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Gout treatment could potentially reduce complications accompanying metabolic syndrome

The drug colchicine, used to treat the arthritic condition gout, could potentially reduce complications accompanying metabolic syndrome, a combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar and other conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

2 Apr 2019

New ebolavirus species found in bats may be more common than previously thought

A recently discovered species of ebolavirus may be more widespread than previously thought and could be hosted by a particular bat species, according to findings published by a University of Arkansas biologist. The ebolavirus species, named Bombali, is one of two currently not known to infect humans.

2 Apr 2019

Children born into poorer backgrounds show key differences in early brain function, finds study

Children born into poverty show key differences in early brain function - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

2 Apr 2019

Researchers developing new tests for early detection, monitoring of lupus nephritis

With $5 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health, two University of Houston biomedical researchers are moving the needle on early detection and monitoring of kidney nephritis, or inflammation, in patients who have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, known simply as lupus.

2 Apr 2019

Study reveals new insights into genetic drivers of heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder

A large genomic study of nearly 275,000 people led by Penn Medicine researchers revealed new insights into genetic drivers of heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder, the uncontrollable pattern of alcohol use commonly referred to as alcoholism.

2 Apr 2019

UTA researcher working to understand link between cardiovascular disease and depression

One University of Texas at Arlington researcher is working to understand the relationship between cardiovascular disease and depression in a National Institutes of Health-funded project.

2 Apr 2019

California hospitals see massive surge in homeless patients

Homeless patients made about 100,000 visits to California hospitals in 2017, marking a 28% rise from two years earlier, according to the most recent state discharge data.

2 Apr 2019

Research identifies genomic risk factor associated with stroke in childhood cancer survivors

Research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has identified a genomic risk factor associated with stroke in childhood cancer survivors. The findings were announced today at a press conference as part of the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting in Atlanta.

2 Apr 2019

Study suggests HLD200 could provide novel, more flexible alternative to treating ADHD

A new three-part study showed that a delayed-release, extended-release form of methylphenidate could be given to adults in the evening with or without food and would not exert any clinically meaningful effect for at least 10 hours after administration.

2 Apr 2019

Three easy-to-measure anthropometric indicators to predict metabolic syndrome

A new study found a surprisingly high rate of metabolic syndrome among individuals aged 60-100 years.

2 Apr 2019

European surveillance data shows slight decrease in newly reported hepatitis C cases

European surveillance data show a 10% decrease in newly reported hepatitis C cases between 2016 and 2017. However, with more than 31 000 recorded cases in 2017, diagnoses remain at a high level in the European Union and European Economic Area.

2 Apr 2019

Suicide risk grew after Missouri Medicaid kids shifted to managed care, hospitals say

After more than 2,000 Missouri children diagnosed with mental illness were shifted from traditional Medicaid into three for-profit managed-care companies, the state's hospitals noticed an alarming trend: a doubling in the percentage who had thoughts of suicide or attempted suicide.

2 Apr 2019

New vaginal mesh guidelines 'insufficient' and potentially harmful

Updated NICE guidelines on the use of vaginal mesh implants have been criticized by campaigners who say the recommendations do not sufficiently protect women.

2 Apr 2019

NHS to roll-out new test for potentially lethal pre-eclampsia

NHS England will be rolling out a new blood test for pregnant women to check for pre-eclampsia, a common and potentially life-threatening condition.

2 Apr 2019

Childhood asthma may be eased by omega-3 intake

A small study has suggested that symptoms of childhood asthma may be eased by omega-3 intake, while omega-6 may aggravate the condition.

2 Apr 2019

New project to develop prototype diagnostic tool for early detection of Lyme disease

Unitive Design & Analysis are the sole UK contributors to a three year translational project to develop a prototype Point of Care Diagnostic tool to address the growing problem of Lyme disease.

2 Apr 2019

CHFC-Wurzburg acquires MILabs' E-class SPECT/CT system to enhance heart failure research

The nuclear cardiology core facility of the CHFC-Würzburg has acquired MILabs E-class SPECT/CT system to enhance its existing top-level basic, translational and clinical research activities in the field of heart failure.

2 Apr 2019

NHS trains doctors using virtual reality to improve care for patients with diabetes

The NHS England diabetes team has partnered with Oxford Medical Simulation to train doctors using virtual reality. Doctors can now practice in virtual reality medical emergencies, to improve care for patients with diabetes in the real world.

2 Apr 2019

New guidance on use of valproate in women, girls of child bearing age with epilepsy published

New guidance to support regulations around the use of valproate in women and girls of child bearing age with epilepsy has been published by specialists from 13 UK healthcare bodies including seven Royal Colleges.

2 Apr 2019

Hologic’s Cynosure division to present 19 scientific abstracts at ASLMS 2019

Hologic, Inc.’s Cynosure division announced today it will partner with key opinion leaders to present 19 scientific abstracts on its industry-leading medical aesthetics technology at the 39th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. The conference will take place March 27-31 in Denver.

From Hologic, Inc. 2 Apr 2019

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Gout treatment could potentially reduce complications accompanying metabolic syndrome

New ebolavirus species found in bats may be more common than previously thought

Children born into poorer backgrounds show key differences in early brain function, finds study

Researchers developing new tests for early detection, monitoring of lupus nephritis

Study reveals new insights into genetic drivers of heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder

UTA researcher working to understand link between cardiovascular disease and depression

California hospitals see massive surge in homeless patients

Research identifies genomic risk factor associated with stroke in childhood cancer survivors

Study suggests HLD200 could provide novel, more flexible alternative to treating ADHD

Three easy-to-measure anthropometric indicators to predict metabolic syndrome

European surveillance data shows slight decrease in newly reported hepatitis C cases

Suicide risk grew after Missouri Medicaid kids shifted to managed care, hospitals say

New vaginal mesh guidelines 'insufficient' and potentially harmful

NHS to roll-out new test for potentially lethal pre-eclampsia

Childhood asthma may be eased by omega-3 intake

New project to develop prototype diagnostic tool for early detection of Lyme disease

CHFC-Wurzburg acquires MILabs' E-class SPECT/CT system to enhance heart failure research

NHS trains doctors using virtual reality to improve care for patients with diabetes

New guidance on use of valproate in women, girls of child bearing age with epilepsy published

Hologic’s Cynosure division to present 19 scientific abstracts at ASLMS 2019

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