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Teens who spend excessive time on Internet may be at risk for high blood pressure

Teens who spend hours on the Internet may be at risk for high blood pressure, say researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

7 Oct 2015

Simple tool can help predict risk of cancer death

A new study provides compelling evidence that a simple tool can help predict which patients with cancer may be in their final year of life. The tool, known as the Surprise Question, was found to predict the risk of cancer death within one year better than factors such as cancer type or stage alone. This study will be presented at the upcoming 2015 Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium in Boston.

7 Oct 2015

New diagnostic technology based on computer algorithms can quickly identify source of cancer

In by far the majority of cancer cases, the doctor can quickly identify the source of the disease, for example cancer of the liver, lungs, etc. However, in about one in 20 cases, the doctor can confirm that the patient has cancer—but cannot find the source. These patients then face the prospect of a long wait with numerous diagnostic tests and attempts to locate the origin of the cancer before starting any treatment.

7 Oct 2015

Scientists awarded £417,000 to develop a gel to advance breast cancer research, reduce animal testing

Scientists at the Universities of Manchester and Nottingham have been funded to develop a gel that will match many of the biological structures of human breast tissue, to advance cancer research and reduce animal testing.

7 Oct 2015

Researchers describe unknown mechanism behind progeria

Progeria, a premature aging disease, is the research focus of Roland Foisner's team at the Max F. Perutz Laboratories of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. Children suffering from progeria die at an average age of 14 to 15 years, often from heart attacks and strokes.

7 Oct 2015

Researchers use brain scans to reveal mechanisms behind cognitive control of thoughts

How does the brain determine which direction to let its thoughts fly? Looking for the mechanisms behind cognitive control of thought, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, University of California and United States Army Research Laboratory have used brain scans to shed new light on this question.

7 Oct 2015

Recipients of 2015 Ferring Innovation Grants announced

Ferring Research Institute Inc. today announced the recipients of the 2015 Ferring Innovation Grants. This global program awards each recipient $50,000 to support research in the fields of Reproductive Health, Gastroenterology and/or Urology.

7 Oct 2015

Women's contribution to global health care under-recognized

The results of a major Commission report on women and health took center stage at the Donna E. Shalala Student Center, as Felicia Knaul, Ph.D., Director of the Miami Institute for the Americas at the University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences, presented a discussion of a Lancet study that found women are contributing around $3 trillion to global health care, but nearly half of this labor is unpaid, unrecognized and unaccounted for.

7 Oct 2015

New studies suggest ways to improve cancer care by inhibiting oncogenes, boosting tumor-suppressor activity

Two new studies by cancer scientists at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James) suggest new approaches for treating cancer by inhibiting overactive cancer-promoting genes and by enhancing the activity of sluggish tumor-suppressor genes.

7 Oct 2015

New nanometer-scale DNA machine can be used for detecting HIV diagnostic antibodies

New research may revolutionize the slow, cumbersome and expensive process of detecting the antibodies that can help with the diagnosis of infectious and auto-immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and HIV.

7 Oct 2015

New data analysis platform reveals major flaw in GC-MS process

A new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) shows that a technology used in thousands of laboratories, called gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS), fundamentally alters the samples it analyzes.

7 Oct 2015

Sorin Group initiates PERSIST-AVR trial to evaluate Perceval sutureless aortic valve against standard sutured bioprostheses

Sorin Group, a global medical device company and a leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, today announced the initiation of PERSIST-AVR, the first international, prospective, post-market randomized multi-center trial evaluating the Perceval sutureless aortic valve compared to standard sutured bioprostheses in patients with aortic valve disease.

7 Oct 2015

New capsule form of FMT raises hopes for treating C. difficile infection

A new capsule form of faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has raised hopes that this effective treatment for Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection and other bowel conditions might soon become mainstream. A recently-reported study confirmed that capsules containing a frozen suspension of faecal material harvested from healthy unrelated donors was well tolerated and effectively resolved diarrhoea in 90% of patients with difficult-to-treat C. difficile infection.

7 Oct 2015

CWRU researchers receive $2.48 million federal grant to help families make end-of-life decisions

A new $2.48 million federal grant will allow researchers at Case Western Reserve University to revise and test the effectiveness of an interactive avatar-based technology that helps users make end-of-life decisions well in advance of an ICU emergency.

7 Oct 2015

Rabbit virus can be paired with existing drug to deliver more potent punch to brain tumor cells

A rabbit virus currently being developed for cancer therapy can be paired with one of several existing drugs to deliver a more potent punch to a deadly type of brain tumor cell, researchers have found.

7 Oct 2015

Study describes new genome screen that identifies partner molecules of cell-waste disposal proteins

Rhythmic expression of key genes is essential for maintaining proper timekeeping of the body's clock. In addition, rhythmic degradation of clockwork proteins is also crucial. However, surprisingly, researchers know little about these specific processes.

7 Oct 2015

Binghamton University biochemist finds new way to fight cancer

A Binghamton University biochemist has discovered a new way to fight cancer, one that attacks only the cancer cells and promises fewer side effects. He hunts hedgehogs.

7 Oct 2015

Nurses who work with organ transplant patients experience high levels of emotional exhaustion

More than half of nurses who work with organ transplant patients in the United States experience high levels of emotional exhaustion, a primary sign of burnout, according to a study published by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.

7 Oct 2015

NIH researchers discover why certain immune responses can be harmful to the brain

National Institutes of Health scientists studying inflammation of the brain have discovered why certain immune responses, which typically help cells recognize and fight viral and bacterial infections, can sometimes be harmful to the brain. Many brain disorders involve the death of neurons, or nerve cells, but how these neurons die is not well understood.

7 Oct 2015

Researchers explore how common genetic mutation influences effects of taking melatonin close to mealtime

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and the University of Murcia, Spain, have shed new light on why people who carry a common genetic mutation may be more at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. By carefully studying healthy subjects, researchers were able to chart the effect of melatonin supplements on blood sugar control.

7 Oct 2015

Medical Research News

Teens who spend excessive time on Internet may be at risk for high blood pressure

Simple tool can help predict risk of cancer death

New diagnostic technology based on computer algorithms can quickly identify source of cancer

Scientists awarded £417,000 to develop a gel to advance breast cancer research, reduce animal testing

Researchers describe unknown mechanism behind progeria

Researchers use brain scans to reveal mechanisms behind cognitive control of thoughts

Recipients of 2015 Ferring Innovation Grants announced

Women's contribution to global health care under-recognized

New studies suggest ways to improve cancer care by inhibiting oncogenes, boosting tumor-suppressor activity

New nanometer-scale DNA machine can be used for detecting HIV diagnostic antibodies

New data analysis platform reveals major flaw in GC-MS process

Sorin Group initiates PERSIST-AVR trial to evaluate Perceval sutureless aortic valve against standard sutured bioprostheses

New capsule form of FMT raises hopes for treating C. difficile infection

CWRU researchers receive $2.48 million federal grant to help families make end-of-life decisions

Rabbit virus can be paired with existing drug to deliver more potent punch to brain tumor cells

Study describes new genome screen that identifies partner molecules of cell-waste disposal proteins

Binghamton University biochemist finds new way to fight cancer

Nurses who work with organ transplant patients experience high levels of emotional exhaustion

NIH researchers discover why certain immune responses can be harmful to the brain

Researchers explore how common genetic mutation influences effects of taking melatonin close to mealtime

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

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