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Researchers understand the role of brain's ‘reward circuit’ in autism spectrum disorder

A pair of recent studies performed by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania represents a significant step forward in understanding the role of the brain's "reward circuit" and certain hallmarks of autism spectrum disorder, namely difficulty interpreting or engaging in typical social behavior and restricted or repetitive interests or behaviors.

19 Jun 2018

Study hints at benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing dementia risk

There is no treatment yet for dementia; but one day, a family doctor could prescribe a specific diet, an exercise regime, music or language lessons, or documentary discussion groups as treatments to ward off the disease.

19 Jun 2018

WHO releases new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11)

The World Health Organization yesterday (18th of June 2018) in Geneva released the latest edition (11th) of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).

18 Jun 2018

Psychologists can play important role in treating alcohol problems

Psychologists who are trained and experienced in treating alcohol problems can play an important role in treatment of both the affected individual as well as his or her family.

18 Jun 2018

New study focuses on best, cost effective practices to bridge treatment gap for brain disorders

Up to eight out of ten patients with a brain disorder remain untreated or inadequately treated. But what is the best practice - and above all, most cost effective - healthcare interventions to bridge the treatment gap? This was the focus of the European Brain Council's study entitled The Value of Treatment which was discussed at the Congress of the European Academy of Neurology in Lisbon.

18 Jun 2018

Studies provide insight into molecular changes prior to onset of arthritis

The results of two studies presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) provide insight into molecular changes prior to the onset of arthritis which could inform future novel diagnostics and early therapeutic interventions.

18 Jun 2018

Dyaco unveils specialist medical and rehabilitation equipment range in the UK

Global fitness equipment manufacturer Dyaco has unveiled a range of specialist medical and rehabilitation equipment for UK healthcare providers and physiotherapy facilities.

18 Jun 2018

Italian innovative SME receives 2.5 million Euro from RedSeed Ventures

New partners are joining Pasquale Fedele, the inventor of BrainControl, who gained a total of 2.5 million Euro in a round of funding led by the Italian based investment firm RedSeed Ventures.

18 Jun 2018

Technology breakthrough could enable detection of fetal genetic abnormalities in early pregnancy

A wide range of fetal genetic abnormalities could soon be detected in early pregnancy thanks to a world-first study led by University of South Australia researchers using lab-on-a-chip, non-invasive technology.

18 Jun 2018

Childhood, adult obesity raise risk of developing hip and knee osteoarthritis

The results of a study to be presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology suggest childhood and adult obesity increase the risk of developing hip osteoarthritis and knee OA but not hand OA.

18 Jun 2018

New study highlights predictors that prevent from achieving remission in early RA

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology report that obesity in women and current smoking in men were the strongest predictors of not achieving remission in early rheumatoid arthritis within a year.

18 Jun 2018

Study demonstrates increased levels of gum disease in people at risk of rheumatoid arthritis

The results of a study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology demonstrates increased levels of gum disease, and disease-causing bacteria, in individuals at risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

18 Jun 2018

New studies help elucidate role of sleep in chronic pain

The results of two studies presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology provide insight into the role of sleep in chronic pain.

18 Jun 2018

Study: Lenabasum has acceptable safety and tolerability in diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis

The results of an open label extension of a phase II study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, 2018, demonstrate that lenabasum continues to have acceptable safety and tolerability in diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis with no severe or serious adverse events.

18 Jun 2018

Study highlights potential use of blood biomarkers as diagnostic tool for sleep apnea

The Dove Medical Press journal, Nature and Science of Sleep, has published a study that highlights the potential use of blood biomarkers as a diagnostic tool for obstructive sleep apnea.

18 Jun 2018

Canakinumab reduces gout rate by more than half in atherosclerosis patients, study shows

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) demonstrate that canakinumab significantly reduced the rate of gout by more than half compared to placebo, regardless of baseline serum urate level.

18 Jun 2018

Study shows improvements in adherence, outcomes of gout patients receiving text message reminders

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) demonstrate significant improvements in adherence and clinical outcomes in gout patients who received a daily text message to remind them to take allopurinol.

14 Jun 2018

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Researchers understand the role of brain's ‘reward circuit’ in autism spectrum disorder

Study hints at benefits of lifestyle interventions in reducing dementia risk

WHO releases new International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11)

Psychologists can play important role in treating alcohol problems

New study focuses on best, cost effective practices to bridge treatment gap for brain disorders

Studies provide insight into molecular changes prior to onset of arthritis

Dyaco unveils specialist medical and rehabilitation equipment range in the UK

Italian innovative SME receives 2.5 million Euro from RedSeed Ventures

Technology breakthrough could enable detection of fetal genetic abnormalities in early pregnancy

Childhood, adult obesity raise risk of developing hip and knee osteoarthritis

New study highlights predictors that prevent from achieving remission in early RA

Study demonstrates increased levels of gum disease in people at risk of rheumatoid arthritis

New studies help elucidate role of sleep in chronic pain

Study: Lenabasum has acceptable safety and tolerability in diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis

Study highlights potential use of blood biomarkers as diagnostic tool for sleep apnea

Canakinumab reduces gout rate by more than half in atherosclerosis patients, study shows

Study shows improvements in adherence, outcomes of gout patients receiving text message reminders

Pharmacists can play key role in resolving treatment-related problems among undeserved people

Innovative concept for implementing WHO resolution to safeguard quality of cancer treatment

Pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis linked to premature delivery and low birth weight

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