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New mice study unveils mystery of why chronic stress, depression can lead to bone loss

A new study has helped to unveil the mystery of why chronic stress and depression can lead to bone loss and increase the risk of fractures.

19 May 2016

Effective chemotherapeutic drug may induce permanent hearing loss in Cockayne syndrome individuals

The chemotherapy drug cisplatin can kill cancer, but it can also cause permanent hearing loss.

19 May 2016

Play-based procedural preparation helps reduce sedation use and costs tied to cranial radiation therapy

New research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital shows support interventions by child life specialists decrease sedation use and costs associated with cranial radiation therapy.

19 May 2016

UCLA Health's child life experts recognize need for hospital parents’ playroom

Everyone knows that, for kids, being in the hospital is no fun. That's why UCLA Health's child life specialists make sure hospitalized kids still get to be kids. They staff playrooms, orchestrate social events and bring movies and games to kids' bedsides.

18 May 2016

THADA gene plays prominent role in transfer of heredity type 2 diabetes from mother to child

Research from Lund University in Sweden can explain why type 2 diabetes is inherited to a greater extent from an individual's mother. The heredity of a previously known risk gene, THADA, has proven to be dominant if it comes from the mother, whereas it has little or no effect on the child's risk of disease if it originates from the father.

18 May 2016

Maintaining balance of P1 and P2 isoforms vital for reducing colon cancer, colitis risk

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), of which Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the main types, is on the increase in the United States, affecting more than 1.6 million people and explaining perhaps the increase in advertisements offering treatments and cures.

18 May 2016

Novel VIPA-based spectroscopy allows researchers to obtain entire Brillouin spectrum in a single shot

At a microscopic level, every material contains spontaneous sound waves -- acoustic phonons -- that have properties dependent on the material's mechanical properties.

18 May 2016

Pocket ultrasound device helps health personnel detect early signs of dehydration or heart failure

Detecting fluid retention in patients early is important to prevent their heart failure from getting worse. Nurses who are trained in the use of handheld pocket ultrasound devices can dispense diuretic drugs more precisely.

18 May 2016

Study finds greater activation of biological fight or flight mechanism in chronic fatigue syndrome patients

Chronic fatigue syndrome patients report they are more anxious and distressed than people who don't have the condition, and they are also more likely to suppress those emotions.

18 May 2016

Consuming sesame-based ingredients may reduce oxidative stress

The antioxidant boosting properties of sesame, and especially sesame oil, can have a significant effect on oxidative stress, improving human health, according to a systematic review published in Journal of Medicinal Food, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

18 May 2016

UTHealth awarded $1.55 million grant to evaluate, validate assessment tools for grieving children

The New York Life Foundation has awarded a three-year, $1.55 million grant to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Trauma and Grief Center for Youth to establish the GIFT (Grief-Informed Foundations of Treatment) network, a multi-site practice-research network that will refine, evaluate and validate assessment tools for grieving children to identify the appropriate support or intervention needed.

17 May 2016

Suture anchor technique supports more knee movement during recovery process

Quadriceps tendon ruptures are disabling knee injuries that typically occur in adults ages 40 and older. Obesity, illness or traumatic injuries can cause these types of injuries.

17 May 2016

Magic mushroom compound may offer potential new way for antidepressant research

Psilocybin – a hallucinogenic compound derived from magic mushrooms – may offer a possible new avenue for antidepressant research, according to a new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry today.

17 May 2016

New study links altered purine metabolism to major depressive disorder

People suffering from major depressive disorder may have altered purine metabolism, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital.

17 May 2016

Researchers highlight need for more tailored approaches to treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Speakers at the recent REG 2016 Summit highlighted the need for more research into the nature and effectiveness of treatment for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) in a real-world environment.

16 May 2016

TSRI chemists identify and design potent therapeutic ‘warheads’ for different diseases

In a pair of related studies, chemists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified and designed dozens of molecular “warheads” that not only can detect a key biomarker of cancer, but also could be developed into a potent new class of drug candidates for a range of diseases.

13 May 2016

Maternal stress, depression during pregnancy may activate protective mechanisms in infants

Maternal stress and depression during pregnancy may activate certain protective mechanisms in babies. Psychologists from the University of Basel together with international colleagues report that certain epigenetic adaptations in newborns suggest this conclusion.

13 May 2016

Stress News and Research

New mice study unveils mystery of why chronic stress, depression can lead to bone loss

Effective chemotherapeutic drug may induce permanent hearing loss in Cockayne syndrome individuals

Play-based procedural preparation helps reduce sedation use and costs tied to cranial radiation therapy

UCLA Health's child life experts recognize need for hospital parents’ playroom

THADA gene plays prominent role in transfer of heredity type 2 diabetes from mother to child

Maintaining balance of P1 and P2 isoforms vital for reducing colon cancer, colitis risk

Novel VIPA-based spectroscopy allows researchers to obtain entire Brillouin spectrum in a single shot

Pocket ultrasound device helps health personnel detect early signs of dehydration or heart failure

Study finds greater activation of biological fight or flight mechanism in chronic fatigue syndrome patients

Consuming sesame-based ingredients may reduce oxidative stress

UTHealth awarded $1.55 million grant to evaluate, validate assessment tools for grieving children

Suture anchor technique supports more knee movement during recovery process

Magic mushroom compound may offer potential new way for antidepressant research

New study links altered purine metabolism to major depressive disorder

Researchers highlight need for more tailored approaches to treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

TSRI chemists identify and design potent therapeutic ‘warheads’ for different diseases

Maternal stress, depression during pregnancy may activate protective mechanisms in infants

Major breakthrough in understanding impact of oxygen exposure on aging process

Low adiponectin levels may lead to development of PTSD symptoms

New national survey reveals that asthma patients most frequently use rescue inhaler

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