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Early occlusion key to preventing aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage rebleeding

Researchers stress the need for early occlusion of subarachnoid aneurysms to prevent death from rebleeding.

25 Nov 2015

New drug may show promise against resistant melanomas

A new drug discovered by scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute may show promise for treating skin cancers that are resistant or unresponsive to today's leading therapies.

25 Nov 2015

New research could lead to improved methods of detection for early-onset Parkinson's

New research by biologists at the University of York could lead to improved methods of detection for early-onset Parkinson's Disease (PD).

25 Nov 2015

Allergan, Rugen Therapeutics collaborate to discover and develop novel therapies for ASD and OCD

Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, and Rugen Therapeutics, a start-up biotechnology company focused on the development of novel treatments for unmet CNS disorders and funded by the F-Prime Biomedical Research Initiative, today announced that they have entered into an exclusive collaboration to support the discovery and development of novel therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Obsessive Compulsive disorders (OCD).

25 Nov 2015

WPI researchers awarded $1.3 million NIH grant to study use of copper to battle bacterial invader

Copper is an essential micronutrient that all organisms need to maintain healthy metabolism. But unless it is bound to proteins, copper is also toxic to cells. With a $1.3 million award from the National Institutes of Health, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute will conduct a systematic study of copper in the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), a leading cause of hospital-associated infections that is increasingly resistant to antibiotics, with the hope of discovering new drug targets that might allow cells in the body to use copper to fight back against this bacterial invader.

25 Nov 2015

People with viral infections and identical gene mutations may be prone to hyperinflammatory disorder

A group of people with fatal H1N1 flu died after their viral infections triggered a deadly hyperinflammatory disorder in susceptible individuals with gene mutations linked to the overactive immune response, according to a study in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

25 Nov 2015

Run-and-scan strategy more efficient than tracking strategy in finding target

It's dinnertime, and the smell of delicious food makes your tummy rumble. However, it's dark because of a powercut and you can't see very clearly. Should you try to 'follow your nose' to locate food? Or should you simply guess and peek into the kitchen, or the dining room or the veranda - the likeliest places for dinner to be served? A recent study shows that the latter method - dubbed 'run-and-scan' - may actually be more efficient in finding your target than just following your nose.

25 Nov 2015

Physical exercise can enhance development of new brain cells

Exercise can enhance the development of new brain cells in the adult brain, a process called adult neurogenesis. These newborn brain cells play an important role in learning and memory. A new study has determined that mice that spent time running on wheels not only developed twice the normal number of new neurons, but also showed an increased ability to distinguish new objects from familiar objects.

25 Nov 2015

Mathematical models may help to predict risk of cancer spread following surgery

The size of a surgically removed tumor is generally thought to relate to the risk of the cancer spreading to other regions of the body. But because tumor cells may metastasize at different times and the rate of spread is difficult to assess, the relationship between tumor size and the relative risk of recurrence after surgery is challenging to calculate.

25 Nov 2015

RPCI-led researchers identify strategies to prevent acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI), also known as acute renal failure, is one of the main contributors to death and disability worldwide, yet no preventive treatment for the condition has been established. In a new study published in the journal Cell Death and Differentiation, a team of researchers led by scientists from Roswell Park Cancer Institute reports that they have identified 10 genes whose inhibition appears to protect kidney cells.

25 Nov 2015

Stress-related gene affects post-concussive symptoms after car crashes

Variations in a gene that affect the body's responses to stress influence the risk of developing so-called post-concussive symptoms (PCS) after car crashes, reports a study in Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

25 Nov 2015

Researchers find lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in people with bipolar disorder

People with bipolar disorder have lower levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids that cross the blood-brain barrier compared to those who do not, according to researchers from Penn State College of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. The finding could have implications for dietary interventions for the disorder.

25 Nov 2015

Infant deaths and injuries from crib bumpers are rising, new study finds

A new study shows that the number of infant deaths and injuries attributed to crib bumpers has spiked significantly in recent years, prompting the researchers to call for a nationwide ban on the bedding accessory.

25 Nov 2015

Research brings scientists closer to understanding mechanisms underlying genomic imprinting process

Research led by Dr. Keiji Tanimoto from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, has brought us closer to understanding the mechanisms underlying the phenomenon of genomic imprinting.

25 Nov 2015

Ultrasound can help identify patients at increased risk of future stroke

Ultrasound, a non-invasive technique commonly used to study the presence of atherosclerosis disease in blood vessels, can be used to identify patients at increased risk of future stroke who could benefit from surgery. Since surgical treatment to prevent stroke is only considered beneficial to some, ultrasound can prove useful in preventing unnecessary surgical intervention, new research at Umeå University in Sweden shows.

25 Nov 2015

Risk of developing visceral leishmaniasis much higher in transplant patients

Researchers from Spain have analysed the prevalence of leishmaniasis among the population of organ transplant recipients. The findings of this study, published in the journal 'PLoS Neglected Tropical Disease', confirm that the risk of developing visceral leishmaniasis ‑the most severe form of the disease which can pose life-threatening complications‑ is more than one hundred times greater in transplant patients living in areas of disease outbreak.

25 Nov 2015

Infants below age 1 at risk of serious physical abuse

Infants under the age of 12 months are most at risk of serious physical abuse, reveals a large study of severely injured children published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.

25 Nov 2015

UNC study reveals how specific schizophrenia symptoms linked to distinct brain circuits

Schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder affecting about one in 100 people, is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat, in large part because it manifests differently in different people. A new study published today in Molecular Neuropsychiatry helps explain why.

25 Nov 2015

New research finds disparity in post-transplant survival between Native Americans and whites

Native Americans have decreased access to kidney transplants and are more likely to die on the waiting list than whites according to new research presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 held November 3-8 in San Diego, CA. Researchers also found that while short-term outcomes after receiving a kidney transplant were similar, Native Americans had worse long-term survival outcomes compared to whites.

25 Nov 2015

Slower aging reduces degeneration related to Parkinson's disease

Humans have long sought to reduce the effects of aging. Now, there may be another reason to continue searching for ways to slow the clock--preventing Parkinson's disease.

25 Nov 2015

Medical Research News

Early occlusion key to preventing aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage rebleeding

New drug may show promise against resistant melanomas

New research could lead to improved methods of detection for early-onset Parkinson's

Allergan, Rugen Therapeutics collaborate to discover and develop novel therapies for ASD and OCD

WPI researchers awarded $1.3 million NIH grant to study use of copper to battle bacterial invader

People with viral infections and identical gene mutations may be prone to hyperinflammatory disorder

Run-and-scan strategy more efficient than tracking strategy in finding target

Physical exercise can enhance development of new brain cells

Mathematical models may help to predict risk of cancer spread following surgery

RPCI-led researchers identify strategies to prevent acute kidney injury

Stress-related gene affects post-concussive symptoms after car crashes

Researchers find lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in people with bipolar disorder

Infant deaths and injuries from crib bumpers are rising, new study finds

Research brings scientists closer to understanding mechanisms underlying genomic imprinting process

Ultrasound can help identify patients at increased risk of future stroke

Risk of developing visceral leishmaniasis much higher in transplant patients

Infants below age 1 at risk of serious physical abuse

UNC study reveals how specific schizophrenia symptoms linked to distinct brain circuits

New research finds disparity in post-transplant survival between Native Americans and whites

Slower aging reduces degeneration related to Parkinson's disease

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