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Cancer gene mutations can predict response to less intensive treatment in AML patients

Patients with the most lethal form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) - based on genetic profiles of their cancers - typically survive for only four to six months after diagnosis, even with aggressive chemotherapy.

23 Nov 2016

HSCI researchers use color tagging system to track development of blood stem cells

Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) researchers have used a colorful, cell-labeling technique to track the development of the blood system and trace the lineage of adult blood cells travelling through the vast networks of veins, arteries, and capillaries back to their parent stem cell in the marrow.

23 Nov 2016

New color-coding tool sheds light on blood disorders, cancers by tracking clonal stem cells

A new color-coding tool is enabling scientists to better track live blood stem cells over time, a key part of understanding how blood disorders and cancers like leukemia arise, report researchers in Boston Children's Hospital's Stem Cell Research Program.

22 Nov 2016

Women more susceptible to damaging effects of alcohol, says Houston Methodist expert

"One drink a day might be too much for a woman who has a genetic pre-disposition to cirrhosis of the liver," said Howard Monsour, M.D., chief of hepatology at Houston Methodist Hospital "One drink for a woman has about twice the effect as it does for the same amount consumed by a man."

22 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

Results of high-impact clinical trials could improve kidney-related medical care

The results of numerous high-impact clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2016, November 15-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

21 Nov 2016

ASN Foundation for Kidney Research announces launch of Securing the Future Campaign

The ASN Foundation for Kidney Research is proud to announce the public launch of its Securing the Future Campaign during ASN Kidney Week 2016.

21 Nov 2016

New research shows impact of fiber deprivation on mouse gut

It sounds like the plot of a 1950s science fiction movie: normal, helpful bacteria that begin to eat their host from within, because they don't get what they want.

17 Nov 2016

Preserving donor lungs for longer time may provide greater flexibility during transplants

A new method which doubles the usual time donor lungs can remain outside the body can benefit patients, staff and allow retrieval of donor lungs across greater geographical areas, says a study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

17 Nov 2016

New program may help overcome barriers to identifying live kidney donors

A new program may help overcome common barriers to finding living kidney donors. The program will be highlighted at ASN Kidney Week 2016 November 15¬-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

17 Nov 2016

Creating artery banks may transform treatment of heart and vascular ailments

The prospect of creating artery "banks" available for cardiovascular surgery, bypassing the need to harvest vessels from the patient, could transform treatment of many common heart and vascular ailments.

15 Nov 2016

U-M researchers successfully transplant lab-grown mini lungs into immunosuppressed mice

Researchers at the University of Michigan have transplanted lab-grown mini lungs into immunosuppressed mice where the structures were able to survive, grow and mature.

8 Nov 2016

Gut microbiome may help improve immunotherapy response in melanoma patients

Patients with malignant melanoma - whose disease has spread - are more likely to respond to immunotherapy treatment if they had greater diversity in their gut bacteria, according to new research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute's Cancer Conference in Liverpool.

6 Nov 2016

C-Path, CDISC and TransCelerate announce availability of TA Standard for Kidney Transplantation

The Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium, Critical Path Institute, and TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc., announce the open availability of a CDISC Therapeutic Area (TA) Standard for Kidney Transplantation.

3 Nov 2016

Study shows promise for successful ovarian transplantation in future

Approximately 11% of women worldwide suffer from premature ovarian failure. This can have many different causes: chemotherapy administered for a malignant disease might irreversibly damage the ovaries and, because of the advances in modern cancer therapy, the number of young women surviving cancer is on the increase.

2 Nov 2016

Researchers develop new way to test strength of immune response

The immune system orchestrates large and small scale attacks on innumerous targets: viruses, bacteria, cancer, but it also misfires causing allergy or autoimmune reactions.

27 Oct 2016

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sees huge increase in clinical research

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has seen one of the biggest rises in the number of research studies it is offering to its patients, according to a national league table of NHS research activity published by the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network today (Tuesday 26 October).

27 Oct 2016

Transplant News and Research

Cancer gene mutations can predict response to less intensive treatment in AML patients

HSCI researchers use color tagging system to track development of blood stem cells

New color-coding tool sheds light on blood disorders, cancers by tracking clonal stem cells

Women more susceptible to damaging effects of alcohol, says Houston Methodist expert

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

Results of high-impact clinical trials could improve kidney-related medical care

ASN Foundation for Kidney Research announces launch of Securing the Future Campaign

New research shows impact of fiber deprivation on mouse gut

Preserving donor lungs for longer time may provide greater flexibility during transplants

New program may help overcome barriers to identifying live kidney donors

Creating artery banks may transform treatment of heart and vascular ailments

U-M researchers successfully transplant lab-grown mini lungs into immunosuppressed mice

Gut microbiome may help improve immunotherapy response in melanoma patients

C-Path, CDISC and TransCelerate announce availability of TA Standard for Kidney Transplantation

Study shows promise for successful ovarian transplantation in future

Researchers develop new way to test strength of immune response

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sees huge increase in clinical research

Gut microbes can modify our mood and behaviour, research reveals

Novel device that uses gold nanowires may benefit biomedical professionals during medical procedures

Gene deletion shows new way to treat influenza

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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