward in printing electronics on real human skin.

11 May 2017

New 3D printing technology may offer quicker implantation of better medical devices for millions

For the millions of people every year who have or need medical devices implanted, a new advancement in 3D printing technology developed at the University of Florida promises significantly quicker implantation of devices that are stronger, less expensive, more flexible and more comfortable than anything currently available.

11 May 2017

First year of elementary school improves child's attentiveness, research shows

The first year of elementary school markedly boosts a child's attentiveness, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Max Planck Institute in Germany.

11 May 2017

NIH-funded study identifies brain cells in fruit flies that regulate protein hunger

Have you ever found yourself craving a steak or a burger? The brain controls our feelings of hunger and also determines the types of nutrients we should be seeking out.

11 May 2017

Deep-learning network provides accurate detection and delineation of breast cancers on biopsy slides

A deep-learning computer network developed through research led by Case Western Reserve University was 100 percent accurate in determining whether invasive forms of breast cancer were present in whole biopsy slides.

11 May 2017

Study generates comprehensive catalog of diseases linked to variations in HLA genes

A study led by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy has generated the first comprehensive catalog of diseases associated with variations in human leukocyte antigen genes that regulate the body's immune system.

11 May 2017

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Breast cancer drug offers protection against obesity-related metabolic disorders

New screening model effectively identifies Latino infants at risk for autism

Scientists identify unusual mutations in endometriosis using gene sequencing tools

Study: Drug-resistant tuberculosis predicted to increase in four high burden countries

Elevated levels of specific protein linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke among women

Boosting clinical trial research in London

Researchers discover genetic mutation that can cause aortic dissection

High school students who smoke marijuana less likely to get good grades, study shows

Novel 3D-printed stretchable electronic fabric could give robots the ability to feel

New 3D printing technology may offer quicker implantation of better medical devices for millions

First year of elementary school improves child's attentiveness, research shows

NIH-funded study identifies brain cells in fruit flies that regulate protein hunger

Deep-learning network provides accurate detection and delineation of breast cancers on biopsy slides

Study generates comprehensive catalog of diseases linked to variations in HLA genes

Study: Brain region that helps manage body functions reacts differently between men and women

Researchers identify cells that drive autoimmune disease

Study explores use of beetroot juice as targeted treatment option for people with heart disease

Evolution of overall brain size accounts for most of the differences, study reveals

Scientists discover natural defense mechanism that kills TB bacteria

Primary care prescription data could help guide GP referrals, improve early diagnosis of cancer

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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