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Higher-dose RT does not improve survival but reduces recurrence risk for prostate cancer patients

Results of a recent NRG Oncology study, NRG Oncology/RTOG 0126, show that high-dose radiotherapy did not improve survival for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer but did improve biochemical control and rates of distant metastases, when compared to standard radiotherapy.

23 Mar 2018

Researchers examine link between knee pain and depression in older adults

In the U.S., about 13 percent of women and 10 percent of men aged 60 or older have knee pain due to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when a joint becomes inflamed, usually because the protective cartilage and other tissues that cushion joints like the knee become damaged and worn over time.

23 Mar 2018

Eating regularly rather than dieting can help in long-term weight management

Early adulthood is particularly critical for putting on weight. According to a recent study conducted at the University of Helsinki, common factors among young women and men who succeeded in managing their weight in the long term included eating regularly rather than dieting.

23 Mar 2018

New laser source for infrared spectromicroscopy could enable early diagnosis of pathologies

Sébastien Février, reader at the University of Limoges and researcher at XLIM, and his team demonstrated that a bench-top, optical fiber-based laser source can be used to perform infrared spectromicroscopy with a precision rivaling, and in some regards even surpassing, that of experiments at large-scale synchrotron facilities.

23 Mar 2018

Researchers probe RNA epigenetics and chromatin structures to predict drug resistance in leukemia

Drug resistance is a major obstacle to effective treatment for patients with cancer and leukemia. Epigenetic modifying drugs have been proven effective for some patients with hematologic malignancies, such as myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

23 Mar 2018

Study reports evidence of glyphosate exposure in most pregnant women

The first birth cohort study of its kind has found more than 90 percent of a group of pregnant women in Central Indiana had detectable levels of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, the most heavily used herbicide worldwide

23 Mar 2018

Researchers characterize S. aureus gene involved in virulence and antibiotic resistance

An Institut Pasteur-CNRS research team has characterized a Staphylococcus aureus gene involved in virulence, biofilm formation and resistance to certain antibiotics.

23 Mar 2018

Scientists create synthesized antibiotic capable of treating superbugs

A "game changing" new antibiotic which is capable of killing superbugs has been successfully synthesized and used to treat an infection for the first time -- and could lead to the first new class of antibiotic drug in 30 years.

23 Mar 2018

Experts highlight urgent need to prevent infections in patients undergoing hemodialysis

Patients with kidney failure who are treated with hemodialysis are at substantially increased risk of life-threatening infections.

23 Mar 2018

Genetic mutation that may protect people from malaria found to be more common

A genetic mutation that may protect people from malaria, but was thought to be rare, is surprisingly common, suggest the findings of a new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute.

23 Mar 2018

New survey aims to identify opioid prescription patterns by oral and maxillofacial surgeons

At the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research, held in conjunction with the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, Brandon Michael Syme, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, presented a poster titled "Opioid Prescribing Patterns of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: A Nationwide Survey."

23 Mar 2018

Older people with slower walking speed may have greater dementia risk

As of 2015, nearly 47 million people around the world had dementia, a memory problem significant enough to affect your ability to carry out your usual tasks. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, but other forms exist, too.

23 Mar 2018

Researchers explore ways to help older adults taper off and stop using sedatives

Older adults, especially those who are admitted to hospitals, are at risk for potentially dangerous side effects if they are taking multiple medicines. Taking several medications at the same time is called polypharmacy.

23 Mar 2018

Non-psychoactive cannabis ingredient could reduce risk of relapse among recovering addicts

A preclinical study in rats has shown that there might be value in using a non-psychoactive and non-addictive ingredient of the Cannabis sativa plant to reduce the risk of relapse among recovering drug and alcohol addicts.

23 Mar 2018

Using harmless red or infrared light to diagnose breast cancer

Optical Mammography, or OM, which uses harmless red or infrared light, has been developed for use in conjunction with X-rays for diagnosis or monitoring in cases demanding repeated imaging where high amounts of ionizing radiation should be avoided.

23 Mar 2018

Foil-based measuring chip rapidly detects Legionella

In an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, finding the exact source as quickly as possible is essential to preventing further infections. To date, a standard analysis takes days. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have now developed a rapid test that achieves the same result in about 35 minutes.

23 Mar 2018

Mutations found in bassoon gene may help explain cause of rare brain disorder

Newly discovered gene mutations may help explain the cause of a disease that drastically impairs walking and thinking.

23 Mar 2018

Radiologist creates dramatic teaching tool using power of VR

Physicians, trainees and even laypeople can now stand right beside an expert radiologist as he performs one of the most difficult medical procedures of its kind - in virtual reality.

23 Mar 2018

The dream among ‘dreamers’ to become a doctor now ‘at the mercy’ of courts

Among the young people known as "Dreamers," Ever Arias belongs to a select group. Of the roughly 700,000 unauthorized immigrants who have temporary but tenuous protection from deportation, only 99 are in medical school. Fewer still have made it to their final year.

23 Mar 2018

Researchers identify potential obesity treatment in freezing hunger-signaling nerve

Researchers developed this treatment for patients with mild-to-moderate obesity to reduce the attrition that is common with weight-loss efforts.

23 Mar 2018

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Higher-dose RT does not improve survival but reduces recurrence risk for prostate cancer patients

Researchers examine link between knee pain and depression in older adults

Eating regularly rather than dieting can help in long-term weight management

New laser source for infrared spectromicroscopy could enable early diagnosis of pathologies

Researchers probe RNA epigenetics and chromatin structures to predict drug resistance in leukemia

Study reports evidence of glyphosate exposure in most pregnant women

Researchers characterize S. aureus gene involved in virulence and antibiotic resistance

Scientists create synthesized antibiotic capable of treating superbugs

Experts highlight urgent need to prevent infections in patients undergoing hemodialysis

Genetic mutation that may protect people from malaria found to be more common

New survey aims to identify opioid prescription patterns by oral and maxillofacial surgeons

Older people with slower walking speed may have greater dementia risk

Researchers explore ways to help older adults taper off and stop using sedatives

Non-psychoactive cannabis ingredient could reduce risk of relapse among recovering addicts

Using harmless red or infrared light to diagnose breast cancer

Foil-based measuring chip rapidly detects Legionella

Mutations found in bassoon gene may help explain cause of rare brain disorder

Radiologist creates dramatic teaching tool using power of VR

The dream among ‘dreamers’ to become a doctor now ‘at the mercy’ of courts

Researchers identify potential obesity treatment in freezing hunger-signaling nerve

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