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Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks decreases risks of C-section, other complications

It's better to induce than to watch and wait. That's the result of a new study published in PLOS ONE.

26 Apr 2018

Scientists develop new approach using MRI to predict psychosis in high-risk patients

By using images of the brain to look at how its outer surface is folded on itself, researchers can predict which high-risk patients will develop psychosis with more than 80 per cent accuracy.

26 Apr 2018

New noninvasive technique uses blood test to detect brain tumor biomarkers

Taking a biopsy of a brain tumor is a complicated and invasive surgical process, but a team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis is developing a way that allows them to detect tumor biomarkers through a simple blood test.

26 Apr 2018

Surgeries performed by older surgeons have lower patient mortality rates, study reveals

Researchers from UCLA and several other institutions found surgeries performed by older surgeons - age 50 and up - have lower patient mortality rates than those performed by younger surgeons, and that patient mortality rates do not differ significantly based on whether the surgeon is male or female.

26 Apr 2018

Long-term stability in some MCI patients could be predicted based on neuropsychological tests

Researchers from the Lisbon School of Medicine, University of Lisbon found that, in some mild cognitive impairment patients, real neuropsychological stability over a decade is possible and that long-term stability could be predicted based on neuropsychological tests measuring memory and non-verbal abstract reasoning.

26 Apr 2018

Study highlights impact of early detection on skin cancer survival

Skin cancer survivors know firsthand that the disease is most treatable when detected early, so they're more likely to be vigilant about skin exams —and new research shows that such vigilance pays off.

26 Apr 2018

Researchers target telomerase for killing NRAS-mutant melanoma cells

Targeting telomerase was effective at killing NRAS-mutant melanoma cells, and the impact was further enhanced when the strategy was paired with an inhibitor of mitochondrial function, according to study results by The Wistar Institute published in Oncogene.

26 Apr 2018

UB researchers build 3D-printed, drug-filled dentures to fight against infections

Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. denture-wearing population suffer frequent fungal infections that cause inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth.

26 Apr 2018

Researchers find new cost-effective way to predict interaction of chemical compounds

New research has revealed that simple, commercially available computer programs could be used to design next generation drug-delivery systems by predicting more easily how different chemical compounds interact.

26 Apr 2018

Study shows new approach to improve survival rates for patients with stage IV Wilms tumors

A new study showing significantly improved survival rates for patients with stage IV Wilms tumors with lung metastases was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

26 Apr 2018

Study suggests link between regular mid-day naps and neurocognitive function in teens

A University of Delaware researcher investigated the relationship between midday-napping behaviors and neurocognitive function in early adolescents and found some keys to helping the teens battle fatigue.

26 Apr 2018

Hair products used by Black women contain dozens of hazardous chemicals

A new report published today in the journal Environmental Research shows that Black women are potentially exposed to dozens of hazardous chemicals through the hair products they use.

26 Apr 2018

Drinking kefir may have positive effect on blood pressure by promoting brain-gut communication

Drinking kefir may have a positive effect on blood pressure by promoting communication between the gut and brain. Kefir is a fermented probiotic milk beverage known to help maintain the balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

26 Apr 2018

Scientists improve growth of 3d brain models to better understand autism, dementia, schizophrenia

Salk Institute scientists recently have developed a method to make micro brain structures in the lab. These microbrain tissues are designated to be used in research for treatment of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease.

26 Apr 2018

Parasite egg DNA from ancient latrines shows people's diets from 500 B.C. to 1700 A.D.

Researchers from University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University have studied the DNA from the parasite eggs that are recovered from the faeces samples in ancient times.

26 Apr 2018

New study finds increase in stress hormones during summer

A new study in medical students finds that summer, not winter, is the season when people are most likely to have higher levels of circulating stress hormones.

26 Apr 2018

Study shows link between restless legs syndrome symptoms and brain structure

People with restless legs syndrome may have changes in a portion of the brain that processes sensory information, according to a study published in the April 25, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Apr 2018

ASA survey: Drug shortages impact care for patients undergoing anesthesia

A national drug shortage crisis is potentially affecting the care received every day for thousands of patients undergoing anesthesia.

25 Apr 2018

New study affirms bedtime habits of Americans

A new analysis by Johns Hopkins researchers of national data gathered from physical activity monitors concludes that most Americans hit the sack later on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Delayed bedtimes are especially pronounced for teens and young adults.

25 Apr 2018

MU researchers use new techniques to fight against diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a retinal microvascular disease that often causes blindness in adults who have had diabetes mellitus for 10 years or more. Estimates are that 600 million people will have some sort of diabetic retinopathy by 2040.

25 Apr 2018

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Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks decreases risks of C-section, other complications

Scientists develop new approach using MRI to predict psychosis in high-risk patients

New noninvasive technique uses blood test to detect brain tumor biomarkers

Surgeries performed by older surgeons have lower patient mortality rates, study reveals

Long-term stability in some MCI patients could be predicted based on neuropsychological tests

Study highlights impact of early detection on skin cancer survival

Researchers target telomerase for killing NRAS-mutant melanoma cells

UB researchers build 3D-printed, drug-filled dentures to fight against infections

Researchers find new cost-effective way to predict interaction of chemical compounds

Study shows new approach to improve survival rates for patients with stage IV Wilms tumors

Study suggests link between regular mid-day naps and neurocognitive function in teens

Hair products used by Black women contain dozens of hazardous chemicals

Drinking kefir may have positive effect on blood pressure by promoting brain-gut communication

Scientists improve growth of 3d brain models to better understand autism, dementia, schizophrenia

Parasite egg DNA from ancient latrines shows people's diets from 500 B.C. to 1700 A.D.

New study finds increase in stress hormones during summer

Study shows link between restless legs syndrome symptoms and brain structure

ASA survey: Drug shortages impact care for patients undergoing anesthesia

New study affirms bedtime habits of Americans

MU researchers use new techniques to fight against diabetic retinopathy

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