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Study explores effects of occupational, lifestyle risk factors on nurses' health

A prospective study of more than 20,000 nurses aged 20-45 years, 88% of whom had worked night shifts, reported their most common health issues, disease history, reproductive experiences, occupational exposures, and other lifestyle- and work-related factors.

17 Aug 2017

Drug-like molecule appears to interfere with inflammatory response in variety of diseases

A drug-like molecule developed by Duke Health researchers appears to intercede in an inflammatory response that is at the center of a variety of diseases, including some cancers, rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease.

17 Aug 2017

New ultra lightweight device for neural recording in mice could transform brain disorder research

Research published this week in Scientific Reports describes a new ultra lightweight system for recording neural activity in the brains of mice.

17 Aug 2017

Children need to be up-to-date on immunizations before heading back-to-school

While we prepare our children to go back to school, parents should check and make sure their children are current on all vaccinations before the start of the school year or they may not be able to start on the first day.

17 Aug 2017

High-definition eye scan could reveal crucial warning signs of Alzheimer's disease

Cedars-Sinai neuroscience investigators have found that Alzheimer's disease affects the retina – the back of the eye – similarly to the way it affects the brain.

17 Aug 2017

UAB awarded $2.2 million NIH grant to address driving attention issues

The Translational Research for Injury Prevention Laboratory at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded $2.2 million by the National Institutes of Health to address a major health issue.

17 Aug 2017

Gun sellers join forces to curb suicide-by-firearm, rampant in rural areas

John Yule, 53, manages Wildlife Sport Outfitters, a hunting and fishing supplies store on the edge of Manchester, N.H., and is "deeply involved in the Second Amendment community."

17 Aug 2017

Researchers get closer to creating new blood test that can identify breast cancer brain metastasis

Houston Methodist cancer researchers are now closer to creating a blood test that can identify breast cancer patients who are at increased risk for developing brain metastasis, and also monitor disease progression and response to therapy in real time.

17 Aug 2017

$FDA approval provides new, targeted treatment option for adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell ALL$

FDA approval provides new, targeted treatment option for adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell ALL

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

17 Aug 2017

NIH researchers unravel how male, female mouse embryos acquire sex-specific reproductive systems

A protein called COUP-TFII determines whether a mouse embryo develops a male reproductive tract, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

17 Aug 2017

Antibiotic use makes immune cells less effective in fighting infections

Adding another reason for doctors to avoid the overuse of antibiotics, new research shows that a reduction in the variety of microbes in the gut interferes with the immune system's ability to fight off disease.

17 Aug 2017

Study shows feasibility of noninvasive retinal imaging for screening people at risk of AD

Alzheimer's disease (AD) represents the leading cause of dementia worldwide. Currently, challenges in making an early and definitive diagnosis of AD limit opportunities to intervene with disease-modifying therapies before substantial neurodegeneration occurs.

17 Aug 2017

Abnormal eating schedules affect skin’s protection from harmful UV rays of the sun

Sunbathers may want to avoid midnight snacks before catching some rays. A study in mice from the O'Donnell Brain Institute and UC Irvine shows that eating at abnormal times disrupts the biological clock of the skin, including the daytime potency of an enzyme that protects against the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

17 Aug 2017

Early surgery for rotator cuff tears leads to lasting improvement in outcomes

Early surgery to repair tears of one of the shoulder rotator cuff muscles provides lasting improvement in strength, function, and other outcomes, reports a study in the August 16, 2017 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

17 Aug 2017

Study explores link between socioeconomic factors and CAD in patients undergoing coronary angiography

Historically, from the 1930's to the 1950's, the rate of cardiovascular disease in high-income countries was high. Since the mid-1970's, the rate of cardiovascular disease has declined in high income countries, possibly due to socioeconomic inequalities and better management of risk factors for coronary heart disease among the wealthy.

17 Aug 2017

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Study explores effects of occupational, lifestyle risk factors on nurses' health

Drug-like molecule appears to interfere with inflammatory response in variety of diseases

New ultra lightweight device for neural recording in mice could transform brain disorder research

Children need to be up-to-date on immunizations before heading back-to-school

High-definition eye scan could reveal crucial warning signs of Alzheimer's disease

UAB awarded $2.2 million NIH grant to address driving attention issues

Gun sellers join forces to curb suicide-by-firearm, rampant in rural areas

Researchers get closer to creating new blood test that can identify breast cancer brain metastasis

FDA approval provides new, targeted treatment option for adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell ALL

NIH researchers unravel how male, female mouse embryos acquire sex-specific reproductive systems

Antibiotic use makes immune cells less effective in fighting infections

Study shows feasibility of noninvasive retinal imaging for screening people at risk of AD

Abnormal eating schedules affect skin’s protection from harmful UV rays of the sun

Early surgery for rotator cuff tears leads to lasting improvement in outcomes

Study explores link between socioeconomic factors and CAD in patients undergoing coronary angiography

Teenagers’ impulsive and risk taking behavior not related to brain deficit symptoms

Women’s decision-making habits combined with values impact choice of breast cancer treatment

Diet determines seizure latency: Estrogen production in the brain linked to omega-3 fatty acid intake

New terahertz imaging could be useful tool for detecting early-stage skin cancer

Artificial womb may provide avenue to improve outcomes for extremely preterm infants

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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