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TUM scientists uncover novel mechanisms of action for skin disease medication

Imiquimod is a medication successfully used in the treatment of skin diseases. In addition to its known mechanism of action, it also triggers other processes in the body.

20 Oct 2016

Diet and exercise interventions could help address obesity in older adults

A recent review and analysis of published studies since 2005 found low-to-moderate evidence that dietary and exercise interventions can improve physical function and quality of life in older adults with obesity.

20 Oct 2016

Financial barriers to healthcare may lead to worse outcomes in young heart attack patients

In the year following a heart attack, financial barriers to healthcare are linked to worse health outcomes in young women and young men, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.

20 Oct 2016

Optical and PET/CT activity-based probes could help in non-invasive imaging of atherosclerotic plaques

Researchers at Stanford University have demonstrated for the first time the use of a dual optical and PET/CT activity-based probe to detect atherosclerotic plaques. The study is published in the October issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

20 Oct 2016

Scientists use male mice model to study how genes affect sequencing of vocal sounds

There's a particular order to the sounds of the ultrasonic song a male mouse performs to impress his potential mate.

20 Oct 2016

NYU researchers show why fast-food menu calorie labeling does not encourage healthy choices

Researchers from New York University show why fast-food menu calorie counts do not help consumers make healthy choices in a new study published in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing.

20 Oct 2016

Researchers develop potential technique for breast cancer diagnosis using histopathology images

An international team comprising engineers, mathematicians and doctors has applied a technique used for detecting damage in underwater marine structures to identify cancerous cells in breast cancer histopathology images.

20 Oct 2016

IBRI receives $1 million research grant from Cook Medical to support growth of Institute

The Indiana Biosciences Research Institute (IBRI) today announced a $1 million research grant from Cook Medical to support the next phase of growth for the Institute dedicated to discovery science and applied research leading to innovation targeting cardio-metabolic disease, diabetes, and poor nutrition.

20 Oct 2016

Better treatment for diabetic foot disease could save billions for Australia, finds QUT research

Australia could save billions of dollars in healthcare costs by investing in proven treatments for people with diabetic foot disease, according to QUT research.

20 Oct 2016

Natural compound isolated from onions contains anti-ovarian cancer properties, research finds

Research from Kumamoto University, Japan has found that a natural compound isolated from onions, onionin A (ONA), has several anti-ovarian cancer properties.

20 Oct 2016

Clinical study results reveal long-term safety of gene transfer to treat macular degeneration

The long-term safety of gene transfer to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD), and the production of two therapeutic proteins encoded by those genes for at least 2.5 years in the eyes of patients with advanced NVAMD are demonstrated in the results of a clinical trial published in Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

20 Oct 2016

Study examines effects of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for social anxiety

In the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics a study analyzes the effects of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for social anxiety.

20 Oct 2016

Novel Alzheimer's treatment uses microscopic droplets of fat to carry drugs into the brain

Researchers have developed a novel treatment that could block the development of Alzheimer's disease using microscopic droplets of fat to carry drugs into the brain.

20 Oct 2016

New study identifies toxic gases released by rechargeable batteries

Dozens of dangerous gases are produced by the batteries found in billions of consumer devices, like smartphones and tablets, according to a new study.

20 Oct 2016

FMP initiates new project for early detection of Parkinson's disease with magnetized xenon gas

A new project for the early detection of Parkinson's disease with strongly magnetized xenon gas has been initiated at FMP. The team led by physicist Leif Schröder has received a three-year grant from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

20 Oct 2016

Replacing sedentariness with high-intensity physical activity enhances cardiorespiratory fitness in children

As little as 10 minutes of high-intensity physical activity per day reduces the amount of adipose tissue and enhances cardiorespiratory fitness in 6-8-year-old children, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

20 Oct 2016

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences introduces ClearLLab LS Lymphoid Screen Reagent for faster L&L analysis

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences further demonstrates its expertise in clinical flow cytometry with the launch of ClearLLab LS Lymphoid Screen Reagent, Europe’s first CE-marked 10-colour, 12 antibody reagent combination for leukaemia and lymphoma analysis.

20 Oct 2016

Case for Quality releases first report to help hospitals better compare, evaluate effectiveness of medical devices

The Case for Quality, a collaboration between FDA, the medical device industry, healthcare providers and quality experts, released its first report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using standardized medical device performance data and analytic techniques to help hospitals better compare and evaluate product quality.

20 Oct 2016

Portsmouth academic’s dementia project shortlisted for RIBA President’s Awards for Research 2016

A Portsmouth academic’s research project has been shortlisted for an award by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

20 Oct 2016

Compound bearing hidden chirality can trigger autocatalytic preparation of chiral organic intermediates

The preparation of chiral compounds as intermediates in drug synthesis is one of the most important targets in synthetic organic chemistry.

20 Oct 2016

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TUM scientists uncover novel mechanisms of action for skin disease medication

Diet and exercise interventions could help address obesity in older adults

Financial barriers to healthcare may lead to worse outcomes in young heart attack patients

Optical and PET/CT activity-based probes could help in non-invasive imaging of atherosclerotic plaques

Scientists use male mice model to study how genes affect sequencing of vocal sounds

NYU researchers show why fast-food menu calorie labeling does not encourage healthy choices

Researchers develop potential technique for breast cancer diagnosis using histopathology images

IBRI receives $1 million research grant from Cook Medical to support growth of Institute

Better treatment for diabetic foot disease could save billions for Australia, finds QUT research

Natural compound isolated from onions contains anti-ovarian cancer properties, research finds

Clinical study results reveal long-term safety of gene transfer to treat macular degeneration

Study examines effects of internet-based cognitive behavior therapy for social anxiety

Novel Alzheimer's treatment uses microscopic droplets of fat to carry drugs into the brain

New study identifies toxic gases released by rechargeable batteries

FMP initiates new project for early detection of Parkinson's disease with magnetized xenon gas

Replacing sedentariness with high-intensity physical activity enhances cardiorespiratory fitness in children

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences introduces ClearLLab LS Lymphoid Screen Reagent for faster L&L analysis

Case for Quality releases first report to help hospitals better compare, evaluate effectiveness of medical devices

Portsmouth academic’s dementia project shortlisted for RIBA President’s Awards for Research 2016

Compound bearing hidden chirality can trigger autocatalytic preparation of chiral organic intermediates

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Scaling organ‑chip technology for human‑relevant drug discovery

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

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