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Children are likely to have stronger muscles if mothers had higher level of vitamin D during pregnancy

Children are likely to have stronger muscles if their mothers had a higher level of vitamin D in their body during pregnancy, according to new research from the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU) at the University of Southampton.

3 Jan 2014

Cell phones, other distractions pose greater threat to teen drivers

Teens may begin their driving habits with great caution, but as months behind the wheel pass, they begin to multi-task at higher frequency rates - dialing cell phones, eating, and talking to passengers, etc. - and therefore greatly raise their risk of crashes and/or near-crash incidents.

2 Jan 2014

THRIL could be novel biomarker for immune activation, potential target for inflammatory diseases

Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute scientists have discovered a new molecule that forms when certain white blood cells-macrophages-are stimulated in response to pathogens.

27 Dec 2013

Study finds 87% of teens who quit chewing gum experience relief of migraine headache

Teenagers are notorious for chewing a lot of gum. The lip smacking, bubble popping, discarded gum stuck to the sole give teachers and parents a headache.

20 Dec 2013

Alexandria-based Prevent Cancer Foundation gets $5,000 grant from Cardinal Bank Community

Cardinal Bank announced today that the Cardinal Bank Community Fund has awarded $5,000 to the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The mission of the Alexandria-based organization is to save lives through cancer prevention and early detection, and it has provided more than $130 million to support cancer prevention, early detection research, education, advocacy, and community outreach nationwide.

18 Dec 2013

Chronic pain amongst different ethnic groups: an interview with Professor Martin Underwood, Warwick Medical School

Conventionally chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts beyond the expected period of healing. Most experts consider a pain to be chronic after three months.

18 Dec 2013

Study identifies atrial fibrillation as a growing and serious global health problem

Atrial fibrillation, long considered the most common condition leading to an irregular heartbeat, is a growing and serious global health problem, according to the first study ever to estimate the condition's worldwide prevalence, death rates and societal costs.

18 Dec 2013

Studies suggest that stress-related disorders may be associated with hippocampal volume loss

Depression has been associated with reduced volume of the hippocampus in magnetic resonance imaging studies in humans. A new study just published in Biological Psychiatry now clarifies the cellular basis of these volumetric changes, which have been unclear until now.

18 Dec 2013

Illinois healthcare coalition receives $7M grant to establish research network to battle chronic illnesses

Governor Quinn today announced that a coalition of 20 health and hospital organizations from Illinois has been awarded an 18-month, $7million federal award to establish a clinical data research network.

17 Dec 2013

Researchers discover direct evidence of genetic overlap between cognitive ability and schizophrenia

Investigators at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have discovered for the first time, direct evidence of a genetic overlap between schizophrenia and general cognitive ability. The findings are published online in Molecular Psychiatry.

17 Dec 2013

Wolters Kluwer Health's webinar examines the role of CDS technology in improving patient safety in A&E

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, recently hosted a webinar examining the role of clinical decision support (CDS) technology in improving patient safety and outcomes in the acute, primary and emergency care settings.

17 Dec 2013

Researchers treat osteogeneis imperfecta babies in utero by injecting bone-forming stem cells

Osteogeneis imperfecta (OI) is a congenital bone disease that causes stunted growth and repeated, painful fracturing. Ultrasound scans can reveal fractures already in the fetus, and now an international team of researchers from Sweden, Singapore and Taiwan have treated two babies in utero by injecting bone-forming stem cells.

17 Dec 2013

New Memorandum of Understanding signed to create partnership in neuroscience research

Today, Congressmen Steve Israel (D-NY) and Chaka Fattah (D-PA) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding dedicated to creating a partnership in neuroscience research, and in particular, research on Alzheimer's disease.

16 Dec 2013

New Opterra multipoint scanning confocal microscope from Bruker

Today at the 2013 American Society for Cell Biology Annual Meeting, Bruker introduced the Opterra Multipoint Scanning Confocal Microscope, which sets a new standard for integration of confocal imaging with photoactivation.

16 Dec 2013

Eleven researchers receives 2014 DeLill Nasser Award for Professional Development in Genetics

The Genetics Society of America (GSA) is pleased to announce the selection of eleven early career researchers - five graduate students and six postdoctoral researchers - as recipients of a spring 2014 DeLill Nasser Award for Professional Development in Genetics.

15 Dec 2013

Brazilian study provides evidence to support effectiveness of Tecta in erosive GERD

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH announced today results showing pantoprazole magnesium 40 mg (Tecta) was as effective as esomeprazole 40 mg for achieving complete remission (defined as combined endoscopic healing and symptomatic relief) and the mucosal healing rate was high, whilst providing significantly higher symptom relief after 8 weeks.

13 Dec 2013

University of Leicester to host ground-breaking ceremony for new Centre for Medicine

The University of Leicester's ground-breaking new £42m Centre for Medicine will become the hub for leading medical academics at the University, bringing together cutting-edge medical research and education for the first time under one roof.

12 Dec 2013

Late-breaking abstracts on treatment of blood cancers and bleeding disorders presented at ASH meeting

A range of studies highlighting late-breaking research advances in the understanding and treatment of blood cancers and bleeding disorders are being presented today during the 55th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans.

12 Dec 2013

Diabetes researcher awarded 2013 JDRF Australia Lifetime Research Achievement Award

Diabetes researcher Professor Len Harrison has been awarded the 2013 JDRF Australia Lifetime Research Achievement Award for his research to improve treatments for people with diabetes, or prevent its development.

11 Dec 2013

Broad Medical Research Program, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America to merge together

The Broad Medical Research Program, which funds innovative early-stage research into inflammatory bowel disease, will merge with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, the two organizations announced today.

11 Dec 2013

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Children are likely to have stronger muscles if mothers had higher level of vitamin D during pregnancy

Cell phones, other distractions pose greater threat to teen drivers

THRIL could be novel biomarker for immune activation, potential target for inflammatory diseases

Study finds 87% of teens who quit chewing gum experience relief of migraine headache

Alexandria-based Prevent Cancer Foundation gets $5,000 grant from Cardinal Bank Community

Chronic pain amongst different ethnic groups: an interview with Professor Martin Underwood, Warwick Medical School

Study identifies atrial fibrillation as a growing and serious global health problem

Studies suggest that stress-related disorders may be associated with hippocampal volume loss

Illinois healthcare coalition receives $7M grant to establish research network to battle chronic illnesses

Researchers discover direct evidence of genetic overlap between cognitive ability and schizophrenia

Wolters Kluwer Health's webinar examines the role of CDS technology in improving patient safety in A&E

Researchers treat osteogeneis imperfecta babies in utero by injecting bone-forming stem cells

New Memorandum of Understanding signed to create partnership in neuroscience research

New Opterra multipoint scanning confocal microscope from Bruker

Eleven researchers receives 2014 DeLill Nasser Award for Professional Development in Genetics

Brazilian study provides evidence to support effectiveness of Tecta in erosive GERD

University of Leicester to host ground-breaking ceremony for new Centre for Medicine

Late-breaking abstracts on treatment of blood cancers and bleeding disorders presented at ASH meeting

Diabetes researcher awarded 2013 JDRF Australia Lifetime Research Achievement Award

Broad Medical Research Program, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America to merge together

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