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Studies provide evidence of connections between MCI and negative health outcomes
2012-07-17 09:34:21Two studies presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2012 (AAIC 2012) in Vancouver provide evidence of connections between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and negative health outcomes – increased isolation and death.
New CD141hi DC subset plays a critical role in activating immune response against pathogens
2012-07-17 09:34:21Scientists at A*STAR's Singap ore Immunology Network (SIgN), in collaboration with Newcastle University, UK, the Singapore Institute of Clinical Sciences and clinicians from multiple hospitals in Singapore, have identified a new subset of dendritic cells (DCs) in human peripheral tissue which have a critical role in activating our immune response against harmful pathogens.
Obesity leads to more doctor visits than smoking
2012-07-17 09:34:21Statistics show that today, almost one in four Canadians is obese. A deadly trend that has been on the rise for the last thirty years, obesity is associated with diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But is the obesity epidemic putting more pressure on an already strained Canadian health care system?
D-ribose effective in improving QOL in energy-depleted patients with FMS/CFS
2012-07-17 09:34:21A new multi center study published in The Open Pain Journal showed that daily consumption of the pentose carbohydrate D-ribose resulted in an average energy boost of 61 percent among patients diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FMS).
Stress management treatment reduces formation of new brain lesions in people with MS
2012-07-17 09:34:21Research conducted by Jesus Lovera, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, and colleagues has shown that stress management treatment significantly reduced the formation of new brain lesions in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) over the course of treatment.
New automated method for identification of lung nodules in community-based settings
2012-07-17 09:34:21Pulmonary nodules are common, but few studies of lung nodule ide ntification and clinical evaluation have been performed in community settings. Researchers from Kaiser Permanente Southern California identified 7,112 patients who had one or more nodules by using existing information within the electronic medical record.
InvivoSciences, WUSTL to construct artificial tissue models for heart failure
2012-07-17 09:34:21The National Institutes of Health has awarded more than $2 million to a team of scientists from Washington University in St. Louis and InvivoSciences, a biotechnology startup with WUSTL roots, to construct artificial tissue models that will allow the rapid testing of new drugs for heart failure.
Targeting CDK1 pathway may be efficacious for acute myeloid leukemias with FLT3 mutation
2012-07-17 09:34:21Acute myeloid leukemia, a common leukemia in adults, is charact erized by aberrant proliferation of cancerous bone marrow cells. Activating mutations in a protein receptor known as FLT3 receptor are among the most prevalent mutations observed in acute myeloid leukemias. FLT3 mutants are thought to activate several signaling pathways that contribute to cancer development.
MSU nursing researcher's Wii-Fit program helps lung cancer patients reduce fatigue
2012-07-17 12:33:16With the support of a $379,741 grant from the National Cancer Institute and the Nintendo Wii game system, nursing researcher Amy Hoffman aims to help lung cancer patients reduce fatigue and get more exercise as they transition from the hospital to the home after surgery.
Tips to help minimize risks associated with acid reflux disease
2012-07-17 12:33:16While the overall death rates from several cancers s uch as breast and lung have gone down, there has been a meteoric rise in cases of esophageal cancer. Studies have shown that from 1975 to 2001, the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma rose approximately sixfold in the United States (from four to 23 cases per million), a relative increase greater than that for melanoma, breast, or prostate cancer.
Why is the incidence of gout increasing?
2012-07-17 12:33:16Gout has been described by the Daily Mail as something, "usually associated with port-swilling, over-fed elderly men of the 19th century". (1) Recent research carried out at the Boston University School of Medicine, however, has found that the incidence of gout in the US is on the rise. (2) Thus, the condition is clearly not something that only affects this stereotype.
Scientists discover new way to convert cord bl ood cells into iNC
2012-07-17 12:33:16For more than 20 years, doctors have been using cells from blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord after childbirth to treat a variety of illnesses, from cancer and immune disorders to blood and metabolic diseases.
PsychoGenics, Afraxis partner to offer Enhanced Spine Platform technology
2012-07-17 12:33:16Afraxis and PsychoGenics today announced an alliance to offer Afraxis' Enhanced Spine Platform (ESP) technology as part of PsychoGenics' comprehensive testing capabilities and drug discovery services.
Ampio announces advancement of NCE001 to preclinical development
2012-07-17 12:33:16Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing repurposed drugs and new molecular entities (NMEs) that treat inflammatory diseases, including osteoarthritis, diabetic macular edema (DME) and sexual dysfunction and conducting clinical trials on its four lead drugs announced today the advancement of NCE001, from its proprietary methylphenidate derivatives family of compounds, to preclinical development for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme, renal cell carcinoma and inflammatory breast cancer following the granting of multiple composition of matter and use patents in the USA, Canada, Europe and China.
Scientists develop first cell-based model of Alzheimer's disease
2012-07-17 12:33:16A team of scientists at The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Laboratory led by Scott Noggle, PhD, NYSCF-Charles Evans Senior Research Fellow for Alzheimer's Disease, has developed the first cell-based model of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by reprogramming skin cells of Alzheimer's patients to become brain cells that are affected in Alzheimer's.
VHVI now offers new minimally invasive, catheter-based approach to dissolve pulmonary embolism
2012-07-17 12:33:16The Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute (VHVI) now offers a minimally invasive, catheter-based approach to dissolving pulmonary embolism, a potentially life-threatening blood clot that form elsewhere in the body and travels into the lungs.
BRAF L597 mutation in melanoma patients responds to MEK inhibitor drugs
2012-07-17 12:33:16An uncommon mutation of the BRAF gene in melanoma patients has been found to respond to MEK inhibitor drugs, providing a rationale for routine screening and therapy in melanoma patients who harbor the BRAF L597 mutation.
Genetic tests for Alzheimer's disease a comfort for the majority
2012-0 7-17 12:33:16Several genetic tests are available for Alzheimer's disease, both for the general public and for those with a family history of the disease. As direct-to-consumer testing over the internet rises, so have concerns over how people will handle information related to their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Anthera announces final set of clinical data from blisibimod Phase 2b study on SLE
2012-07-17 15:42:00Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing drugs to treat serious diseases associated with inflammation and autoimmune disorders, today announced the final set of clinical data from the Phase 2b PEARL-SC study in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Pre-concussion baseline testing now available at three Vanderbilt clinics
2012-07-17 15:42:00The Vander bilt Sports Concussion Center is now offering pre-concussion baseline testing to all community recreational athletes in advance of many high-impact seasonal sports resuming this fall.
Healthier levels of vitamin C can reduce inflammatory conditions
2012-07-17 15:42:00The recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, of vitamin C is less than half what it should be, scientists argue in a recent report, because medical experts insist on evaluating this natural, but critical nutrient in the same way they do pharmaceutical drugs and reach faulty conclusions as a result.
High blood pressure associated with reduced mortality in extremely frail, elderly adults
2012-07-17 15:42:00A new study suggests that higher blood pressure is associated with lower mortality in extremely frail, elderly adults.
Researchers begin to uncover important clues about SCAD
2012-07-17 15:42:00Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a tear of the layers of the artery wall that can block normal blood flow into and around the heart, is a relatively rare and poorly understood condition. It often strikes young, otherwise healthy people -- mostly women -- and can lead to significant heart damage, even sudden death.
New Alzheimer's model derived from skin cells of patients may prove to be more accurate
2012-07-17 15:42:00Researchers at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2012 (AAIC 2012) today reported the creation of a new model of Alzheimer's derived from the skin cells of people with the disease that were reprogramed into Alzheimer's brain cells.
Relationship bet ween two biological risk factors for schizophrenia
2012-07-17 15:42:00Johns Hopkins researchers say they have discovered a cause-and-effect relationship between two well-established biological risk factors for schizophrenia previously believed to be independent of one another.
AstraZeneca plans to conduct ticagrelor plus clopidogrel clinical trial for PAD
2012-07-17 15:42:00AstraZeneca today announced plans to conduct the EUCLID study, a global clinical trial involving 11,500 patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition affecting approximately 27 million people in Europe and North America.
Activating NOTCH and AKT gene may trigger cholangiocarcinoma
2012-07-17 15:42:00A rare type of cancer thought to derive from cells in the bile ducts of the liver may actually develop when one type of liver cell morphs into a totally different type, a process scientists used to consider all but impossible. UCSF researchers triggered this kind of cellular transformation-and caused tumors to form in mice-by activating just two genes.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for new colon-cleansing drug
2012-07-17 21:33:47On July 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Prepopik (sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide and citric acid) to help cleanse the colon in adults preparing for colonoscopy.
Promising path to Parkinson's disease treatment
2012-07-17 21:33:47Using adult stem cells, Johns Hopkins researchers and a consortium of colleagues nationwide say they have generated the type of human neuron specifically damaged by Parkinson's disease (PD) and used various drugs to stop the damage.< br/>
Premier research institutions, Biogen Idec partner to sequence genomes of patients with ALS
2012-07-17 21:33:47Biogen Idec today announced that it has entered into a research collaboration with premier academic and research institutions to sequence the genomes of up to 1,000 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in an effort to gain a deeper understanding about the fundamental genetic causes of ALS.
Massage helps improve muscle health in athletes following exercise-induced injury
2012-07-17 21:33:47New research proves the wide medical belief that massage helps improve muscle health in athletes following exercise-induced injury. Dr. Marvell Scott, sports medicine professional, provides further explanation on proper treatments.
WC MC receives NHLBI grant to study smoking-induced COPD
2012-07-17 21:33:47Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College were awarded a $6.5 million grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for a five-year investigation into metabolic changes occurring within airway epithelial cells in the lungs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients caused by cigarette smoking. In addition, researchers aim to identify which cigarette smokers are at highest risk of developing COPD as well as novel biomarkers to assist in the development of new therapeutic treatments for the disease.
Study shows why eating less may be therapeutic for people with neuromuscular disorders
2012-07-17 21:33:47A novel technique for measuring tiny, rapid-fire secretions in the brains and mouthparts of fruit flies (drosophila) is providing insights into the beneficial effects of eating less - information that ultimately could help people suffering from neuromuscular disorders.
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