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Study: Tired family caregivers linked to greater ER visits, higher health care costs for disabled elders

Emergency room staff call it a "pop drop" - when a disabled older person comes in for medical attention, but it seems like the person who takes care of them at home is also seeking a break from the demands of caregiving.

24 Aug 2017

Living near newly built roads in Ethiopia linked to higher rates of infant mortality

Researchers have shown that living near newly built roads in Ethiopia is associated with higher rates of infant mortality. Proximity to new roads has negative health effects because of toxic waste dumped illegally during the construction phase, according to early research by economists at Queen Mary University of London and Trinity College Dublin.

24 Aug 2017

Study: Brain recovery time for athletes with concussion found to be longer than clinical recovery

University athletes with a recent concussion had changes in their brain structure and function even after they received medical clearance to return to play, a new study has found.

24 Aug 2017

DNA sensor systems provide highly sensitive monitoring of cancer-related enzyme activity

The development of DNA sensor systems is of great importance for advances in medical science. Now another piece of the puzzle for the development of personalized medicine has been found with the results of a highly sensitive monitoring of cancer-related topoisomerase II enzymes.

24 Aug 2017

Benefits of charcoal-based dentifrices for oral hygiene still unproven

The growing visibility of charcoal and charcoal-based dentifrices, including many that are offered for sale on the Internet, raises questions about the re-emerging practice of brushing teeth with products containing charcoal.

24 Aug 2017

NASA’s Twins Study researchers explore the ground truth behind metabolites

You may think you're just an average Joe, but according to your metabolomics data your body is percolating some expressive information about your daily life.

24 Aug 2017

Wearable robotic exoskeleton could alleviate crouch gait in children with cerebral palsy

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cerebral palsy (CP) - caused by neurological damage before, during or after birth - is the most common movement disorder in children, limiting mobility and independence throughout their lives.

24 Aug 2017

Reward center of the brain peaks in the morning and evening, study finds

A new study conducted at the Swinburne’s Centre for Mental Health suggests that the reward center of the brain works differently across the day, with it’s peak being in the morning and evening.

24 Aug 2017

New strategy allows researchers to identify potential treatments for altered levels of MeCP2

Having twice the normal amount of the protein MeCP2, a condition called MECP2 duplication syndrome, causes severe progressive neuropsychiatric disorders that include intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders, motor dysfunction and other medical complications.

24 Aug 2017

Researchers find that Piezo1 protein can detect change in blood flow during exercise

The research team - led by the University of Leeds - has found that a protein called Piezo1 in the lining of blood vessels is able to detect a change in blood flow during exercise.

24 Aug 2017

Two studies offer additional support to lower systolic blood pressure in high-risk patients

Two studies provide additional support for lowering systolic blood pressure to an intensive goal of 120 mmHg – far below the standard guidelines of 140 mmHg – to reduce the risk of heart disease in high-risk patients with hypertension.

24 Aug 2017

Study of ticks and tick-borne diseases receive global boost

A unique scientific resource for the study of ticks and tick-borne diseases has moved to the University of Liverpool with exciting plans for international expansion.

24 Aug 2017

New imaging technique reveals oxygen levels in prostate tumors

A new imaging technique uncovers oxygen levels in prostate tumors and could lead to a non-invasive way to determine which tumors are more difficult to treat, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study published in Theranostics.

24 Aug 2017

Researchers uncover how mutations in single gene lead to rare kidney and liver disease

In a joint international study, researchers from Osaka University have partnered with research groups from the United States and Spain to uncover how mutations in a single gene called PKHD1 lead to symptoms associated with a rare kidney and liver disease, ARPKD (autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease).

24 Aug 2017

Researchers find patterns of parasitic infections in mummified remains

Studying parasites has many modern-day advantages for understanding diseases, but it can also help researchers to understand ancient cultures.

24 Aug 2017

Scientists uncover stem cell response to prolonged irradiation

Researchers from several Russian institutes, including MIPT, have found out how prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation affects human stem cells.

24 Aug 2017

Maternal age at transition to motherhood predicts risky drinking behavior

People tend to adjust behaviors across their lifespans as they adopt new roles – such as marriage or parenting – that are incompatible with prior behaviors.

24 Aug 2017

High level of heart disease pipeline innovation could bridge unmet need in treating CVD

With over 1,400 products in active development, the innovation pipeline for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is extensive, with four key CVD indications – hypertension, heart failure, dyslipidemia and thrombosis – now accounting for around half of all pipeline innovation, according to GBI Research, a recognized leader in providing business information and analytics.

24 Aug 2017

Consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3s reduces cardiac death risk, study shows

Results from a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology showed that in 14 randomized, controlled trials of 71,899 people, consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3s reduced the risk of cardiac death by a statistically-significant average of 8 percent.

24 Aug 2017

Study shows role of exhausted regulatory T cells in allergic reactions

Researchers have evidence that the specialized T cells responsible for maintaining a balanced immune response are vulnerable to exhaustion that disrupts normal functioning and may even contribute to allergic reactions.

23 Aug 2017

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Study: Tired family caregivers linked to greater ER visits, higher health care costs for disabled elders

Living near newly built roads in Ethiopia linked to higher rates of infant mortality

Study: Brain recovery time for athletes with concussion found to be longer than clinical recovery

DNA sensor systems provide highly sensitive monitoring of cancer-related enzyme activity

Benefits of charcoal-based dentifrices for oral hygiene still unproven

NASA’s Twins Study researchers explore the ground truth behind metabolites

Wearable robotic exoskeleton could alleviate crouch gait in children with cerebral palsy

Reward center of the brain peaks in the morning and evening, study finds

New strategy allows researchers to identify potential treatments for altered levels of MeCP2

Researchers find that Piezo1 protein can detect change in blood flow during exercise

Two studies offer additional support to lower systolic blood pressure in high-risk patients

Study of ticks and tick-borne diseases receive global boost

New imaging technique reveals oxygen levels in prostate tumors

Researchers uncover how mutations in single gene lead to rare kidney and liver disease

Researchers find patterns of parasitic infections in mummified remains

Scientists uncover stem cell response to prolonged irradiation

Maternal age at transition to motherhood predicts risky drinking behavior

High level of heart disease pipeline innovation could bridge unmet need in treating CVD

Consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3s reduces cardiac death risk, study shows

Study shows role of exhausted regulatory T cells in allergic reactions

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