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Study: Reducing mutated Huntington disease protein restores psychiatric impairments in mice

New research from the University of British Columbia suggests that reducing mutated Huntington disease protein in the brain can restore cognitive and psychiatric impairments in mice.

4 Oct 2018

Experts call for more transparency about joint-venture ownership of dialysis clinics

Penn Medicine experts in nephrology and health policy call for more transparency about joint-venture ownership of dialysis clinics to better understand what impact these arrangements may have on patient referrals and clinical outcomes.

4 Oct 2018

Stevens researchers develop new class of molecules for breast cancer treatment

Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology and colleagues have designed and developed a new class of molecules that use a never-before-known mechanism that may halt or destroy breast cancer tumors, particularly for patients with drug-resistant or dangerously metastatic stages of the disease.

4 Oct 2018

Novel approach focuses decision-making on older patients' own health priorities

In a pilot project, researchers at Yale, New York University School of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine have shown that an innovative approach to health care for older adults with complex health needs can be integrated into a real-world clinical practice.

4 Oct 2018

Research seeks to revolutionize the way emergency services tackle CBRN incidents

Research led by Loughborough University seeks to set the new global 'Gold Standard' for how emergency services should tackle a chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear incident.

4 Oct 2018

High-quality hospitals provide lower cost care for 82% of diagnoses, analysis reveals

High-quality hospitals deliver lower-cost care for 82% of diagnoses, according to a new analysis that Advisory Board released today on variations in care that do not improve care costs or patient outcomes.

3 Oct 2018

Physical therapy can effectively treat infants with congenital muscular torticollis

Congenital muscular torticollis is a common postural deformity in infants, and one that can be effectively treated by physical therapy.

3 Oct 2018

Women with epilepsy have five times greater risk of dying during pregnancy

The risk of dying during pregnancy is negligible for the average Danish woman, but if the woman in question has epilepsy, the probability must be multiplied by five. This is the central result presented in a comprehensive epidemiological study that researchers from Health, Aarhus University, are behind.

3 Oct 2018

Poor self-esteem associated with increased risk for opioid use

Health, family and romance problems appear to be the particular life stressors most associated with increased risk for using opioids to cope, and individuals with low self-esteem appear to be at risk for these connections, according to a new paper including researchers at Binghamton University, State University at New York.

3 Oct 2018

Previously unknown genetic causes of mitochondrial diseases identified

An international team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have identified previously unknown genetic causes of mitochondrial diseases.

3 Oct 2018

Fruit fly protein shows protective effect on dopamine-producing neurons

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine-producing or dopaminergic neurons. The progressive loss of these neurons is what leads to impairment in movement coordination in those suffering from the illness.

3 Oct 2018

Special glowing paper strip as rapid, reliable test for infectious diseases

Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) and Keio University (Japan) present a practicable and reliable way to test for infectious diseases.

3 Oct 2018

Newly discovered compounds may explain whole grain health benefits

Scientists have discovered new compounds that may explain whole grain health benefits, reports a new study led by the University of Eastern Finland.

3 Oct 2018

Even lightest daily drinkers have increased mortality risk

Drinking a daily glass of wine for health reasons may not be so healthy after all, suggests a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

3 Oct 2018

Study reveals benefits of midwifery care for low-income women

New research from the University of British Columbia and the University of Saskatchewan is adding new evidence in support of midwives as a safe option for prenatal care, especially for women who have low socioeconomic status.

3 Oct 2018

Vegetable hormone helps reverse brain alterations caused by high-fat diets, obesity

The Neurobiotechnology research team of the Universitat Jaume I in Castellón, Spain, headed by professor Ana María Sánchez, has proven the positive effects of a vegetable hormone, helping reverse brain alterations caused by high-fat diets, type-2 diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity.

3 Oct 2018

Closed-loop insulin delivery improves blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes

A study has shown that hybrid day-night closed-loop insulin delivery systems are the most effective way of controlling blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetes.

3 Oct 2018

Researchers obtain understanding of pathomechanisms underlying two age-related eye disorders

Population aging is a global phenomenon with profound medical implications. Tissue dysfunction associated with aging affects all vital organs, including the eyes.

3 Oct 2018

FDA approves manufacturing of Insmed's ARIKAYCE at Therapure Biopharma's Mississauga facility

Therapure Biomanufacturing, an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization and a division of Therapure Biopharma Inc., today announced approval for the manufacturing of Insmed Incorporated's ARIKAYCE® at its Mississauga facility by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

3 Oct 2018

Panel of human antibodies developed to neutralize black mamba snake toxin

IONTAS Limited, a leader in the discovery and optimisation of fully human antibodies, today announced a collaborative paper published in Nature Communications with the Technical University of Denmark, and the Instituto Clodomiro Picado of the University of Costa Rica describing the development of a panel of human antibodies that neutralise elements of black mamba snake toxin in an in vivo model.

3 Oct 2018

Medical Research News

Study: Reducing mutated Huntington disease protein restores psychiatric impairments in mice

Experts call for more transparency about joint-venture ownership of dialysis clinics

Stevens researchers develop new class of molecules for breast cancer treatment

Novel approach focuses decision-making on older patients' own health priorities

Research seeks to revolutionize the way emergency services tackle CBRN incidents

High-quality hospitals provide lower cost care for 82% of diagnoses, analysis reveals

Physical therapy can effectively treat infants with congenital muscular torticollis

Women with epilepsy have five times greater risk of dying during pregnancy

Poor self-esteem associated with increased risk for opioid use

Previously unknown genetic causes of mitochondrial diseases identified

Fruit fly protein shows protective effect on dopamine-producing neurons

Special glowing paper strip as rapid, reliable test for infectious diseases

Newly discovered compounds may explain whole grain health benefits

Even lightest daily drinkers have increased mortality risk

Study reveals benefits of midwifery care for low-income women

Vegetable hormone helps reverse brain alterations caused by high-fat diets, obesity

Closed-loop insulin delivery improves blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes

Researchers obtain understanding of pathomechanisms underlying two age-related eye disorders

FDA approves manufacturing of Insmed's ARIKAYCE at Therapure Biopharma's Mississauga facility

Panel of human antibodies developed to neutralize black mamba snake toxin

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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