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Sugar sponges could one day serve as treatment for diabetes

Many diabetes patients must inject themselves with insulin, sometimes several times a day, while others take medications orally to control blood sugar.

31 May 2017

Combining oral drug with personalized cell therapy can lead to complete remission in CLL patients

Combining the kinase inhibitor ibrutinib with an investigational personalized cellular therapy known as CTL119 can lead to complete remission in patients with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Penn's Abramson Cancer Center

31 May 2017

Study shows how hyperglycemia following surgery for PAD affects post-surgical outcomes

High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin to turn blood glucose into energy.

31 May 2017

New study of Muslim women finds link between internalized stigma, abuse and risk for depression

A new study of Muslim women in the U.S. found a significant association between heightened vigilance, as a measure of internalized stigma, and increased risk for depression.

31 May 2017

TB germs' metabolic 'escape pathways' may be neutralized by new drugs to shorten duration of therapy

New research suggests the bacteria that cause tuberculosis alter their metabolism to combat exposure to antimicrobials, and that these metabolic "escape pathways" might be neutralized by new drugs to shorten the troublesome duration of therapy.

31 May 2017

New study documents prevalence of food allergies

Anecdotal evidence of food allergies abounds, but just how common are these allergies and intolerances? In a new study, investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital combed through medical records from more than 2.7 million patients, identifying more than 97,000 with one or more documented food allergy or intolerance.

31 May 2017

Researchers make significant advance in treatment of bowel cancer

New research led by Queen's University Belfast has discovered how a genomic approach to understanding bowel (colorectal) cancer could improve the prognosis and quality of life for patients.

31 May 2017

Jaw malformations in zebrafish could provide clues about hearing loss in mice and humans

Can a fish with a malformed jaw tell us something about hearing loss in mice and humans? The answer is yes, according to a new publication in Scientific Reports.

31 May 2017

Oxytocin treatment may help overcome drug addiction, study suggests

Many people have suggested that addiction hijacks the body's natural drives in the service of compulsive drug use.

31 May 2017

GOP health bill pleases most Republicans, but not many other Americans

The health overhaul bill passed by the House earlier this month accomplishes one major feat: It is even less popular than the not-very-popular Affordable Care Act it would largely replace, a new poll finds.

31 May 2017

New handheld tissue scanner allows looking under the skin of psoriasis patients

A newly developed tissue scanner allows looking under the skin of psoriasis patients. This provides clinically relevant information, such as the structure of skin layers and blood vessels, without the need for contrast agents or radiation exposure.

31 May 2017

Many cancer patients' ED visits could be avoided with better symptom management, timely care

As many as 53 percent of cancer patients' Emergency Department visits that do not require admission could be avoided with better symptom management and greater availability of outpatient care tailored to their needs, according to a new study from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

31 May 2017

EU funds ‘Keep Control’ project that focuses on balance and gait deficits in older adults

Balance problems when standing and walking are ubiquitous in the older population, and can lead to a significant burden for the individual and society.

31 May 2017

Living in segregated white community linked to higher odds of late-stage breast cancer diagnosis

Living in a segregated white community has been associated with higher odds of being diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer, according to a recent study led by a researcher in the School of Public Health at Georgia State University.

31 May 2017

New review shows key gender differences, trends among homicide victims across four decades

A comprehensive review of four decades of national homicide data show important gender differences and trends among homicide victims and offenders in the U.S., related to prevalence and the characteristics of the crimes and the men and women involved.

31 May 2017

Study finds epigenetic changes in women consuming tea

Epigenetic changes are chemical modifications that turn our genes off or on. In a new study from Uppsala University, researchers show that tea consumption in women leads to epigenetic changes in genes that are known to interact with cancer and estrogen metabolism.

31 May 2017

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Sugar sponges could one day serve as treatment for diabetes

Combining oral drug with personalized cell therapy can lead to complete remission in CLL patients

Study shows how hyperglycemia following surgery for PAD affects post-surgical outcomes

New study of Muslim women finds link between internalized stigma, abuse and risk for depression

TB germs' metabolic 'escape pathways' may be neutralized by new drugs to shorten duration of therapy

New study documents prevalence of food allergies

Researchers make significant advance in treatment of bowel cancer

Jaw malformations in zebrafish could provide clues about hearing loss in mice and humans

Oxytocin treatment may help overcome drug addiction, study suggests

GOP health bill pleases most Republicans, but not many other Americans

New handheld tissue scanner allows looking under the skin of psoriasis patients

Many cancer patients' ED visits could be avoided with better symptom management, timely care

EU funds ‘Keep Control’ project that focuses on balance and gait deficits in older adults

Living in segregated white community linked to higher odds of late-stage breast cancer diagnosis

New review shows key gender differences, trends among homicide victims across four decades

Study finds epigenetic changes in women consuming tea

Higher body mass index linked to severe hot flashes in women at menopause

New technology has potential to cut harmful diesel emissions

Scientists could be one step closer to developing vaccines against viruses

New study reveals how brain's opioids modulate responses towards other people's pain

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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