Eight weeks after receiving their first samples of Zika virus, scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) have shown that a very small protein we all have in our bodies, interferon-induced protein 3 (IFITM3), can dramatically reduce the ability of Zika virus to infect human and mouse cells. In some cases, IFITM3 can also prevent Zika virus from killing … [Read more...]
Chemotherapy and exercise: The right dose of workout helps side effects
Researchers at the University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Institute discovered something simple and inexpensive to reduce neuropathy in hands and feet due to chemotherapy--exercise. The study, involving more than 300 cancer patients, is to be presented this weekend and honored as a "Best of ASCO" among 5,800 abstracts at the world's largest gathering of oncologists, the … [Read more...]
Bacteria found in female upper reproductive tract, once thought sterile: University of North Carolina Study
They're inside our gut, on the skin, and in the mouth. Thousands of different types of micro-organisms live in and on the body, playing helpful roles in digestion or in aiding the body's natural defense system. Now, scientists at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have found tiny organisms living in the upper female reproductive tract, an … [Read more...]
World’s smallest pacemaker implanted
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, part of Meridian CardioVascular Network, is the first hospital in New Jersey to implant the Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) - the world's smallest pacemaker - since the device gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in April 2016. Micra TPS is a new type of heart device that treats patients with bradycardia, a … [Read more...]
A New Study reveals insights into protein linked to cancer & Alzheimer’s disease
Drugs to treat cancer and Alzheimer's disease usually target the active sites of specific protein molecules sustaining the disease. Traditional drug design views proteins as rigid 3-D objects with active sites consisting of surface-accessible "pockets" with a specific, well-defined structure. Traditional drug design involves finding small molecules with shapes that fit … [Read more...]
Are drops in estrogen levels more rapid in women with migraine? Answers American Academy of Neurology Research
Researchers have long known that sex hormones such as estrogen play a role in migraine. But there's been little research on how that works. Do women with migraine have higher estrogen levels in general? Higher levels at the peak of the monthly cycle? Research published in the June 1, 2016, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, … [Read more...]
Dietary supplements may prevent and reverse severe damage to aging brain: McMaster University Research
A dietary supplement containing a blend of thirty vitamins and minerals -- all natural ingredients widely available in health food stores -- has shown remarkable anti-aging properties that can prevent and even reverse massive brain cell loss, according to new research from McMaster University. It's a mixture scientists believe could someday slow the progress of catastrophic … [Read more...]
Inflammation of the placenta interferes with fetal development research suggests
Preeclampsia is one of the most common complications to occur during pregnancy, yet its causes are still unknown. A new study involving patients, cell cultures and animal experiments has now shown that those affected by the disease have lower quantities of the placenta's immune protein CD74, and that certain inflammatory factors are higher. These factors disrupt the formation … [Read more...]
International trial changing standard of care for advanced breast cancer reveals University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Surgery to remove the primary tumor in women diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, followed by the standard combination of therapies, adds months to the patients' lives, compared with standard therapy alone, an international clinical trial led by a University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) professor revealed. The results of the phase III randomized, controlled trial … [Read more...]
Higher BMI, waist circumference are associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer says a Study
A study of almost 150,000 men from 8 European countries, presented at this year's European Obesity Summit (Gothenburg, 1-4 June) shows that higher body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference are associated with an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer. This analysis of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) is by Dr Aurora … [Read more...]
Americans need easier access, more affordable options for hearing health care: National Academy of Sciences Study
Hearing loss is a significant public health concern, and efforts should be made to provide adults with easier access to and more affordable options for hearing health care, especially for those in underserved and vulnerable populations, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The committee that carried out the study and wrote the … [Read more...]
Female smokers more likely to kick the habit by ‘timing’ their quit date with their menstrual cycle
Women who want to quit smoking may have better success by carefully timing their quit date with optimal days within their menstrual cycle, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The results, published online this month in Biology of Sex Differences, were also presented at the annual meeting of the … [Read more...]
A Recent Study paves way for new therapies in fight against calcium disorders
A study led by researchers at Georgia State University provides new insights into the molecular basis of human diseases resulting from mutations in the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR), a protein found in cell membranes. Their findings, published in the journal Science Advances, may assist in the development of novel receptor-based therapeutics for mutations that lead to … [Read more...]
A Recent Study Reveals Urine sample could be used to diagnose complex, serious pregnancy disorder
A team of scientists from the Federal State Budget Institution "Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology," Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, the Emanuel Institute for Biochemical Physics, and the Talrose Institute for Energy Problems of Chemical Physics have developed an approach for a method of non-invasive testing for pregnant women with a serious … [Read more...]
Female heart patients less likely to get blood thinning therapy: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Study
Female atrial fibrillation patients are less likely than their male counterparts to receive blood thinning therapies to prevent stroke, say University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers. Researchers noted the sex differences as they reviewed medical therapies for 1,585 patients whose doctors were testing a computerized decision support tool that uses patient … [Read more...]
Bacteria found in female upper reproductive tract, once thought sterile
Scientists from the Gladstone Institutes have identified a new pathway by which salicylic acid--a key compound in the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs aspirin and diflunisal--stops inflammation and cancer. In a study published in eLife, the researchers found that both salicylic acid and diflunisal suppress two key proteins that help control gene expression throughout the … [Read more...]
‘Boxed Warning’ Added to Uterine Fibroid Removal Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced that new "boxed warning" labels will be added to devices called laparoscopic power morcellators, which are used to grind up uterine fibroid growths. The warning labels follow a recommendation issued in July by an FDA advisory panel that stated there's no way to guarantee surgical morcellation wouldn't increase the … [Read more...]
Can someone with anorexia get better?
The answer is Yes. Someone with anorexia can get better. A health care team of doctors, nutritionists, and therapists will help the patient get better. They will: Help bring the person back to a normal weight Treat any psychological issues related to anorexia Help the person get rid of any actions or thoughts that cause the eating disorder These three steps will prevent … [Read more...]
ESA Study shows patients require less painkilling medication after breast-cancer surgery if they have opiate-free anesthesia
New research presented at Euroanaesthesia 2016 (London 27-30 May) shows that patients undergoing breast cancer surgery need less painkilling medication post-surgery if they have anaesthesia that is free of opioid drugs. The study is by Dr Sarah Saxena, Jules Bordet Institute, Brussels, Belgium, and colleagues. While opioid drugs provide an excellent painkilling (analgesia) … [Read more...]
University of Würzburg Scientists identify new drivers of a rare cancer type
Cancer researchers in Würzburg, in cooperation with the international Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network, have identified new genetic drivers of adrenal cancer. Würzburg was the center of coordination of the European scientists. Research teams from 39 institutions in Europe, Northern America, Southern America and Australia have collected and examined 91 adrenal cancer … [Read more...]
A Yale University Study Reveals that the effects of maternal smoking continue long after birth.
Early exposure to nicotine can trigger widespread genetic changes that affect formation of connections between brain cells long after birth, a new Yale-led study has found. The finding helps explains why maternal smoking has been linked to behavioral changes such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, addiction and conduct disorder. Nicotine does this by affecting … [Read more...]
New technique captures activity of an entire brain in a snapshot: Rockefeller University Research
When it comes to measuring brain activity, scientists have tools that can take a precise look at a small slice of the brain (less than one cubic millimeter), or a blurred look at a larger area. Now, researchers at Rockefeller University have described a new technique that combines the best of both worlds--it captures a detailed snapshot of global activity in the mouse … [Read more...]
Gut bacteria may contribute to poor health in patients with kidney disease: An American Society of Nephrology Study
In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the accumulation of a gut bacterial metabolite that's normally excreted in urine may contribute to serious health problems. The findings come from a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). Chronic kidney disease is associated with a heightened risk of premature death and … [Read more...]
Study underlines gaps in pregnancy testing before surgery in women of reproductive age: An European Society of Anaesthesiology Study
New research presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia congress (London, May 27-30) addresses the importance of discussing potential pregnancy and providing pregnancy testing for women of reproductive age before they undergo surgery, so that harm to mother and baby can be avoided. The study is by Dr Subhamay Ghosh, Consultant Anaesthetist, Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, … [Read more...]
Underestimated burden: Epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s impair sexuality
Neurological disorders can impair sexuality on a much more massive scale than frequently assumed, leaving loss of desire, erection problems and infertility in their wake. Both men and women are affected. A person's self-esteem, love life and relationship with a significant other can all suffer. But as Prof David B. Vodušek from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, pointed out … [Read more...]
Jet lag? Newly synthesized molecules turn back biological clock: A Nagoya University Study
Scientists in Japan have designed new molecules that modify the circadian rhythm, opening the way to the possibility of managing jet lag and improving treatments for sleep disorders. The negative impacts of jet lag and shift work could be significantly reduced if it were possible to reset our 24-hour natural circadian or sleep/wake cycle. Researchers at Nagoya University's … [Read more...]
Childhood fitness reduces long-term cardiovascular risks of childhood obesity: University of Georgia Study
A new study from a group of international researchers has identified a potentially effective tool to reduce the long-term health risks of childhood obesity -- aerobic exercise. In a study published in the early online edition of the International Journal of Obesity, researchers at the University of Georgia, the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in Hobart, Australia, and … [Read more...]
Human amyloid-beta acts as natural antibiotic in the brain: Alzheimer’s-associated amyloid plaques may trap microbes
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators provides additional evidence that amyloid-beta protein -- which is deposited in the form of beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease -- is a normal part of the innate immune system, the body's first-line defense against infection. Their study published in Science Translational … [Read more...]
An Arizona State University study surveys genetic changes linked with Parkinson’s disease
After Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease (PD) is the leading neurodegenerative disorder, affecting close to a million Americans, with 50,000 new cases diagnosed every year. A progressive disorder of the nervous system affecting movement, PD typically strikes adults in mid-life. In many cases, the spread of the disease to other brain areas leads to Parkinson's disease dementia, … [Read more...]
Social media use may help identify students at risk of alcohol problems: A North Carolina State University Study
Research from North Carolina State University and Ohio University finds that having an "alcohol identity" puts college students at greater risk of having drinking problems -- and that posting about alcohol use on social media sites is actually a stronger predictor of alcohol problems than having a drink. "This work underscores the central role that social networking sites, … [Read more...]
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