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New tool explains how proteins assemble into different liquid and gel-like solid states

A tool that uses light to manipulate matter inside living cells has begun to explain how proteins assemble into different liquid and gel-like solid states, a key to understanding many critical cellular operations.

30 Dec 2016

Many smokers desire counseling to help them quit, but only few are receiving it

Among American adults who have a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or clinical depression, 57 percent are smokers. In contrast, only 15 percent of U.S. adults overall smoke.

30 Dec 2016

US producers investigating new orchard practices for specialty cider apples

The hard cider industry is experiencing remarkable growth; statistics show that US hard cider production increased 22-fold from 2007-2015.

30 Dec 2016

Plastic surgeons question the value of subjective patient satisfaction ratings

Patient satisfaction has become an important quality measure in the US healthcare system. But some plastic surgeons question the value of subjective patient satisfaction ratings--suggesting that they might even lead to lower-quality care in some situations, according to a special topic article in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

30 Dec 2016

Taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy can reduce risk of childhood asthma by one third

Taking certain omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy can reduce the risk of childhood asthma by almost one third, according to a new study from the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood (COPSAC) and the University of Waterloo.

30 Dec 2016

"More aggressive" nutrition improves growth and development of tiny premature babies

On New Year's Day this coming Sunday, we will once again be waiting to see whereabouts in Austria the first baby is born safe and sound to be our "New Year's Baby 2017".

30 Dec 2016

Two research studies on new molecules could potentially treat Alzheimer's disease

This year, results have been published of two significant research studies about molecules that could potentially treat Alzheimer's disease.

30 Dec 2016

Mylan announces U.S. launch of generic Concerta Tablets

Mylan N.V., today announced the U.S. launch of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg and 54 mg, a generic version of Janssen's Concerta Tablets.

30 Dec 2016

Aromatase inhibitors show advantages over tamoxifen in early-stage breast cancer

The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) investigated whether and what advantages drugs from the drug class of aromatase inhibitors offer compared with other breast cancer treatments or with each other.

30 Dec 2016

Physical inactivity in obese mice linked to dopamine signaling defects

Starting a regular program at the gym is a common New Year's resolution, but it's one that most people are unable to stick with for very long.

30 Dec 2016

Nexmos, Base Pair Biotechnologies create new class of DNA-aptamer based oxidation inhibitors

Base Pair Biotechnologies, Inc., The Aptamer Discovery Company, and Nexmos, Inc., the Aptamer Application R&D Company, announce the creation of a new class of DNA-aptamer based oxidation inhibitors.

30 Dec 2016

DaVita releases recap of 2016 accomplishments

DaVita Inc., a leading independent medical group and a leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, today released a recap of major accomplishments for the company in 2016, marking its 16th year bringing quality of life to patients and teammates around the world.

30 Dec 2016

Genetic and environmental factors affect language-related brain activities

Osaka University-led researchers examine brain activity in monozygotic and dizygotic Japanese twins and show that environmental and genetic influences affect language-related brain activities in left frontal area of the brain.

30 Dec 2016

IQWiG investigates benefit of biomarker tests to support decision on adjuvant chemotherapy

The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) investigated the benefit of biomarker tests to support the decision for or against adjuvant systemic chemotherapy in certain breast cancer patients, that is, women with primary hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and up to 3 affected lymph nodes.

30 Dec 2016

New evidence may explain how gut microorganisms affect human physiology

Researchers have found evidence that could shed new light on the complex community of trillions of microorganisms living in all our guts, and how they interact with our bodies.

30 Dec 2016

American Journal of Nursing declares 2016 winners of its annual Book of the Year Awards

The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) is pleased to announce the 2016 winners of its annual Book of the Year Awards. Winners in 19 categories appear in the journal's January issue. AJN, the "leading voice of nursing since 1900," is published by Wolters Kluwer.

30 Dec 2016

Women with advanced kidney disease not receiving recommended breast or cervical cancer screening

A new study indicates that many women with advanced kidney disease are not receiving recommended breast or cervical cancer screening, even though they face a higher risk of developing cancer than women in the general population.

30 Dec 2016

New strategy may bring us one step closer to "fountain of youth”

It's an exciting time to be an elderly mouse. Researchers believe that by removing senescent cells (cells with a persistent damage response), which naturally accumulate with age, senior rodents can regrow hair, run faster, and improve organ function.

30 Dec 2016

Scientists examine association between hearing loss and iron deficiency anemia

In a study published online by JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Kathleen M. Schieffer, B.S., of the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pa., and colleagues examined the association between sensorineural hearing loss and conductive hearing loss and iron deficiency anemia in adults ages 21 to 90 years in the United States.

30 Dec 2016

Researchers identify mechanism that generates synchronous oscillation in the brain

Every time we learn something new, the memory does not only need to be acquired, it also needs to be stabilized in a process called memory consolidation.

30 Dec 2016

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New tool explains how proteins assemble into different liquid and gel-like solid states

Many smokers desire counseling to help them quit, but only few are receiving it

US producers investigating new orchard practices for specialty cider apples

Plastic surgeons question the value of subjective patient satisfaction ratings

Taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy can reduce risk of childhood asthma by one third

"More aggressive" nutrition improves growth and development of tiny premature babies

Two research studies on new molecules could potentially treat Alzheimer's disease

Mylan announces U.S. launch of generic Concerta Tablets

Aromatase inhibitors show advantages over tamoxifen in early-stage breast cancer

Physical inactivity in obese mice linked to dopamine signaling defects

Nexmos, Base Pair Biotechnologies create new class of DNA-aptamer based oxidation inhibitors

DaVita releases recap of 2016 accomplishments

Genetic and environmental factors affect language-related brain activities

IQWiG investigates benefit of biomarker tests to support decision on adjuvant chemotherapy

New evidence may explain how gut microorganisms affect human physiology

American Journal of Nursing declares 2016 winners of its annual Book of the Year Awards

Women with advanced kidney disease not receiving recommended breast or cervical cancer screening

New strategy may bring us one step closer to "fountain of youth”

Scientists examine association between hearing loss and iron deficiency anemia

Researchers identify mechanism that generates synchronous oscillation in the brain

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

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