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RI-MUHC-led study identifies new player in brain function and memory

Is it possible to change the amount of information the brain can store? Maybe, according to a new international study led by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC).

14 Nov 2014

Study: Critically ill newborns may be exposed to DEHP chemicals in medical products

Hospitalized premature infants are exposed to unsafe levels of a chemical found in numerous medical products used to treat them, raising questions about whether critically ill newborns may be adversely affected by equipment designed to help save their lives.

14 Nov 2014

Novel medical-imaging technology helps make earlier treatment decisions for bowel cancer patients

Technology developed at the University of Sussex helps hospitals make earlier and more accurate treatment decisions and survival assessments for patients with bowel cancer.

14 Nov 2014

Study shows how exosomes secreted by tumor cells promote tumor growth

Researchers at the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute of Bellvitge, the Catalan Institute of Oncology and the University Hospital of Bellvitge have participated in an international study published in the journal Cancer Cell that describes how exosomes secreted by tumor cells contain protein and microRNA molecules capable of transform neighboring cells into tumoral cells promoting tumor growth.

14 Nov 2014

New mouse model shows how mutated gene impairs neuronal development in individuals with autism

Geneticists at Heidelberg University Hospital's Department of Molecular Human Genetics have used a new mouse model to demonstrate the way a certain genetic mutation is linked to a type of autism in humans and affects brain development and behavior.

14 Nov 2014

Researchers identify molecular switch that controls inflammatory processes in aging-related disorders

A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators has identified what appears to be a molecular switch controlling inflammatory processes involved in conditions ranging from muscle atrophy to Alzheimer's disease.

14 Nov 2014

Smart drug Modafinil can impair cognitive performance in healthy students

It is claimed one in five students have taken the 'smart' drug Modafinil to boost their ability to study and improve their chances of exam success.

14 Nov 2014

Focusing on comorbidity and disabilities can reduce healthcare costs in aging population

As our society ages, a University of Montreal study suggests the health system should be focusing on comorbidity and specific types of disabilities that are associated with higher health care costs for seniors, especially cognitive disabilities.

14 Nov 2014

Study shows how anesthesia affects cells in central nervous system

Anesthesia, long considered a blessing to patients and surgeons, has been a mystery for much of its 160-plus-year history in the operating room.

14 Nov 2014

Laurus Labs to use Novasep Varicol continuous chromatography system

Novasep, a leading supplier of manufacturing solutions to the life sciences industry, and its long-time partner Nilsan Nishotech Systems, a specialist in process engineering in India, today announce the commissioning of a continuous chromatography Varicol system at Laurus Labs, one of India’s fastest growing API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) makers.

14 Nov 2014

Alzheimer's drug may reduce addictive and impulsive behavior associated with binge eating

The Alzheimer's drug memantine may perform double-duty helping binge eaters control their compulsion.

14 Nov 2014

Study: Hedgehog cell signaling pathway may play role in breast cancer metastasis

Molecules called long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been implicated in breast cancer but exactly why they cause metastasis and tumor growth has been little understood…until now.

14 Nov 2014

Health information on internet may not benefit all older Americans

Providing health information on the internet may not be the "cure all" that it is hoped to be. It could sideline especially those Americans older than 65 years old who are not well versed in understanding health matters, and who do not use the web regularly.

14 Nov 2014

New study shows that brain’s ability to manage stress depends on brain protein

The brain's ability to effectively deal with stress or to lack that ability and be more susceptible to depression, depends on a single protein type in each person's brain, according to a study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published November 12 in the journal Nature.

14 Nov 2014

Study gives a roadmap for future brain cancer vaccines

Glioblastoma is the most common aggressive primary brain tumor, and despite advances in standard treatment, the median survival is about 15 months (compared to 4 months without treatment).

14 Nov 2014

UPM researchers use probabilistic models to assess health risks of mercury

Researchers from the UPM have characterized the health risks derived from the usage of mercury in artisanal gold mining in Colombia through probabilistic models.

14 Nov 2014

Oxytocin hormone inhibits fear center in brain, shows study

Frightening experiences do not quickly fade from memory. A team of researchers under the guidance of the University of Bonn Hospital has now been able to demonstrate in a study that the bonding hormone oxytocin inhibits the fear center in the brain and allows fear stimuli to subside more easily.

14 Nov 2014

Medical News

RI-MUHC-led study identifies new player in brain function and memory

Study: Critically ill newborns may be exposed to DEHP chemicals in medical products

Novel medical-imaging technology helps make earlier treatment decisions for bowel cancer patients

Study shows how exosomes secreted by tumor cells promote tumor growth

New mouse model shows how mutated gene impairs neuronal development in individuals with autism

Researchers identify molecular switch that controls inflammatory processes in aging-related disorders

Smart drug Modafinil can impair cognitive performance in healthy students

Focusing on comorbidity and disabilities can reduce healthcare costs in aging population

Study shows how anesthesia affects cells in central nervous system

Laurus Labs to use Novasep Varicol continuous chromatography system

Alzheimer's drug may reduce addictive and impulsive behavior associated with binge eating

Study: Hedgehog cell signaling pathway may play role in breast cancer metastasis

Health information on internet may not benefit all older Americans

New study shows that brain’s ability to manage stress depends on brain protein

Study gives a roadmap for future brain cancer vaccines

UPM researchers use probabilistic models to assess health risks of mercury

Oxytocin hormone inhibits fear center in brain, shows study

New findings may help develo injury-prevention measures

New portable device detects electrical activity emitted by mother and unborn baby’s heart

Genetic testing, risk factor assessment could improve prevention strategies for breast cancer

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

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

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