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- Antibiotic use linked to greater risk of heart attack and stroke in women
- Which car crashes cause traumatic brain injury?
- Targeted therapy proves effective against aggressive rare blood cancer
- Sub-optimal food allergy knowledge and attitudes among restaurant staff
- How 'bad cholesterol' enters artery walls
- Stroke patients receive different amounts of physical therapy
- Coal could yield treatment for traumatic injuries
- Air pollution poses risks for childhood cancer survivors
- Time-restricted eating shows benefits for blood glucose
- Stem cells from hair follicles have potential to repair damaged neurons in mice
- The neurobiology of noshing: Why is it so easy to overeat calorie-rich tasty foods?
- Synthetic speech generated from brain recordings
- Exposing cancer's metabolic addictions
- Could a popular food ingredient raise the risk for diabetes and obesity?
- First maps of two melatonin receptors essential for sleep
- Treating addiction: Cryo-EM technology enables the 'impossible'
- Neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress IDed
- A new way to 'freeze' cells promises to transform the common cell-freezing practice
- Particulate matter takes away 125,000 years of healthy life from Europe's child population
- New discovery in how mammals sense the cold could lead to new pain relief drugs
- Scientists reproduce complete copy of 'anti-tumor antibiotic'
- A video game aids in research on Alzheimer's disease
- Chemotherapy or not?
- Doctors turning to antibiotic alternatives to treat acne
- Study merges big data and zebrafish biology to reveal mechanisms of human disease
- Brain scans on movie watchers reveal how we judge people
- Imaging system helps surgeons remove tiny ovarian tumors
- Classroom crowdscience: Students challenged to detect schizophrenia genes
- Photoacoustic endoscopy could improve Crohn's disease treatment
- BRAF protein modification could slow tumor growth
- Schadenfreude: Your pain is my gain
- Targeting how fungi 'taste' wheat could be key to developing control
- Growing up in poverty increases diagnoses of psychosis-spectrum mental illnesses
- Newly discovered Ebolavirus may not cause severe disease in humans
- Scientists develop swallowable self-inflating capsule to help tackle obesity
- Microbial contaminants found in popular e-cigarettes
- Genetic testing in women diagnosed with breast cancer decreases cost of care nationwide
- Smelling with your tongue
- New nanomedicine slips through the cracks, reaches brain
- Ancient secrets of medicinal mint
- Fixing a broken heart: Exploring new ways to heal damage after a heart attack
- Information technology can support antimicrobial stewardship programs
- Girls and boys on autism spectrum tell stories differently, could explain 'missed diagnosis' in girls
- Advances in cryo-EM materials may aid cancer and biomedical research
- Effectiveness of different forms of nicotine replacement therapy in helping people give up smoking
- Obesity linked with differences in form and structure of the brain
- Welding with stem cells for next-generation surgical glues
- Improved WIC food packages reduced obesity risk for children, study finds
- Scientists define the role for a rare, influential set of bone marrow cells
- Despite health warnings, Americans still sit too much
- Mediterranean diet deters overeating, study finds
| Antibiotic use linked to greater risk of heart attack and stroke in women Posted: 24 Apr 2019 05:25 PM PDT Women who take antibiotics over a long period of time are at increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to research carried out in nearly 36,500 women. |
| Which car crashes cause traumatic brain injury? Posted: 24 Apr 2019 02:26 PM PDT Motor vehicle crashes are one of the most common causes of TBI-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths. Yet, much of TBI research is focused on military or sports-related injuries. An aerospace and mechanical engineering professor is working to identify the threshold separating car crashes that cause TBIs from those that don't. |
| Targeted therapy proves effective against aggressive rare blood cancer Posted: 24 Apr 2019 02:26 PM PDT Clinical study treating BPDCN with tagraxofusp led to first FDA approval for the disease. |
| Sub-optimal food allergy knowledge and attitudes among restaurant staff Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:37 PM PDT A new study of restaurant staff reveals low levels of food allergy knowledge and negative attitudes about serving people with food allergies, while exploring key factors that might influence such knowledge and attitudes. |
| How 'bad cholesterol' enters artery walls Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:36 PM PDT Researchers have determined how circulating ''bad cholesterol'' enters artery walls to cause the plaque that narrows the blood vessels and leads to heart attacks and strokes. |
| Stroke patients receive different amounts of physical therapy Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:36 PM PDT Medicare-covered stroke patients receive vastly different amounts of physical and occupational therapy during hospital stays despite evidence that such care is strongly associated with positive health outcomes, a new study found. |
| Coal could yield treatment for traumatic injuries Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:36 PM PDT Coal-derived graphene quantum dots, when modified with a polymer, are effective antioxidants. They could lead to a therapy for people who suffer traumatic brain injuries, strokes or heart attacks. |
| Air pollution poses risks for childhood cancer survivors Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:36 PM PDT A new study finds that air pollution significantly increases the risk of hospitalizations for young cancer survivors. |
| Time-restricted eating shows benefits for blood glucose Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:36 PM PDT By restricting the time period during which they could eat, researchers have seen promising results for controlling blood glucose levels in men at risk of type 2 diabetes. In a small study, researchers assessed the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) in 15 men for one week. |
| Stem cells from hair follicles have potential to repair damaged neurons in mice Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:36 PM PDT A subset of the stem cells in hair follicles have the potential to regenerate the coating that insulates neurons in mice, report scientists. |
| The neurobiology of noshing: Why is it so easy to overeat calorie-rich tasty foods? Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:36 PM PDT When you eat something super tasty, ever wonder why you really don't want to stop even though you know you've eaten enough? Scientists may have found the reason. In lab experiments, They have discovered a specific network of cellular communication emanating from the emotion-processing region of the brain, motivating mice to keep eating tasty food even though their basic energy needs had been met. |
| Synthetic speech generated from brain recordings Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT A state-of-the-art brain-machine interface created by neuroscientists can generate natural-sounding synthetic speech by using brain activity to control a virtual vocal tract -- an anatomically detailed computer simulation including the lips, jaw, tongue, and larynx. The study was conducted in research participants with intact speech, but the technology could one day restore the voices of people who have lost the ability to speak due to paralysis or neurological damage. |
| Exposing cancer's metabolic addictions Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT Researchers describe a new set of 'rules' that predict how the tissue of origin influences critical aspects of the genetic makeup of tumors, with potentially important therapeutic implications. |
| Could a popular food ingredient raise the risk for diabetes and obesity? Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT Consumption of propionate, a food ingredient that's widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings, appears to increase levels of several hormones that are associated with risk of obesity and diabetes, according to new research. |
| First maps of two melatonin receptors essential for sleep Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT An international team of researchers used an X-ray laser to create the first detailed maps of two melatonin receptors that tell our bodies when to go to sleep or wake up and guide other biological processes. A better understanding of how they work could enable researchers to design better drugs to combat sleep disorders, cancer and type 2 diabetes. |
| Treating addiction: Cryo-EM technology enables the 'impossible' Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT Scientists used a compound found in a shrub native to Africa to reveal the three major shapes of the serotonin transporter, a protein in the brain linked to anxiety and depression. The discovery opens new avenues for developing medications to treat addiction. |
| Neurotransmitter that helps cancers progress IDed Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT Using human cancer cells, tumor and blood samples from cancer patients, researchers have uncovered the role of a neurotransmitter in the spread of aggressive cancers. Neurotransmitters are chemical ''messengers'' that transmit impulses from neurons to other target cells. |
| A new way to 'freeze' cells promises to transform the common cell-freezing practice Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT Researchers in Japan have demonstrated preserving frozen animal cells without a cryoprotectant agent, relying instead on ultrarapid cooling. |
| Particulate matter takes away 125,000 years of healthy life from Europe's child population Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT A study analyzes the burden of disease of seven environmental hazards to children in the 28 countries of the European Union. |
| New discovery in how mammals sense the cold could lead to new pain relief drugs Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT Researchers have shown for the first time that mammals detect different intensities of cold using distinct sensory neuron systems, a finding which could lead to the development of new drugs to treat cold pain. |
| Scientists reproduce complete copy of 'anti-tumor antibiotic' Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT After 20 years of dedicated research, scientists have cracked the chemical code of an incredibly complex 'anti-tumor antibiotic' known to be highly effective against cancer cells as well as drug-resistant bacteria, and have reproduced it synthetically in the lab for the first time. |
| A video game aids in research on Alzheimer's disease Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:35 PM PDT A new study based on data collected from a spatial navigation video game has shown that poor spatial orientation as an indicator can help in early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, even prior to the appearance of any clinical signs. |
| Posted: 24 Apr 2019 12:34 PM PDT Researchers are pushing the boundaries of how 'smart' diagnostic-imaging machines identify cancers -- and uncovering clues outside the tumor to tell whether a patient will respond well to chemotherapy. |
| Doctors turning to antibiotic alternatives to treat acne Posted: 24 Apr 2019 09:52 AM PDT Physicians are scaling back on prescribing antibiotics for long-term acne treatment in favor of a combinations of therapies, according to new researchers. |
| Study merges big data and zebrafish biology to reveal mechanisms of human disease Posted: 24 Apr 2019 09:51 AM PDT In a series of studies that volleyed between large databases and research in zebrafish, investigators have discovered a link between vascular biology and eye disease. The research uncovered an unexpected role for the gene GRIK5, and it showcases a new paradigm for using biobanks, electronic health records and zebrafish to discover the genetic mechanisms that contribute to human disease. |
| Brain scans on movie watchers reveal how we judge people Posted: 24 Apr 2019 08:29 AM PDT Researchers used brain scans to reveal the biases people feel towards people who are like them, even if they can't see that they are like them. |
| Imaging system helps surgeons remove tiny ovarian tumors Posted: 24 Apr 2019 08:29 AM PDT Researchers have developed a way to improve the accuracy of surgery to remove ovarian tumors. Using carbon nanotubes and a near-infrared imaging system, they could find and remove tumors as small as 0.3 millimeters during surgery in mice, resulting in a 40 percent enhancement in median survival. |
| Classroom crowdscience: Students challenged to detect schizophrenia genes Posted: 24 Apr 2019 08:29 AM PDT Teaching big data to future scientists means having them think creatively about ways to harness the terabytes of information available to them. To that end, a systems biologist used his graduate course to host a classroom competition tasking students with detecting genes associated with schizophrenia. The winning technique was quick, flexible, and outperformed previously published methods. |
| Photoacoustic endoscopy could improve Crohn's disease treatment Posted: 24 Apr 2019 08:29 AM PDT A newly developed endoscope could give doctors a better view of intestinal changes caused by Crohn's disease. This additional information would help improve treatment of the painful and debilitating form of inflammatory bowel disease, which currently affects hundreds of thousands of US adults. |
| BRAF protein modification could slow tumor growth Posted: 24 Apr 2019 08:29 AM PDT Researchers have discovered a signaling pathway between cytokines and BRAF that promotes tumor growth. The finding could provide a potential therapeutic target. |
| Schadenfreude: Your pain is my gain Posted: 24 Apr 2019 07:22 AM PDT If someone in the workplace is mistreated, their colleagues may respond with empathy -- or with schadenfreude. The latter emotion, according to a new study, occurs primarily in highly competitive working environments, when one person's misfortune facilitates another's goals. Even worse, schadenfreude can be contagious. For this reason, it is worth establishing an inclusive working climate and team-based incentives. |
| Targeting how fungi 'taste' wheat could be key to developing control Posted: 24 Apr 2019 07:22 AM PDT Exploring how a hazardous fungal pathogen 'tastes' its surroundings within a wheat plant to coordinate virulence could be the key to developing new control strategies, scientists believe. |
| Growing up in poverty increases diagnoses of psychosis-spectrum mental illnesses Posted: 24 Apr 2019 07:22 AM PDT Growing up in impoverished urban neighborhoods more than doubles your chances over the average person of developing a psychosis-spectrum disorder by the time you reach middle adulthood, according to a new study of nearly 4,000 families who were monitored over 30 years. |
| Newly discovered Ebolavirus may not cause severe disease in humans Posted: 24 Apr 2019 07:22 AM PDT Researchers have provided evidence that a newly discovered Ebolavirus may not be as deadly as other species to humans. |
| Scientists develop swallowable self-inflating capsule to help tackle obesity Posted: 24 Apr 2019 07:22 AM PDT Scientists have developed a self-inflating weight management capsule that could help battle obesity, and be an alternative to intragastric balloons. The prototype capsule contains a balloon that can be self-inflated with a handheld magnet once it is in the stomach, thus inducing a sense of fullness. |
| Microbial contaminants found in popular e-cigarettes Posted: 24 Apr 2019 05:34 AM PDT Popular electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) products sold in the US were contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins, according to new research. |
| Genetic testing in women diagnosed with breast cancer decreases cost of care nationwide Posted: 24 Apr 2019 05:34 AM PDT A new study suggests that Oncotype DX-guided treatment could reduce the cost for the first year of breast cancer care in the US by about $50 million (about 2 percent of the overall costs in the first year). |
| Posted: 24 Apr 2019 05:34 AM PDT Scientists report that functional olfactory receptors, the sensors that detect odors in the nose, are also present in human taste cells found on the tongue. The findings suggest that interactions between the senses of smell and taste, the primary components of food flavor, may begin on the tongue and not in the brain, as previously thought. |
| New nanomedicine slips through the cracks, reaches brain Posted: 24 Apr 2019 05:34 AM PDT In a recent study in mice, researchers found a way to deliver specific drugs to parts of the body that are exceptionally difficult to access. Their Y-shaped block catiomer (YBC) binds with certain therapeutic materials forming a package 18 nanometers wide. The package is less than one-fifth the size of those produced in previous studies, so can pass through much smaller gaps. This allows YBCs to slip through tight barriers in cancers of the brain or pancreas. |
| Ancient secrets of medicinal mint Posted: 24 Apr 2019 05:33 AM PDT The precious chemistry of a plant used for 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine has been unlocked in a project that raises the prospect of rapid access to a wide array of therapeutic drugs. |
| Fixing a broken heart: Exploring new ways to heal damage after a heart attack Posted: 23 Apr 2019 12:07 PM PDT The days immediately following a heart attack are critical for survivors' longevity and long-term healing of tissue. Now researchers have designed a method to deliver a regenerative material through a noninvasive catheter to the affected area of the heart. Once there, the body's inflammatory response signals the peptides to form nanofibers similar to the body's extracellular matrix, which degrades following a heart attack. This preclinical research was conducted in a rodent model. |
| Information technology can support antimicrobial stewardship programs Posted: 23 Apr 2019 11:55 AM PDT The incorporation of information technology (IT) into an antimicrobial stewardship program can help improve efficiency of the interventions and facilitate tracking and reporting of key metrics. |
| Posted: 23 Apr 2019 11:55 AM PDT A new study examined differences in the way girls and boys on the autism spectrum used certain types of words during storytelling. This study found that autistic girls used significantly more 'cognitive process' words such as 'think' and 'know' than autistic boys, despite comparable autism symptom severity. |
| Advances in cryo-EM materials may aid cancer and biomedical research Posted: 23 Apr 2019 10:37 AM PDT Cryogenic-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) has been a game changer in the field of medical research, but the substrate, used to freeze and view samples under a microscope, has not advanced much in decades. Now, thanks to a new collaboration, this is no longer the case. |
| Effectiveness of different forms of nicotine replacement therapy in helping people give up smoking Posted: 23 Apr 2019 10:37 AM PDT New evidence published in the Cochrane Library provides high quality evidence that people who use a combination of nicotine replacement therapies (a patch plus a short acting form, such as gum or lozenge) are more likely to successfully quit smoking than people who use a single form of the medicine. |
| Obesity linked with differences in form and structure of the brain Posted: 23 Apr 2019 10:37 AM PDT Researchers using sophisticated MRI technology have found that higher levels of body fat are associated with differences in the brain's form and structure, including smaller volumes of gray matter, according to a new study. The findings add important information to our understanding of the connection between obesity and negative health consequences such as dementia. |
| Welding with stem cells for next-generation surgical glues Posted: 23 Apr 2019 10:37 AM PDT Scientists have invented a new technology that could lead to the development of a new generation of smart surgical glues and dressings for chronic wounds. The new method involves re-engineering the membranes of stem cells to effectively 'weld' the cells together. |
| Improved WIC food packages reduced obesity risk for children, study finds Posted: 23 Apr 2019 10:37 AM PDT A decade ago, the U.S. federal government overhauled nutrition standards for food packages in its primary food assistance program for young mothers and their children. The change reduced obesity risks for 4-year-olds, according to a new study. |
| Scientists define the role for a rare, influential set of bone marrow cells Posted: 23 Apr 2019 10:37 AM PDT Researchers have defined the roles of various cells in the bone marrow that are thought to control the fate of the nearly half million blood cells that develop there each day. |
| Despite health warnings, Americans still sit too much Posted: 23 Apr 2019 10:37 AM PDT Most Americans continue to sit for prolonged periods despite public health messages that such inactivity increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers, according to a major new study. |
| Mediterranean diet deters overeating, study finds Posted: 23 Apr 2019 10:37 AM PDT A new study finds that nonhuman primates on a Mediterranean diet chose not to eat all the food available to them and maintained a normal weight. |
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