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Researchers reveal effect of high amounts of cholesterol on specific ion channel in heart

Using a computer model, researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Illinois at Chicago have revealed the effect of increased amounts of cholesterol on a specific ion channel involved in regulating potassium levels in the heart.

11 Sep 2018

Genesys Spine announces FDA clearance of AIS-C Stand-Alone System

Genesys Spine is pleased to announce the FDA clearance of our latest product line, the AIS-C Stand-Alone System.

11 Sep 2018

Vomiting - why so common in kids?

Most kids vomit easily and often copiously and frequently. This is a global phenomenon most parents have resigned themselves to. Researchers have now tried to understand why kids vomit so commonly and if there is actually any reason for parents to panic. An article by Erin Blakemore for NPR looks to answer the question.

11 Sep 2018

Researchers unravel how Zika virus manipulates the human immune system

Macrophages are immune cells that are supposed to protect the body from infection by viruses and bacteria. Yet Zika virus preferentially infects these cells. Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have now unraveled how the virus shuts down the genes that make macrophages function as immune cells.

11 Sep 2018

Young blood restores vitality in the elderly

Bram Stoker’s Dracula survived on blood of young maidens. Now researchers have found that there may have been some truth in this bizarre theory!

11 Sep 2018

CRI to bestow top honors on three scientists for contributions to cancer immunology and immunotherapy

The Cancer Research Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of immunotherapies for all forms of cancer, will bestow its highest honors on three scientists who have made fundamental contributions to the fields of immunology and cancer immunotherapy.

11 Sep 2018

New malaria drug starts clinical trials

After decades a new drug against malaria has been developed and first clinical trials of this new investigational drug is soon to begin. Enrolment for the same has already started. This study is to be sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is to take place at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.

11 Sep 2018

Study raises concerns about inappropriate opioid prescribing, lax documentation practices

Nearly 30 percent of outpatient opioid prescriptions in the United States lack documented clinical reasons that justify the use of these potent drugs, according to a national analysis of physician visit records conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School and the RAND Corporation.

11 Sep 2018

Researchers identify new cancerous cells responsible for acute myeloid leukemia relapse

McMaster University researchers have provided evidence of new cancerous cells they have termed cancer regenerating cells, which are responsible for the return of acute myeloid leukemia after remission.

10 Sep 2018

Deaths from inhalation of wildfire smoke in the U.S. could double by 2100

The number of deaths associated with the inhalation of wildfire smoke in the U.S. could double by the end of the century, according to new research.

10 Sep 2018

New microfluidic device quickly corrals strong and speedy sperm viable for fertilization

For couples hoping for a baby via in vitro fertilization, chances have improved. A process that once took hours now takes minutes: Cornell University scientists have created a microfluidic device that quickly corrals strong and speedy sperm viable for fertilization.

10 Sep 2018

New screening strategy identifies novel inhibitors that may help develop cure for Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease is the most common movement disorder in the world. PD patients suffer from shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement and have difficulties walking.

10 Sep 2018

Hunterdon Medical Center uses LightStrike robot to quickly zap away pathogens

As germs and bacteria become increasingly resistant to cleaning chemicals and antibiotics, Hunterdon Medical Center recently deployed Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots that use pulsed xenon ultraviolet light to enhance traditional room cleaning procedures as a key part of the hospital's infection prevention program.

10 Sep 2018

Novel decoding technology could predict mood variations from brain signals

By developing a novel decoding technology, a team of engineers and physicians at the University of Southern California and UC San Francisco have discovered how mood variations can be decoded from neural signals in the human brain--a process that has not been demonstrated to date.

10 Sep 2018

Shifting to a healthy diet could substantially reduce water footprint

Shifting to a healthy diet is not only good for us, but it also saves a lot of precious fresh water, according to a new study by the JRC published in Nature Sustainability.

10 Sep 2018

Treadmill desks can negatively impact working memory but do not impede thinking

If you've ever tried to recall a recently learned phone number while using a treadmill workstation, you know it can be tough. That's because working memory isn't as efficient when using a treadmill workstation as when sitting or standing, a new University of Michigan study found.

10 Sep 2018

Mouse study suggests new therapeutic approach to treat heart failure

A heart attack triggers an acute inflammatory response, followed by resolution of inflammation and wound healing. A severe heart attack, however, can cause chronic and sustained inflammation that leads to heart failure and death.

10 Sep 2018

Researchers uncover secret of immortality mechanism in aggressive glioblastoma

UC San Francisco researchers have discovered how a mutation in a gene regulator called the TERT promoter -- the third most common mutation among all human cancers and the most common mutation in the deadly brain cancer glioblastoma -- confers "immortality" on tumor cells, enabling the unchecked cell division that powers their aggressive growth.

10 Sep 2018

New project explores how technology can assist in earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

September is World Alzheimer's Awareness Month and a new project in collaboration with UP Health System Portage investigates how technology can assist doctors in earlier diagnosis of the neurodegenerative disease.

10 Sep 2018

Study provides evidence to prevent memory decline in older blacks with mild cognitive impairment

With nearly twice the rate of dementia as whites, blacks are at a higher risk for developing diseases like Alzheimer's, but there has been little research on how to reduce this racial health disparity.

10 Sep 2018

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Researchers reveal effect of high amounts of cholesterol on specific ion channel in heart

Genesys Spine announces FDA clearance of AIS-C Stand-Alone System

Vomiting - why so common in kids?

Researchers unravel how Zika virus manipulates the human immune system

Young blood restores vitality in the elderly

CRI to bestow top honors on three scientists for contributions to cancer immunology and immunotherapy

New malaria drug starts clinical trials

Study raises concerns about inappropriate opioid prescribing, lax documentation practices

Researchers identify new cancerous cells responsible for acute myeloid leukemia relapse

Deaths from inhalation of wildfire smoke in the U.S. could double by 2100

New microfluidic device quickly corrals strong and speedy sperm viable for fertilization

New screening strategy identifies novel inhibitors that may help develop cure for Parkinson's

Hunterdon Medical Center uses LightStrike robot to quickly zap away pathogens

Novel decoding technology could predict mood variations from brain signals

Shifting to a healthy diet could substantially reduce water footprint

Treadmill desks can negatively impact working memory but do not impede thinking

Mouse study suggests new therapeutic approach to treat heart failure

Researchers uncover secret of immortality mechanism in aggressive glioblastoma

New project explores how technology can assist in earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

Study provides evidence to prevent memory decline in older blacks with mild cognitive impairment

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