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Combining intraoperative imaging with PET scans helps surgeons remove hidden cancer cells

Surgeons were able to identify and remove a greater number of cancerous nodules from lung cancer patients when combining intraoperative molecular imaging (IMI) – through the use of a contrast agent that makes tumor cells glow during surgery – with preoperative positron emission tomography (PET) scans.

27 Jul 2017

Immune system may wage a battle in Parkinson’s disease

A new study suggests that T cells, which help the body's immune system recognize friend from foe, may play an important role in Parkinson's disease (PD).

27 Jul 2017

UA researchers seek to better understand NHE8 protein’s role in GI disorders, colon cancer

About 1.6 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which encompasses several painful and complex disorders that include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

27 Jul 2017

Self-efficacy has positive effect on physical activity of osteoarthritis patients

Osteoarthritis patients that are more confident in their abilities in the morning go on to be more physically active throughout the day, according to a team of Penn State researchers.

27 Jul 2017

New method shows promise in viewing brain structure through the skull

The inner workings of the human brain have always been a subject of great interest. Unfortunately, it is fairly difficult to view brain structures or intricate tissues due to the fact that the skull is not transparent by design. The reality is that light scattering is the major obstacle for deep penetration into tissue.

27 Jul 2017

Researchers create unique thermal ablation system for transdermal drug delivery

Many diseases are treated with protein-based drugs. However, due to the size of the molecules, the only effective delivery method is through injection, which can suffer from low patient compliance.

27 Jul 2017

Maternal exposure to air pollution early in pregnancy linked to preterm, low birth weight babies

Exposure to air pollution early in a pregnancy could increase risk for preterm birth and low birth weight, according to a study led by researchers at NYU School of Medicine, and published on July 27 in Environmental Health Perspectives.

27 Jul 2017

New approach may improve translation of immunological research findings

Mouse models have advanced our understanding of immune function and disease in many ways but they have failed to account for the natural diversity in human immune responses.

27 Jul 2017

ACA helped reduce socioeconomic gaps in health care access, report shows

The Affordable Care Act has helped to close the gap in health care access between residents of poor and higher-income households, a new report by Boston University School of Public Health researchers shows.

27 Jul 2017

Research shows key role of diffusion dynamics in stem cell differentiation and tissue development

Gradients of molecular signaling factors play an essential role in numerous events in embryonic development, from patterning limb and organ formation to the intricate shaping of the brain and neuroanatomical architecture.

27 Jul 2017

Stem cells in the brain found to influence aging in mice

A study conducted by a team of researchers led by Dongsheng Cai at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, finds that injecting extra stem cells into the hypothalamus in the brain of mice slows down the aging process.

27 Jul 2017

Researchers uncover 16 genetic markers linked to decreased lifespan

The answer to how long each of us will live is partly encoded in our genome. Researchers have identified 16 genetic markers associated with a decreased lifespan, including 14 new to science. This is the largest set of markers of lifespan uncovered to date.

27 Jul 2017

Malaria already widespread on Sardinia in the Roman period, research shows

Malaria was already widespread on Sardinia by the Roman period, long before the Middle Ages, as indicated by research at the Institute of Evolutionary Medicine of the University of Zurich with the help of a Roman who died 2,000 years ago.

27 Jul 2017

E-cigarette use may influence subsequent cigarette experimentation in never smokers

Young people who have tried an e-cigarette may be more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes compared with those who have not, a study led by University of Stirling researchers has suggested.

27 Jul 2017

Study examines link between RCT efficacy and real-world effectiveness of cancer therapies

Value in Health, the official journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), announced today the publication of new research examining the relationship between the efficacy of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and real-world effectiveness for oncology treatments.

27 Jul 2017

New discovery could aid in synthesis of radiotracers for use with PET scanning

Researchers have found a surprisingly versatile workaround to create chemical compounds that could prove useful for medical imaging and drug development.

27 Jul 2017

Cultural innovations helped early humans to survive prolonged period of pronounced aridification

The flexibility and ability to adapt to changing climates by employing various cultural innovations allowed communities of early humans to survive through a prolonged period of pronounced aridification.

27 Jul 2017

Soldiers’ individual risk for suicide linked to previous attempts in army unit

Does a previous suicide attempt in a soldier's unit increase the risk of additional suicide attempts? According to a study, "Risk of Suicide Attempt Associated with Previous Attempts in One's Army Unit," published July 26, 2017 in JAMA Psychiatry, the answer is yes.

27 Jul 2017

Inappropriate medication use linked to increased hospitalization risk in elderly people

Potentially inappropriate medication use was linked with a 16% increased risk of hospitalization in a population-based study of elderly individuals.

27 Jul 2017

Research suggests novel approach for encouraging regeneration in mouse retina

Cells within an injured mouse eye can be coaxed into regenerating neurons and those new neurons appear to integrate themselves into the eye's circuitry, new research shows.

27 Jul 2017

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Combining intraoperative imaging with PET scans helps surgeons remove hidden cancer cells

Immune system may wage a battle in Parkinson’s disease

UA researchers seek to better understand NHE8 protein’s role in GI disorders, colon cancer

Self-efficacy has positive effect on physical activity of osteoarthritis patients

New method shows promise in viewing brain structure through the skull

Researchers create unique thermal ablation system for transdermal drug delivery

Maternal exposure to air pollution early in pregnancy linked to preterm, low birth weight babies

New approach may improve translation of immunological research findings

ACA helped reduce socioeconomic gaps in health care access, report shows

Research shows key role of diffusion dynamics in stem cell differentiation and tissue development

Stem cells in the brain found to influence aging in mice

Researchers uncover 16 genetic markers linked to decreased lifespan

Malaria already widespread on Sardinia in the Roman period, research shows

E-cigarette use may influence subsequent cigarette experimentation in never smokers

Study examines link between RCT efficacy and real-world effectiveness of cancer therapies

New discovery could aid in synthesis of radiotracers for use with PET scanning

Cultural innovations helped early humans to survive prolonged period of pronounced aridification

Soldiers’ individual risk for suicide linked to previous attempts in army unit

Inappropriate medication use linked to increased hospitalization risk in elderly people

Research suggests novel approach for encouraging regeneration in mouse retina

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