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Cell phone use may lead to feeling less socially connected based on gender and habits, study finds

In this digital age, with phones at our finger tips, you would think that access to constant communication would make us feel closer to one another.

17 Aug 2016

Study uses mathematical models to examine link between water fluoridation and diabetes

Water fluoridation prevents dental cavities, which are a costly public health concern. But despite the benefits supplemental water fluoridation remains a controversial subject.

17 Aug 2016

Researchers find potential way to reduce effects of TBI with neuron-targeting nanoparticle

A fall down the stairs, a car crash, a sports injury or an explosive blast can all cause traumatic brain injury (TBI).

17 Aug 2016

Digital risk calculator provides faster, reliable estimation of GIST recurrence

GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor) is an uncommon type of sarcoma found in the tissues supporting the digestive system (stomach and intestines).

17 Aug 2016

Study finds alarming rates of obesity, high blood pressure readings among adolescent student-athletes

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found similar rates of obesity and high blood pressure readings in student-athletes as would be expected in the general adolescent population, which may suggest that participation in athletics does not protect against these conditions.

17 Aug 2016

Scientists working on new approach to produce fruit protein far sweeter than sugar

High-fructose corn syrup and sugar are on the outs with calorie-wary consumers. As a result, low- and no-calorie alternatives have become popular, and soon, there could be another option that tastes more sugar-like than other substitutes.

17 Aug 2016

Children living in poor communities less likely to receive diagnosis for strabismus, study shows

Children are less likely to be diagnosed with crossed eyes, a condition known as strabismus, if they live in poor communities, according to an analysis led by researchers at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center.

17 Aug 2016

New study shows female urologists perform more surgeries on women than male counterparts

Although female certified urologists are still a minority within the specialty, they perform many more procedures on women than their male colleagues, who perform more procedures on men than their female colleagues.

17 Aug 2016

Schizophrenia vulnerability emerged after divergence of modern humans from Neanderthals

Schizophrenia poses an evolutionary enigma. The disorder has existed throughout recorded human history and persists despite its severe effects on thought and behavior, and its reduced rates of producing offspring.

17 Aug 2016

Scientists discover way to visualize function of bone-resorbing cells in living mice

Researchers of Osaka University have discovered a way to visualize sites where bone-resorbing cells (osteoclasts) were in the process of resorbing bone in living mice.

17 Aug 2016

Social support, nutrition and exercise intervention can prevent malnutrition and frailty

A training program for the reactivation of older and frail people established by MedUni Vienna has achieved remarkable success.

17 Aug 2016

New test holds potential to revolutionise diagnosis of childhood leukaemia

Researchers at The University of Manchester have unlocked the potential of a new test which could revolutionise the way doctors diagnose and monitor a common childhood leukaemia.

17 Aug 2016

Molecular alarm clock awakens ovules from resting period

At the start of reproductive life an ovary contains, on average, several thousands of immature ovules in a resting state that can last for several decades.

17 Aug 2016

T-sol can be safe and effective treatment for men with hypogonadism

For men with hypogonadism, a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone, low sex drive and fatigue are common symptoms.

17 Aug 2016

Hydrothermal DMR results show promise in treatment of type 2 diabetes

Fractyl Laboratories Inc. (Fractyl) announced today publication of data in the current issue of Diabetes Care from the Company’s first-in-human study of RevitaTM duodenal mucosal resurfacing (Revita DMR).

17 Aug 2016

TSRI scientists tackle decades-old challenge by re-creating primordial RNA world

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have taken a big step toward the laboratory re-creation of the “RNA world,” which is generally believed to have preceded modern life forms based on DNA and proteins.

17 Aug 2016

Novartis Prizes for Immunology to be awarded to six scientists for groundbreaking research

Today Novartis announced that six scientists will receive the 2016 Novartis Prizes for Immunology at the upcoming 16th International Congress of Immunology in Melbourne, Australia on Aug 22, 2016.

17 Aug 2016

Researchers discover new biological mechanism involved in progressive hearing loss

New research with funding from UK charity Action on Hearing Loss has led to the discovery of a new biological mechanism involved in the progressive loss of hearing which could lead to new approaches to treating this common form of hearing loss.

17 Aug 2016

ECTRIMS previews important sessions ahead of world’s largest annual congress of multiple sclerosis

The European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) previews the key sessions ahead of its annual congress – a dedicated platform to promote and enhance research in Multiple Sclerosis. The 32nd edition of the world’s largest congress of multiple sclerosis will take place in London from 14 – 17 September 2016.

17 Aug 2016

MILabs to provide new hybrid imaging system to Yale for advancing cardiovascular research

MILabs will provide an advanced U-SPECT4CT system to the Yale Translational Research Imaging Center (Y-TRIC) in New Haven-Connecticut, with support of an NIH Shared Instrument Grant for advancing their program in multimodality molecular and translational cardiovascular imaging research.

17 Aug 2016

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Cell phone use may lead to feeling less socially connected based on gender and habits, study finds

Study uses mathematical models to examine link between water fluoridation and diabetes

Researchers find potential way to reduce effects of TBI with neuron-targeting nanoparticle

Digital risk calculator provides faster, reliable estimation of GIST recurrence

Study finds alarming rates of obesity, high blood pressure readings among adolescent student-athletes

Scientists working on new approach to produce fruit protein far sweeter than sugar

Children living in poor communities less likely to receive diagnosis for strabismus, study shows

New study shows female urologists perform more surgeries on women than male counterparts

Schizophrenia vulnerability emerged after divergence of modern humans from Neanderthals

Scientists discover way to visualize function of bone-resorbing cells in living mice

Social support, nutrition and exercise intervention can prevent malnutrition and frailty

New test holds potential to revolutionise diagnosis of childhood leukaemia

Molecular alarm clock awakens ovules from resting period

T-sol can be safe and effective treatment for men with hypogonadism

Hydrothermal DMR results show promise in treatment of type 2 diabetes

TSRI scientists tackle decades-old challenge by re-creating primordial RNA world

Novartis Prizes for Immunology to be awarded to six scientists for groundbreaking research

Researchers discover new biological mechanism involved in progressive hearing loss

ECTRIMS previews important sessions ahead of world’s largest annual congress of multiple sclerosis

MILabs to provide new hybrid imaging system to Yale for advancing cardiovascular research

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

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