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Studies needed on effects of cannabis use on physical health of children

McMaster University researchers say there is an urgent need for studies on the physical health effects of cannabis use, including its impact on puberty.

5 Oct 2018

Researchers discover previously unknown function of key component in the immune system

The complement proteins that circulate in our blood are an important part of our immune system. They help identify bacteria, viruses and other harmful organisms, making it easier for our white blood cells to find and neutralize dangerous microbes.

5 Oct 2018

AI could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm has been trained to pick up early signs of cognitive decline, which could result in Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

5 Oct 2018

A glass of wine a day may raise the risk of an early death

Even moderate drinking (four drinks or more per week) can increase the risk of cancer and an early death, according to a new study.

5 Oct 2018

Researchers use nanoparticles to treat snake bites

Venomous snakebites affect 2.5 million people, and annually cause more than 100,000 deaths and leave 400,000 individuals with permanent physical and psychological trauma each year.

5 Oct 2018

RNA sequencing method uncovers new insights into biological events in heart disease

Scientists using a powerful new technology that sequences RNA in 20,000 individual cell nuclei have uncovered new insights into biological events in heart disease.

5 Oct 2018

Scripps Research scientists discover role of immune system double agent

Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered the role of an immune system double agent. This molecule, called USP18, can help curtail immune responses, but it can also open the door to bacterial infections, such as harmful listeria and staph infections.

5 Oct 2018

Frequent surveillance imaging not associated with improved overall postoperative survival

Cancer treatment continues to improve for many types of cancer, leading to increased life expectancy for many survivors.

5 Oct 2018

Vitamin D supplements do not improve bone health, concludes study

Despite recommendations from governmental bodies around the world, vitamin D supplements do not benefit bone health. The conclusion follows one of the largest reviews ever of vitamin D.

5 Oct 2018

UIC receives grant to reduce sexually transmitted infections among South African women

The University of Illinois at Chicago is one of eight universities awarded funding by the National Institutes of Health to prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, among adolescents and young adults in Africa and Brazil.

5 Oct 2018

Researchers identify sex-specific genetic risk factor for pancreatic cancer

In a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, researchers have found that mutation of a gene called ATRX may lead to increased risk of developing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer in females.

5 Oct 2018

Study: Synthetic models can produce stress response similar to that of live tissue during simulation training

A study from the University of Minnesota Combat Casualty Training Consortium shows no significant differences between the use of live tissue models and synthetic training models in the learners' stress level.

5 Oct 2018

Study shows possibility of using PET imaging to manage chronic liver diseases

While liver biopsies are powerful and reliable, they are also invasive, painful, limited and subject to complications. These effects may soon be a thing of the past for some patients thanks to new research showing PET imaging with the 18F-FAC radiotracer can be used as a non-invasive substitute. The study is featured in the October issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

5 Oct 2018

Researchers receive DoD grant to test efficacy of stem cell therapy for eye injuries

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received a four-year, $5.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to lead a multi-site clinical trial to test the efficacy of a stem cell-based treatment for eye injuries.

5 Oct 2018

Length of hospital stay and readmission likelihood increases by 2.9% in rural areas, review finds

Hospital readmissions cost hospitals about $26 billion annually. Systems like the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program within the Affordable Care Act penalize hospitals with higher readmission rates for targeted diagnoses.

5 Oct 2018

Study analyzes role of environmental exposures in pediatric asthma control

A study from the Nationwide Children's Hospital analyzed environmental exposures, like pet and secondhand smoke, to determine if they have a role in asthma control among children whose asthma is managed per NAEPP (EPR-3) guidelines.

5 Oct 2018

Study identifies risk factors of maternal mortality in mechanically ventilated pregnant patients

Researchers in Columbia, South America, conducted a retrospective observational study within six hospitals to identify risk factors of maternal mortality in mechanically ventilated pregnant patients.

5 Oct 2018

ACMG’s NICHD contract extended for Newborn Screening Translational Research Network

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has been awarded a five-year extension of its NICHD contract for The Newborn Screening Translational Research Network (NBSTRN).

5 Oct 2018

Study demonstrates benefits of using triple dual therapies in patients with COPD

The InforMing the PAthway of COPD Treatment study was conducted to assess the benefits of triple versus dual therapy in patients with COPD.

5 Oct 2018

Review: Terminally-ill homeless adults face significant barriers in accessing palliative care

Terminally-ill homeless adults and their care providers must surmount many obstacles in the receipt and provision of palliative care, according to a University of Toronto scoping review of the available grey and peer-reviewed literature on this topic, published online this week in OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying.

5 Oct 2018

Medical Research News

Studies needed on effects of cannabis use on physical health of children

Researchers discover previously unknown function of key component in the immune system

AI could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear

A glass of wine a day may raise the risk of an early death

Researchers use nanoparticles to treat snake bites

RNA sequencing method uncovers new insights into biological events in heart disease

Scripps Research scientists discover role of immune system double agent

Frequent surveillance imaging not associated with improved overall postoperative survival

Vitamin D supplements do not improve bone health, concludes study

UIC receives grant to reduce sexually transmitted infections among South African women

Researchers identify sex-specific genetic risk factor for pancreatic cancer

Study: Synthetic models can produce stress response similar to that of live tissue during simulation training

Study shows possibility of using PET imaging to manage chronic liver diseases

Researchers receive DoD grant to test efficacy of stem cell therapy for eye injuries

Length of hospital stay and readmission likelihood increases by 2.9% in rural areas, review finds

Study analyzes role of environmental exposures in pediatric asthma control

Study identifies risk factors of maternal mortality in mechanically ventilated pregnant patients

ACMG’s NICHD contract extended for Newborn Screening Translational Research Network

Study demonstrates benefits of using triple dual therapies in patients with COPD

Review: Terminally-ill homeless adults face significant barriers in accessing palliative care

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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