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Professional baseball pitchers with poor core stability are more likely to miss more days

New research suggests that professional baseball pitchers with poor core stability are more likely to miss 30 or more days in a single season because of injury than are pitchers who have good control of muscles in their lower back and pelvis.

3 Sep 2014

Infinity and AbbVie enter into global collaboration to develop and commercialize duvelisib

Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and AbbVie Inc. today announced that they have entered into a global collaboration to develop and commercialize duvelisib (IPI-145), Infinity's oral inhibitor of phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K)-delta and PI3K-gamma, for the treatment of patients with cancer.

3 Sep 2014

Study finds 1/4 of errors made in medical publications

A new Saint Louis University study finds one fourth of errors made in medical publications can change the way data are interpreted.

3 Sep 2014

Researchers examine role of blocking vagus nerve in weight loss

Among patients with morbid obesity, blocking the vagus nerve, which plays a role with appetite and metabolism, did not meet pre-specified efficacy objectives compared to a control group, although the intervention did result in greater weight loss, according to a study in the September 3 issue of JAMA.

3 Sep 2014

Scientists make important breakthrough in fight against debilitating autoimmune diseases

Scientists have made an important breakthrough in the fight against debilitating autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis by revealing how to stop cells attacking healthy body tissue.

3 Sep 2014

Teens and young adults face high risk from opioid-involved overdose

The prevalence of opioid-involved overdoses has become an increasing concern to health officials both in NYC and nationally.

3 Sep 2014

Using molecular imaging probes diabetic retinopathy can be detected at molecular level

A new study published in the September issue of The FASEB Journal, identifies a novel strategy to diagnose the leading cause of blindness in adults, diabetic retinopathy, before irreversible structural damage has occurred.

3 Sep 2014

Branded or trademarked diets have similar levels of effectiveness, the key is sticking to it

Branded or trademarked diets have similar levels of effectiveness; the key is sticking to it, a research study has found.

3 Sep 2014

Researchers identify different types of tuberculosis using new genetic barcode

Doctors and researchers will be able to easily identify different types of tuberculosis (TB) thanks to a new genetic barcode devised by scientists from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

3 Sep 2014

No added benefit determined from Mirabegron for mortality, morbidity and quality of life

Mirabegron (trade name: Betmiga) has been approved since December 2012 for the treatment of adults with overactive bladder.

3 Sep 2014

Experts review terminology linked with genitourinary tract symptoms related to menopause

Experts who reviewed the terminology associated with genitourinary tract symptoms related to menopause-currently referred to as vulvovaginal atrophy-have agreed that the term genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a medically more accurate, all-encompassing, and a more publicly acceptable term.

3 Sep 2014

Researchers discover pattern of infection of bacterium responsible for causing severe lung infections

Researchers at the University of Liverpool's Institute of Infection and Global Health have discovered the pattern of infection of the bacterium responsible for causing severe lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis.

3 Sep 2014

Around 9.6% of women diagnosed with dry eye disease, treated with artificial tear eye drops

The symptoms of dry eye disease include the sensation of grit in the eye, frequently accompanied by itching, burning and visual disturbance. The causes are poorly understood.

3 Sep 2014

Articles focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults and aging

"Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Aging: The Role of Gerontological Social Work", a special triple issue from the Journal of Gerontological Social Work is now available for FREE ACCESS all of September 2014.

3 Sep 2014

Using iPS technology researchers develop new therapies for Parkinson's disease and ALS

Dresden. Dr. Jared Sterneckert is entering the research area "Neurodegenerative Diseases" of the DFG Research Center and Cluster of Excellence at the TU Dresden as a new junior group leader. Since 2006, he has led a team working at the "Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine" in Münster to develop models of Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

3 Sep 2014

Clinical studies to treat unmet medical need post-transplantation

A class of biotechnology drugs called monoclonal antibodies is now being tested in clinical studies to treat an unmet medical need post-transplantation, called delayed graft function

3 Sep 2014

New approach to turn diseased cells into unique manufacturing sites for treating muscular dystrophy

In a new study that could ultimately lead to many new medicines, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have adapted a chemical approach to turn diseased cells into unique manufacturing sites for molecules that can treat a form of muscular dystrophy.

3 Sep 2014

Medical Research News

Professional baseball pitchers with poor core stability are more likely to miss more days

Infinity and AbbVie enter into global collaboration to develop and commercialize duvelisib

Study finds 1/4 of errors made in medical publications

Researchers examine role of blocking vagus nerve in weight loss

Scientists make important breakthrough in fight against debilitating autoimmune diseases

Teens and young adults face high risk from opioid-involved overdose

Using molecular imaging probes diabetic retinopathy can be detected at molecular level

Branded or trademarked diets have similar levels of effectiveness, the key is sticking to it

Researchers identify different types of tuberculosis using new genetic barcode

No added benefit determined from Mirabegron for mortality, morbidity and quality of life

Experts review terminology linked with genitourinary tract symptoms related to menopause

Researchers discover pattern of infection of bacterium responsible for causing severe lung infections

Around 9.6% of women diagnosed with dry eye disease, treated with artificial tear eye drops

Articles focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults and aging

Using iPS technology researchers develop new therapies for Parkinson's disease and ALS

Clinical studies to treat unmet medical need post-transplantation

New approach to turn diseased cells into unique manufacturing sites for treating muscular dystrophy

White pill may help scientists learn why patients with cystic fibrosis have less exercise capacity

Increasing obesity rates linked with decrease in seatbelt usage

New guideline recommends against routine use of bed rest in pregnancy

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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