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New model to test effectiveness of existing and potential CF therapies

UNC School of Medicine researchers have developed a new laboratory model of the infection- and inflammation-plagued airways of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.

17 Nov 2017

People with hearing loss need better technology to overcome background noise, report reveals

A new report from Action on Hearing Loss has showed that there is a real demand for better technology solutions to help people with hearing loss overcome communication challenges when confronted by background noise.

17 Nov 2017

FAIMS technology holds potential to be effective screening tool for pancreatic cancer

In research published in the latest edition of the UEG Journal, Scientists in Finland demonstrated that there is variance in the volatile compounds found in the urine of pancreatic cancer patients to that of healthy controls.

17 Nov 2017

Breakthrough research brings new procedure closer to helping patients with blood cancer

A new procedure that can prevent the potentially lethal side effects of stem cell transplants is a step closer to helping more patients with blood cancers after a breakthrough in understanding of the key mechanism that makes it work.

17 Nov 2017

Research suggests new ways to mitigate impact of mistreatment at early age

Everyone has challenges of one kind or another. But research shows that mistreatment at an early age can have long-lasting and life-altering repercussions that could be passed to future generations.

17 Nov 2017

Scientists suggest possibility of naturally acquired immunity against Zika infection

Birth defects in babies born infected with Zika virus remain a major health concern. Now, scientists suggest the possibility that some women in high-risk Zika regions may already be protected and not know it.

16 Nov 2017

Researchers identify new way to reduce risk of complications after joint surgery

Researchers identified a new way to lower the risk of complications after joint surgery, using a simple blood test. Patients with diabetes are more likely to need joint replacement surgery but also have a greater risk of serious complications after surgery, including heart attack, stroke, and wound infections, because of their underlying diabetes.

16 Nov 2017

Combining calorie-restricted diet with high-intensity exercise could help reduce risk of weight regain

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have found that combining a calorie-restricted diet with high-intensity interval training could be a solution for reducing weight regain after weight loss.

16 Nov 2017

Research reveals fundamental process used by immune system to recognize invading pathogens

The body's homeland security unit is more thorough than any airport checkpoint. For the first time, scientists have witnessed a mouse immune system protein frisking a snippet of an invading bacterium. The inspection is far more extensive than researchers imagined: the immune system protein, similar to those in humans, scans the bacterial protein in six different ways, ensuring correct identification.

16 Nov 2017

New pain relievers reduce opiate overdose risk

Scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have developed new opioid pain relievers that reduce pain on par with morphine but do not slow or stop breathing - the cause of opiate overdose.

16 Nov 2017

New after school program may help children with ADHD thrive in classroom

School is tough for a lot of children, but the classroom can be especially stressful for kids struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As a matter of fact, nearly 15 percent of Kentucky children are currently diagnosed with ADHD, the highest rate in the nation.

16 Nov 2017

New tool can offer accurate estimates of cardiac risks for older surgery patients

A tool designed to more accurately predict the risk of heart attack in older patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery works significantly better than traditional risk assessment tools.

16 Nov 2017

Scientists unveil pathology underlying optic nerve hypoplasia in children

Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI) have revealed the pathology of cells and structures stricken by optic nerve hypoplasia, a leading cause of childhood blindness in developed nations.

16 Nov 2017

BMI not valid measure of obesity in postmenopausal women, study shows

There is no doubt the prevalence of obesity has increased significantly across all age groups, creating greater health risks.

16 Nov 2017

Environmental triggers may play role in development of Lupus

While genetics play a role in the development of Lupus, a systemic autoimmune disease that can attack any organ system in the human body, so do environmental triggers, such as particulates in air pollution and ultraviolet light, explains Gaurav Gulati, MD, a physician-researcher at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

16 Nov 2017

Stem cell treatment allows paraplegic rats to walk and regain sensory perception

Engineered tissue containing human stem cells has allowed paraplegic rats to walk independently and regain sensory perception.

16 Nov 2017

Separating side effects could pave way for safe, effective pain medications

Opioid pain relievers can be extremely effective in relieving pain, but can carry a high risk of addiction and ultimately overdose when breathing is suppressed and stops.

16 Nov 2017

Simple physical activities may help prolong life for older women, study finds

Folding your laundry or doing the dishes might not be the most enjoyable parts of your day. But simple activities like these may help prolong your life, according to the findings of a new study in older women led by the University at Buffalo.

16 Nov 2017

Researchers develop computer program to find new indications for old drugs

Researchers at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have developed a computer program to find new indications for old drugs.

16 Nov 2017

UNN researchers explore modeling of cognitive dissonance phenomenon

Lobachevsky University scientists, Associate Professor of the History and Theory of International Relations Department Alexander Petukhov and Head of the Department of Psychophysiology Sofya Polevaya, are studying the modeling of the cognitive dissonance phenomenon.

16 Nov 2017

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New model to test effectiveness of existing and potential CF therapies

People with hearing loss need better technology to overcome background noise, report reveals

FAIMS technology holds potential to be effective screening tool for pancreatic cancer

Breakthrough research brings new procedure closer to helping patients with blood cancer

Research suggests new ways to mitigate impact of mistreatment at early age

Scientists suggest possibility of naturally acquired immunity against Zika infection

Researchers identify new way to reduce risk of complications after joint surgery

Combining calorie-restricted diet with high-intensity exercise could help reduce risk of weight regain

Research reveals fundamental process used by immune system to recognize invading pathogens

New pain relievers reduce opiate overdose risk

New after school program may help children with ADHD thrive in classroom

New tool can offer accurate estimates of cardiac risks for older surgery patients

Scientists unveil pathology underlying optic nerve hypoplasia in children

BMI not valid measure of obesity in postmenopausal women, study shows

Environmental triggers may play role in development of Lupus

Stem cell treatment allows paraplegic rats to walk and regain sensory perception

Separating side effects could pave way for safe, effective pain medications

Simple physical activities may help prolong life for older women, study finds

Researchers develop computer program to find new indications for old drugs

UNN researchers explore modeling of cognitive dissonance phenomenon

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