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Toxic effects of drugs in the lungs 'more widespread than thought'

A systematic review of research has revealed that the toxic effects on the lung of drugs commonly taken to treat a range of common conditions is much more widespread than thought.

29 Oct 2018

Getting right level of leptin may help protect cardiovascular health

Like that famous bowl of porridge, when leptin levels are "just right" they help protect our cardiovascular health, scientists say.

29 Oct 2018

Melatonin may help children with sleep problems

Similar to adults, children too suffer from sleep problems such as insomnia that causes inadequate and non-restful sleep.

29 Oct 2018

Air pollution is the new tobacco says WHO Head

The head of the World Health Organization has said that air pollution is the “new tobacco” and breathing polluted air is killing 7 million people annually and harming billions of the population additionally.

29 Oct 2018

New approach may lead to protective vaccines for immunocompromised patients

A study led by Som Nanjappa at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine identifies a cellular target that may improve efficacy in vaccines designed to protect immunocompromised individuals from potentially deadly opportunistic infections.

26 Oct 2018

UC Riverside evolutionary biologist reveals why tall people are more prone to cancer

For most cancers, risk increases dramatically with age. But what about the effect of having more cells in the body? Might taller people be more prone to cancer because they have more cells?

26 Oct 2018

Study finds weaker relationship between what older adults see and their brain activity

Forgetfulness and age-related memory lapses are a common complaint for many older adults, but what is still not understood is what causes these changes.

26 Oct 2018

Roasted jackfruit seeds can replace cocoa to make cappuccino, study shows

Cappuccino made with jackfruit instead of cocoa powder. According to a new study, roasted jackfruit seeds can replace between 50% and 75% of the cocoa that is blended with milk and coffee to make cappuccino without impairing flavor or aroma.

26 Oct 2018

ECFC appreciates Administration for proposing rules to expand use of HRAs by employers

ECFC, the leading nonprofit organization promoting choice in benefit solutions, applauds the proposed regulations from the U.S. Departments of the Treasury, Health and Human Services, and Labor regarding expanding the use of health reimbursement arrangements by employers.

26 Oct 2018

Cook Regentec collaborates with Indiana University School of Medicine to develop new technologies

ook Regentec, Cook Group's first company in Indianapolis, cut the ribbon Wednesday on its new facility on Indiana Avenue and announced a collaboration with Indiana University School of Medicine aimed at developing tools and technologies that advance solutions in the emerging areas of immunotherapy, precision medicine, drug delivery, regenerative medicine and bioprinting.

26 Oct 2018

Researchers identify new potential target to inhibit progression of liver disease

Naglaa Shoukry, Ph. D., and her team have made a significant breakthrough in their research aiming to limit the progression of liver disease.

26 Oct 2018

Researchers integrate several technologies to design new digital stethoscope

Researchers developed a new digital stethoscope that combines precision sensors, electrocardiogram technology and machine learning applications into one piece of equipment to better detect heart ailments and problems that might occur with an implanted heart pump.

26 Oct 2018

New 3D 'organ on a chip' could be used to develop new treatments for disease

Researchers have developed a three-dimensional 'organ on a chip' which enables real-time continuous monitoring of cells, and could be used to develop new treatments for disease while reducing the number of animals used in research.

26 Oct 2018

Ischemia-induced stem cells can be promising candidates for CNS injury therapeutics

Researchers have performed a careful comparison between locally generated, ischemia-induced, multipotent stem cells and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in an effort to determine which cell type has greater central nervous system repair capacity.

26 Oct 2018

Study reveals safety, efficacy of brexpiprazole for schizophrenia patients with severe psychotic symptoms

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and H. Lundbeck A/S announced study results on the safety and efficacy of brexpiprazole in the treatment of patients with schizophrenia experiencing severe psychotic symptoms during an acute episode. The data will be presented at the upcoming Psych Congress, held in Orlando from October 25-28, 2018.

26 Oct 2018

High-impact clinical trial results could affect kidney-related medical care

The results of numerous high-impact clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2018 October 23-October 28 at the San Diego Convention Center.

26 Oct 2018

Trump adds a global pricing plan to wide attack on drug prices, but doubts persist

President Donald Trump's new pledge to crack down on "the global freeloading" in prescription drugs had a sense of déjà vu.

26 Oct 2018

Including testimonials, images of diseased body parts enhances effectiveness of pictorial warning labels on cigarette packs

At least 120 countries around the world require pictorial warning labels on cigarette packages--for example, gangrene feet or a dead body--but the United States is notably missing from the list.

26 Oct 2018

New resource outlines neurologic effects and treatment options for biologic, chemical attacks

The neurologic effects and treatment options for exposure to biologic and chemical agents are outlined in a newly published article by neurologists from the University of Colorado School of Medicine who collaborated on the article with military physicians.

26 Oct 2018

Stroke 'mimics' and 'chameleons' can complicate accurate diagnoses

Stroke specialists often see conditions known as stroke "mimics" and "chameleons" that can complicate accurate diagnoses, Loyola Medicine neurologists report in the November 2018 issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America.

26 Oct 2018

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Toxic effects of drugs in the lungs 'more widespread than thought'

Getting right level of leptin may help protect cardiovascular health

Melatonin may help children with sleep problems

Air pollution is the new tobacco says WHO Head

New approach may lead to protective vaccines for immunocompromised patients

UC Riverside evolutionary biologist reveals why tall people are more prone to cancer

Study finds weaker relationship between what older adults see and their brain activity

Roasted jackfruit seeds can replace cocoa to make cappuccino, study shows

ECFC appreciates Administration for proposing rules to expand use of HRAs by employers

Cook Regentec collaborates with Indiana University School of Medicine to develop new technologies

Researchers identify new potential target to inhibit progression of liver disease

Researchers integrate several technologies to design new digital stethoscope

New 3D 'organ on a chip' could be used to develop new treatments for disease

Ischemia-induced stem cells can be promising candidates for CNS injury therapeutics

Study reveals safety, efficacy of brexpiprazole for schizophrenia patients with severe psychotic symptoms

High-impact clinical trial results could affect kidney-related medical care

Trump adds a global pricing plan to wide attack on drug prices, but doubts persist

Including testimonials, images of diseased body parts enhances effectiveness of pictorial warning labels on cigarette packs

New resource outlines neurologic effects and treatment options for biologic, chemical attacks

Stroke 'mimics' and 'chameleons' can complicate accurate diagnoses

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