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New imaging technique reveals oxygen levels in prostate tumors

A new imaging technique uncovers oxygen levels in prostate tumors and could lead to a non-invasive way to determine which tumors are more difficult to treat, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study published in Theranostics.

24 Aug 2017

Researchers uncover how mutations in single gene lead to rare kidney and liver disease

In a joint international study, researchers from Osaka University have partnered with research groups from the United States and Spain to uncover how mutations in a single gene called PKHD1 lead to symptoms associated with a rare kidney and liver disease, ARPKD (autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease).

24 Aug 2017

The Royal Society of Medicine to host 15th Medical Innovations Summit in London

The 15th Medical Innovations Summit will take place at the Royal Society of Medicine on Saturday 16 September.

24 Aug 2017

Creo receives FDA Clearance for new Speedboat RS2 device and CROMA system

Creo Medical Group plc, a medical device company focused on the emerging field of surgical endoscopy, today announces that it has received 510(k) clearance (“FDA Clearance”) from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Speedboat RS2 device and the CROMA platform.

24 Aug 2017

Researchers find patterns of parasitic infections in mummified remains

Studying parasites has many modern-day advantages for understanding diseases, but it can also help researchers to understand ancient cultures.

24 Aug 2017

Scientists uncover stem cell response to prolonged irradiation

Researchers from several Russian institutes, including MIPT, have found out how prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation affects human stem cells.

24 Aug 2017

Maternal age at transition to motherhood predicts risky drinking behavior

People tend to adjust behaviors across their lifespans as they adopt new roles – such as marriage or parenting – that are incompatible with prior behaviors.

24 Aug 2017

High level of heart disease pipeline innovation could bridge unmet need in treating CVD

With over 1,400 products in active development, the innovation pipeline for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is extensive, with four key CVD indications – hypertension, heart failure, dyslipidemia and thrombosis – now accounting for around half of all pipeline innovation, according to GBI Research, a recognized leader in providing business information and analytics.

24 Aug 2017

Consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3s reduces cardiac death risk, study shows

Results from a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology showed that in 14 randomized, controlled trials of 71,899 people, consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3s reduced the risk of cardiac death by a statistically-significant average of 8 percent.

24 Aug 2017

Study shows role of exhausted regulatory T cells in allergic reactions

Researchers have evidence that the specialized T cells responsible for maintaining a balanced immune response are vulnerable to exhaustion that disrupts normal functioning and may even contribute to allergic reactions.

23 Aug 2017

Common obesity and diabetes drug could be used as novel way to lower brain pressure

Research led by the University of Birmingham, published today in Science Translational Medicine, has discovered that a drug commonly used to treat patients with either obesity or Type II diabetes could be used as a novel new way to lower brain pressure.

23 Aug 2017

Variations in ancient mitochondrial DNA may play key role in predisposition to ASD

Mitochondria, the tiny structures inside our cells that generate energy, may play a key role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

23 Aug 2017

New guidelines offer recommendations to identify, treat high blood pressure in children and teens

The first new national guidelines since 2004 on identifying and treating high blood pressure in children and adolescents (aged 3-18 years old) have been published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which convened a panel of experts to produce the new recommendations.

23 Aug 2017

Reducing nicotine content in cigarettes may help decrease addiction, research suggests

The FDA is right - when it comes to disease culprits, cigarette smoking tops the list. While recognized as the number-one cause of preventable disease and death, it's an incredibly tough habit to break due to the addictiveness of nicotine.

23 Aug 2017

Fewer disease-carrying mosquitoes live in undisturbed tropical forests, study finds

A new study by scientists from the Smithsonian, the Panamanian government, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, among other institutions, concludes that conserving old-growth tropical rainforest is "highly recommended" to prevent new outbreaks of viral and parasitic mosquito-borne diseases.

23 Aug 2017

New optical imaging tool accurately measures detailed brain activity in neuroscience lab

Using lasers and photodetectors, a new optical brain-imaging tool is providing a never-before-seen look inside your head.

23 Aug 2017

First-of-its-kind study compares long-term weight gain across different psychotic disorders

Obesity is a major public health problem in the United States, as an estimated 35 percent of Americans are obese and have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.

23 Aug 2017

Researchers compare effectiveness of natural and synthetic materials for dental pulp tissue engineering

To regenerate dental pulp tissue after emptying of a tooth's root canals researchers compared the effectiveness of 3D scaffolds made of natural or customized synthetic materials containing pulpal stem cells and dentin-derived growth factors.

23 Aug 2017

Study provides insight for clinicians considering MRI in children with persistent concussive symptoms

A new study reviewed more than 5 years of records of pediatric patients treated for sports concussion, the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among children, to determine if magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed structural changes to the brain that may be related to persistent symptoms.

23 Aug 2017

Vaginal seeding may be risky say experts

A new trend has emerged among mothers who have just given birth by caesarean sections. IT is called “vaginal seeding”. This is a process by which a baby born normally (via the vaginal canal) would be exposed to certain microorganisms present in the mother’s vagina canal.

23 Aug 2017

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New imaging technique reveals oxygen levels in prostate tumors

Researchers uncover how mutations in single gene lead to rare kidney and liver disease

The Royal Society of Medicine to host 15th Medical Innovations Summit in London

Creo receives FDA Clearance for new Speedboat RS2 device and CROMA system

Researchers find patterns of parasitic infections in mummified remains

Scientists uncover stem cell response to prolonged irradiation

Maternal age at transition to motherhood predicts risky drinking behavior

High level of heart disease pipeline innovation could bridge unmet need in treating CVD

Consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3s reduces cardiac death risk, study shows

Study shows role of exhausted regulatory T cells in allergic reactions

Common obesity and diabetes drug could be used as novel way to lower brain pressure

Variations in ancient mitochondrial DNA may play key role in predisposition to ASD

New guidelines offer recommendations to identify, treat high blood pressure in children and teens

Reducing nicotine content in cigarettes may help decrease addiction, research suggests

Fewer disease-carrying mosquitoes live in undisturbed tropical forests, study finds

New optical imaging tool accurately measures detailed brain activity in neuroscience lab

First-of-its-kind study compares long-term weight gain across different psychotic disorders

Researchers compare effectiveness of natural and synthetic materials for dental pulp tissue engineering

Study provides insight for clinicians considering MRI in children with persistent concussive symptoms

Vaginal seeding may be risky say experts

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