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Astrocytes play important part in regulation of breathing, study shows

Star-shaped cells called astrocytes are much more than simple support cells in the brain. In a new study on mice, researchers at Karolinska Institutet demonstrate that they also play a key part in the respiratory center of the brainstem and release inflammatory molecules that regulate breathing.

5 Oct 2017

Researchers discover new class of fusion genes that affect development of cancer

Cancer researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered a new class of fusion genes with properties that affect and may drive the development of cancer.

5 Oct 2017

Researchers improve genetic decoding of neurodevelopmental disorders

A result that will help in the future diagnosis of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as intellectual disability, autism or schizophrenia.

5 Oct 2017

New research uncovers how blood cancer 'steals' parts of bone marrow cells to thrive

New research published today uncovers how the blood cancer 'steals' parts of surrounding healthy bone marrow cells to thrive, in work that could help form new approaches to cancer treatment in the future.

5 Oct 2017

Donor organs labeled as increased risk less likely to be used by transplant patients

Increasingly, transplant surgeons must initiate a tough conversation: explaining to patients what it means to accept an organ from a person who died from a drug overdose.

5 Oct 2017

Scientists develop synthetic molecule effective at kicking and killing HIV

Current anti-AIDS drugs are highly effective at making HIV undetectable and allowing people with the virus to live longer, healthier lives. The treatments, a class of medications called antiretroviral therapy, also greatly reduce the chance of transmission from person to person.

5 Oct 2017

Study finds wide racial gap in access to cancer surgery after NY State Medicaid expansion

The 2001 New York State Medicaid expansion - what is considered a precursor to the Affordable Care - widened the racial disparity gap when it came to access to high-quality hospitals for cancer surgery, according to a new study from Georgetown University.

5 Oct 2017

Low-cost, high-volume services contribute the most to unnecessary health spending, study suggests

Low-cost, high-volume health services account for a high percentage of unnecessary health spending, adding strain to the health care system, new UCLA-led research suggests.

5 Oct 2017

Watching a hockey match may stress the heart, warn researchers

The excitement of watching a hockey match has been found to have a significant effect on the cardiovascular system, suggesting a potential link between watching sporting events and cardiac incidents.

5 Oct 2017

Study explores general public and patient knowledge about dental implants

Both prospective dental implant patients and the general public agree in a new study: oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the most qualified to perform the procedure to replace missing teeth.

5 Oct 2017

Public health efforts should focus on early treatment of facial cellulitis, study says

Public health efforts regarding facial cellulitis - a sometimes dangerous infection of the skin - should focus on early treatment of the condition, according to a new scientific study.

5 Oct 2017

Study uses ferret model to elucidate key mechanisms for gyrus formation

The human brain is highly developed with higher functions compared to other animals, thanks to which humans are believed to have acquired special abilities. One of the important factors considered to contribute to the development of the brain is the gyrus, the fold on the cerebral cortex surface.

5 Oct 2017

Researchers discover promising alternative to open fetal surgery for spina bifida repair

Researchers from Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus recently discovered a promising alternative to open fetal surgery for spina bifida repair.

5 Oct 2017

Genetic factors may explain intergenerational transmission of divorce, study finds

Children of divorced parents are more likely to get divorced when compared to those who grew up in two-parent families -- and genetic factors are the primary explanation, according to a new study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Lund University in Sweden.

5 Oct 2017

Scientists develop novel weapon to combat deadly hospital-acquired infections

Scientists have developed a novel weapon in the battle against deadly hospital-acquired infections - a textile that disinfects itself.

5 Oct 2017

New urine test accurately detects patients at risk for kidney damage after heart surgery

A new, inexpensive urine test accurately identifies patients at risk for kidney damage after open heart surgery, allowing for corrective action before permanent injury occurs, according to research presented today at the 14th Annual Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Conference from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

5 Oct 2017

Antifungals and probiotics could play critical role in potential new therapeutic approaches for IBD

Scientists have determined that fungus may play a key role in chronic intestinal inflammation disorders. They found that patients with Crohn's disease tend to have much higher levels of the fungus Candida tropicalis compared to their healthy family members.

5 Oct 2017

Study finds underutilization of sperm banking by at-risk patients with cancer

A comprehensive study of adolescent and young adult cancer patients found just 43.8 percent of those at risk for infertility banked sperm prior to cancer therapy, suggesting that patients might benefit from efforts to increase awareness and understanding of the option.

5 Oct 2017

Consuming high amounts of sugar could increase heart disease risk in healthy people

Healthy people who consume high levels of sugar are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

5 Oct 2017

Multiple sensory losses predict morbidity and mortality in older adults

The five senses are hearing, vision, smell, touch, and taste. When these senses begin to dim or are lost as we age, we face challenges dealing with everyday life. Losing one's senses can also cause serious health problems.

4 Oct 2017

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Astrocytes play important part in regulation of breathing, study shows

Researchers discover new class of fusion genes that affect development of cancer

Researchers improve genetic decoding of neurodevelopmental disorders

New research uncovers how blood cancer 'steals' parts of bone marrow cells to thrive

Donor organs labeled as increased risk less likely to be used by transplant patients

Scientists develop synthetic molecule effective at kicking and killing HIV

Study finds wide racial gap in access to cancer surgery after NY State Medicaid expansion

Low-cost, high-volume services contribute the most to unnecessary health spending, study suggests

Watching a hockey match may stress the heart, warn researchers

Study explores general public and patient knowledge about dental implants

Public health efforts should focus on early treatment of facial cellulitis, study says

Study uses ferret model to elucidate key mechanisms for gyrus formation

Researchers discover promising alternative to open fetal surgery for spina bifida repair

Genetic factors may explain intergenerational transmission of divorce, study finds

Scientists develop novel weapon to combat deadly hospital-acquired infections

New urine test accurately detects patients at risk for kidney damage after heart surgery

Antifungals and probiotics could play critical role in potential new therapeutic approaches for IBD

Study finds underutilization of sperm banking by at-risk patients with cancer

Consuming high amounts of sugar could increase heart disease risk in healthy people

Multiple sensory losses predict morbidity and mortality in older adults

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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