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Cigarette smoking linked with poor outcomes in bladder cancer patients

In a study of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who had undergone radical cystectomy, cigarette smoking was linked with poor response to cisplatin-based chemotherapy.

9 Jan 2019

Long-term postpartum obesity may be due to reprogramming of maternal energy metabolism

During normal pregnancy, mothers always gain body weight within a proper range. However, many women worry that extra pounds put on during pregnancy will not be lost after childbirth and, in fact, past studies have shown that excessive gestational weight gain is associated with immediate postpartum weight retention.

9 Jan 2019

Novel technique detects new strains of microbes in human fecal microbiota after obesity surgery

Using a unique bioinformatics technique developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB researchers have detected the emergence of new strains of microbes in the human fecal microbiota after obesity surgery.

9 Jan 2019

Study highlights efforts to address widespread PFAS contamination in drinking water

A new analysis shows variation in the way state and federal regulators manage PFAS contaminants in drinking water, with some states adopting guideline levels that are more health protective than the non-enforceable levels set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

9 Jan 2019

Study: Rutin found in fruits and vegetables protect mice against snake venom

Rutin, a bioflavonoid found in certain vegetables and fruits, protects mice against snake venom by minimizing bleeding and inflammation, according to a study performed at the Butantan Institute, a research institution belonging to the government of São Paulo State in Brazil.

9 Jan 2019

UC San Diego to conduct first U.S. clinical trial of intravenously administered bacteriophage therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted an Investigational New Drug application by physician-scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine to conduct the first U.S. clinical trial of an intravenously administered bacteriophage-based therapy.

9 Jan 2019

FDA approves initiation of first-in-human trial of DNA-encoded monoclonal antibody

The Wistar Institute, along with partners Penn Medicine and Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announce that the FDA has approved the initiation of a first-in-human clinical trial investigating the safety and tolerability of a novel synthetic DNA-encoded monoclonal antibody therapeutic technology for the prevention of Zika virus infection.

9 Jan 2019

KU researcher studies how estrogen may protect menisci between thighbone and shinbone

More than 30 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

9 Jan 2019

Researchers identify and overcome barrier in CRISPR gene editing to treat muscular dystrophy

The gene editing technique known as CRISPR is a revolutionary approach to treating inherited diseases. However, the tool has yet to be used to effectively treat long-term, chronic conditions.

9 Jan 2019

Thubrikar announces first human implant of Optimum TAV using their TAVI system

Thubrikar Aortic Valve, Inc., a privately held medical device company, today announced the first human implant of the Optimum TAV using their transcatheter aortic valve implantation system.

9 Jan 2019

People with ASD could be better at recognizing regret and relief in others finds study

A new study has shown that adults with ASD are better at detecting relief and regret on the faces of others compared to those who do not have the condition. The results of the study were published in the latest issue of the journal Autism Research.

9 Jan 2019

Breastfed babies are more likely to be right handed

Babies who are breast fed for a longer duration are more likely to be right handed finds a new study. The study titled, 'Breastfeeding and handedness: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data', by Philippe P. Hujoel of the University of Washington is published in the journal Laterality: Asymmetries of Body, Brain and Cognition.

8 Jan 2019

Moderate amounts of healthy fats could soon be allowed in diets

Most public health guidelines including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans do not allow fat portions in excess. However nutritionists and dieticians have now agreed that not all fats in diet are bad and many of them could be allowed.

8 Jan 2019

Dental flossing and other consumer behaviors contribute to elevated levels of PFAS in the body

A new study suggests certain types of consumer behaviors, including flossing with Oral-B Glide dental floss, contribute to elevated levels in the body of toxic PFAS chemicals. PFAS are water- and grease-proof substances that have been linked with numerous health problems.

8 Jan 2019

Exposure to cannabis, stress during adolescence may lead to long-term anxiety disorders

A new study conducted on laboratory animals shows that exposure to cannabis and stress during adolescence may lead to long-term anxiety disorders characterized by the presence of pathological fear.

8 Jan 2019

Hormone therapy effective in reducing prevalence of knee osteoarthritis, shows study

There is an ongoing debate regarding the relationship between knee osteoarthritis and hormone therapy, with small-scale studies providing mixed results.

8 Jan 2019

Genetic variations may influence whether vitamin E decreases or increases cancer risk

Almost half of all Americans take a vitamin supplement, and yet many large-scale, placebo-controlled clinical trials of various supplements have found little or no benefit.

8 Jan 2019

Study finds large disparities in U.S. drinking water guidelines

In response to the growing problem of drinking water contaminated with per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, a new analysis shows that many states are establishing their own guideline levels for two types of PFAS--PFOA and PFOS--that differ from federal guidelines.

8 Jan 2019

Faulty brain immune cells cause Alzheimer's disease

Mutations of the TREM2 gene can significantly increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases and the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich now shed light on the reasons why TREM2 is so important for brain health.

8 Jan 2019

Pitt study delves deeper into how electrical stimulation activates neurons

Electrical stimulation of the brain is common practice in neuroscience research and is an increasingly common and effective clinical therapy for a variety of neurological disorders. However, there is limited understanding of why this treatment works at the neural level.

8 Jan 2019

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Cigarette smoking linked with poor outcomes in bladder cancer patients

Long-term postpartum obesity may be due to reprogramming of maternal energy metabolism

Novel technique detects new strains of microbes in human fecal microbiota after obesity surgery

Study highlights efforts to address widespread PFAS contamination in drinking water

Study: Rutin found in fruits and vegetables protect mice against snake venom

UC San Diego to conduct first U.S. clinical trial of intravenously administered bacteriophage therapy

FDA approves initiation of first-in-human trial of DNA-encoded monoclonal antibody

KU researcher studies how estrogen may protect menisci between thighbone and shinbone

Researchers identify and overcome barrier in CRISPR gene editing to treat muscular dystrophy

Thubrikar announces first human implant of Optimum TAV using their TAVI system

People with ASD could be better at recognizing regret and relief in others finds study

Breastfed babies are more likely to be right handed

Moderate amounts of healthy fats could soon be allowed in diets

Dental flossing and other consumer behaviors contribute to elevated levels of PFAS in the body

Exposure to cannabis, stress during adolescence may lead to long-term anxiety disorders

Hormone therapy effective in reducing prevalence of knee osteoarthritis, shows study

Genetic variations may influence whether vitamin E decreases or increases cancer risk

Study finds large disparities in U.S. drinking water guidelines

Faulty brain immune cells cause Alzheimer's disease

Pitt study delves deeper into how electrical stimulation activates neurons

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