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New global map shines light on genetic roots of diseases

A global genetic interaction map is revolutionizing how genes are being studied. A new study, involving University of Minnesota researchers, is no longer looking at genes as loners, but instead as a social network of the body, interacting in groups. The new approach may ultimately change our understanding of the genetic roots of diseases.

23 Sep 2016

Study evaluates calorie cost and metabolic intensity of individual yoga poses

Hatha yoga is an increasingly popular form of physical activity and meditative practice in the U.S.

23 Sep 2016

Yale researchers compare efficacy of four PD-L1 assay tests

In a recent study, a Yale Cancer Center team compared the performance of the four available PD-L1 assay tests.

23 Sep 2016

New intervention may reduce sitting time of office workers

If you work in an office or behind a desk, chances are that you spend most of your day sitting.

23 Sep 2016

Researchers examine link between leisure-time physical activity and bacterial infections

The risk of viral infections is known to be affected by physical activity, but little information is available regarding the more serious infections caused by bacteria.

23 Sep 2016

High levels of childhood muscular fitness may protect against metabolic syndrome in adult life

About 20-25 percent of adults have the metabolic syndrome and have increased risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

23 Sep 2016

New research sheds light on how many doctors attend their patient’s funerals

New research at the University of Adelaide has shed light on how many doctors are attending the funerals of their patients and the reasons behind their choice. The researchers say more needs to be done within the medical profession to openly discuss the issue.

23 Sep 2016

Scientist uses stem cells derived from dental pulp to return hearing to deaf people

Deafness is a condition in which the hearing diminishes or disappears; currently there are few procedures to treat because it often is irreversible. Also, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the disease globally affects 360 million people.

23 Sep 2016

Gene editing of hematopoietic stem cells can cure many hereditary and congenital diseases

Recent advances in gene editing technology, which allows for targeted repair of disease-causing mutations, can be applied to hematopoietic stem cells with the potential to cure a variety of hereditary and congenital diseases.

23 Sep 2016

Maternal serum levels of nicotinamide linked to child’s risk of atopic eczema

Infants whose mothers had a higher level of a particular type of vitamin B during pregnancy have a lower risk of eczema at age 12 months, new Southampton research has shown.

23 Sep 2016

CRNAs use holistic approach to effectively manage pain with less opioid dependency

The holistic approach to patient care and pain management used by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists can help prevent opioid dependency, substance use disorder, drug overdoses and death, according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

23 Sep 2016

Scientists manage to produce first molecular map of genes in the pancreas

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have managed to produce the first molecular map of the genes that are active in the various cells of the human pancreas.

23 Sep 2016

Higher proportion of CKD patients receive renal replacement therapy in the U.S. than other countries

A new study indicates that a much higher proportion of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD)—even those ≥85 years of age—receive renal replacement therapy (RRT) such as maintenance dialysis or kidney transplantation in the United States than in other developed countries.

23 Sep 2016

Medical Research News

New global map shines light on genetic roots of diseases

Study evaluates calorie cost and metabolic intensity of individual yoga poses

Yale researchers compare efficacy of four PD-L1 assay tests

New intervention may reduce sitting time of office workers

Researchers examine link between leisure-time physical activity and bacterial infections

High levels of childhood muscular fitness may protect against metabolic syndrome in adult life

New research sheds light on how many doctors attend their patient’s funerals

Scientist uses stem cells derived from dental pulp to return hearing to deaf people

Gene editing of hematopoietic stem cells can cure many hereditary and congenital diseases

Maternal serum levels of nicotinamide linked to child’s risk of atopic eczema

CRNAs use holistic approach to effectively manage pain with less opioid dependency

Scientists manage to produce first molecular map of genes in the pancreas

Higher proportion of CKD patients receive renal replacement therapy in the U.S. than other countries

Mitochondrial alternative oxidase from sea-squirt shows potential to fight against sepsis

Researchers receive grant to help develop stem cell therapy for glaucoma

Study provides insights into sexual health needs of bisexual teenage girls

Skin phenotype of pediatric eczema opens door for personalized treatment of AD in infants

Scientists discover potential way of stopping most aggressive brain tumour

Researchers use computer-based game to find how punishment affects behaviour of children with ADHD

DNA damage caused by smoking may last a lifetime

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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