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Study findings may have critical implications to boost efficacy of T cell-based therapies

T lymphocytes found in tumors and implicated in killing tumor cells cope with the shortage of oxygen and nutrients in the tumor microenvironment by using fat as the main source of energy.

11 Sep 2017

Cocaine users have ‘global impairment’ in brain area linked to impulse and self-control, study finds

Cocaine-addicted individuals say they find the drug much less enjoyable after years of use, but they have great difficulty quitting.

11 Sep 2017

Researchers discover major mechanism in development of liver cancer

Liver cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death and represents the fastest rising cancer worldwide. In most cases, the tumor develops in patients with chronic liver disease.

11 Sep 2017

Asian dust exposure associated with onset of myocardial infarction

A recent environmental epidemiological study by Japanese researchers has shown that Asian sand particles blown to Japan from desert areas of the Asian continent are associated with the onset of myocardial infarction.

11 Sep 2017

Most patients treated for atrial fibrillation have sleep apnea, study shows

A study involving cardiac patients at the University Hospital of Umeå shows that over 80 percent of patients treated for atrial fibrillation also have sleep apnea - a condition with pauses in breathing during sleep.

11 Sep 2017

Check list to help people with diabetes prepare for Hurricane Irma

With Hurricane Irma fast approaching Florida, preparing for a disaster can feel overwhelming. But for people with diabetes, preparing for the worst is a matter of survival. Janis Roszler, LMFT, RD, LD/N, CDE, FAND, American Association of Diabetes Educator member, shares her checklist for staying safe.

8 Sep 2017

Differentiating sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome using biomarkers

Firstly, it is necessary to make a distinction between systemic inflammation and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). SIRS consists of changes in clinical signs including an abnormal body temperature, increased heart rate, increased respiratory rate, an abnormal white cell count (either decreased or elevated), or an increase in band neutrophils.

7 Sep 2017

Danish health tech maturity makes Denmark perfect place for Europe's largest knowledge festival

The coming together of health professionals from more than 30 countries for the WHINN - Week of Health and Innovation in Odense in October is the result of Danish health tech maturity.

7 Sep 2017

Early signs of cardiovascular risk found in children exposed to 9/11 dust

Sixteen years after the collapse of the World Trade Center towers sent a "cloud" of toxic debris across Lower Manhattan, children living nearby who likely breathed in the ash and fumes are showing early signs of risk for future heart disease.

7 Sep 2017

Victims, responders of Hurricane unknowingly exposed to array of health risks, says disaster relief expert

Natural disasters such as Hurricane Harvey remind us that the health of a thriving population can become endangered in a matter of moments. With Hurricane Irma now expected to impact the east coast, disaster relief expert, William Blazey, D.O., reminds communities that peril continues in the aftermath of a catastrophe, as victims and responders are often unknowingly exposed to an array of short and long-term health risks.

7 Sep 2017

Women experience concussion differently compared to their male counterparts

Scientists have known for more than a decade that female athletes sustain concussions at a higher rate than males when playing sports with similar rules, such as soccer, basketball and baseball/softball. Females also tend to report more symptoms-;and more severe ones--and may also take longer to recover from brain injuries than their male counterparts.

6 Sep 2017

Structural abnormalities in the brain's white matter seen in children with ASD traits

Structural abnormalities in the brain's white matter match up consistently with the severity of autistic symptoms not only in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but also, to some degree, in those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who also have autistic traits.

6 Sep 2017

Protein that regulates expression of many genes increases lifespan of baker's yeast

To understand and control aging is the aspiration of many scientists. Researchers at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel have now discovered that the protein Gcn4 decreases protein synthesis and extends the life of yeast cells.

6 Sep 2017

Blood tumor markers could be useful in monitoring therapeutic outcomes for lung cancer patients

For many years, oncologists have known that cancers can secrete complex molecules into the blood and that levels of these molecules can be easily measured. These so-called 'tumor markers' are traditionally associated with a single dominant cancer type, for example Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) linked to prostate cancer, Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) to colorectal cancer, CA125 to ovarian cancer, CA19.9 to pancreatic cancer and CA27.29 to breast cancer.

6 Sep 2017

Molecular map shows novel way to stop dangerous bioweapon

During World War II, the Soviet Red Army was forced to move their biological warfare operations out of the path of advancing Nazi troops. Among the dangerous cargo were vials of Francisella tularensis, the organism that causes tularemia and one of the world's most infectious pathogens.

6 Sep 2017

Testing Service Members for Heat Related Illnesses Before Combat

It is common to think that combat deployment is the most dangerous part of being a warfighter, and in many ways this is correct. However, warfighters need to do many things before they are cleared to deploy to combat zones. Most cases of exertional heat illness (EHI) reported in the U.S. military occur during non-combat activities, such as training regimens, ruck marches, and operational exercises.

From Physitemp Instruments LLC 6 Sep 2017

Potential double whammy of Hurricane Harvey and Irma played havoc on Americans

UAB clinical psychologist Josh Klapow, Ph.D., says that the potential double whammy of Hurricane Irma's approach on the heels of Hurricane Harvey has played havoc on Americans still processing the first disaster.

6 Sep 2017

Yoganatomy helps medical students to connect, recharge and remember

Take a deep breath in. As you breathe out, answer: what did your internal intercostal muscles do when you took that breath? This isn't a common question in most yoga classes, but it is part of Yoganatomy at the Perelman School of Medicine, a yoga class that combines traditional yoga practice with reinforcement of lessons in gross anatomy.

6 Sep 2017

USF surgeons use new procedure to vacuum out infected pacemaker wires

Pacemakers help people live longer, active lives. They're also often worn for decades at a time. But a pacemaker's wiring could get infected, and the signs are too similar to typical ailments.

6 Sep 2017

Research finds link between poor sleep and reduced mental wellbeing

Inadequate sleep at night leads to poor memory and increases the risk of depression, anxiety and stress, according to research revealed today.

5 Sep 2017

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Study findings may have critical implications to boost efficacy of T cell-based therapies

Cocaine users have ‘global impairment’ in brain area linked to impulse and self-control, study finds

Researchers discover major mechanism in development of liver cancer

Asian dust exposure associated with onset of myocardial infarction

Most patients treated for atrial fibrillation have sleep apnea, study shows

Check list to help people with diabetes prepare for Hurricane Irma

Differentiating sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome using biomarkers

Danish health tech maturity makes Denmark perfect place for Europe's largest knowledge festival

Early signs of cardiovascular risk found in children exposed to 9/11 dust

Victims, responders of Hurricane unknowingly exposed to array of health risks, says disaster relief expert

Women experience concussion differently compared to their male counterparts

Structural abnormalities in the brain's white matter seen in children with ASD traits

Protein that regulates expression of many genes increases lifespan of baker's yeast

Blood tumor markers could be useful in monitoring therapeutic outcomes for lung cancer patients

Molecular map shows novel way to stop dangerous bioweapon

Testing Service Members for Heat Related Illnesses Before Combat

Potential double whammy of Hurricane Harvey and Irma played havoc on Americans

Yoganatomy helps medical students to connect, recharge and remember

USF surgeons use new procedure to vacuum out infected pacemaker wires

Research finds link between poor sleep and reduced mental wellbeing

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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