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Researchers identify interferons may inhibit IL-1b protein production

Among the first is the production of cell factors such as interferons and IL-1beta. Interferons have several functions, including activating a series of intracellular signals such as Tyk2 (Tyrosine kinase 2), while IL-1beta is important for the induction of inflammation, which helps directly to protect the body against attack.

16 Sep 2010

Research suggests methodical approaches to control severe aggression among children with ADHD

Joseph C. Blader, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, and colleagues, found that almost half of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder whose aggressive behaviors had not been effectively controlled during routine outpatient care could achieve near absence of aggressive, explosive behavior when implementing "first-line" stimulant treatments for ADHD tailored to individual needs, along with behavioral therapy.

16 Sep 2010

Mild memory loss can indicate progressive dementia: Research

Simply getting older is not the cause of mild memory lapses often called senior moments, according to a new study by researchers at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. The study, published in the September 15, 2010, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found that even the very early mild changes in memory that are much more common in old age than dementia are caused by the same brain lesions associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

16 Sep 2010

Overprotection during childhood leads to heart-focused anxiety in adults with congenital heart disease: Study

Adults with congenital heart disease are more likely to suffer heart-focused anxiety - a fear of heart-related symptoms and sensations - if their parents were overprotective during their childhood and adolescence. Dr. Lephuong Ong from Orion Health Services in Vancouver, and colleagues from University Health Network and York University in Toronto, Canada, suggest that health care professionals could encourage greater independence for adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease to improve their psychosocial adjustment. Dr. Ong's work1 is published online in Springer's International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.

16 Sep 2010

Renal research consortia receives two grants for translational research from DKF

The Dutch Kidney Foundation (DKF) awards two Consortium Grants of 1,5 million euro to renal research consortia to concentrate on translational research.

16 Sep 2010

ESMO honors three eminent cancer specialists for their contribution towards medical research

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) honors three eminent cancer specialists for their contribution to the advancement of medical research. The awards will be presented to Hilary Calvert, Alberto Costa and Bengt Glimelius at the 35th ESMO Congress, to take place from 8-12 October in Milan, Italy.

16 Sep 2010

Daily doses of ginger relieve muscle pain: Research

Daily doses of raw or heat-treated ginger are effective for relieving muscle pain following strenuous exercise, according to research reported in The Journal of Pain, published by the American Pain Society.

16 Sep 2010

Study finds GRK2 molecule promotes cell death after heart attack

A molecule known to be involved in progressive heart failure has now been shown to also lead to permanent damage after a heart attack, according to researchers at Thomas Jefferson University.

16 Sep 2010

Researchers find association between physical fitness and children’s brain development

Researchers have found an association between physical fitness and the brain in 9- and 10-year-old children: Those who are more fit tend to have a bigger hippocampus and perform better on a test of memory than their less-fit peers.

16 Sep 2010

Gene network behind hardening of arteries, coronary heart disease identified

A gene network behind hardening of the arteries and coronary heart disease has been identified by a team of scientists from Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. Their findings expose potential targets for the treatment of heart disease.

16 Sep 2010

Consuming alcohol after diagnosis increases breast cancer recurrence risk: Study

In the Life After Cancer Epidemiology (LACE) study, 1,897 participants diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer between 1997 and 2000 and recruited on average 2 years post-breast cancer diagnosis were evaluated for the association between alcohol intake and breast cancer recurrence and death.

16 Sep 2010

Study finds aerobic exercise improves chronic insomnia

The millions of middle-aged and older adults who suffer from insomnia have a new drug-free prescription for a more restful night's sleep. Regular aerobic exercise improves the quality of sleep, mood and vitality, according to a small but significant new study from Northwestern Medicine.

16 Sep 2010

Researchers investigate antimicrobial activity of Aganocide compounds against H1N1

Fears over the influenza A virus (H1N1; sometimes referred to as swine flu) have motivated researchers to investigate the antimicrobial activity of the Aganocide compounds against viruses. In a study presented at this year's Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, a team led by Professor Markus Nagl, MD of Medical University of Innsbruck and including D. Debabov, PhD and K. Hybiske, PhD of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals evaluated the in vitro virucidal activity of three compounds: N-chlorotaurine, a compound produced by human phagocytes; and two NCT analogs, NVC-612 and NVC-422.

16 Sep 2010

New sperm freezing technique may be a boon for IVF

A new improved method of freezing and storing sperm for future use in infertility treatment has arrived as a boon for couples wanting babies.

16 Sep 2010

NIH awards grants to map human brain's connections in high resolution

The National Institutes of Health today awarded grants totaling $40 million to map the human brain's connections in high resolution. Better understanding of such connectivity promises improved diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders.

16 Sep 2010

Researchers develop ChIP Enrichment Analysis to identify drug targets, biomarkers

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have developed a new computational method that will help streamline the analysis of gene expression experiments and provide scientists with a better mechanistic understanding of the differences between diseased and normal cells. The new database and software, called ChIP Enrichment Analysis (ChEA), will revolutionize how researchers identify drug targets and biomarkers.

16 Sep 2010

ABCB4 gene causes bad cholesterol to accumulate in blood: Research

Scientists at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) in San Antonio have found a gene that causes high levels of bad cholesterol to accumulate in the blood as a result of a high-cholesterol diet.

16 Sep 2010

Ion Torrent extends deadline for European Ion PGM Sequencer Grant Program

Ion Torrent today announced that the deadline for the Ion Personal Genome Machine (PGM™) Sequencer Grant Program in Europe has been extended to Nov. 22 to give more scientists the opportunity to win a DNA sequencer for their own labs.

15 Sep 2010

Diaceutics, London Genetics partner to develop software decision tools for biomarker research

Diaceutics Limited and London Genetics Limited, an expert in the use of pharmacogenetics in clinical drug discovery and development, today announce a strategic partnership to develop software decision tools that will provide biopharmaceutical companies with rapid and extensive access to the world's leading academic biomarker research groups.

15 Sep 2010

Study raises questions about effectiveness of campaigns projected to improve health literacy

A joint study by Indiana University and Columbia University researchers found no change in prejudice and discrimination toward people with serious mental illness or substance abuse problems despite a greater embrace by the public of neurobiological explanations for these illnesses.

15 Sep 2010

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Researchers identify interferons may inhibit IL-1b protein production

Research suggests methodical approaches to control severe aggression among children with ADHD

Mild memory loss can indicate progressive dementia: Research

Overprotection during childhood leads to heart-focused anxiety in adults with congenital heart disease: Study

Renal research consortia receives two grants for translational research from DKF

ESMO honors three eminent cancer specialists for their contribution towards medical research

Daily doses of ginger relieve muscle pain: Research

Study finds GRK2 molecule promotes cell death after heart attack

Researchers find association between physical fitness and children’s brain development

Gene network behind hardening of arteries, coronary heart disease identified

Consuming alcohol after diagnosis increases breast cancer recurrence risk: Study

Study finds aerobic exercise improves chronic insomnia

Researchers investigate antimicrobial activity of Aganocide compounds against H1N1

New sperm freezing technique may be a boon for IVF

NIH awards grants to map human brain's connections in high resolution

Researchers develop ChIP Enrichment Analysis to identify drug targets, biomarkers

ABCB4 gene causes bad cholesterol to accumulate in blood: Research

Ion Torrent extends deadline for European Ion PGM Sequencer Grant Program

Diaceutics, London Genetics partner to develop software decision tools for biomarker research

Study raises questions about effectiveness of campaigns projected to improve health literacy

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