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Already available drug accelerates healing process after hip fracture

An already available drug can help patients get back on their feet more rapidly after a hip fracture, according to an international study published in the Journal of Bone Joint Surgery.

21 Nov 2016

Omega-3 fatty acids can stimulate activation of brown and beige adipose tissues, study finds

Omega-3 fatty acids are able to stimulate the activation of brown and beige adipose tissues, a discovery that would promote the development of new therapies for obesity and other metabolism diseases, according to a research study published in the journal Nature Communications under the supervision of Professor Francesc Villarroya, from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine and the Biomedical Research Center Red-Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN) of the Institute of Health Carlos III.

21 Nov 2016

Testing for Lynch syndrome: an interview with Kevin Monahan

Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition which causes about 1,100 cases of bowel cancer and 1,000 other cancers annually in the UK. It is caused by a fault in the mismatch repair gene (MMR) which usually works to prevent cancer.

21 Nov 2016

Researchers call sun avoidance as emerging health problem in the U.S.

A landmark study published Friday in the Journal Dermato-Endocrinology has world-renowned researchers calling insufficient sun exposure an emerging health problem in the United States.

21 Nov 2016

OrbusNeich launches new Dual Therapy Stent for active vessel healing

OrbusNeich has announced the launch of its latest generation Dual Therapy Stent (DTS), the COMBO Plus.

21 Nov 2016

Music lessons increase brain fiber connections in children

Taking music lessons increases brain fiber connections in children and may be useful in treating autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

21 Nov 2016

Gut bacterial composition affects metabolism, study finds

Mice that receive gut bacteria transplants from overweight humans are known to gain more weight than mice transplanted with gut bacteria from normal weight subjects, even when the mice are fed the same diet.

21 Nov 2016

Research provides new insight into possible causes of AMD among older people

Research from the University of Southampton gives new insight into possible causes of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss among people aged 50 and older.

21 Nov 2016

New study shows link between defective sucrase-isomaltase gene variants and IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects a large portion of the general population. New research coordinated by Karolinska Institutet now shows a link between defective sucrase-isomaltase gene variants and IBS.

21 Nov 2016

Researchers identify protein that plays key role in LDL accumulation in blood vessels

A Yale-led research team identified a protein that plays an important role in the buildup of LDL cholesterol in blood vessels.

21 Nov 2016

Scientists create 3-D virtual reality models that may help better visualize unborn babies

Parents may soon be able to watch their unborn babies grow in realistic 3-D immersive visualizations, thanks to new technology that transforms MRI and ultrasound data into a 3-D virtual reality model of a fetus, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

21 Nov 2016

Adolescent obesity may lead to irreparable bone damage

Teenagers who are obese may be doing irreparable damage to their bones, according to a new study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

21 Nov 2016

eHealth technology may help foster patient-provider relationship in rehabilitation

New and developing eHealth technologies have the potential to improve the patient-provider connection and patient-centered health care.

21 Nov 2016

WHO confirms pilot deployment of first-generation malaria vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa

The world’s first malaria vaccine will be rolled out in pilot projects in sub-Saharan Africa, WHO confirmed today. Funding is now secured for the initial phase of the programme and vaccinations are due to begin in 2018.

21 Nov 2016

New technique could increase availability of donor lungs by increasing preservation time

Extending transplant time could reduce geographical limitations on donors and recipients and allow more time for organ assessment and repair

21 Nov 2016

New book features research that exploits space-age technology for medical benefits

Research from the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham that exploits space-age technology for medical benefits is featured in a new publication.

21 Nov 2016

Rayence to unveil new line of wireless flat panel detectors at RSNA 2016

Today, Rayence Inc. announced the latest entries to its growing line of wireless flat panel detectors will be shown at RSNA 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

21 Nov 2016

ESCMID experts raise awareness for optimal use of antibiotics to combat AMR

Experts at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (ESCMID) are joining colleagues across the globe this week to promote prudent use of antibiotics.

21 Nov 2016

Nature article highlights use of QGel's designer matrices for intestinal and colorectal cancer organoid culture

Nature, the leading weekly international scientific journal, yesterday reported the first intestinal and colorectal cancer organoid culture in fully defined extra cellular matrices (ECM).

21 Nov 2016

Study compares risk of pneumonia linked to using different antidementia drugs

A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that among users of antidementia drugs, persons using memantine have the highest risk of pneumonia. The use of rivastigmine patches is associated with an increased risk as well.

21 Nov 2016

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Already available drug accelerates healing process after hip fracture

Omega-3 fatty acids can stimulate activation of brown and beige adipose tissues, study finds

Testing for Lynch syndrome: an interview with Kevin Monahan

Researchers call sun avoidance as emerging health problem in the U.S.

OrbusNeich launches new Dual Therapy Stent for active vessel healing

Music lessons increase brain fiber connections in children

Gut bacterial composition affects metabolism, study finds

Research provides new insight into possible causes of AMD among older people

New study shows link between defective sucrase-isomaltase gene variants and IBS

Researchers identify protein that plays key role in LDL accumulation in blood vessels

Scientists create 3-D virtual reality models that may help better visualize unborn babies

Adolescent obesity may lead to irreparable bone damage

eHealth technology may help foster patient-provider relationship in rehabilitation

WHO confirms pilot deployment of first-generation malaria vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa

New technique could increase availability of donor lungs by increasing preservation time

New book features research that exploits space-age technology for medical benefits

Rayence to unveil new line of wireless flat panel detectors at RSNA 2016

ESCMID experts raise awareness for optimal use of antibiotics to combat AMR

Nature article highlights use of QGel's designer matrices for intestinal and colorectal cancer organoid culture

Study compares risk of pneumonia linked to using different antidementia drugs

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

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