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Extract from amur cork tree shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer

The bark of the Amur cork tree (Phellodendron amurense) has traveled a centuries-long road with the healing arts. Now it is being put through its paces by science in the fight against pancreatic cancer, with the potential to make inroads against several more.

3 Mar 2014

Google Glass app helps researchers track spread of diseases around the world

The much-talked-about Google Glass - the eyewear with computer capabilities - could potentially save lives, especially in isolated or far-flung locations, say scientists. They are reporting development of a Google Glass app that takes a picture of a diagnostic test strip and sends the data to computers, which then rapidly beam back a diagnostic report to the user.

3 Mar 2014

WSU scientist receives grant to study effects of chronic methamphetamine on brain metabolism, sleep

WSU sleep scientist Jonathan Wisor has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the effects of chronic methamphetamine use on brain metabolism and sleep.

3 Mar 2014

PerkinElmer launches Lamina slide scanner for clearer visualization of protein biomarker in tissue

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the launch of the Lamina multilabel slide scanner at the USCAP 2014 Annual Meeting.

3 Mar 2014

Food allergy increases among black children, say researchers

Children's food allergies are gradually increasing, but they may be as much as doubling among black children. According to a study published today in the March issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), self-reported food allergy nearly doubled in black children over 23 years.

3 Mar 2014

Washington University professor to receive AACR-CRI Lloyd J. Old Award in Cancer Immunology

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) will present Robert D. Schreiber, Ph.D., Alumni Endowed Professor of Pathology and Immunology, Professor of Molecular Microbiology, and Director of the Center for Human Immunology and Immunotherapy Programs at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., with the second annual AACR-CRI Lloyd J. Old Award in Cancer Immunology at the AACR Annual Meeting 2014, to be held in San Diego, Calif., April 5-9.

3 Mar 2014

Researchers identify mutations in gene that can reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes

An international team led by researchers at the Broad Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has identified mutations in a gene that can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even in people who have risk factors such as obesity and old age.

3 Mar 2014

Scientists find certain species of nontuberculous mycobacteria in water that cause infection in humans

Brisbane's water supply has been found to contain disease carrying bugs which can be directly linked to infections in some patients, according to a new study by QUT.

3 Mar 2014

New methodology for rapid detection of antibiotics in blood paves way to drug development, personalized treatment

A new methodology for rapidly measuring the level of antibiotic drug molecules in human blood serum has been developed, paving the way to applications within drug development and personalised medicine.

3 Mar 2014

New project identifies best policy initiatives for promotion of cardiovascular health

The EU-funded EuroHeart (European Heart Health Strategy) II Project comes to an end today after three years of research into current cardiovascular disease (CVD) trends and analysis of EU-wide CVD prevention policies.

3 Mar 2014

Heat shock protein may be involved in folding processes of tau protein

Proteins like the so-called heat shock protein Hsp90 play an important role in almost all processes within human cells. They help other proteins fold into their three-dimensional structure or return damaged proteins back into their proper shape.

3 Mar 2014

High-carbohydrate, high-calorie diet could delay progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A high-carbohydrate, high-calorie diet could delay the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease or Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to a phase 2 study published in The Lancet.

3 Mar 2014

NCI scientist recognized for AACR-American Cancer Society Award for Excellence in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Cancer Society will recognize Curtis C. Harris, M.D., with the 23rd Annual AACR-American Cancer Society Award for Excellence in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention at the AACR Annual Meeting 2014, to be held in San Diego, Calif., April 5-9.

3 Mar 2014

Elevated homocysteine not gender-specific in schizophrenia

Japanese researchers have demonstrated that both men and women with schizophrenia have significantly higher plasma homocysteine levels than healthy controls.

28 Feb 2014

BDNF abnormalities may predict bipolar disorder

Patients with bipolar disorder show abnormalities in the conversion of pro-brain derived neurotrophic factor to the mature form, which may be used to aid diagnosis of the condition.

28 Feb 2014

Tooth extraction before heart surgery carries risks

Dental extraction before cardiac surgery may not be as benign a procedure as some clinicians might think, with review findings showing that it is associated with major adverse outcomes.

28 Feb 2014

Plasma microRNA test boosts lung cancer screening

The ability to screen for lung cancer is improved by the development of a plasma 24-microRNA signature classifier, research suggests.

28 Feb 2014

Gastric bypass better than gastrectomy for GERD relief

Patients who are about to undergo bariatric surgery may be better off having a gastric bypass than a sleeve gastrectomy if they also suffer from heartburn, results of a large US analysis suggest.

28 Feb 2014

Xeltis completes enrollment for study of spontaneous tissue growth technology

Xeltis, a privately held medical device company dedicated to transforming standards of care in heart valve replacement and vascular surgery, has announced that it has finished enrollment in a five-patient feasibility study of implantable products intended to enable for the first time the spontaneous growth of natural, healthy heart valves and vessels. With its proprietary technology, the company has pioneered an entirely new therapeutic category called Endogenous Tissue Growth, or ETG, in which surgeons use unique implants designed to allow the body to repair itself by growing natural, healthy tissue.

28 Feb 2014

Transplanting lungs from heavy smoking donors does not appear to negatively affect recipient outcomes

Transplanting lungs from donors with a history of heavy smoking does not appear to negatively affect recipient outcomes following surgery, according to a study in the March 2014 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

28 Feb 2014

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Extract from amur cork tree shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer

Google Glass app helps researchers track spread of diseases around the world

WSU scientist receives grant to study effects of chronic methamphetamine on brain metabolism, sleep

PerkinElmer launches Lamina slide scanner for clearer visualization of protein biomarker in tissue

Food allergy increases among black children, say researchers

Washington University professor to receive AACR-CRI Lloyd J. Old Award in Cancer Immunology

Researchers identify mutations in gene that can reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Scientists find certain species of nontuberculous mycobacteria in water that cause infection in humans

New methodology for rapid detection of antibiotics in blood paves way to drug development, personalized treatment

New project identifies best policy initiatives for promotion of cardiovascular health

Heat shock protein may be involved in folding processes of tau protein

High-carbohydrate, high-calorie diet could delay progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

NCI scientist recognized for AACR-American Cancer Society Award for Excellence in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

Elevated homocysteine not gender-specific in schizophrenia

BDNF abnormalities may predict bipolar disorder

Tooth extraction before heart surgery carries risks

Plasma microRNA test boosts lung cancer screening

Gastric bypass better than gastrectomy for GERD relief

Xeltis completes enrollment for study of spontaneous tissue growth technology

Transplanting lungs from heavy smoking donors does not appear to negatively affect recipient outcomes

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