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Scientists reveal structural changes occurring in enveloped viruses before host invasion

The critical, structural changes that enveloped viruses, such as HIV, Ebola and influenza, undergo before invading host cells have been revealed by scientists using nano-infrared spectroscopic imaging, according to a study led by Georgia State University and the University of Georgia.

22 Aug 2018

Researchers discover new subtype of multiple sclerosis

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered a new subtype of multiple sclerosis, providing a better understanding of the individualized nature of the disease.

22 Aug 2018

Dehydration changes shape and activity of the brain, reduces task performance

When dehydration strikes, part of the brain can swell, neural signaling can intensify, and doing monotonous tasks can get harder.

21 Aug 2018

Largest brain imaging study uncovers factors that accelerate brain aging

In the largest known brain imaging study, scientists from Amen Clinics, Google, John's Hopkins University, University of California, Los Angeles and the University of California, San Francisco evaluated 62,454 brain SPECT scans of more than 30,000 individuals from 9 months old to 105 years of age to investigate factors that accelerate brain aging. SPECT tomography evaluates regional cerebral blood flow in the brain that is reduced in various disorders.

21 Aug 2018

'Compulsivity circuit' may drive alcohol-seeking behavior in heavy drinkers

Heavy alcohol drinkers attempt to acquire alcohol despite the threat of a negative consequence more so than light drinkers, a study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging has found, and this behavior is associated with unique activation of brain circuitry in heavy drinkers.

21 Aug 2018

Ultrasound methods could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, shows study

Ultrasound conducted before a patient develops symptoms could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, research led by the University of Leicester has shown.

21 Aug 2018

Pediatric brain tumor patients who undergo radiation less likely to recall recently experienced events

Children with certain types of brain tumors who undergo radiation treatment are less likely to recall the specifics of events they experienced after radiation than to remember pre-treatment happenings, according to a Baylor University study comparing them to children with healthy brains.

21 Aug 2018

Revolutionary HT microscopy opens new era for label-free 3D imaging of living cells

A spin-out company from the renowned Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Daejeon has been established to commercialize the revolutionary Holotomography microscopy developed there by Professor YongKeun (Paul) Park.

From Tomocube Inc. 21 Aug 2018

Brain tumors trap immune cells needed to fight cancer in the bone marrow, finds research

Certain brain cancers are associated with low numbers of immune system T-cells circulating in the peripheral blood. Low T-cell numbers can be a side-effect of cancer treatment. But it now appears that there is more to the story of these missing T-cells.

20 Aug 2018

Novel system can pinpoint ingestible implants inside the body using wireless signals

Medical processes like imaging often require cutting someone open or making them swallow huge tubes with cameras on them. But what if could get the same results with methods that are less expensive, invasive and time-consuming?

20 Aug 2018

HPI, INTEGRIS and USPI enter into agreement to offer patients more choice, flexibility of care

HPI Holdings LLC, an operator of hospitals, outpatient centers and clinics in Oklahoma City, INTEGRIS, Oklahoma's most advanced health care system, and United Surgical Partners International, a leading provider of ambulatory services in the United States, have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture designed to offer patients and families more choice and flexibility of care settings.

19 Aug 2018

Mayo Medical Laboratories and NDSC collaborate to develop new patient blood-management solution

Mayo Clinic implemented a patient blood-management program in 2010 on its Rochester campus and has since experienced a 35-percent reduction of blood transfusions, improving patient outcomes and achieving significant savings.

19 Aug 2018

Texas A&M researchers develop clay-based platform to grow blood vessels

Formation of new blood vessels, a process also known as angiogenesis, is one of the major clinical challenges in wound healing and tissue implants. To address this issue, researchers from Texas A&M University have developed a clay-based platform to deliver therapeutic proteins to the body to assist with the formation of blood vessels.

17 Aug 2018

New drug- free, nanotechnology-based method detects and treats oral plaque

When the good and bad bacteria in our mouth become imbalanced, the bad bacteria form a biofilm (aka plaque), which can cause cavities, and if left untreated over time, can lead to cardiovascular and other inflammatory diseases like diabetes and bacterial pneumonia.

17 Aug 2018

Innovative platform developed to destroy cancer cells

The new treatment will serve as both diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. This breakthrough in the technologies of cancer diagnosis and treatment was made by an interdisciplinary Russian-German collaboration of chemists, physicists, and biologists from NUST MISIS, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (RNRMU), and the University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany).

17 Aug 2018

Medicine on the front line to be presented at Medical Innovation 2018

This year, Medical Innovation will focus on healthcare on the front line. One of the highlights will be the British Army's Ice Maidens.

From Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 17 Aug 2018

New project to combat DMD-related fibrosis receives major funding boost

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of the most common congenital diseases in the world, affecting one in 3,500 Canadian males. DMD is caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene that results in progressive muscle degeneration and there are currently no effective treatments for DMD.

17 Aug 2018

Imaging News and Research

Scientists reveal structural changes occurring in enveloped viruses before host invasion

Researchers discover new subtype of multiple sclerosis

Dehydration changes shape and activity of the brain, reduces task performance

Largest brain imaging study uncovers factors that accelerate brain aging

'Compulsivity circuit' may drive alcohol-seeking behavior in heavy drinkers

Ultrasound methods could improve early detection of diseases in blood vessels, shows study

Pediatric brain tumor patients who undergo radiation less likely to recall recently experienced events

Revolutionary HT microscopy opens new era for label-free 3D imaging of living cells

Brain tumors trap immune cells needed to fight cancer in the bone marrow, finds research

Novel system can pinpoint ingestible implants inside the body using wireless signals

HPI, INTEGRIS and USPI enter into agreement to offer patients more choice, flexibility of care

Mayo Medical Laboratories and NDSC collaborate to develop new patient blood-management solution

Texas A&M researchers develop clay-based platform to grow blood vessels

New drug- free, nanotechnology-based method detects and treats oral plaque

Innovative platform developed to destroy cancer cells

Medicine on the front line to be presented at Medical Innovation 2018

New project to combat DMD-related fibrosis receives major funding boost

Psychologist to assess how the brain maintains precise short-term and long-term memories

Study shows link between thinning of the retina and early sign of Parkinson's disease

Maternal stress increases anxious and depressive-like behaviors in female offspring

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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