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Scientists at Sheffield Hallam University receive major funding boost for animal-testing reduction project

Almost a quarter of a million pounds has been awarded to a team of scientists at Sheffield Hallam University to develop a new technique that will reduce the need for animal testing in pre-clinical research projects.

From Sheffield Hallam University 29 Apr 2014

Illumina launches VeriSeq PGS for preimplantation genetic screening of embryos

Illumina, Inc. today announced the launch of VeriSeq PGS, a next-generation sequencing solution developed for preimplantation genetic screening of embryos using Illumina's NextSeq 500 and MiSeq® sequencing systems.

From Illumina, Inc. 29 Apr 2014

Report focuses on behavioral issues linked with patients' self-management of type 2 diabetes

Clinical Therapeutics features a special report in its April issue focusing primarily on the behavioral issues associated with patients' self-management of type 2 diabetes.

29 Apr 2014

Adhesion molecule offers promising therapeutic target for preventing colitis

May Provide Therapeutic Target for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Preventing Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer, According to New Research Published in The American Journal of Pathology

29 Apr 2014

Gene expression profiling tests play critical role in women’s chemotherapy decision

Gene expression profiling tests play a critical role when women with early-stage breast cancer decide whether to have chemotherapy, but many of them do not fully understand what some of the test results mean, new research suggests.

29 Apr 2014

Study explores impact of chemotherapy on breast cancer survivors’ employment

A new study has found that loss of paid employment after a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer may be common and potentially related to the type of treatment patients received.

29 Apr 2014

Physicians call for large clinical trials to assess risks associated with testosterone treatment

Physicians do not have sufficient information from clinical trials to understand the risks associated with the prescription of testosterone in older men, according to a Comment in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, written by Professor Stephanie Page, of the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, USA.

29 Apr 2014

Study: Genetics as well as environment in womb play important roles in development of baby

A recent study led by A*STAR's Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS) found that genetics as well as the environment in the womb play important roles in the development of the baby.

29 Apr 2014

EGPAF launches new training program to address health care worker shortages in Malawi

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is proud to launch a new training program to address health care worker shortages in Malawi. The program kicked-off today by enrolling students from 21 rural and remote areas of Malawi into a three-year training program to become nurse midwife technicians.

29 Apr 2014

AAN review finds certain forms of medical marijuana can help treat some symptoms of MS

A review by the American Academy of Neurology of available scientific research on the use of medical marijuana in brain diseases finds certain forms of medical marijuana can help treat some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), but do not appear to be helpful in treating drug-induced (levodopa) movements in Parkinson's disease.

29 Apr 2014

Researchers develop animal model of human hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have developed an animal model of human hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in rhesus macaques, an advance that may lead to treatments, vaccines and improved methods of diagnosing the disease.

29 Apr 2014

Professor offers water-safety tips to prevent young children from getting sick

There is nothing better on a hot, summer day than a refreshing dip in a community pool, water park, lake or ocean. However, bacteria and parasites can lurk in all kinds of water and put a real damper on summertime fun unless people practice a few, simple safety tips.

29 Apr 2014

Studies reveal new information about effects of weight gain and obesity among pregnant women

Two studies from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania reveal new information about the effects of weight gain and obesity among pregnant women.

29 Apr 2014

Scientists identify natural human antibodies against virus that causes MERS

Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified natural human antibodies against the virus that causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a step toward developing treatments for the newly emerging and often-fatal disease.

29 Apr 2014

People who take statin drugs develop heart disease and obesity-related illnesses

People who take statin drugs to lower their cholesterol appear to have developed a false sense of security that could lead to heart disease and other obesity-related illnesses.

29 Apr 2014

Caring for homeless people: Housing first, treatment later

Providing safe, stable and affordable housing first is the best way to help homeless in Hamilton, Ont., according to new research.

29 Apr 2014

People who attempt suicide more likely to have distorted thoughts than others

Suicide has been on the increase recently in the United States, currently accounting for almost 40,000 deaths a year. A new study shows that one successful effort to avoid suicide attempts would be to focus on correcting the distorted, catastrophic thoughts about the future that are held by many who try to kill themselves.

29 Apr 2014

Studies demonstrate new approaches to treating and preventing Parkinson's disease

A trio of studies from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania demonstrate new approaches to understanding, treating and potentially staving off Parkinson's disease (PD). Studies show that factors such as estrogen exposure and statin use have an impact on the onset of Parkinson's disease.

29 Apr 2014

Mayo Clinic launches new gene panel cancer test to help tailor chemotherapy

Mayo Clinic announces the launch of CANCP, a new gene panel cancer test to help tailor chemotherapy to the individual patient based on the unique genomic signature of the patient's tumor.

29 Apr 2014

Higher-protein breakfast provides better appetite and glucose control

Many consumers are aware they should make protein a priority at breakfast, but it may be equally important for them to choose an optimal amount of protein to maximize its benefits, suggests new research presented at the American Society for Nutrition's Experimental Biology conference this week.

29 Apr 2014

Medical Research News

Scientists at Sheffield Hallam University receive major funding boost for animal-testing reduction project

Illumina launches VeriSeq PGS for preimplantation genetic screening of embryos

Report focuses on behavioral issues linked with patients' self-management of type 2 diabetes

Adhesion molecule offers promising therapeutic target for preventing colitis

Gene expression profiling tests play critical role in women’s chemotherapy decision

Study explores impact of chemotherapy on breast cancer survivors’ employment

Physicians call for large clinical trials to assess risks associated with testosterone treatment

Study: Genetics as well as environment in womb play important roles in development of baby

EGPAF launches new training program to address health care worker shortages in Malawi

AAN review finds certain forms of medical marijuana can help treat some symptoms of MS

Researchers develop animal model of human hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Professor offers water-safety tips to prevent young children from getting sick

Studies reveal new information about effects of weight gain and obesity among pregnant women

Scientists identify natural human antibodies against virus that causes MERS

People who take statin drugs develop heart disease and obesity-related illnesses

Caring for homeless people: Housing first, treatment later

People who attempt suicide more likely to have distorted thoughts than others

Studies demonstrate new approaches to treating and preventing Parkinson's disease

Mayo Clinic launches new gene panel cancer test to help tailor chemotherapy

Higher-protein breakfast provides better appetite and glucose control

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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