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Researchers find way to effectively stop internal bleeding using magnetically-driven nanoparticles

Scientists from ITMO University have found a way to effectively stop internal bleeding by magnetically-driven nanoparticles containing thrombin.

5 Mar 2018

NETRF awards six new research grants to improve treatments for neuroendocrine tumors

The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation today awarded six new research grants totaling $1.85 million to leading academic institutions around the world.

5 Mar 2018

Scientists find algorithm for brain simulations on exascale systems

An international group of researchers has made a decisive step towards creating the technology to achieve simulations of brain-scale networks on future supercomputers of the exascale class.

5 Mar 2018

Getting cancer can be more expensive than having a baby

According to a recent survey conducted by a charity Macmillan Cancer Support, when compared, getting cancer can be more expensive than having a baby. The survey finds that cancer costs a patient £570 per month not only in terms of direct treatment costs but also indirect costs including lost work days; travel to and from hospitals and clinics etc.

5 Mar 2018

Study finds underuse of minimally invasive surgeries in elderly Medicare patients

A study of more than 200,000 Medicare patients who had common surgical procedures shows that, compared to the general population, they underwent far fewer minimally invasive operations, whose benefits include lower rates of complications and readmissions, along with shorter hospital stays.

5 Mar 2018

New PET imaging agent allows early detection of prostate cancer relapse

An Italian study featured in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine demonstrates that a novel nuclear medicine imaging agent targeting copper accumulation in tumors can detect prostate cancer recurrence early in patients with biochemical relapse (rising prostate-specific antigen [PSA] level).

5 Mar 2018

Scientists identify genes involved in age-related brain deterioration

A group of genes and genetic switches involved in age-related brain deterioration have been identified by scientists at the Babraham Institute, Cambridge and Sapienza University, Rome.

5 Mar 2018

New compounds targeting epigenetics show promise in lymphoma patients

New compounds targeting epigenetics have shown remarkable early activity in patients with lymphoma, according to data presented at the TAT (Targeted Anticancer Therapies) International Congress 2018 in Paris, France.

5 Mar 2018

Maternal smoking during pregnancy contributes to asthma severity and poor lung function in kids

A new study published in the journal CHEST highlights the burden of obstructive lung disease in US children and implicates tobacco smoke exposure through maternal smoking during pregnancy as more strongly associated with worse lung function than current, ongoing TSE in school-aged children with asthma.

5 Mar 2018

Weightlifting can provide significant health benefits to patients with kidney disease

Lifting weights can provide significant health benefits to patients suffering from kidney disease.

5 Mar 2018

Study: Other aspects of diet may not offset harmful effect of sodium on blood pressure

An international study suggests other aspects of the diet may not offset the harmful effect of sodium on blood pressure. The study, published in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension, also reaffirms the need for widespread sodium reduction in the food supply.

5 Mar 2018

Healthy diet may not counteract effects of high salt intake on blood pressure, study suggests

A healthy diet may not offset the effects of a high salt intake on blood pressure, suggests a new study.

5 Mar 2018

Study identifies new learning approach for artificial intelligence

A recent study identified a new cloud-based learning approach for artificial intelligence (AI) could instruct computers to learn like humans.

5 Mar 2018

Research investigates how the brain makes predictions

Goethe University Frankfurt can boast another EU-funded research project: With the appointment of Yee Lee Shing as Chair of Developmental Psychology her PIVOTAL research project has accompanied her to Frankfurt. Professor Shing's research work investigates how the brain makes predictions.

5 Mar 2018

Heart attack patients prescribed antidepressants have lower survival rates

Heart attack patients prescribed antidepressants have lower one-year survival rates, according to research presented today at Acute Cardiovascular Care 2018, a European Society of Cardiology Congress.

5 Mar 2018

Weekend admissions linked to excess mortality risk among young heart attack patients

Young heart attack patients are twice as likely to die if they are admitted to hospital during the weekend compared to a weekday, according to an Italian study in more than 80,000 patients presented today at Acute Cardiovascular Care 2018.

5 Mar 2018

Children persistently allergic to cow's milk may remain shorter, lighter than kids with nut allergies

Children who experience persistent allergies to cow's milk may remain shorter and lighter throughout pre-adolescence when compared with children who are allergic to peanuts or tree nuts, according to a retrospective chart review to be presented March 4, 2018, during the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology/World Allergy Organization Joint Conference.

5 Mar 2018

Rocker bottom shoes help strengthen back muscles, reduce low back pain

Researchers of the Sports Physiotherapy master's degree at Valencia's CEU Cardenal Herrera university have confirmed, in a new study of their research work into back pain, that unstable shoes improve the strength of back muscles in order to maintain balance and stability when walking.

5 Mar 2018

$Metal plate may provide more stable repair for Jones fractures$

Metal plate may provide more stable repair for Jones fractures

A metal plate might be the cure for a common foot injury seen in athletes and people on their feet all day, according to new research conducted at Houston Methodist.

2 Mar 2018

Study shows possibility of improving pediatric asthma care

Pediatric asthma is the most common chronic childhood condition and a leading cause of pediatric hospital admissions.

2 Mar 2018

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Researchers find way to effectively stop internal bleeding using magnetically-driven nanoparticles

NETRF awards six new research grants to improve treatments for neuroendocrine tumors

Scientists find algorithm for brain simulations on exascale systems

Getting cancer can be more expensive than having a baby

Study finds underuse of minimally invasive surgeries in elderly Medicare patients

New PET imaging agent allows early detection of prostate cancer relapse

Scientists identify genes involved in age-related brain deterioration

New compounds targeting epigenetics show promise in lymphoma patients

Maternal smoking during pregnancy contributes to asthma severity and poor lung function in kids

Weightlifting can provide significant health benefits to patients with kidney disease

Study: Other aspects of diet may not offset harmful effect of sodium on blood pressure

Healthy diet may not counteract effects of high salt intake on blood pressure, study suggests

Study identifies new learning approach for artificial intelligence

Research investigates how the brain makes predictions

Heart attack patients prescribed antidepressants have lower survival rates

Weekend admissions linked to excess mortality risk among young heart attack patients

Children persistently allergic to cow's milk may remain shorter, lighter than kids with nut allergies

Rocker bottom shoes help strengthen back muscles, reduce low back pain

Metal plate may provide more stable repair for Jones fractures

Study shows possibility of improving pediatric asthma care

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