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Imaging technique could help doctors identify patients who may benefit breast cancer treatment

Cancer Research UK scientists have used imaging techniques as a new way to identify patients who could benefit from certain breast cancer treatments, according to a study published in ONCOTARGET today, (Thursday).

8 Jul 2016

Study suggests final fusion surgery in children with early-onset scoliosis can be eliminated

In a look-back study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine concluded that a major operation to fuse the spines of children with a rare form of severe, early-onset scoliosis can be eliminated in many cases.

8 Jul 2016

UCI researchers use new imaging method to measure fat metabolism

A team from the University of California, Irvine and supported by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering has used a new imaging technique to measure how people break down dietary fat into products the cells of their bodies can use.

8 Jul 2016

Researchers develop DNA-based nanomachine to detect variety of substances

Researchers at McMaster University have established a way to harness DNA as the engine of a microscopic "machine" they can turn on to detect trace amounts of substances that range from viruses and bacteria to cocaine and metals.

8 Jul 2016

New topical film patch can effectively close dermal wounds, reduce scarring

Currently there is no product available based on polymer film containing active molecules to accelerate dermal wound healing that also reduces the scar formation.

8 Jul 2016

Study to evaluate outcomes of different hip replacement techniques using mobile gait analysis system

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have launched a pilot study using a portable gait analysis mat to determine early outcomes of several different hip replacement techniques.

8 Jul 2016

Exposure to London's 1952 smog linked to increased incidence of childhood, adult asthma

London's Great Smog of 1952 resulted in thousands of premature deaths and even more people becoming ill.

8 Jul 2016

Study identifies genetic mutations responsible for development of cardiac hypertrophy in adults

Investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have identified a developmental cause of adult-onset cardiac hypertrophy, a dangerous thickening of the heart muscle that can lead to heart failure and death.

8 Jul 2016

Researchers discover mechanism of gene silencing in hormone-dependent breast cancer cells

Sometimes, the silencing of a gene is as important as its activation. Nonetheless, up to now, most studies on hormone-mediated gene regulation have focused on researching the factors that influence the activation of certain genes. Little attention has been paid to gene silencing.

8 Jul 2016

Extra-coding RNA modulates neuronal DNA methylation patterns

The creation of memories in the brain involves addition or removal of methyl groups at precise spots on chromosomal DNA. But what controls the careful targeting of these neuronal DNA methylation dynamics?

8 Jul 2016

Scientists use stem cell techniques to unravel biology of autism

The brains of some people with autism spectrum disorder grow faster than usual early on in life, often before diagnosis.

8 Jul 2016

Study proves cells can send ephrins and Ephs out to transmit signals

Eph receptors and their partner proteins, the ephrins, are vital for intercellular communication.

8 Jul 2016

TSRI awarded $20 million for first year of precision medicine initiative cohort program

As part of the most ambitious medical research program in the history of American medicine, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has received an initial award of $20 million for its role in a national precision medicine initiative, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced today.

8 Jul 2016

Public urinals can generate electricity with help of bacterial metabolism

Pee can be transformed into electricity with the help of bacterial metabolism, thanks to a device created by researchers at the University of the West of England, where Spanish researchers are working.

8 Jul 2016

Study shows wealthier Americans receive more health care than lower-income groups

Inequality in the use of health care has increased dramatically in recent years, with wealthier Americans, who tend to be healthier, now consuming the most care, according to a study published today [Wednesday, July 6] in the July issue of Health Affairs.

7 Jul 2016

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Imaging technique could help doctors identify patients who may benefit breast cancer treatment

Study suggests final fusion surgery in children with early-onset scoliosis can be eliminated

UCI researchers use new imaging method to measure fat metabolism

Researchers develop DNA-based nanomachine to detect variety of substances

New topical film patch can effectively close dermal wounds, reduce scarring

Study to evaluate outcomes of different hip replacement techniques using mobile gait analysis system

Exposure to London's 1952 smog linked to increased incidence of childhood, adult asthma

Study identifies genetic mutations responsible for development of cardiac hypertrophy in adults

Researchers discover mechanism of gene silencing in hormone-dependent breast cancer cells

Extra-coding RNA modulates neuronal DNA methylation patterns

Scientists use stem cell techniques to unravel biology of autism

Study proves cells can send ephrins and Ephs out to transmit signals

TSRI awarded $20 million for first year of precision medicine initiative cohort program

Public urinals can generate electricity with help of bacterial metabolism

Study shows wealthier Americans receive more health care than lower-income groups

Location of UCL tears can be key to predicting success of non-operative treatment in MLB pitchers

QUT study finds age and education may influence women in selecting sperm donors

Study reveals many women may be smoking and exposed to nicotine during pregnancy

Study shows twice daily exercise intervention improves bone strength in VLBW pre-term infants

Aggressive home blood pressure monitoring may contribute to rise in emergency department visits

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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