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NIH study provides unprecedented detail on host response to Ebola virus disease

Analysis of daily gene activation in a patient with severe Ebola virus disease cared for at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2015 found changes in antiviral and immune response genes that pinpointed key transition points in the response to infection.

12 Apr 2017

Gladstone scientists discover common mechanism that links neurodegeneration in young and old

Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), identified a common mechanism in two forms of neurodegeneration that affect young adults or the elderly.

12 Apr 2017

Researchers develop new tool to gauge young adult patient's firearm violence risk

Homicide is the third-leading cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24. More than 87 percent of those homicides are due to firearms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

12 Apr 2017

NIH scientists identify protein complexes involved in promoting HSV infection and reactivation

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections last a lifetime. Once a person has been infected, the virus can remain dormant (latent) for years before periodically reactivating to cause recurrent disease. This poorly understood cycle has frustrated scientists for years.

12 Apr 2017

Study finds increasing trends in use of CVI treatment procedures in Medicare population

A new study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute found that utilization of procedures to treat chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in the Medicare population increased markedly from 2005 through 2014.

12 Apr 2017

'Human knockouts': Genetics in families reveals basic biology and possible therapeutics for disorders

More than 1,800 individuals carrying loss-of-function mutations in both copies of their genes, so-called "human knockouts," are described in the first major study to be published in Nature this week by an international collaboration led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and colleagues.

12 Apr 2017

Frequent PE helps adolescents to be better informed about physical activity's role in health

Frequent, long-term instruction in physical education not only helps adolescents be more fit but also equips them with knowledge about how regular physical activity relates to good health, research at Oregon State University shows.

12 Apr 2017

Treating animals may be part of global strategy to eradicate tropical diseases, study suggests

As the World Health Organization steps up its efforts to eradicate a once-rampant tropical disease, a University of Washington study suggests that monitoring, and potentially treating, the monkeys that co-exist with humans in affected parts of the world may be part of the global strategy.

12 Apr 2017

Vitamin B supplements can mitigate impact of fine particle pollution on cardiovascular disease

B vitamins can mitigate the impact of fine particle pollution on cardiovascular disease, according to new research conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

12 Apr 2017

KU researcher reveals possible therapeutic intervention for 'chemobrain' in cancer patients

Findings offered by a University of Kansas researcher, identified as one of 20 'Must See Presenters' at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in early April, suggest a possible therapeutic intervention for "chemobrain," the cognitive impairment plaguing up to a third of cancer patients following chemotherapy.

12 Apr 2017

Restriction on trans fats in foods could reduce rates of heart attack and stroke

People living in areas that restrict trans fats in foods had fewer hospitalizations for heart attack and stroke compared to residents in areas without restrictions, according to a study led by a Yale researcher.

12 Apr 2017

Lung experts develop new smartphone app for self-management of asthma

A new and unique smartphone app to help people with asthma manage their condition has been developed by lung experts at the Nottingham Respiratory Research Unit and the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline.

12 Apr 2017

Study shows um-PEA as safe and efficacious adjuvant treatment for advanced PD patients

Parkinson disease (PD) is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system.

12 Apr 2017

Silk garments unlikely to provide benefit for children with eczema

Wearing silk clothing offers no additional benefit for children who suffer from moderate to severe eczema, a study led by researchers at The University of Nottingham has found.

12 Apr 2017

Scientists discover potential trigger for MDS in children with rare genetic disorder

Myelodysplastic syndrome is an umbrella term used to describe disorders characterized by the bone marrow's inability to produce normal blood cells.

12 Apr 2017

New research finds optimum time to study for college students

A new cognitive research study used two new approaches to determine ranges of start times that optimize functioning for undergraduate students.

12 Apr 2017

High consumption of dietary PUFA can lead to lazy behavior and diabetes

A UBC researcher is suggesting the types of cooking oils people consume may be sabotaging their efforts to stay healthy and avoid illnesses such as diabetes.

12 Apr 2017

New JAMA study supports use of SMT as first line treatment for low back pain patients

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association adds to a growing body of recent research supporting the use of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) as a first line treatment for acute low back pain, according to the American Chiropractic Association.

12 Apr 2017

Study reveals driver licensing rates and patterns among adolescents with ASD

A new study from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia finds one in three adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) acquires an intermediate driver's license, and the majority does so in their 17th year.

12 Apr 2017

New report reveals costs related to surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures

A new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reveals that Americans spent more than ever before - $16 billion - on cosmetic plastic surgery and minimally-invasive procedures in 2016.

12 Apr 2017

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NIH study provides unprecedented detail on host response to Ebola virus disease

Gladstone scientists discover common mechanism that links neurodegeneration in young and old

Researchers develop new tool to gauge young adult patient's firearm violence risk

NIH scientists identify protein complexes involved in promoting HSV infection and reactivation

Study finds increasing trends in use of CVI treatment procedures in Medicare population

'Human knockouts': Genetics in families reveals basic biology and possible therapeutics for disorders

Frequent PE helps adolescents to be better informed about physical activity's role in health

Treating animals may be part of global strategy to eradicate tropical diseases, study suggests

Vitamin B supplements can mitigate impact of fine particle pollution on cardiovascular disease

KU researcher reveals possible therapeutic intervention for 'chemobrain' in cancer patients

Restriction on trans fats in foods could reduce rates of heart attack and stroke

Lung experts develop new smartphone app for self-management of asthma

Study shows um-PEA as safe and efficacious adjuvant treatment for advanced PD patients

Silk garments unlikely to provide benefit for children with eczema

Scientists discover potential trigger for MDS in children with rare genetic disorder

New research finds optimum time to study for college students

High consumption of dietary PUFA can lead to lazy behavior and diabetes

New JAMA study supports use of SMT as first line treatment for low back pain patients

Study reveals driver licensing rates and patterns among adolescents with ASD

New report reveals costs related to surgical and minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures

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