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Positive change in sleep linked to better physical and mental wellbeing, study shows

Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery, according to research by the University of Warwick.

16 Mar 2017

Researchers identify underlying cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder

An overactive molecular signal pathway in the brain region of the amygdala can lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A research team from Würzburg has established this connection.

16 Mar 2017

Clinical trials – how can patients get the most benefit out of them?

Putting patients at the centre of clinical trial research is perhaps something that goes without saying. At the Clinical Innovation and Partnering World congress in London last week, this was much discussed, along with the need to increase efforts into engaging patients to take part in clinical trials, and the fact that patients are sometimes suspicious of research because it is not explained enough and patient engagement is poor.

16 Mar 2017

Researchers uncover mechanism behind formation of gold nanoclusters in protein environment

In living organisms, free metal ions are stored and transported through proteins assembled into highly ordered structures such as protein cages via a reaction called biomineralization.

16 Mar 2017

Innovative strategy uses genetically modified viruses to selectively attack tumor cells

Scientists at the IDIBAPS Biomedical Research Institute and at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine lead a study in which they have designed a new strategy to get genetically modified viruses to selectively attack tumor cells without affecting healthy tissues.

16 Mar 2017

Orthodontic treatment becomes tough for most children with severe overjet

Nagging by parents - and the ingenuity of the child. Research at the Sahlgrenska Academy shows that there are success factors when children with a severe overjet have irregularities of the teeth corrected at an early age. However, the treatment is tough for most children and their families. "Some were ashamed and didn't want tell anyone at all that they wore an appliance; on

16 Mar 2017

Blocking hypocretin signaling may provide new avenue for treating cocaine addiction, study suggests

The hypocretin/orexin (HCRT) system of the brain is best known for promoting wakefulness and appetite. A new paper in Biological Psychiatry suggests that blocking hypocretin signaling via the HCRT-1 receptor (HCRT-R1) might also reduce the appetite for cocaine.

16 Mar 2017

Study: ‘No-fat’ or ‘no-sugar’ label on packaging rarely reflect actual nutritional quality of food

Terms such as no-fat or no-sugar, low-fat or reduced-salt on food packaging may give consumers a sense of confidence before they purchase, but these claims rarely reflect the actual nutritional quality of the food, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

16 Mar 2017

Study reveals mechanisms behind increased risk of thrombosis in patients with malignant brain tumours

Patients with malignant brain tumours have an increased risk of thrombosis. Up until now we did not understand the mechanisms behind this.

16 Mar 2017

Malnutrition and obesity may reshape obstetrical difficulties experienced by women

A new article explores how the double burden of malnutrition and the global obesity epidemic may be reshaping obstetrical difficulties experienced by women.

16 Mar 2017

Smoking cessation program prior to hip or knee replacement provides better surgical outcomes

Smokers who needed a hip or knee replacement experienced better surgical outcomes and fewer adverse events including hospital readmissions, surgical site infections and blood clots if they were enrolled in a smoking cessation program prior to surgery, according to preliminary new research that needs to be confirmed by larger studies.

16 Mar 2017

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

A cup of tea a day can keep dementia away, and this is especially so for those who are genetically predisposed to the debilitating disease, according to a recent study led by Assistant Professor Feng Lei from the Department of Psychological Medicine at National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

16 Mar 2017

Study provides insights into genetic, neuronal circuit mechanisms linked to autism's impaired sociability

Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have gained new insight into the genetic and neuronal circuit mechanisms that may contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

16 Mar 2017

Many employees unaware of workplace health promotion programs, study reveals

Most US employers offer workplace health promotion programs, but many employees aren't aware of these programs, reports a study in the March Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, official publication of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

16 Mar 2017

Continuation of statins may improve survival following heart surgery, research shows

Patients on statins should not stop taking the cholesterol-lowering medication before heart surgery—even on the day of surgery, according to an article posted online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

16 Mar 2017

Study reports global quantitative interactomics analysis of protein phosphatome

Coordinated activities of protein kinases and protein phosphatases ensure phosphorylation homeostasis and amplitude of signaling response, and understandably its imbalance is linked to diseases, such as cancer.

16 Mar 2017

Study explores clinical impact of delirium in patients with acute cardiac diseases

Delirium is associated with a five-fold increase in mortality in acute cardiac patients, according to research published today in European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care. Delirium was common and affected over half of acute cardiac patients aged 85 years and older.

16 Mar 2017

Study shows how mutations allow HCV to elude immune responses and vaccines

Unlike its viral cousins hepatitis A and B, hepatitis C virus (HCV) has eluded the development of a vaccine and infected more than 170 million people worldwide.

16 Mar 2017

Total hip replacement provides lasting improvements in quality of life for patients, study shows

Patients undergoing total hip replacement experience meaningful and lasting improvements in quality of life (QOL) through at least five years after the procedure, reports a study in the March 15 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

16 Mar 2017

Study: Phthalate exposure during early pregnancy can alter hormone levels in developing fetuses

Exposure during early pregnancy to some phthalates—man-made chemicals commonly found in household plastics, food and personal care products—can have adverse impacts on developing fetuses, according to a new study led by Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, a pediatric environmental health specialist at Seattle Children's Research Institute and associate professor at the University of Washington.

16 Mar 2017

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Positive change in sleep linked to better physical and mental wellbeing, study shows

Researchers identify underlying cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Clinical trials – how can patients get the most benefit out of them?

Researchers uncover mechanism behind formation of gold nanoclusters in protein environment

Innovative strategy uses genetically modified viruses to selectively attack tumor cells

Orthodontic treatment becomes tough for most children with severe overjet

Blocking hypocretin signaling may provide new avenue for treating cocaine addiction, study suggests

Study: ‘No-fat’ or ‘no-sugar’ label on packaging rarely reflect actual nutritional quality of food

Study reveals mechanisms behind increased risk of thrombosis in patients with malignant brain tumours

Malnutrition and obesity may reshape obstetrical difficulties experienced by women

Smoking cessation program prior to hip or knee replacement provides better surgical outcomes

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

Study provides insights into genetic, neuronal circuit mechanisms linked to autism's impaired sociability

Many employees unaware of workplace health promotion programs, study reveals

Continuation of statins may improve survival following heart surgery, research shows

Study reports global quantitative interactomics analysis of protein phosphatome

Study explores clinical impact of delirium in patients with acute cardiac diseases

Study shows how mutations allow HCV to elude immune responses and vaccines

Total hip replacement provides lasting improvements in quality of life for patients, study shows

Study: Phthalate exposure during early pregnancy can alter hormone levels in developing fetuses

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