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Diabetes drug shows promise as Parkinson’s treatment

A drug commonly used to treat diabetes could help people living with Parkinson’s disease, say researchers.

7 Aug 2017

New way of screening compounds may help speed up drug development

Scientists have created a new way of screening compounds that is more sensitive than existing methods, opening up the possibility of finding new drugs for many diseases.

7 Aug 2017

Researchers explore best way for health providers to convey key information

In the world of health care, the phrase "too much information" -- or TMI -- can be a serious problem. If you Google "How to prevent cancer," for example, you will find list after list of websites claiming to have the winning strategy, with some plans presenting 20-30 steps.

7 Aug 2017

Tiny medical device containing gold specks could boost effects of cancer drugs

A tiny medical device containing gold specks could boost the effects of cancer medication and reduce its harm, research suggests.

7 Aug 2017

Proton pump inhibitor use not linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

The use of proton pump inhibitors does not increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland.

7 Aug 2017

Hitgen and LEO Pharma collaborate to discover small molecule leads for multiple therapeutic targets

HitGen Ltd announced that the company has entered into a multi-target multi-year collaboration with LEO Pharma A/S, to discover novel small molecule leads for multiple therapeutic targets of interest to LEO Pharma.

7 Aug 2017

New LF-OCT technology enables more accurate imaging of cellular processes in the eye

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution live imaging technique that can be used for early detection of retinal diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetes-related conditions, glaucoma or vascular occlusions, for example.

7 Aug 2017

Study develops correction methods to provide more accurate estimates of opioid, heroin deaths

Although opioid and heroin deaths have been rising dramatically in the U.S., the magnitude of the epidemic varies from state to state, as does the relative proportion of opioid vs heroin poisonings.

7 Aug 2017

Early term deliveries increase babies' long-term risk for diabetes, obesity-related illnesses

Early term deliveries impact babies' long-term health with increased risk of diabetes and obesity-related illnesses as well as a shortened life span, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers.

7 Aug 2017

Compound derived from cannabis may alter blood levels of antiepileptic drugs

New research published in Epilepsia, a journal of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), suggests that an investigational neurological treatment derived from cannabis may alter the blood levels of commonly used antiepileptic drugs.

7 Aug 2017

Opioid prescription use found to be more common among cancer survivors

A new study found that opioid prescription use is more common in cancer survivors than in individuals without a history of cancer.

7 Aug 2017

Herbal remedy plants show promise to combat cancer

Herbal remedy plants native to Saudi Arabia are shown to have potential as treatments for cancer. Researchers from KAUST have been searching locally for plants that have potential for use to combat cancer.

7 Aug 2017

Researchers hope to harness immune cells for better treatment of allergies, infections

By learning how a recently discovered immune cell works in the body, researchers hope to one day harness the cells to better treat allergies and infections, according to new Cornell University research.

4 Aug 2017

HIV prevention and treatment being overlooked in older populations

When it comes to HIV prevention and treatment, there is a growing population that is being overlooked -- older adults -- and implicit ageism is partially responsible for this neglect, according to a presentation at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.

4 Aug 2017

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Diabetes drug shows promise as Parkinson’s treatment

New way of screening compounds may help speed up drug development

Researchers explore best way for health providers to convey key information

Tiny medical device containing gold specks could boost effects of cancer drugs

Proton pump inhibitor use not linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

Hitgen and LEO Pharma collaborate to discover small molecule leads for multiple therapeutic targets

New LF-OCT technology enables more accurate imaging of cellular processes in the eye

Study develops correction methods to provide more accurate estimates of opioid, heroin deaths

Early term deliveries increase babies' long-term risk for diabetes, obesity-related illnesses

Compound derived from cannabis may alter blood levels of antiepileptic drugs

Opioid prescription use found to be more common among cancer survivors

Herbal remedy plants show promise to combat cancer

Researchers hope to harness immune cells for better treatment of allergies, infections

HIV prevention and treatment being overlooked in older populations

Researchers develop set of tools to trace path of proteins linked to Parkinson's disease

JAX receives new federal research grant to study mouse models of ALS

UNC-Chapel Hill receives $1.6 million grant to help African-American patients with glaucoma

Timely diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome can prevent long-lasting damage

Mental health nurses subjected to humiliating personal remarks report higher levels of anger

Neuroscientists uncover genetic basis for formation of meningiomas in childhood cancer survivors

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