Medical Research News

RSS

Study identifies underlying cause for overgrowths in lower extremities of morbidly obese patients

Morbidly obese individuals--those whose weight is more than double normal weight--are prone to overgrowths in their lower extremities that can lead to infections and other health-threatening complications.

30 Nov 2016

PCSK9 and HMGCR genetic variations that lower bad cholesterol affect risk of cardiovascular events

In a new study published in the December 1, 2016 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and a collaboration of international researchers, studied variants in the genes encoding HMGCR and PCSK9 that affect cholesterol levels, and found that variants that lowered LDL (or "bad") cholesterol in each gene were associated with nearly identical protective effects on the risk of cardiovascular events per unit reduction in LDL cholesterol.

30 Nov 2016

Scientists synthesize antitumor compound to combat chemoresistant cancer

A team of scientists from N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, N. K. Kol'tsov Institute of Developmental Biology of the RAS, and Immune Pharmaceuticals LLC led by MIPT's Prof. Alexander Kiselyov has synthesized an antitumor compound that could be used to fight chemoresistant cancer.

30 Nov 2016

Sedentary lifestyle linked to poor reading skills in boys

A sedentary lifestyle is linked to poorer reading skills in the first three school years in 6-8 year old boys, according to a new study from Finland.

30 Nov 2016

Upright posture in patients with Parkinson's disease exacerbates cognitive deficits, study shows

In a new study published online today in the journal Neurology, a research team led by neurologists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and neuropsychologists at Boston University has shown that when patients with Parkinson's disease experience a drop in blood pressure upon standing up - a condition known as orthostatic hypotension (OH) - they exhibit significant cognitive deficits.

30 Nov 2016

Researchers discover secret ingredient for improving kitchen food safety

Kansas State University researchers have discovered the secret ingredient to improving kitchen food safety: include hand-washing reminders and meat thermometer instructions in published recipes.

30 Nov 2016

Study finds persistent cortical thinning in former collegiate football players

A growing body of research continues to raise concerns about the effects of head trauma sustained while participating in popular contact sports, particularly football.

30 Nov 2016

TGen and City of Hope collaborate to accelerate precision medicine research

City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and cancer and diabetes treatment center, and Translational Genomics Research Institute, a leading biomedical research institute, announced today that they have formed an alliance to make precision medicine a reality for patients.

30 Nov 2016

Use of Frailty Screening Initiative linked to reduced risk of postoperative mortality and illness

In a study published online by JAMA Surgery, Daniel E. Hall, M.D., M.Div., M.H.Sc., of the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System and University of Pittsburgh, and colleagues examined the effect of a Frailty Screening Initiative on death and complications by comparing the surgical outcomes of patients treated before and after implementation of the FSI.

30 Nov 2016

First licensed vaccine could reduce burden in regions with high-levels of dengue infection

The first licensed vaccine for the potentially life-threatening dengue virus should only be used in moderate-to high impacted regions, new research has predicted.

30 Nov 2016

Web-based cognitive therapy provides less expensive, scalable treatment option for insomnia

How well did a web-based cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia intervention work in a randomized clinical trial?

30 Nov 2016

FDG PET-CT imaging helps assess anatomical structure and metabolic activity in patients with GLILD

A new proof of concept study has shown that an imaging technique more commonly used to assess cancer patients may also be of help in assessing disease and treatment effects in patients with inflammatory diseases.

30 Nov 2016

Study finds 1 in 5 pediatric celiac disease patients on gluten-free diet sustain persistent intestinal damage

In surprising findings, researchers from MassGeneral Hospital for Children and Boston Children's Hospital have discovered that nearly one in five children with celiac disease sustained persistent intestinal damage, despite strict adherence to a gluten-free diet.

30 Nov 2016

New computer model provides neighborhood-level forecasts of influenza outbreaks

Scientists at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health developed a computer model to predict the onset, duration, and magnitude of influenza outbreaks for New York City boroughs and neighborhoods.

30 Nov 2016

Biomedical scientist develops new way to create micro muscles for testing muscle efficiency

A biomedical research scientist is taking the lead in the creation of muscle cells and micro muscles to test muscle efficiency in the laboratory - and he is able to carry out this new and innovative work thanks to the support he has received to get him back into science after a career break.

30 Nov 2016

New study shows link between metabolic syndrome and cognitive abilities in U.S. adolescents

A new study of U.S. adolescents shows an association between metabolic syndrome and impairments in reading, attention, and working memory.

30 Nov 2016

Targeted approach may improve recovery after concussion, experts say

Prescribed rest—both physical and mental—is the standard treatment for concussion. But a growing body of evidence suggests that a more active, targeted approach might provide better outcomes for some patients, reports a special article in the December issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

30 Nov 2016

Acupuncture treatments after mastectomy help women cope with post-operative symptoms

Women who had acupuncture treatments after breast cancer surgery at Abbott Northwestern Hospital had a greater reduction in pain, nausea, and anxiety and were better able to cope on the first post-operative day compared with patients who had traditional care, according to a study published in the Oncology Nursing Forum in November.

30 Nov 2016

Scientists identify cell-surface receptor for progranulin

Progranulin is produced and secreted by most cells in the body. From skin to immune cells, brain to bone marrow cells, progranulin plays a key role in maintaining normal cellular function.

30 Nov 2016

Synthetic rice odour blend attracts egg-laying female malaria mosquitoes

The increased use of irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa has benefited the Anopheles arabiensis mosquito - an important malaria vector - particularly in rice paddies.

30 Nov 2016

Medical Research News

Study identifies underlying cause for overgrowths in lower extremities of morbidly obese patients

PCSK9 and HMGCR genetic variations that lower bad cholesterol affect risk of cardiovascular events

Scientists synthesize antitumor compound to combat chemoresistant cancer

Sedentary lifestyle linked to poor reading skills in boys

Upright posture in patients with Parkinson's disease exacerbates cognitive deficits, study shows

Researchers discover secret ingredient for improving kitchen food safety

Study finds persistent cortical thinning in former collegiate football players

TGen and City of Hope collaborate to accelerate precision medicine research

Use of Frailty Screening Initiative linked to reduced risk of postoperative mortality and illness

First licensed vaccine could reduce burden in regions with high-levels of dengue infection

Web-based cognitive therapy provides less expensive, scalable treatment option for insomnia

FDG PET-CT imaging helps assess anatomical structure and metabolic activity in patients with GLILD

Study finds 1 in 5 pediatric celiac disease patients on gluten-free diet sustain persistent intestinal damage

New computer model provides neighborhood-level forecasts of influenza outbreaks

Biomedical scientist develops new way to create micro muscles for testing muscle efficiency

New study shows link between metabolic syndrome and cognitive abilities in U.S. adolescents

Targeted approach may improve recovery after concussion, experts say

Acupuncture treatments after mastectomy help women cope with post-operative symptoms

Scientists identify cell-surface receptor for progranulin

Synthetic rice odour blend attracts egg-laying female malaria mosquitoes

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

Latest News