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Patients' risk of stroke increases following shingles, but antiviral drugs appear to offer protection

Patients' risk of stroke significantly increased following the first signs of shingles, but antiviral drugs appeared to offer some protection, according to a new study in Clinical Infectious Diseases, now available online.

3 Apr 2014

Young adults participated in cardio fitness activities may preserve memory, thinking skills in middle age

Young adults who run or participate in other cardio fitness activities may preserve their memory and thinking skills in middle age, according to a new study published in the April 2, 2014, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Middle age was defined as ages 43 to 55.

3 Apr 2014

Study looks at ability of nontoxic molecules to store harmful alpha emitting radioisotopes

Researchers have discovered that microscopic "bubbles" developed at Kansas State University are safe and effective storage lockers for harmful isotopes that emit ionizing radiation for treating tumors.

3 Apr 2014

Endurance sport keeps both muscles and nerves fit

Endurance sport does not only change the condition and fitness of muscles but also simultaneously improves the neuronal connections to the muscle fibers based on a muscle-induced feedback.

3 Apr 2014

Behavioral Science Lab releases second paper in insights series

The Behavioral Science Lab has released the second paper in their insights series, "Cracking the Code on Why We Give to Charities."

3 Apr 2014

Recommended daily sodium intake harmful for health, study finds

A new study published in the American Journal of Hypertension finds evidence that the average daily sodium intake of most Americans is actually associated with better health outcomes than intake levels currently recommended by the CDC and major health departments, which are now being viewed by many in the scientific community as excessively and unrealistically low.

3 Apr 2014

Humans appear to develop immunity against strain-specific Lyme disease that lasts for years

Lyme disease, if not treated promptly with antibiotics, can become a lingering problem for those infected. But a new study led by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has some brighter news: Once infected with a particular strain of the disease-causing bacteria, humans appear to develop immunity against that strain that can last six to nine years.

3 Apr 2014

Dartmouth aims to remove barriers for pancreatic cancer photodynamic therapy

Using CT scans with contrast enhancement, Dartmouth researchers measured treatment response to pancreatic cancer photodynamic therapy (PDT) according to a paper published in Physics in Medicine and Biology.

3 Apr 2014

UCLA hospitals' menus now include antibiotic-free beef and chicken breasts

Patients, staff and visitors to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica can now enjoy a healthier version of the traditional burger-and-fries lunch. The hospitals' menus now include burgers made from antibiotic-free, grass-fed beef and herb roasted potatoes, as well as antibiotic-free chicken breasts.

3 Apr 2014

Stowers team reports genome-wide analysis of genes that drive cell division in multicellular organism

In textbooks, the grand-finale of cell division is the tug-of-war fought inside dividing cells as duplicated pairs of chromosomes get dragged in opposite directions into daughter cells.

3 Apr 2014

Findings may help develop targeted drugs to fight cancer, neurodegenerative diseases

The molecular details of how zinc, an essential trace element of human metabolism, interacts with the enzyme caspase-3, which is central to apoptosis or cell death, have been elucidated in a new study led by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. The study is featured on the cover of the April issue of the journal Angewandte Chemie's International Edition.

3 Apr 2014

New cluster of viral meningitis cases found among Los Angeles area gay men

In response to reports of a new cluster of viral meningitis cases found among Los Angeles area gay men and men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM), Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials are expected to release an official statement later today in which they will recommend that HIV-positive MSM and high-risk HIV-negative MSM be vaccinated against the infection.

3 Apr 2014

Patients who stay longer in ICU have substantial physical impairments 2 years later

Patients have substantial physical impairments even two years after being discharged from the hospital after a stay in an intensive care unit (ICU), new Johns Hopkins research suggests.

3 Apr 2014

San Diego research team studies brain dynamics of motor control

A University of California, San Diego research team led by bioengineer Gert Cauwenberghs is working to understand how the brain circuitry controls how we move. The goal is to develop new technologies to help patients with Parkinson's disease and other debilitating medical conditions navigate the world on their own.

3 Apr 2014

JPIAMR outlines steps to minimise antimicrobial resistance

Antibiotics have saved millions of lives from once deadly infectious diseases. But, misuse of antibiotics and other antimicrobials in humans and animals has led to bacteria evolving resistance.

3 Apr 2014

Researchers generate high-resolution blueprint for how to build human brain

Researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science have generated a high-resolution blueprint for how to build a human brain, with a detailed map of where different genes are turned on and off during mid-pregnancy at unprecedented anatomical resolution.

3 Apr 2014

Sanaria receives 2014 Vaccine Industry Excellence Award for "Best Prophylactic Vaccine"

Sanaria received the 2014 Vaccine Industry Excellence Award for the "Best Prophylactic Vaccine" at a ceremony held March 25 in Washington DC during the 14th World Vaccine Congress.

3 Apr 2014

CMC Biologics wins Life Science Leader CMO Leadership award for highest standards of quality, reliability

CMC Biologics, a leading global contract manufacturing organization known for technical excellence and customer satisfaction in biopharmaceutical development and commercial manufacture of protein based therapeutics, was recognized again in 2014 for innovation, quality and reliability by Life Science Leader at an awards ceremony at DCAT Week14 in New York last month.

3 Apr 2014

Research findings suggest new strategy in fight against HIV infection

New research suggests that drugs commonly used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation may also be helpful for combating HIV. The findings, which are published in the American Journal of Transplantation, suggest a new strategy in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

3 Apr 2014

Scientists identify new biomarker linked to non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancers

A team led by a scientist from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute has identified a new biomarker linked to better outcomes of patients with head and neck cancers and non-small cell lung cancer. The work could help scientists develop new diagnostics and therapies and help physicians determine the best long-term treatments for patients with these cancers.

3 Apr 2014

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Patients' risk of stroke increases following shingles, but antiviral drugs appear to offer protection

Young adults participated in cardio fitness activities may preserve memory, thinking skills in middle age

Study looks at ability of nontoxic molecules to store harmful alpha emitting radioisotopes

Endurance sport keeps both muscles and nerves fit

Behavioral Science Lab releases second paper in insights series

Recommended daily sodium intake harmful for health, study finds

Humans appear to develop immunity against strain-specific Lyme disease that lasts for years

Dartmouth aims to remove barriers for pancreatic cancer photodynamic therapy

UCLA hospitals' menus now include antibiotic-free beef and chicken breasts

Stowers team reports genome-wide analysis of genes that drive cell division in multicellular organism

Findings may help develop targeted drugs to fight cancer, neurodegenerative diseases

New cluster of viral meningitis cases found among Los Angeles area gay men

Patients who stay longer in ICU have substantial physical impairments 2 years later

San Diego research team studies brain dynamics of motor control

JPIAMR outlines steps to minimise antimicrobial resistance

Researchers generate high-resolution blueprint for how to build human brain

Sanaria receives 2014 Vaccine Industry Excellence Award for "Best Prophylactic Vaccine"

CMC Biologics wins Life Science Leader CMO Leadership award for highest standards of quality, reliability

Research findings suggest new strategy in fight against HIV infection

Scientists identify new biomarker linked to non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancers

The evolution of OCT for retinal imaging and disease intervention

Supercharging Next-Gen Antibody Discovery with AI and High-Throughput Experimentation

Prof. Dr. Kristina Kusche-Vihrog

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