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Exercise helps gastrointestinal cancer patients cope better with side effects of chemotherapy

Walking or jogging helps patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancer to cope better with the side effects of chemotherapy.

10 Mar 2017

Insurance status linked to morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing total hip replacements

Insurance status is one marker of socioeconomic standing, and research has shown that uninsured and underinsured patients have worse outcomes following medical care.

10 Mar 2017

Study shows how risk perception of flu vaccine differs between white and African American adults

Fewer than half of American adults get vaccinated despite strong recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and widespread availability of free and low-cost vaccines.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers complete design phase for fully synthetic yeast genome

Working as part of an international research consortium, a multidisciplinary team at The Johns Hopkins University has completed the design phase for a fully synthetic yeast genome.

10 Mar 2017

New test measures blood concentrations of plasma ceramides to predict risk for heart attacks, strokes

A new type of blood test may help physicians identify which patients with and without evidence of coronary blockages are at risk for heart attacks and strokes.

10 Mar 2017

Zika virus may also cause serious cardiovascular complications, research shows

Zika also may have serious effects on the heart, new research shows in the first study to report cardiovascular complications related to this virus, according to data being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

10 Mar 2017

Wearable biosensors can track physiological changes linked to illness

Your watch might be able to tell you it's time to call in sick. Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have revealed the ability of wearable biosensors, similar to the Apple Watch or Fitbit, to detect physiological changes that may indicate illness, even before symptoms appear.

10 Mar 2017

New research reveals link between sickle cell trait and increased risk of developing kidney failure

New research indicates that being born with one copy of the sickle gene puts an individual at elevated risk for developing kidney failure requiring dialysis.

10 Mar 2017

Scientists uncover Achilles' heel in unique kind of immune memory cells

The capacity for memory isn't exclusive to the brain. The immune system, with its sprawling network of diverse cell types, can recall the pathogens it meets, helping it to swiftly neutralize those intruders upon future encounters.

10 Mar 2017

GW researchers develop way to test potency of recombinant hookworm vaccines

Researchers at the George Washington University have developed a way to test recombinant vaccines for their ability to stay effective after years of storage.

10 Mar 2017

New research identifies signal that appears to trigger retinal regeneration in zebrafish

If you were a fish and your retina was damaged, it could repair itself and your vision would be restored in a few weeks.

10 Mar 2017

Combination therapy that targets immune-busting cells effective in treating advanced prostate cancer

Advanced prostate cancer resistant to castration therapy appears to respond well to a combination of immune checkpoint blockades and treatments that target certain immune-busting cells commonly associated with poor patient prognosis and therapy resistance.

10 Mar 2017

UCLA study provides new insights into how the brain works

A new UCLA study could change scientists' understanding of how the brain works — and could lead to new approaches for treating neurological disorders and for developing computers that "think" more like humans.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers identify new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people

Researchers from Canada, South Africa and Italy have identified a new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people and athletes.

10 Mar 2017

Insufficient sleep in early childhood linked to attention, behavioral problems in later years

A study led by a Massachusetts General Hospital pediatrician finds that children ages 3 to 7 who don't get enough sleep are more likely to have problems with attention, emotional control and peer relationships in mid-childhood.

10 Mar 2017

New combination antibiotic therapy overcomes pernicious infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria

Researchers have known that part of the challenge in treating penicillin-resistant infections lies in understanding the way bacteria inactivate penicillin antibiotics.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers find link between social behaviors among children and exposure to flame retardants

Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today.

10 Mar 2017

Anxiety more strongly linked to alcohol-related problems than stress

Stress and anxiety are widely believed to contribute to drinking. Alcohol is thought to reduce tension caused by stress (the "flight or fight" response) as well as alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of anxiety (anticipation of the unpredictable, impending threats).

9 Mar 2017

Implantable cardiac monitors reveal abnormalities in healthy mountaineers at high altitudes

Climbing above 4,000m can provoke abnormal heart rhythms in otherwise healthy mountaineers, with the abnormalities increasing with altitude, new research has shown.

9 Mar 2017

Study identifies therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy

Specific cells in the retina trigger inflammation and vision impairment associated with diabetes, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

9 Mar 2017

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Exercise helps gastrointestinal cancer patients cope better with side effects of chemotherapy

Insurance status linked to morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing total hip replacements

Study shows how risk perception of flu vaccine differs between white and African American adults

Researchers complete design phase for fully synthetic yeast genome

New test measures blood concentrations of plasma ceramides to predict risk for heart attacks, strokes

Zika virus may also cause serious cardiovascular complications, research shows

Wearable biosensors can track physiological changes linked to illness

New research reveals link between sickle cell trait and increased risk of developing kidney failure

Scientists uncover Achilles' heel in unique kind of immune memory cells

GW researchers develop way to test potency of recombinant hookworm vaccines

New research identifies signal that appears to trigger retinal regeneration in zebrafish

Combination therapy that targets immune-busting cells effective in treating advanced prostate cancer

UCLA study provides new insights into how the brain works

Researchers identify new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people

Insufficient sleep in early childhood linked to attention, behavioral problems in later years

New combination antibiotic therapy overcomes pernicious infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria

Researchers find link between social behaviors among children and exposure to flame retardants

Anxiety more strongly linked to alcohol-related problems than stress

Implantable cardiac monitors reveal abnormalities in healthy mountaineers at high altitudes

Study identifies therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy

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