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NIH awards $1.5 million grant to support education in Alzheimer's disease at RPI

We know Alzheimer's as a brutal disease that dismantles our loved ones and condemns them to death. But science and engineering researchers look inside the disease to identify early warning signs and develop the imaging techniques to see them, to unravel the biochemical puzzle that creates a toxic clump of misfolded proteins, and to develop and test new drugs and therapies that chip away at cognitive decline.

28 Sep 2017

Neuroscientists uncover how our brains organize experiences

A team of neuroscientists has uncovered how our brains organize, over time, our experiences: that is, according to their similarities.

28 Sep 2017

Caffeine may not relieve movement symptoms for people with Parkinson's

Contrary to previous research, caffeine may not relieve movement symptoms for people with Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the September 27, 2017, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

28 Sep 2017

High blood pressure in pregnant women linked to greater risk of obesity for their children

When expectant mothers have elevated blood pressure during pregnancy, it may raise their children's risk of developing childhood obesity, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

27 Sep 2017

Cancer vaccines need to target immune fighters that can withstand battle against malicious tumors

Cancer vaccines may need to better target T cells that can hold up to the long fight against cancer, scientists report.

27 Sep 2017

Clinical trial demonstrates safety, efficacy of focused ultrasound to treat pediatric osteoid osteoma

Karun Sharma, MD, PhD, Director of Interventional Radiology, and colleagues at Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children's National Health System in Washington, DC, have completed their clinical trial to treat benign but painful bone tumors (osteoid osteoma) in children.

27 Sep 2017

FAU neuroscientist develops innovative program to prevent dementia

More than 5 million Americans today are affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD). If nothing is done to stop this upward trajectory, there will be more than 16 million people with AD in the United States and more than 60 million people with AD worldwide by 2050.

27 Sep 2017

Study finds high rate of prescriptions not filled for new cholesterol lowering drugs

In the first year of availability of the cholesterol lowering medications PCSK9 inhibitors, fewer than 1 in 3 adults initially prescribed one of these inhibitors actually received it, owing to a combination of out-of-pocket costs and lack of insurance approval, according to a study published by JAMA Cardiology.

27 Sep 2017

Study uncovers disturbing trends in prescribing opioids for nonmalignant chronic pain

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 90 Americans die every day by overdosing on opioids. While heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl account for part of the crisis, in 2015 about 2 million people in the U.S. suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers.

27 Sep 2017

New paper-based test can diagnose Zika infection within 20 minutes

MIT researchers have developed a paper-based test that can diagnose Zika infection within 20 minutes. Unlike existing tests, the new diagnostic does not cross-react with Dengue virus, a close relative of the Zika virus that can produce false positives on many Zika tests.

27 Sep 2017

New study describes incidence of nontraffic incidents, injuries, and fatalities to children

Over the last couple of decades, significant reductions in vehicle crash-related child fatalities have been attributed to advances in legislation, public safety campaigns, and engineering. However, less is known about nontraffic injuries and fatalities (occurring primarily in driveways and parking lots) to children in and around motor vehicles.

27 Sep 2017

Study highlights experiences of addiction treatment professionals post-Hurricane Katrina

Ten years post-Hurricane Katrina, experts have reflected on the aftermath through the eyes of addiction treatment professionals to become better prepared for future tragedies.

27 Sep 2017

Scientists map brain circuitry underlying the drive to consume salt

While the average American's high-salt diet has been linked to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, the truth is we couldn't live without this once scarce mineral.

27 Sep 2017

Minimally invasive valve replacement appears to provide durable remedy for people with heart disease

A minimally invasive procedure used to replace heart valves without open heart surgery appears to provide a durable remedy for people with a life-threatening form of heart disease in which the aortic valve opening narrows, diminishing blood flow.

27 Sep 2017

Study identifies potential biomarker for onset, progression of MS

An article published in Experimental Biology and Medicine identifies Opioid Growth Factor (OGF) as a novel biomarker for the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).

27 Sep 2017

Feeling stiff does not reflect true biomechanical back stiffness, study suggests

"My back feels so stiff!" We often hear our friends say. Well, that doesn't mean your friend's back is actually stiff, according to a new study at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.

27 Sep 2017

Researchers provide new insights into vertebrae formation

Like a string of pearls, the spine is made of a series of similar vertebrae. A so-called segmentation clock creates this repetitive arrangement in developing embryos: Each time the clock ticks, a vertebra starts to form.

27 Sep 2017

Plant substance shows inhibitory effects on cancer stem cells

The plant Ambrosia arborescens grows at a high elevation in large parts of South America, and is traditionally used as a medicinal plant. The researchers have isolated the sesquiterpene lactone damsin from the plant and studied its effect on cancer stem cells in three different breast cancer cell lines.

27 Sep 2017

Researchers awarded fellowship to explore resilience in LGBTQ+ community

Phillip Schnarrs, assistant professor in the UTSA Department of Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition, along with his collaborators, Amy Stone, associate professor of sociology and anthropology at Trinity University, and Robert Salcido from Pride Center San Antonio and Equality Texas, have been awarded a fellowship to study resilience in the LGBTQ+ populations in San Antonio and South Texas.

27 Sep 2017

Researchers explore what happens during break down of nerve cells

A stroke is just one example of a condition when communication between nerve cells breaks down. Micro-failures in brain functioning also occur in conditions such as depression and dementia. In most cases, the lost capacity will return after a while.

27 Sep 2017

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NIH awards $1.5 million grant to support education in Alzheimer's disease at RPI

Neuroscientists uncover how our brains organize experiences

Caffeine may not relieve movement symptoms for people with Parkinson's

High blood pressure in pregnant women linked to greater risk of obesity for their children

Cancer vaccines need to target immune fighters that can withstand battle against malicious tumors

Clinical trial demonstrates safety, efficacy of focused ultrasound to treat pediatric osteoid osteoma

FAU neuroscientist develops innovative program to prevent dementia

Study finds high rate of prescriptions not filled for new cholesterol lowering drugs

Study uncovers disturbing trends in prescribing opioids for nonmalignant chronic pain

New paper-based test can diagnose Zika infection within 20 minutes

New study describes incidence of nontraffic incidents, injuries, and fatalities to children

Study highlights experiences of addiction treatment professionals post-Hurricane Katrina

Scientists map brain circuitry underlying the drive to consume salt

Minimally invasive valve replacement appears to provide durable remedy for people with heart disease

Study identifies potential biomarker for onset, progression of MS

Feeling stiff does not reflect true biomechanical back stiffness, study suggests

Researchers provide new insights into vertebrae formation

Plant substance shows inhibitory effects on cancer stem cells

Researchers awarded fellowship to explore resilience in LGBTQ+ community

Researchers explore what happens during break down of nerve cells

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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