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Researchers determine link of CAC volume and CAC density with cardiovascular disease

Michael H. Criqui, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues determined the independent associations of coronary artery calcium (CAC) volume and CAC density with cardiovascular disease events.

19 Nov 2013

Layers of skin that form first line of defence in body's fight against infection reveal secret

The layers of skin that form the first line of defence in the body's fight against infection have revealed a unanticipated secret.

19 Nov 2013

Study explains why men's noses are bigger than women's

Human noses come in all shapes and sizes. But one feature seems to hold true: Men's noses are bigger than women's.

19 Nov 2013

More than half of teenagers with psychiatric disorders receive no treatment of any sort

More than half of adolescents with psychiatric disorders receive no treatment of any sort, says a new study by E. Jane Costello, a Duke University professor of psychology and epidemiology and associate director of the Duke Center for Child and Family Policy. When treatment does occur, the providers are rarely mental health specialists, says the study, which was based on a survey of more than 10,000 American teenagers.

19 Nov 2013

Cranberries' unique bioactive compounds improve heart health and temper inflammation

Cranberries are more than a holiday favorite, given their remarkable nutritional and health benefits. A new research review published in the international journal Advances in Nutrition provides reasons why these tiny berries can be front and center and not just a side dish. The review authors conclude that cranberries provide unique bioactive compounds that may help reduce the incidence of certain infections, improve heart health and temper inflammation.

19 Nov 2013

Study finds tracking workout, diet habits via text messages could improve healthy routines

If the idea of keeping a food and exercise diary keeps you from joining a weight-loss program, there may be a better way.

19 Nov 2013

Adolescents who drink alone have more alcohol problems

Most teenagers who drink alcohol do so with their friends in social settings, but a new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh reveals that a significant number of adolescents consume alcohol while they are alone.

19 Nov 2013

Segregating household sleeping arrangements can help prevent malaria spread

Better malaria control might come from segregating household sleeping arrangements, according to a new study co-authored by a University of Guelph professor.

19 Nov 2013

Treating traumatic brain-injured patients with anticoagulant decreases risk of dangerous clots

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that a new protocol that uses preventive blood-thinning medication in the treatment of patients with traumatic brain injuries reduces the risk of patients developing life-threatening blood clots without increasing the risk of bleeding inside the brain.

19 Nov 2013

Research shows oral contraceptive use over three years could be a risk factor for glaucoma

Research presented today, at the 117th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in New Orleans, has found that women who have taken oral contraceptives for three or more years are twice as likely to suffer from glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness which affects nearly 60 million worldwide. The researchers caution gynecologists and ophthalmologists to be aware of the fact that oral contraceptives might play a role in glaucomatous diseases, and inform patients to have their eyes screened for glaucoma if they also have other risk factors.

19 Nov 2013

Manipulating PRH protein can help prevent cancer cells from unnecessary migration

Understanding how and why cancer cells move away from their original location is important to find ways to stop the spread of the disease. New findings, published in the Nature journal Oncogene, reveal how a protein, called 'PRH', is normally able to prevent cells from unnecessary migration. It is likely that this protein is less effective in cancer cells allowing the cells to venture away.

19 Nov 2013

Scientists use new method to draw map of cancer's family tree

A new method to take the DNA fingerprint of individual cancer cells is uncovering the true extent of cancer's genetic diversity, new research reveals.

19 Nov 2013

Patients better adhere to medication regimens following hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome

Patients better adhered to their medication regimens in the year following hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome when they were part of a program that included personalized attention from a pharmacist compared with usual care, according to a study by P. Michael Ho, M.D., Ph.D., of the Denver VA Medical Center, and colleagues.

19 Nov 2013

National Multiple Sclerosis Society awards grant to MSDF to focus on progressive MS

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is partnering with the Accelerated Cure Project's Multiple Sclerosis Discovery Forum - an interactive online community and information portal for researchers and clinicians - to develop resources and content focusing on progressive MS. Promoting engagement by the research community on issues in progressive MS is one aspect of a multifaceted approach to increasing progress in this underexplored area of research.

19 Nov 2013

Researchers find that caspase-2 gene plays important role in suppressing blood cell cancer

Adelaide researchers have found that a specific gene plays an important role in suppressing lymphoma, a type of blood cell cancer.

19 Nov 2013

CCP scores lower in prostate cancer patients who consume low-fat fish oil diet

Men with prostate cancer who ate a low-fat diet and took fish oil supplements had lower levels of pro-inflammatory substances in their blood and a lower cell cycle progression score, a measure used to predict cancer recurrence, than men who ate a typical Western diet, UCLA researchers found.

19 Nov 2013

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Researchers determine link of CAC volume and CAC density with cardiovascular disease

Layers of skin that form first line of defence in body's fight against infection reveal secret

Study explains why men's noses are bigger than women's

More than half of teenagers with psychiatric disorders receive no treatment of any sort

Cranberries' unique bioactive compounds improve heart health and temper inflammation

Study finds tracking workout, diet habits via text messages could improve healthy routines

Adolescents who drink alone have more alcohol problems

Segregating household sleeping arrangements can help prevent malaria spread

Treating traumatic brain-injured patients with anticoagulant decreases risk of dangerous clots

Research shows oral contraceptive use over three years could be a risk factor for glaucoma

Manipulating PRH protein can help prevent cancer cells from unnecessary migration

Scientists use new method to draw map of cancer's family tree

Patients better adhere to medication regimens following hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome

National Multiple Sclerosis Society awards grant to MSDF to focus on progressive MS

Researchers find that caspase-2 gene plays important role in suppressing blood cell cancer

CCP scores lower in prostate cancer patients who consume low-fat fish oil diet

Extract from bitter melon may have therapeutic qualities to treat head and neck cancer

New BYU research finds consistency of bed time and wake time can lower body fat

Vismodegib drug does not offer added benefits for patients with BCC

Obese women face increased risk of developing aggressive sub-type of breast cancer

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