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Experimental drug may become key tool to target triple-negative breast cancer with immunotherapy

Previous studies at the University of Colorado Cancer Center show that the experimental drug AMPI-109 potently kills triple-negative breast cancer cells.

30 Aug 2016

Study examines link between PTSD and cognitive impairment in WTC responders without head injury

New research published by the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring confirms the connection between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cognitive impairment - in this case, among those who helped with search, rescue and cleanup efforts following the 2001 World Trade Center (WTC) attacks.

30 Aug 2016

CPAP treatment offers no cardiovascular benefit in OSA patients with heart disease risk

More than 3 years of nightly treatment with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine did not reduce cardiovascular risk more than usual care among patients with cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

30 Aug 2016

CFS possesses objectively identifiable chemical signature in men and women, study reveals

Dauer is the German word for persistence or long-lived. It is a type of stasis in the development in some invertebrates that is prompted by harsh environmental conditions. The findings are published online in the August 29 issue of PNAS.

29 Aug 2016

Nicotinic receptors could be new therapeutic target to prevent memory loss linked to Alzheimer's

Several scientific studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function.

29 Aug 2016

Sudden cardiac death in patients with HCM rarely linked to sport activity

Sudden death in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is rarely associated with exercise, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2016 today by Dr Gherardo Finocchiaro, a cardiologist at St George's University of London, UK.

28 Aug 2016

UW-Madison joins with Madison Police Department to study impact of mindfulness practices on officers' well-being

The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Madison Police Department are launching a pilot study to better understand the impact of mindfulness-based practices on police officers' physical and mental well-being.

26 Aug 2016

Oventus reports early revenues, establishes platform for accelerated growth

Medical device sleep apnoea and snoring disorder company Oventus Medical Ltd. releases its first 4E. The company has established a platform for accelerated growth following a successful IPO raising $12 million and is reporting encouraging early revenue.

26 Aug 2016

Crohn's disease sufferers experience slower cognitive response times, study shows

New research published in the UEG Journal1 has found that Crohn's disease sufferers experience slower response times than matched individuals that do not have the disease.

25 Aug 2016

Night time sleep problems increase risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts

The link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts and behaviours is made starkly clear in new research from The University of Manchester, published in the BMJ Open.

24 Aug 2016

Melatonin appears to suppress growth of breast cancer stem cells

Melatonin, a hormone produced in the human brain, appears to suppress the growth of breast cancer tumors.

23 Aug 2016

Scientists find how sleep deprivation negatively affects memory

Researchers from the Universities of Groningen and Pennsylvania have discovered a piece in the puzzle of how sleep deprivation negatively affects memory.

23 Aug 2016

NIH researchers discover rare, lethal inflammatory disease that affects young children

National Institutes of Health researchers have discovered a rare and sometimes lethal inflammatory disease - otulipenia - that primarily affects young children. They have also identified anti-inflammatory treatments that ease some of the patients' symptoms: fever, skin rashes, diarrhea, joint pain and overall failure to grow or thrive.

23 Aug 2016

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Experimental drug may become key tool to target triple-negative breast cancer with immunotherapy

Study examines link between PTSD and cognitive impairment in WTC responders without head injury

CPAP treatment offers no cardiovascular benefit in OSA patients with heart disease risk

CFS possesses objectively identifiable chemical signature in men and women, study reveals

Nicotinic receptors could be new therapeutic target to prevent memory loss linked to Alzheimer's

Sudden cardiac death in patients with HCM rarely linked to sport activity

UW-Madison joins with Madison Police Department to study impact of mindfulness practices on officers' well-being

Oventus reports early revenues, establishes platform for accelerated growth

Crohn's disease sufferers experience slower cognitive response times, study shows

Night time sleep problems increase risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts

Melatonin appears to suppress growth of breast cancer stem cells

Scientists find how sleep deprivation negatively affects memory

NIH researchers discover rare, lethal inflammatory disease that affects young children

Research offers new insights into sleep/awake patterns in animals

Job satisfaction can impact overall health in people in their early 40s

New study examines effectiveness of pictogram labels on medication-related road traffic crash risk

Swimming can be effective option for treating patients with fibromyalgia pain

Popular pain and fever reliever does not worsen asthma in children, study shows

Next generation wearables for health monitoring: an interview with Dr Steven LeBoeuf

Individuals with responsive partners experience lower anxiety, better sleep quality

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Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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