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Finding appears to support the hypothesis that Alzheimer's is an autoimmune disease

Brain levels of the lipid ceramide are high in Alzheimer's disease, and now scientists have found increased levels of an antibody to the lipid in their disease model.

10 Mar 2015

Perceptual learning training can improve contrast sensitivity in older adults

Older adults whose vision is affected by declining contrast sensitivity - which is a factor in the ability to detect and resolve details in low light - can improve their ability to see with perceptual learning training, according to researchers at the University of California, Riverside and Brown University.

10 Mar 2015

Viagra can have anti-cancer, anti-Alzheimer's disease effects if used with new drugs

Chaperone proteins play an important role in protein folding in human cells and in bacteria and are promising new targets for drugs to treat cancer and Alzheimer's disease and for novel antiviral drugs and antibiotics. How existing drugs such as Viagra or Cialis and a derivative of the drug Celebrex, for example, can reduce the activity of a specific chaperone protein, with the potential for anti-tumor and anti-Alzheimer's disease effects, is described in a Review article in DNA and Cell Biology, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

10 Mar 2015

Narcolepsy bears trademarks of classic autoimmune disorder

Narcoleptics suffer from bouts of sleepiness and sleep attacks, which impair their ability to function in daily life. But the precise cause of narcolepsy has long eluded scientists, and the cure for the devastating neurological disorder afflicting an estimated three million people worldwide -- and one in 3,000 Americans -- remains at bay.

10 Mar 2015

Imperial scientists develop new test that uses human stem cells to predict side effects of drugs

Scientists at Imperial College London have developed a test that uses combinations of cells from a single donor's blood to predict whether a new drug will cause a severe immune reaction in humans.

10 Mar 2015

MedUni Vienna experts recommend regular colonoscopy screening to prevent bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. The prognosis depends greatly on the stage at which the tumour is discovered. Colonoscopy is regarded as the best method for identifying pre-cancerous changes. If these changes are treated promptly, the disease can be stopped in its tracks.

10 Mar 2015

Naturally-occurring protein in the brain can curb binge alcohol drinking

A new study led by University of North Carolina School of Medicine researchers has found that a naturally-occurring protein in the brain can act to suppress binge alcohol drinking, a major public health problem estimated to cost the U.S. more than $170 billion each year.

10 Mar 2015

Researchers develop improved MRI technique to provide effective treatment for prostate cancer

A research team including NIBIB-funded scientists has developed an improved MRI technique with the potential to provide more precise and effective treatment for prostate cancer. The imaging technique improves upon standard MRI to obtain clearer images of the extent of the tumor and its exact location. A sharper image can provide more accurate biopsies, enable better treatment planning, and help surgeons pinpoint the tumor while sparing surrounding healthy tissue.

10 Mar 2015

New patient-centered mobile app launched for breast cancer patients

Apple and Sage Bionetworks, together with UCLA cancer research pioneer and collaborator Dr. Patricia Ganz, today announced the launch of Share the Journey: Mind, Body and Wellness after Breast Cancer, a patient-centered mobile app that empowers women to be partners in the research process by tracking their symptoms and successes.

10 Mar 2015

Tourette syndrome patients may face second psychiatric disorder during their lifetimes

A new study of Tourette syndrome (TS) led by researchers from UC San Francisco and Massachusetts General Hospital has found that nearly 86 percent of patients who seek treatment for TS will be diagnosed with a second psychiatric disorder during their lifetimes, and that nearly 58 percent will receive two or more such diagnoses.

10 Mar 2015

Researchers take images of tiny molecular machine that bacteria use to infect host cells

Armed with a microscope capable of zooming in on organisms measured in billionths of a meter, scientists report they are the first to observe one of the tiny molecular machines that bacteria use to infect host cells. Findings appear in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

10 Mar 2015

Use of psychedelic drugs linked to less psychological distress, fewer suicidal thoughts

A history of psychedelic drug use is associated with less psychological distress and fewer suicidal thoughts, planning and attempts, according to new research from Johns Hopkins and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

10 Mar 2015

VENITI closes $17 million in equity and debt financing

VENITI, Inc., a St. Louis, MO-based medical device company is pleased to announce that it has closed on an equity and debt financing totaling over $17 million. The equity portion, its Series C, was led by previous investors, Baird Capital and Tekla Healthcare and Tekla Life Science Investors, with strong internal participation.

10 Mar 2015

UCLA, Sound Body Sound Mind Foundation partner to combat childhood obesity

UCLA Health System and the Sound Body Sound Mind Foundation have formed a partnership to provide practical ways to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles in Los Angeles. The new entity, UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind, funded by a $3 million pledge from Sound Body Sound Mind, will replicate the foundation's existing program model.

10 Mar 2015

University Hospitals recognized as a 2015 World's Most Ethical Company

University Hospitals has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2015 World's Most Ethical Company.

10 Mar 2015

Researchers use stem cells from sickle cell disease patients to grow mature red blood cells

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have successfully corrected a genetic error in stem cells from patients with sickle cell disease, and then used those cells to grow mature red blood cells, they report. The study represents an important step toward more effectively treating certain patients with sickle cell disease who need frequent blood transfusions and currently have few options.

10 Mar 2015

Hormone therapy does not safeguard post-menopausal women against cardiovascular disease

New evidence published today in the Cochrane Library shows that hormone replacement therapy does not protect post-menopausal women against cardiovascular disease, and may even cause an increased risk of stroke.

10 Mar 2015

People who get easily bored or frustrated are prone to body-focused repetitive behaviors

Individuals who get easily bored, frustrated or impatient are more inclined to develop skin-picking and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, say researchers at the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal and the University of Montreal.

10 Mar 2015

Scientists find blood-based genomic biomarkers that could help identify young boys with ASD

In a study published in the current online issue of JAMA Psychiatry, an international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, report finding a highly accurate blood-based measure that could lead to development of a clinical test for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) risk in males as young as one to two years old.

10 Mar 2015

CaptureSeq technology can accurately measure activity of genes

A new gene sequencing technology allows us to explore the human genome at a much higher resolution than ever before, with revolutionary implications for research and cancer diagnosis.

10 Mar 2015

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Finding appears to support the hypothesis that Alzheimer's is an autoimmune disease

Perceptual learning training can improve contrast sensitivity in older adults

Viagra can have anti-cancer, anti-Alzheimer's disease effects if used with new drugs

Narcolepsy bears trademarks of classic autoimmune disorder

Imperial scientists develop new test that uses human stem cells to predict side effects of drugs

MedUni Vienna experts recommend regular colonoscopy screening to prevent bowel cancer

Naturally-occurring protein in the brain can curb binge alcohol drinking

Researchers develop improved MRI technique to provide effective treatment for prostate cancer

New patient-centered mobile app launched for breast cancer patients

Tourette syndrome patients may face second psychiatric disorder during their lifetimes

Researchers take images of tiny molecular machine that bacteria use to infect host cells

Use of psychedelic drugs linked to less psychological distress, fewer suicidal thoughts

VENITI closes $17 million in equity and debt financing

UCLA, Sound Body Sound Mind Foundation partner to combat childhood obesity

University Hospitals recognized as a 2015 World's Most Ethical Company

Researchers use stem cells from sickle cell disease patients to grow mature red blood cells

Hormone therapy does not safeguard post-menopausal women against cardiovascular disease

People who get easily bored or frustrated are prone to body-focused repetitive behaviors

Scientists find blood-based genomic biomarkers that could help identify young boys with ASD

CaptureSeq technology can accurately measure activity of genes

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