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Researchers examine role of blocking vagus nerve in weight loss

Among patients with morbid obesity, blocking the vagus nerve, which plays a role with appetite and metabolism, did not meet pre-specified efficacy objectives compared to a control group, although the intervention did result in greater weight loss, according to a study in the September 3 issue of JAMA.

3 Sep 2014

Scientists make important breakthrough in fight against debilitating autoimmune diseases

Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the fight against debilitating autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis by revealing how to stop cells attacking healthy body tissue.

3 Sep 2014

Viewpoints: Medicaid expansion spreading; 'GOP's woman problem;' praising Medicare

The latest jerry-built effort to destroy health care reform could be defeated in the full federal appeals court in the District of Columbia. In July, a three-judge panel of that court - taking a ridiculously crabbed view of a section in the law - ruled 2-to-1 that tax-credit subsidies are allowed only for those buying insurance on a health exchange "established by the state."

3 Sep 2014

Teens and young adults face high risk from opioid-involved overdose

The prevalence of opioid-involved overdoses has become an increasing concern to health officials both in NYC and nationally.

3 Sep 2014

Using molecular imaging probes diabetic retinopathy can be detected at molecular level

A new study published in the September issue of The FASEB Journal, identifies a novel strategy to diagnose the leading cause of blindness in adults, diabetic retinopathy, before irreversible structural damage has occurred.

3 Sep 2014

Branded or trademarked diets have similar levels of effectiveness, the key is sticking to it

Branded or trademarked diets have similar levels of effectiveness; the key is sticking to it, a research study has found.

3 Sep 2014

Researchers identify different types of tuberculosis using new genetic barcode

Doctors and researchers will be able to easily identify different types of tuberculosis (TB) thanks to a new genetic barcode devised by scientists from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

3 Sep 2014

No added benefit determined from Mirabegron for mortality, morbidity and quality of life

Mirabegron (trade name: Betmiga) has been approved since December 2012 for the treatment of adults with overactive bladder.

3 Sep 2014

Obamacare questions: What about Taxes? Will employer insurance last?

When Congress passed the Affordable Care Act, it required health insurers, hospitals, device makers and pharmaceutical companies to share in the cost because they would get a windfall of new, paying customers.

3 Sep 2014

Experts review terminology linked with genitourinary tract symptoms related to menopause

Experts who reviewed the terminology associated with genitourinary tract symptoms related to menopause-currently referred to as vulvovaginal atrophy-have agreed that the term genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a medically more accurate, all-encompassing, and a more publicly acceptable term.

3 Sep 2014

Researchers discover pattern of infection of bacterium responsible for causing severe lung infections

Researchers at the University of Liverpool's Institute of Infection and Global Health have discovered the pattern of infection of the bacterium responsible for causing severe lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis.

3 Sep 2014

Around 9.6% of women diagnosed with dry eye disease, treated with artificial tear eye drops

The symptoms of dry eye disease include the sensation of grit in the eye, frequently accompanied by itching, burning and visual disturbance. The causes are poorly understood.

3 Sep 2014

Exchange roundup: Mnsure bogs down; Maryland consumers drop coverage

Marketplace developments across the country, including in Minnesota, Maryland, Georgia and California.

3 Sep 2014

Articles focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults and aging

"Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Aging: The Role of Gerontological Social Work", a special triple issue from the Journal of Gerontological Social Work is now available for FREE ACCESS all of September 2014.

3 Sep 2014

Using iPS technology researchers develop new therapies for Parkinson's disease and ALS

Dresden. Dr. Jared Sterneckert is entering the research area "Neurodegenerative Diseases" of the DFG Research Center and Cluster of Excellence at the TU Dresden as a new junior group leader. Since 2006, he has led a team working at the "Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine" in Münster to develop models of Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

3 Sep 2014

Clinical studies to treat unmet medical need post-transplantation

A class of biotechnology drugs called monoclonal antibodies is now being tested in clinical studies to treat an unmet medical need post-transplantation, called delayed graft function

3 Sep 2014

New approach to turn diseased cells into unique manufacturing sites for treating muscular dystrophy

In a new study that could ultimately lead to many new medicines, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have adapted a chemical approach to turn diseased cells into unique manufacturing sites for molecules that can treat a form of muscular dystrophy.

3 Sep 2014

Do small military hospitals meet the grade?

The New York Times takes a critical look at small military hospitals where the limited number of patients may compromise doctors' ability to treat serious problems. Other stories look at a surge in surgery prices and at programs to standardize children's surgical care.

3 Sep 2014

White pill may help scientists learn why patients with cystic fibrosis have less exercise capacity

A little white pill may help scientists learn why patients with cystic fibrosis have less exercise capacity than their peers, even if their lungs are relatively healthy.

3 Sep 2014

Scientists explore reason behind major comeback of underwater grasses

The Susquehanna Flats, a large bed of underwater grasses near the mouth of the Susquehanna River, virtually disappeared from the upper Chesapeake Bay after Tropical Storm Agnes more than 40 years ago.

3 Sep 2014

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Researchers examine role of blocking vagus nerve in weight loss

Scientists make important breakthrough in fight against debilitating autoimmune diseases

Viewpoints: Medicaid expansion spreading; 'GOP's woman problem;' praising Medicare

Teens and young adults face high risk from opioid-involved overdose

Using molecular imaging probes diabetic retinopathy can be detected at molecular level

Branded or trademarked diets have similar levels of effectiveness, the key is sticking to it

Researchers identify different types of tuberculosis using new genetic barcode

No added benefit determined from Mirabegron for mortality, morbidity and quality of life

Obamacare questions: What about Taxes? Will employer insurance last?

Experts review terminology linked with genitourinary tract symptoms related to menopause

Researchers discover pattern of infection of bacterium responsible for causing severe lung infections

Around 9.6% of women diagnosed with dry eye disease, treated with artificial tear eye drops

Exchange roundup: Mnsure bogs down; Maryland consumers drop coverage

Articles focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults and aging

Using iPS technology researchers develop new therapies for Parkinson's disease and ALS

Clinical studies to treat unmet medical need post-transplantation

New approach to turn diseased cells into unique manufacturing sites for treating muscular dystrophy

Do small military hospitals meet the grade?

White pill may help scientists learn why patients with cystic fibrosis have less exercise capacity

Scientists explore reason behind major comeback of underwater grasses

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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