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Oral drug reduces venous thromboembolism recurrence among cancer patients

Research from the University of Warwick indicates that taking a tablet a day can help treat cancer patients of a potentially deadly condition.

11 May 2018

Study finds inappropriate prescriptions given to many older adults discharged from hospital

In a British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study of 259 older adults discharged from a general medical hospital, more than 4 in 5 patients were issued a potentially inappropriate prescription containing at least 1 potentially inappropriate medication or potential prescribing omission.

11 May 2018

Research shows link between chronic conditions and urinary incontinence burden in women

New research published in BJU International indicates that women with urinary incontinence often have other chronic conditions. The findings have important implications for prevention and treatment.

11 May 2018

New combined risk score shows improved effectiveness in predicting stroke risk of Afib patients

Doctors know patients with atrial fibrillation are at a higher risk of having a stroke, and now a new study finds that integrating two separate clinical risk score models helps clinicians more accurately assess the stroke risk of patients with Afib.

11 May 2018

Taurine deficiency in sperm linked to male infertility

Sperm are highly specialized cells adapted to achieve a single goal: fertilize an egg. Along the road to fertilization sperm must embark on a lengthy journey to the female oviduct, avoiding several fatal stresses that occur when they pass through different physiological environments.

11 May 2018

CRISPR-based treatment can restore retinal function in mice with eye disease

Researchers from Columbia University have developed a new technique for the powerful gene editing tool CRISPR to restore retinal function in mice afflicted by a degenerative retinal disease, retinitis pigmentosa.

11 May 2018

Queen's University researchers receive MRC award to develop new treatment for pancreatic cancer

Queen's University Belfast researchers at the Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology alongside local company Fusion Antibodies plc have secured a prestigious Medical Research Council award to develop a new antibody drug for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

11 May 2018

Genomic science can help healthcare professionals to identify, treat inherited cardiac conditions

The family history questions asked during patient assessments are becoming even more important with the rise of precision medicine and genetic testing.

11 May 2018

UAB expert highlights need to do more trials in the epidemic center of disease

Frances Lund, Ph.D., the Charles H. McCauley Chair of Microbiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, spoke about chronic inflammatory disease and the striking correlation between location and disease incidence at the recent Fourth International Vatican Conference, "Unite to Cure."

11 May 2018

New study aims to mitigate risks associated with treatment of multiple myeloma

In a 10-patient cohort study led by Dr. Jean Roy that aims to understand how to mitigate the risks associated with the treatment of multiple myeloma, a malignant cancer, researchers have adopted an innovative approach based on the unique immunological properties of umbilical cord blood in an effort to improve the safety and efficiency of allografting, the preferred treatment for this disease

11 May 2018

Study uncovers new circuit that fine tunes brain's decision to hide or confront threats

In a study of mice, National Institutes of Health-funded researchers describe a new circuit involved in fine-tuning the brain's decision either to hide or confront threats.

11 May 2018

Neuroscientists find how the brain represents distinct memories of similar events

Neuroscientists have found new evidence on how distinct memories of similar events are represented in the brain.

11 May 2018

New survey shows 80% of oncologists have discussed medical marijuana use with patients

Data from a new survey show that as many as 80% of oncologists have discussed medical marijuana use with their patients.

11 May 2018

Food recognition study sheds new light on how the semantic memory works

Repeated life-long experience models our semantic memory, i.e. our knowledge related to objects and events. This also relates to our eating habits: the type of food we have eaten the most during our life, is the one we recognise with the greatest accuracy

11 May 2018

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Oral drug reduces venous thromboembolism recurrence among cancer patients

Study finds inappropriate prescriptions given to many older adults discharged from hospital

Research shows link between chronic conditions and urinary incontinence burden in women

New combined risk score shows improved effectiveness in predicting stroke risk of Afib patients

Taurine deficiency in sperm linked to male infertility

CRISPR-based treatment can restore retinal function in mice with eye disease

Queen's University researchers receive MRC award to develop new treatment for pancreatic cancer

Genomic science can help healthcare professionals to identify, treat inherited cardiac conditions

UAB expert highlights need to do more trials in the epidemic center of disease

New study aims to mitigate risks associated with treatment of multiple myeloma

Study uncovers new circuit that fine tunes brain's decision to hide or confront threats

Neuroscientists find how the brain represents distinct memories of similar events

New survey shows 80% of oncologists have discussed medical marijuana use with patients

Food recognition study sheds new light on how the semantic memory works

Increasingly failing communication between cells' organelles is main cause of aging, shows study

Under Trump proposal, lawful immigrants might be inclined to shun health benefits

Study explains anti-obesity effects of melatonin

New tool provides high accuracy and precision in analyzing disease and drug effects

Oral antibiotic use may increase risk of developing kidney stones, shows study

Living apart together: A new option for older adults

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

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