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PET-CT using FDG-labeled leucocytes may help in detecting infection in patients with acute pancreatitis

A new study diagnosing infection in patients with pancreatic fluid collections may swiftly and accurately rule out active infection in the body.

6 Aug 2014

Oraya awarded NIH grant to study how gold nanoparticles can enhance Wet AMD treatment

Oraya Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that they have been awarded a $215,000 Small Business Technology Transfer Grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how Oraya Therapy, a low voltage stereotactic radiotherapy, and gold nanoparticles can further enhance the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (Wet AMD).

6 Aug 2014

Eating pistachios may reduce body's response to stresses among adults with diabetes

Among people with type 2 diabetes, eating pistachios may reduce the body's response to the stresses of everyday life, according to Penn State researchers.

6 Aug 2014

7.0T NMR spectroscopy detects lesions in hippocampal neurons of Alzheimer's disease

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy can quantitatively analyze in vivo abnormalities of biochemical metabolism within brain tissue in a noninvasive and non-radioactive manner.

6 Aug 2014

Researcher examines effectiveness of brief interventions for reducing problem drug use

Peter Roy-Byrne, M.D., formerly of the University of Washington, Seattle, and colleagues write that few data exist on the effectiveness of brief (1-2 sessions) interventions for reducing problem drug use, a common issue in disadvantaged populations seeking care in safety-net medical settings (hospitals and community health clinics serving low-income patients with limited or no insurance).

6 Aug 2014

Commonly used lipid-lowering drug protects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury

In addition to its lipid-lowering effect, statins exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects as well.

6 Aug 2014

Improving nutrition is essential for promoting Aboriginal health

Nutrition has not been given enough priority in national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy in recent years.

6 Aug 2014

Study to understand how tissues break down with age

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have identified differences in the proteins present in young and old tendons, in new research that could guide the development of treatments to stop tissue breakdown from occurring.

6 Aug 2014

Small molecule may be able to convince damaged nerves to effectively rewire circuits

Frogs, dogs, whales, snails can all do it, but humans and primates can't. Regrow nerves after an injury, that is—while many animals have this ability, humans don't.

6 Aug 2014

Racial differences in life expectancy vary substantially across U.S. states

Racial differences in life expectancy have declined nationally but still vary substantially across U.S. states, according to a new study by McGill University researchers.

6 Aug 2014

Promoting healthy diet from infancy important to prevent childhood obesity

Promoting a healthy diet from infancy is important to prevent childhood obesity and the onset of chronic disease.

6 Aug 2014

9.3% of U.S. cancer survivors are current smokers, shows study

Nine years after diagnosis, 9.3 percent of U.S. cancer survivors were current smokers and 83 percent of these individuals were daily smokers who averaged 14.7 cigarettes per day, according to a report in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

6 Aug 2014

Researchers reveal obesity paradox among older Americans suffering from sepsis

University of Michigan Health System researchers revealed an obesity paradox among older Americans suffering from sepsis.

6 Aug 2014

New approach for understanding auditory localization in patients with hearing aids under background noise

Patients with implanted artificial cochlea often complain that they cannot recognize speech well in natural environments, especially if background of noise is present.

6 Aug 2014

Eating beans, peas, chickpeas can increase fullness, may lead to better weight management

Eating about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase fullness, which may lead to better weight management and weight loss, a new study has found.

6 Aug 2014

Graphene droplets open up possibilities for use in drug delivery and disease detection

A chance discovery about the 'wonder material' graphene - already exciting scientists because of its potential uses in electronics, energy storage and energy generation - takes it a step closer to being used in medicine and human health.

6 Aug 2014

Scientists examine mechanisms that cause ageing in tendons of horses

University of Liverpool scientists have examined the mechanisms that cause ageing in the tendons of horses, opening up the possibility of better treatment for humans.

6 Aug 2014

New techniques offer insight into cell-by-cell makeup of organisms

In general, our knowledge of biology-and much of science in general-is limited by our ability to actually see things. Researchers who study developmental problems and disease, in particular, are often limited by their inability to look inside an organism to figure out exactly what went wrong and when.

6 Aug 2014

Discoveries about how butterflies feed could help engineers develop tiny probes

New discoveries about how butterflies feed could help engineers develop tiny probes that siphon liquid out of single cells for a wide range of medical tests and treatments, according to Clemson University researchers.

6 Aug 2014

Cancer fighter may also help patients survive pneumonia

The tip of an immune molecule known for its skill at fighting cancer may also help patients survive pneumonia, scientists report.

5 Aug 2014

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PET-CT using FDG-labeled leucocytes may help in detecting infection in patients with acute pancreatitis

Oraya awarded NIH grant to study how gold nanoparticles can enhance Wet AMD treatment

Eating pistachios may reduce body's response to stresses among adults with diabetes

7.0T NMR spectroscopy detects lesions in hippocampal neurons of Alzheimer's disease

Researcher examines effectiveness of brief interventions for reducing problem drug use

Commonly used lipid-lowering drug protects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury

Improving nutrition is essential for promoting Aboriginal health

Study to understand how tissues break down with age

Small molecule may be able to convince damaged nerves to effectively rewire circuits

Racial differences in life expectancy vary substantially across U.S. states

Promoting healthy diet from infancy important to prevent childhood obesity

9.3% of U.S. cancer survivors are current smokers, shows study

Researchers reveal obesity paradox among older Americans suffering from sepsis

New approach for understanding auditory localization in patients with hearing aids under background noise

Eating beans, peas, chickpeas can increase fullness, may lead to better weight management

Graphene droplets open up possibilities for use in drug delivery and disease detection

Scientists examine mechanisms that cause ageing in tendons of horses

New techniques offer insight into cell-by-cell makeup of organisms

Discoveries about how butterflies feed could help engineers develop tiny probes

Cancer fighter may also help patients survive pneumonia

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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