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06/13/2019

Infections / Tropical diseases

Identification of protective antibodies may be key to malaria vaccine

06/12/2019 epilepsy Inducing seizures to stop seizures

06/06/2019 Brain and Nerves Neurons’ “antennae” are unexpectedly active in neural computation

06/03/2019 Hematology New genetic weapons challenge sickle cell disease

05/23/2019 Diabetes High-intensity exercise may restore heart function in people with type 2 diabetes

Latest news

06/24/2019 Alzheimer’s

Certain cells secrete a substance that may head off Alzheimer’s, USC study finds

06/24/2019 Diabetes

A better way to encapsulate islet cells for diabetes treatment

06/24/2019 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Clinical trials beginning for possible preeclampsia treatment

06/24/2019 Bones and Muscles

How does estrogen protect bones? Unraveling a pathway to menopausal bone loss

06/24/2019 Digestive System

Genome editing helps decipher a congenital liver disease

06/24/2019 Heart disease

Gene networks reveal transition from healthy to failing heart

06/24/2019 Diabetes

Researchers find a mechanism to improve pancreatic islet transplantation in type 1 diabetes

06/24/2019 Tropical diseases

Study shows promise to further antimalarial drug development

06/24/2019 Kidneys and Urinary System

Miller School Researchers Find Potential New Strategy for Diabetic Kidney Disease

06/19/2019 Diabetes

Fish without pollutants protect against diabetes type 2

06/19/2019 Immune System

How common gut bacteria trigger a lethal autoimmune disease

06/19/2019 Obesity

Yale-led study reveals biology of leptin, the hunger hormone

06/19/2019 Cancers

CNIO researchers describe new functions of protein that plays key role in some tumours and rare diseases

06/19/2019 Eyes and Vision

Breakthrough in understanding how human eyes process 3D motion

06/19/2019 Cancers

Anti-inflammation approach shows promise for preventing cancer metastasis

06/15/2019 Geriatrics and Aging

Compound with anti-aging effects passes human trial

06/15/2019 Digestive System

Researchers discover new drug target for liver disease treatment

06/15/2019 Brain and Nerves

Researchers Report Longest Duration of Therapeutic Gene Expression Following Delivery into Spinal Canal

06/15/2019 Stroke

Study Shows No Additional Benefit of Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Certain Strokes

06/15/2019 Heart disease

Higher coronary artery calcium levels in middle-age may indicate higher risk for future heart problems

06/14/2019 Blood, Heart and Circulation

Researchers identify genes that are key to keeping blood vessels healthy

06/14/2019 Public Health and Safety

Low THC levels not linked to increased risk of car crashes

06/14/2019 Infections

Scientists reveal DNA packaging mechanism of HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores

06/14/2019 Public Health and Safety

Food as medicine? Scientists are getting closer through nutrigenomics

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Alternative Therapies

07/10/2018 Alternative Therapies

Multivitamins do not promote cardiovascular health

05/29/2018 Alternative Therapies

12/14/2017 Alternative Therapies

Research finds antioxidant supplements may have little effect on muscle soreness

Blood, Heart and Circulation

06/24/2019 Heart disease

Gene networks reveal transition from healthy to failing heart

06/15/2019 Heart disease

Higher coronary artery calcium levels in middle-age may indicate higher risk for future heart problems

06/14/2019 Blood, Heart and Circulation

Researchers identify genes that are key to keeping blood vessels healthy

Bones and Muscles

06/24/2019 Bones and Muscles

How does estrogen protect bones? Unraveling a pathway to menopausal bone loss

06/06/2019 Bones and Muscles

Recreating embryonic conditions at break sites can help bones heal faster

05/15/2019 Bones and Muscles

Potential disease-modifying drug for osteoarthritis identified

Brain and Nerves

06/24/2019 Alzheimer’s

Certain cells secrete a substance that may head off Alzheimer’s, USC study finds

06/15/2019 Brain and Nerves

Researchers Report Longest Duration of Therapeutic Gene Expression Following Delivery into Spinal Canal

06/15/2019 Stroke

Study Shows No Additional Benefit of Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Certain Strokes

Cancers

06/19/2019 Cancers

CNIO researchers describe new functions of protein that plays key role in some tumours and rare diseases

06/19/2019 Cancers

Anti-inflammation approach shows promise for preventing cancer metastasis

06/13/2019 Cancers

CNIO researchers find effective drug combinations for glioblastoma in mice

Child health

05/20/2019 Child health

Trinity researchers find stark social inequalities in children’s body mass index

04/30/2019 Child health

Study Links Epigenetic Age with Childhood Allergy, Asthma

03/26/2019 Child health

Regular height and weight checks from early age critical in child obesity fight

Cosmetic Surgery

04/20/2016 Cosmetic Surgery

Plastic surgeons develop innovative microsurgery technique for reconstructing breast after mastectomy

03/11/2016 Cosmetic Surgery

Increased quality of life for women with breast reductions

02/26/2016 Cosmetic Surgery

Initial Data From The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Points to 20% Increase in Procedures in 2015

Digestive System

06/24/2019 Digestive System

Genome editing helps decipher a congenital liver disease

06/15/2019 Digestive System

Researchers discover new drug target for liver disease treatment

05/15/2019 Digestive System

Like A Lot of Things, Women’s Gut Microbiomes Appear to Mature Earlier than Men’s

Disorders and Conditions

06/13/2019 Sleep

Adults with sleep apnea are more likely to experience involuntary job loss

05/01/2019 Sleep

FDA requires new warning for several insomnia medications

04/25/2019 Sleep

A good night’s sleep may be in sight

Drugs Approvals and Trials

05/08/2019 Drugs Approvals and Trials

Two UB centers create a new platform on neurotoxicology and drug testing based on stem cells

04/01/2019 Drugs Approvals and Trials

New gene therapy to treat rare inherited blood condition

10/22/2018 Drugs Approvals and Trials

Cryptographic protocol enables greater collaboration in drug discovery

Ear, Nose and Throat

03/28/2019 Ear, Nose and Throat

Cultured stem cells reconstruct sensory nerve and tissue structure in the nose

01/16/2019 Ear, Nose and Throat

Mechanism helps explain the ear’s exquisite sensitivity

09/04/2018 Ear, Nose and Throat

Oral steroids not effective for most children with glue ear

Environmental Health

04/08/2019 Environmental Health

Environmental factors that are known to affect memory

03/13/2019 Environmental Health

Alterations caused by a pollutant in the development of embryonic myocardium is revealed

01/19/2019 Environmental Health

Investigation Evaluates Effects of Environmental Exposures on Neurologic Disorders

Eyes and Vision

06/19/2019 Eyes and Vision

Breakthrough in understanding how human eyes process 3D motion

05/23/2019 Eyes and Vision

A step closer to identifying cause of a blinding disease

05/09/2019 Eyes and Vision

Personalized “Eye-in-a-Dish” Models Reveal Genetic Underpinnings of Macular Degeneration

Female Reproductive

04/30/2019 Female Reproductive

Antibiotics may treat endometriosis

02/15/2019 Female Reproductive

Exploring hemoglobin’s role in female reproductive health

12/29/2018 Female Reproductive

Researchers identify genes associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

Genetics and Birth Defects

05/25/2019 Genetics and Birth Defects

Targeting Key Gene Could Help Lead to Down Syndrome Treatment

05/04/2019 Genetics and Birth Defects

Genetic conditions lead to range of overlapping needs in children

04/04/2019 Genetics and Birth Defects

Opitz C Syndrome: new advances to improve the genetic diagnose of an ultra-rare disease

Geriatrics and Aging

06/15/2019 Geriatrics and Aging

Compound with anti-aging effects passes human trial

06/13/2019 Geriatrics and Aging

Low vitamin K levels linked to mobility limitation and disability in older adults

06/07/2019 Geriatrics and Aging

New Study Identifies Molecular Aging ‘Midlife Crisis’

Health Informatics

11/29/2017 Health Informatics

A Big Data tool begins new era for biology and personalized medicine

11/29/2017 Health Informatics

IU cancer patients to test Purdue smartphone app for anemia detection

11/20/2017 Health Informatics

How to get patients to share electronic health records

Hematology

06/03/2019 Hematology New genetic weapons challenge sickle cell disease

03/11/2019 Hematology

Vitamin B3 analogue boosts production of blood cells

01/29/2019 Hematology Serendipitous meeting leads to new insights into Fanconi anemia

Immune System

06/19/2019 Immune System

How common gut bacteria trigger a lethal autoimmune disease

06/05/2019 Immune System

Imaging Tests Help Reveal Heart Risks in Patients with Psoriatic Disease

05/28/2019 Vaccines & Immunizations

Vaccine one step closer for one of the world’s biggest killers

Infections

06/24/2019 Tropical diseases

Study shows promise to further antimalarial drug development

06/14/2019 Infections

Scientists reveal DNA packaging mechanism of HSV-1, the virus that causes cold sores

06/14/2019 Infections

Viruses Found to Use Intricate ‘Treadmill’ to Move Cargo across Bacterial Cells

Kidneys and Urinary System

06/24/2019 Kidneys and Urinary System

Miller School Researchers Find Potential New Strategy for Diabetic Kidney Disease

05/08/2019 Kidneys and Urinary System

New strategy for untreatable kidney disease: targeting cell energy

03/11/2019 Kidneys and Urinary System

Zinc could help as non-antibiotic treatment for UTIs

Legal and Regulatory

06/13/2019 Legal and Regulatory

Genomic Research & the Future of Preventative Medicine

05/08/2019 Legal and Regulatory

The Ethics of Patient Privacy: An Update

12/29/2018 Legal and Regulatory

Artificial Embryos Made from Stem Cells Raise Ethical Issues

Life style and Fitness

04/23/2019 Life style and Fitness

How lifestyle affects our genes

03/26/2019 Life style and Fitness

Blood cells the missing link in post-exercise boost

10/04/2018 Life style and Fitness

Even light drinking increases risk of death

Lungs and Breathing

06/12/2019 Lungs and Breathing

Researchers reveal key role of pressure-sensing protein in lung edema

06/12/2019 Asthma

Cost a barrier for life-saving asthma treatments, new study finds

04/18/2019 Lungs and Breathing

Some viruses help protect harmful bacteria in CF patients

Male Reproductive

06/07/2019 Male Reproductive

New technique will help experts make heads or tails of male fertility

05/02/2019 Male Reproductive

Single molecule puts sperm on track

02/15/2019 Male Reproductive

‘Old’ sperm produces healthier offspring

Medical Breakthroughs

04/25/2019 Medical Breakthroughs

Researchers discover how eating feeds into the body clock

04/17/2019 Medical Breakthroughs

Discovery of oral cancer biomarkers could save thousands of lives

04/08/2019 Medical Breakthroughs

High-intensity hope for spinal cord patients

Medical Devices

03/11/2019 Medical Devices

New optical imaging system could be deployed to find tiny tumors

01/07/2019 Medical Devices

Tiny, implantable device uses light to treat bladder problems

11/19/2018 Medical Devices

Imaging project launched to transform treatment of kidney disease

Mental Health and Behavior

05/22/2019 Depression

Multiple Brain Regions Moderate and Link Depressive Mood and Pain

05/20/2019 Mental Health and Behavior

Next generation drugs for anxiety disorders

05/14/2019 Mental Health and Behavior

Biomarker reveals PTSD sufferers at risk of suicide

Metabolic Problems

06/24/2019 Diabetes

A better way to encapsulate islet cells for diabetes treatment

06/24/2019 Diabetes

Researchers find a mechanism to improve pancreatic islet transplantation in type 1 diabetes

06/19/2019 Diabetes

Fish without pollutants protect against diabetes type 2

Nutrition

06/13/2019 Nutrition

Vegetables’ health benefits increase when cooked with extra virgin olive oil

06/12/2019 Nutrition

Higher Protein Intake May Curb Age-Related Inflammation

03/27/2019 Nutrition

Poor nutrition can lead to sight-loss in later life, according to University study

Oral and Dental Health

03/22/2019 Oral and Dental Health

New class of membranes shown to regenerate tissue and bone, viable solution for periodontitis

03/21/2019 Oral and Dental Health

Regrowing enamel? USC Dental Professor Janet Moradian-Oldak is on the case

07/05/2018 Oral and Dental Health

The effectiveness of chlorhexidine is limited in preventing infections in oral procedures

Palliative Care

10/24/2017 Palliative Care

“Gentle” dying – or suicide?

07/06/2016 Palliative Care

Study shows meetings with palliative care clinicians offer no additional benefit to caretakers of chronically critically ill patients

07/05/2016 Palliative Care

University report explores efficacy of palliative care in England

Pregnancy and Childbirth

06/24/2019 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Clinical trials beginning for possible preeclampsia treatment

06/13/2019 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Vaccine against cytomegalovirus slowed transmission in monkeys. Goal is to prevent disabilities in infants.

06/06/2019 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Babies make room in the womb for bacteria

Public Health and Safety

06/14/2019 Public Health and Safety

Low THC levels not linked to increased risk of car crashes

06/14/2019 Public Health and Safety

Food as medicine? Scientists are getting closer through nutrigenomics

06/13/2019 Public Health and Safety

Chronic diseases monitored in primary care could lead to unnecessary testing

Sexual Health

10/15/2018 Sexual Health

Teen girls did not engage in riskier sexual activity after HPV vaccine introduced in schools

10/09/2018 Sexual Health

Genetic Risk Factor for Erectile Dysfunction Identified

03/27/2018 Sexual Health

6 Little Known Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction

Skin, Hair and Nails

04/25/2019 Skin, Hair and Nails

Doctors Turning to Antibiotic Alternatives to Treat Acne, Rutgers Researchers Find

04/09/2019 Skin, Hair and Nails

In cellular world, strong relationships the key to healing old wounds

03/13/2019 Skin, Hair and Nails

Skin Repair Eliminates ‘Inflamm-Aging’ Linked to Chronic Disease

Sports Medicine

04/23/2018 Sports Medicine

A high-sensitive blood test when it is safe to return to play after a sports-related concussion

06/07/2017 Digestive System

Excessive Exercise May Damage the Gut

05/31/2017 Heart disease

Research finds HIIT beneficial for those with heart disease

Substance Abuse

06/12/2019 Substance Abuse

Medical marijuana does not reduce opioid deaths

06/05/2019 Substance Abuse

Study Examines Potential Misuse of Anti-Anxiety Medication

04/08/2019 Substance Abuse

Ethical Prescribing in a Post-Opioid World

Surgery and Rehabilitation

05/20/2019 Surgery and Rehabilitation

A new non-invasive therapy for people with paraplegia

04/13/2019 Surgery and Rehabilitation

Living Transplant Donors Need Long-Term Monitoring, Too

04/04/2019 Surgery and Rehabilitation

Wearable Bio-Sensor Holds Promise of Safer Anesthesia for All

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