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Scientists pin down structure of neuronal protein clumps associated with ALS

To create treatments for a disease without any, scientists need to study and understand the driving forces behind the faulty biology. Today, researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine announced the first-ever evidence-based description of the neuronal protein clumps thought to be important in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a fatal neurodegenerative condition.

29 Dec 2015

New study identifies activity of brain proteins linked to memory impairments in Alzheimer's disease

A new study conducted at the University of Haifa and published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience has identified activity of brain proteins associated with memory impairments in Alzheimer's disease, and has also found that "repairing" this activity leads to an improvement in memory.

29 Dec 2015

Marmosets appear to use auditory cues similar to humans to process pitch

The specialized human ability to perceive the sound quality known as 'pitch' can no longer be listed as unique to humans. Researchers at Johns Hopkins report new behavioral evidence that marmosets, ancient monkeys, appear to use auditory cues similar to humans to distinguish between low and high notes.

29 Dec 2015

Body can control pathogen-induced inflammatory response, find Georgia State researchers

The body can control inflammatory response triggered by invasions of microbial pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, a discovery that could lead to the development of new therapeutic agents for uncontrolled inflammation, according to researchers at Georgia State University.

29 Dec 2015

E-cigarettes damage cells in ways that could lead to cancer

Adding to growing evidence on the possible health risks of electronic cigarettes, a lab team at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System tested two products and found they damaged cells in ways that could lead to cancer. The damage occurred even with nicotine-free versions of the products.

29 Dec 2015

Researchers identify inherited traits related to sleep, wake and activity cycles

In the first study of its kind, a team of international scientists led by UT Southwestern Medical Center and UCLA researchers have identified a dozen inherited traits related to sleep, wake, and activity cycles that are associated with severe bipolar disorder.

29 Dec 2015

More than 90% of patients continue to receive prescription opioids after overdose

More than 90 percent of patients with chronic pain continue to receive prescription opioids after an overdose and are at high risk for experiencing a repeated overdose, according to an article published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

29 Dec 2015

Infusing small dose of cytokine can prevent or reverse diabetes-related kidney failure

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, and scientists have found that infusing just a small dose of a cytokine, thought to help cause that failure, can instead prevent or reverse it.

29 Dec 2015

CMU researchers develop new method to survey learning-related changes in synapse properties

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new approach to broadly survey learning-related changes in synapse properties. In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience and featured on the journal's cover, the researchers used machine-learning algorithms to analyze thousands of images from the cerebral cortex. This allowed them to identify synapses from an entire cortical region, revealing unanticipated information about how synaptic properties change during development and learning.

29 Dec 2015

Novel 'hypnosedation' technique offers new option for patients undergoing awake surgery for gliomas

Could hypnosis help to reduce the psychological trauma associated with "awake craniotomy" for brain cancers? A new "hypnosedation" technique offers a new alternative for patients undergoing awake surgery for gliomas, suggests a study in the January issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, published by Wolters Kluwer.

29 Dec 2015

Restoring blood flow quickly after heart attack symptoms appear may help reduce heart damage

While hospitals have made strides in reducing the time it takes to treat heart attack patients once they arrive at the hospital, patient delays recognizing symptoms and seeking treatment are associated with increased damage to the heart, according to a study published online today in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

29 Dec 2015

Study: Economic burden of cancer survivors varies by age and cancer site

Survivors of cancer pay thousands of dollars in excess medical expenditures every year, with the excess financial burden varying by age and cancer site, according to a new American Cancer Society study. The study, appearing early online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, says targeted efforts will be important to reduce the economic burden of cancer.

29 Dec 2015

St. Jude Medical Center earns prestigious Magnet recognition

St. Jude Medical Center has earned Magnet recognition, a coveted national honor earned by only 8 percent of U.S. hospitals. This award is the highest accolade in nursing excellence that any hospital can receive.

29 Dec 2015

ORIG3N to make debut appearance at 2015 CES Digital Health Summit

ORIG3N Inc., a biotechnology leading a transformation in the understanding and treatment of rare, genetically inherited diseases and a pioneer in regenerative medicine, announces its first appearance at the Digital Health Summit at CES, Jan. 6-9, 2016, in Las Vegas. ORIG3N will highlight AURA, FITCODE, and LifeCapsule, its innovative beauty and health technologies, at the conference.

29 Dec 2015

FDA approves non-alcoholic Docetaxel Injection

Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Docetaxel Injection, Non-Alcohol Formula ("Docetaxel Injection") for the treatment of breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, gastric adenocarcinoma, and head and neck cancer.

29 Dec 2015

Immune enters into exclusive license with Atlante Biotech for new format of bispecific antibodies

Immune Pharmaceuticals Inc. a clinical-stage company developing novel therapies for the treatment of immuno-inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced it has entered into an exclusive license with Atlante Biotech SAS, to the patents and know-how for a new format of bispecific antibodies.

29 Dec 2015

SUNY Downstate study maps areas of high probability of plague across the western US

Researchers at SUNY Downstate Medical Center have identified and mapped areas of high probability of plague bacteria in the western United States.

29 Dec 2015

Asthma in childhood may increase risk of shingles

Nearly 1 million incidences of herpes zoster, which is also known as shingles, occur every year in the U.S., with an estimated one-third of all adults affected by age 80. Despite its prevalence, particularly between ages 50 and 59, it is still unclear why some individuals will develop shingles, and others will not.

29 Dec 2015

Rich Pharmaceuticals obtains FDA approval to begin Phase 1/2 study in AML and MDS patients

Rich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to commence its Phase 1/2 clinical for the treatment of Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) patients.

28 Dec 2015

Newly discovered molecular mechanism may provide alternative explanation for antibiotic resistance

The bacterium B. cereus had so far been considered to be exclusively endospore-forming. In response to harsh conditions, the bacteria form protective endospores enabling them to remain dormant for extended periods. When conditions are more favourable, the endospores reactivate to become fully functioning bacteria.

28 Dec 2015

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Scientists pin down structure of neuronal protein clumps associated with ALS

New study identifies activity of brain proteins linked to memory impairments in Alzheimer's disease

Marmosets appear to use auditory cues similar to humans to process pitch

Body can control pathogen-induced inflammatory response, find Georgia State researchers

E-cigarettes damage cells in ways that could lead to cancer

Researchers identify inherited traits related to sleep, wake and activity cycles

More than 90% of patients continue to receive prescription opioids after overdose

Infusing small dose of cytokine can prevent or reverse diabetes-related kidney failure

CMU researchers develop new method to survey learning-related changes in synapse properties

Novel 'hypnosedation' technique offers new option for patients undergoing awake surgery for gliomas

Restoring blood flow quickly after heart attack symptoms appear may help reduce heart damage

Study: Economic burden of cancer survivors varies by age and cancer site

St. Jude Medical Center earns prestigious Magnet recognition

ORIG3N to make debut appearance at 2015 CES Digital Health Summit

FDA approves non-alcoholic Docetaxel Injection

Immune enters into exclusive license with Atlante Biotech for new format of bispecific antibodies

SUNY Downstate study maps areas of high probability of plague across the western US

Asthma in childhood may increase risk of shingles

Rich Pharmaceuticals obtains FDA approval to begin Phase 1/2 study in AML and MDS patients

Newly discovered molecular mechanism may provide alternative explanation for antibiotic resistance

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