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New software could allow thermal cameras in mobile phones to track breathing problems

Researchers have developed new software that makes it possible to use low-cost, thermal cameras attached to mobile phones to track how fast a person is breathing.

13 Sep 2017

New 3D protein structure provides detailed look into how brain cells communicate quickly

An intricate new three-dimensional protein structure is providing a detailed look into how brain cells communicate rapidly.

13 Sep 2017

Modified blood thinner may be first promising method to prevent repercussions after TBI

A chemically modified version of the common blood thinner heparin may be the first promising method of preventing the harmful cascade of destruction to brain tissue that commonly follows traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to new research findings.

13 Sep 2017

Researchers overcome major stumbling blocks in developing HIV vaccine

An international team of researchers has demonstrated a way of overcoming one of the major stumbling blocks that has prevented the development of a vaccine against HIV: the ability to generate immune cells that stay in circulation long enough to respond to and stop virus infection.

13 Sep 2017

Combination immunotherapy shows better overall survival in kidney cancer patients

A combination immunotherapy treatment showed better overall survival in patients with previously untreated advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma than current therapy, according to results from a phase 3 clinical trial presented at the Presidential Symposium of the European Society for Medical Oncology's 2017 Congress in Spain.

13 Sep 2017

Arkansas professor makes strides toward developing enhanced cancer treatment

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor is making strides toward developing an effective cancer treatment without the severe side effects of traditional therapies.

13 Sep 2017

UCI-led consortium receives $8 million from NSF to develop brain-computer interface

The National Science Foundation has awarded $8 million to a consortium led by the University of California, Irvine to develop a brain-computer interface that can restore walking ability and sensation in individuals with spinal cord injury.

13 Sep 2017

Woman's choice of surgeon plays major role in influencing breast cancer treatment choices

A woman's choice of surgeon plays a significant role in whether she's likely to receive an increasingly popular aggressive breast cancer surgery.

13 Sep 2017

Multigene panel test could be useful to detect patients with hereditary kidney cancer syndrome

A multigene panel test could be a useful diagnostic tool to help clinicians identify patients with a hereditary kidney cancer syndrome, according to the results of a study published in Cancer.

13 Sep 2017

Disrupting DNA loops could be potential strategy to reduce tumor proliferation

The discovery of a mechanism by which normal brain cells regulate the expression of the NFIA gene, which is important for both normal brain development and brain tumor growth, might one day help improve therapies to treat brain tumors. The study appears in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

13 Sep 2017

NIH grant supports temple researchers' exploration of stem cell-based treatments for heart repair

The incidence of heart disease is on the rise, and new therapeutic strategies are needed. Approaches based on stem cells, which can potentially preserve or even regenerate heart muscle cells damaged by ischemia - a hallmark of heart disease - are especially promising.

13 Sep 2017

MGH researchers identify potential strategy for improving efficacy of angiogenesis inhibitors

A Massachusetts General Hospital research team has identified a potential strategy for improving the efficacy of angiogenesis inhibitors, drugs that help fight cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.

13 Sep 2017

Researchers use NASA’s satellite data to forecast malaria outbreaks

In the Amazon Rainforest, few animals are as dangerous to humans as mosquitos that transmit malaria. The tropical disease can bring on high fever, headaches, and chills and is particularly severe for children and the elderly and can cause complications for pregnant women.

13 Sep 2017

Speech information found to be more distracting for older drivers

"Controlling systems--like the navigation system in a car--by voice is very convenient. However, one must ask the question of how best to design voice controls. Especially when we are handling two tasks simultaneously, cognitive control plays a decisive role," says Vera Demberg, professor of computer science and computational linguistics at Saarland University.

13 Sep 2017

New testing regime could speed up diagnosis and treatment of SCID in infants

Babies born with Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) syndrome are defenceless against bacterial and viral infections that would be virtually harmless to most healthy people. If untreated, SCID is often fatal within a baby's first year of life.

13 Sep 2017

Low-level radiation exposure poses less threat to health than modern lifestyle risks

Human populations have always been exposed to ionizing radiation, and more so in modern life due to its use in medicine, industry and the armed forces.

13 Sep 2017

Researchers estimate U.S. burden of sepsis and trends using clinical data

Sepsis, the syndrome of life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by infection, is a major cause of death, disability, and cost. Many studies suggest that the incidence of sepsis is increasing over time, while mortality rates are decreasing.

13 Sep 2017

Research finds serious visual impairment among children with congenital Zika syndrome

Although one of the most serious consequences of the Zika virus (ZIKV) in infants is microcephaly, there is a broad collection of anomalies now known as congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). Some of the most serious are ophthalmologic, including macular scarring, retinal defects, low visual acuity, strabismus, and nystagmus.

13 Sep 2017

Pregnant women with endometriosis have greater risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery

A new meta-analysis shows that pregnant women with endometriosis are at greater risk for a host of complications during pregnancy and at delivery, including preterm birth and cesarean section. The study was published in the journal Fertility and Sterility.

13 Sep 2017

New research uncovers 17 new genetic variants linked to Parkinson’s disease

In the UK, every hour someone receives the devastating news that they have Parkinson’s disease. One in every 500 people suffers from Parkinson's, which equates to approximately 127,000 people across the UK. The majority of those diagnosed with Parkinson's are aged over 50, but for many, it will begin far earlier. There is currently no cure.

13 Sep 2017

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New software could allow thermal cameras in mobile phones to track breathing problems

New 3D protein structure provides detailed look into how brain cells communicate quickly

Modified blood thinner may be first promising method to prevent repercussions after TBI

Researchers overcome major stumbling blocks in developing HIV vaccine

Combination immunotherapy shows better overall survival in kidney cancer patients

Arkansas professor makes strides toward developing enhanced cancer treatment

UCI-led consortium receives $8 million from NSF to develop brain-computer interface

Woman's choice of surgeon plays major role in influencing breast cancer treatment choices

Multigene panel test could be useful to detect patients with hereditary kidney cancer syndrome

Disrupting DNA loops could be potential strategy to reduce tumor proliferation

NIH grant supports temple researchers' exploration of stem cell-based treatments for heart repair

MGH researchers identify potential strategy for improving efficacy of angiogenesis inhibitors

Researchers use NASA’s satellite data to forecast malaria outbreaks

Speech information found to be more distracting for older drivers

New testing regime could speed up diagnosis and treatment of SCID in infants

Low-level radiation exposure poses less threat to health than modern lifestyle risks

Researchers estimate U.S. burden of sepsis and trends using clinical data

Research finds serious visual impairment among children with congenital Zika syndrome

Pregnant women with endometriosis have greater risk for complications during pregnancy and delivery

New research uncovers 17 new genetic variants linked to Parkinson’s disease

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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