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BPA contained in many plastic products is suspected of being hazardous to health

Bisphenol A impairs the function of proteins that are vital for growth processes in cells. This finding has been reported by researchers from the Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the University of Wuppertal.

13 Jan 2014

Researchers explore possible effects that diet have on gene expression through epigenetic mechanisms

In "Epigenetics: A New Link Between Nutrition and Cancer", a recent article from Nutrition and Cancer: An International Journal, a publication of Routledge, researchers explore the possible effects that diet can have on gene expression through epigenetic mechanisms.

13 Jan 2014

Study shows that high-blood pressure medicine may also prevent migraines

Candesartan is just as effective as more the commonly prescribed propranolol when it comes to preventing migraine attacks, according to a new study from St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim, Norway and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

13 Jan 2014

At-home paper test can help spot early symptoms of cognitive issues

The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE test), which takes less than 15 minutes to complete, is a reliable tool for evaluating cognitive abilities. Findings by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center confirming the feasibility and efficiency of the tool for community screening large numbers of people are published in the January issue of The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences.

13 Jan 2014

Researchers discover two genetic mutations associated with Familial Alzheimer's Disease

New research, led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researcher Chunyu Wang, has solved one mystery in the development of Familial Alzheimer's Disease (FAD), a genetic variant of the disease that affects a small fraction of the Alzheimer's population. In a paper published online January 6 in the journal Nature Communications, Wang and his team follow the trail of two genetic mutations - V44M and V44A - known to cause FAD, and show how the mutations lead to biochemical changes long linked to the disease.

13 Jan 2014

Coalition publishes new evidence on patient impact of drug shortages in US

According to newly published results from a survey of pharmacy directors, drug shortages remain a serious problem for patient safety. Nearly half of the responding directors reported adverse events at their facilities due to drug shortages, including patient deaths.

13 Jan 2014

Electrical stimulation improves symptoms, QoL in stress urinary incontinence

Research from Brazil shows that both surface and intravaginal electrical stimulation can improve symptoms and quality of life in women with stress urinary incontinence.

13 Jan 2014

HoLEP effective for overactive bladder symptoms

Research shows that Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate is effective in improving overactive bladder symptoms and urodynamic parameters in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

13 Jan 2014

Cord blood vitamin D linked to pediatric RTI risk

South Korean researchers say that encouraging pregnant women to spend more time outdoors or to increase their vitamin D supplementation may reduce the number of respiratory tract infections in their infants.

13 Jan 2014

Persistent insomnia symptom risk high

Insomnia symptoms are often persistent, report researchers who found that targeting sleep-interfering behaviors may be one method of prevention.

13 Jan 2014

Obesity interferes with blood pressure control

Patients who are overweight or obese have a high risk for uncontrolled blood pressure, despite often taking multiple antihypertensive agents, say researchers.

13 Jan 2014

Study: Variations in non-coding sections of genome might be main contributors to type 2 diabetes risk

Variations in non-coding sections of the genome might be important contributors to type 2 diabetes risk, according to a new study.

13 Jan 2014

BRAF mutation associated with other cancers appears to drive papillary craniopharyngiomas

A team led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Broad Institute has found that a gene mutation associated with several types of cancer also may be responsible for a rare but debilitating brain tumor called papillary craniopharyngioma.

13 Jan 2014

Texas researcher receives U.S. patent for new class of compounds that protect against TBI

A researcher in the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio received a U.S. patent Dec. 31 for his discovery that a class of compounds is protective against traumatic brain injury.

13 Jan 2014

UMMS researchers commissioned by Alpha-1 Project to develop PiZ antibody

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) have been commissioned by the Alpha-1 Project (TAP) to develop a PiZ antibody. The antibody will be used to track the presence of mutant alpha-1 PiZ protein in human blood serum, an essential tool in testing potential therapies for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1).

13 Jan 2014

Study indicates some groups have specific genetic make-up that prevents from fighting off influenza

Research indicated that some Indigenous people such as in Alaska and Australia displayed limited immunity response to the effects of influenza.

13 Jan 2014

Scientists discover genetic signature mechanism in immune system as driving force for childhood leukaemia

Scientists have discovered a genetic signature that implicates a key mechanism in the immune system as a driving force for a type of childhood leukaemia.

13 Jan 2014

Nonsurgical treatment improves symptoms in women with pelvic floor dysfunction

One in three women suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction, a range of symptoms which include bladder and bowel problems as well as pelvic pain, according to the American Urogynecologic Society. Now, University of Missouri researchers have demonstrated that a comprehensive, nonsurgical treatment significantly improves symptoms in women with PFD.

10 Jan 2014

Loyola receives Special Innovation Award for developing self-serve clinical research database

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine has received a $6,000 Special Innovation Award for developing a user-friendly, self-serve clinical research database that will help physicians and scientists conduct groundbreaking medical research.

10 Jan 2014

Sending text messages to low-income pregnant women result in uptick in influenza vaccination

A study by researchers at the Mailman School of Public Health evaluated the impact of text messaging reminders for influenza vaccine in a low-income obstetric population. The findings showed that sending text messages to this population of women resulted in an uptick in influenza vaccination, especially for those who received the messages early in their third trimester.

10 Jan 2014

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BPA contained in many plastic products is suspected of being hazardous to health

Researchers explore possible effects that diet have on gene expression through epigenetic mechanisms

Study shows that high-blood pressure medicine may also prevent migraines

At-home paper test can help spot early symptoms of cognitive issues

Researchers discover two genetic mutations associated with Familial Alzheimer's Disease

Coalition publishes new evidence on patient impact of drug shortages in US

Electrical stimulation improves symptoms, QoL in stress urinary incontinence

HoLEP effective for overactive bladder symptoms

Cord blood vitamin D linked to pediatric RTI risk

Persistent insomnia symptom risk high

Obesity interferes with blood pressure control

Study: Variations in non-coding sections of genome might be main contributors to type 2 diabetes risk

BRAF mutation associated with other cancers appears to drive papillary craniopharyngiomas

Texas researcher receives U.S. patent for new class of compounds that protect against TBI

UMMS researchers commissioned by Alpha-1 Project to develop PiZ antibody

Study indicates some groups have specific genetic make-up that prevents from fighting off influenza

Scientists discover genetic signature mechanism in immune system as driving force for childhood leukaemia

Nonsurgical treatment improves symptoms in women with pelvic floor dysfunction

Loyola receives Special Innovation Award for developing self-serve clinical research database

Sending text messages to low-income pregnant women result in uptick in influenza vaccination

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