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Infections / Tropical diseases

Study reveals breastfeeding could protect babies from malaria

12/23/2019 Alzheimer’s McGill study identifies new role of major genetic risk factor in Alzheimer’s disease

11/16/2019 Blood, Heart and Circulation Researchers discover crucial ‘,missing link’ between breathing and cardiovascular systems

11/07/2019 Stroke Tiny transporters could deliver treatment to stroke patients

11/05/2019 Diabetes Researchers engineer insulin-producing cells activated by light for diabetes

Latest news

01/16/2020 Parkinson's disease

Study unravels new insights into a Parkinson’s disease protein

01/16/2020 Cancers

B cells linked to effective cancer immunotherapy

01/16/2020 Infections

Probiotic drink could offer new way to combat antibiotic resistance

01/16/2020 Infections

Whooping cough evolving into a superbug

01/16/2020 Leukemia

Mutations in donors’ stem cells may cause problems for cancer patients

01/16/2020 Eyes and Vision

Researchers Identify Gene with Functional Role in Aging of Eye

01/16/2020 Brain and Nerves

Scientists breach brain barriers to attack tumors

01/16/2020 Immune System

Keeping your immune system healthy is a way to keep the flu bug away

01/16/2020 Stroke

Brain model offers new insights into damage caused by stroke and other injuries

01/14/2020 Autism

Study reveals new insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis in adults

01/14/2020 Tropical diseases

Malnutrition linked with increased risk of Zika birth defects

01/14/2020 Diabetes

Silica particles may lead to new treatments for obesity and diabetes

01/14/2020 Heart disease

New heart disease drug to be made available to NHS patients through ground-breaking collaboration

01/14/2020 Heart disease

Otago researcher’s discovery paves way for advances in treating cardiovascular disease

01/14/2020 Cancers

Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapy

01/14/2020 Schizophrenia

Cardiff researchers identify new genetic link to schizophrenia

01/14/2020 Cancers

How Marijuana Accelerates Growth of HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer Identified

01/14/2020 Bipolar disorder

Surrey lithium monitor could improve lives of people suffering from bipolar

01/14/2020 Parkinson's disease

Study by UM Neurologists Uses Tandem Gait Test to Predict Fall Risk in Early Parkinson’s Disease

01/14/2020 Public Health and Safety

New sepsis screening would “miss” large proportion of cases if used in the UK, new study finds

01/14/2020 Geriatrics and Aging

Older Americans are more likely to have a disability, but healthcare websites shut them out

01/10/2020 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Recurrent miscarriage: diabetes drug could lead to new treatment

01/10/2020 Parkinson's disease

Synthetic neurons project offers platform for disease treatment, further brain research

01/10/2020 Obesity

Molecular “doormen” open the way to potential obesity treatment

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Alternative Therapies

11/13/2019 Alternative Therapies

Some complementary and alternative therapies to treat colic show promise

07/10/2018 Alternative Therapies

Multivitamins do not promote cardiovascular health

05/29/2018 Alternative Therapies

Blood, Heart and Circulation

01/14/2020 Heart disease

New heart disease drug to be made available to NHS patients through ground-breaking collaboration

01/14/2020 Heart disease

Otago researcher’s discovery paves way for advances in treating cardiovascular disease

01/09/2020 Heart disease

Heart transplants from donors with hepatitis C may be safe and could help decrease organ shortage

Bones and Muscles

12/23/2019 Bones and Muscles

Combined vitamin D and calcium supplements reduce fracture risk

12/04/2019 Bones and Muscles

Which Exercise Regimen Protects Bone Health in Older Adults with Obesity?

11/06/2019 Bones and Muscles

Shortened Sleep May Negatively Affect Women’s Bone Health

Brain and Nerves

01/16/2020 Parkinson's disease

Study unravels new insights into a Parkinson’s disease protein

01/16/2020 Brain and Nerves

Scientists breach brain barriers to attack tumors

01/16/2020 Stroke

Brain model offers new insights into damage caused by stroke and other injuries

Cancers

01/16/2020 Cancers

B cells linked to effective cancer immunotherapy

01/16/2020 Leukemia

Mutations in donors’ stem cells may cause problems for cancer patients

01/14/2020 Cancers

Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapy

Child health

01/06/2020 Child health

Study: Children who drank whole milk had lower risk of being overweight or obese compared to kids who drank reduced-fat milk

12/04/2019 Child health

Exposure to Smoking in Early Childhood Linked to Hyperactivity and Conduct Problems

11/13/2019 Child health

Blood Test at Birth Could Predict Children’s Psychological Development

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

12/06/2019 Digestive System

First investigational drug therapy for liver disease NASH awaiting FDA approval

11/14/2019 Digestive System

Phage Therapy Shows Promise for Alcoholic Liver Disease

11/06/2019 Digestive System

To Survive in the Human Gut, Bacteria Need Genetic “Passcode”

Disorders and Conditions

01/07/2020 Pain

Temple researchers identify potential alternative to opioids for pain

01/07/2020 Allergy

'Molecular Missing Link' May Explain Allergic Reactions to Personal Care Products

01/06/2020 Sleep

Short or long sleep associated with Pulmonary Fibrosis

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

10/23/2019 Ear, Nose and Throat

Zebrafish discovery throws new light on human hearing disorders

10/17/2019 Ear, Nose and Throat

EPFL is developing next-generation soft hearing implants

07/12/2019 Ear, Nose and Throat

"Almost perfect" hearing for deaf with new tech

Environmental Health

11/21/2019 Environmental Health

USC study connects air pollution, memory problems and Alzheimer’s-like brain changes

11/14/2019 Environmental Health

Air pollution nanoparticles linked to brain cancer

08/21/2019 Environmental Health

Pollution linked to increase in bipolar disorder and depression, study suggests

Eyes and Vision

01/16/2020 Eyes and Vision

Researchers Identify Gene with Functional Role in Aging of Eye

11/16/2019 Eyes and Vision

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS SHOWS TREATMENT FOR WET AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION GENERATES BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SOCIETAL VALUE

10/24/2019 Eyes and Vision

Yale researchers find cells linked to leading cause of blindness in elderly

Female Reproductive

11/10/2019 Female Reproductive

Maintain weight and quit smoking to reduce menopausal symptoms

09/12/2019 Female Reproductive

Bone marrow may be the missing piece of the fertility puzzle

09/05/2019 Female Reproductive

Vaping may harm fertility in young women

Genetics and Birth Defects

12/02/2019 Genetics and Birth Defects

A new therapeutic target against diseases caused by lipid accumulation in cells

11/21/2019 Genetics and Birth Defects

Researchers discover potential new treatment for rare muscle-wasting disease

11/21/2019 Genetics and Birth Defects

Scientists Identify Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Alexander Disease

Geriatrics and Aging

01/14/2020 Geriatrics and Aging

Older Americans are more likely to have a disability, but healthcare websites shut them out

12/05/2019 Geriatrics and Aging

U-M researchers discover stress in early life extends lifespan

11/21/2019 Geriatrics and Aging

Cells lose their ability to share resources as we get older

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

12/02/2019 Hematology

Researchers identify protein that governs human blood stem cell self-renewal

10/14/2019 Hematology

Viagra shows promise for use in bone marrow transplants

07/02/2019 Hematology

Yale doctors crack the code of a rare, inherited anemia

Immune System

01/16/2020 Immune System

Keeping your immune system healthy is a way to keep the flu bug away

01/09/2020 Immune System

How dying cells prevent dangerous immune reactions

01/09/2020 Immune System

Bronchial Cells Play a Key Role in Immune Response

Infections

01/16/2020 Infections

Probiotic drink could offer new way to combat antibiotic resistance

01/16/2020 Infections

Whooping cough evolving into a superbug

01/14/2020 Tropical diseases

Malnutrition linked with increased risk of Zika birth defects

Kidneys and Urinary System

12/02/2019 Kidneys and Urinary System

New treatment could ease the passage of kidney stones

11/19/2019 Kidneys and Urinary System

Robotic transplants safe for kidney disease patients with obesity

11/05/2019 Kidneys and Urinary System

USC stem cell scientists reveal key differences in male, female kidney

Legal and Regulatory

11/21/2019 Legal and Regulatory

Should newborns get genetic testing for adult-onset conditions?

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

Life style and Fitness

10/18/2019 Life style and Fitness

Increase health benefits of exercise by working out before breakfast – new research

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

Lungs and Breathing

01/09/2020 Lungs and Breathing

New drug for cystic fibrosis patients could be life-changing

12/17/2019 Asthma

Asthma severity linked to microbiome of upper airway

12/10/2019 Lungs and Breathing

Modifier Gene May Explain Why Some with Cystic Fibrosis are Less Prone to Infection

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

11/01/2019 Medical Breakthroughs

Chromosomal Abnormalities Uncovered in Many Couples Struggling with Recurrent Miscarriage

10/14/2019 Medical Breakthroughs

A Paradigm Shift for Hard-to-Treat Sarcomas

09/24/2019 Medical Breakthroughs UC San Diego Researchers Isolate Switch that Kills Inactive HIV

Medical Devices

09/04/2019 Medical Devices

Soft robotics breakthrough manages immune response for implanted devices

08/05/2019 Medical Devices

Ultrasound Breakthrough Could Eliminate Endoscopy

03/11/2019 Medical Devices

New optical imaging system could be deployed to find tiny tumors

Mental Health and Behavior

01/14/2020 Bipolar disorder

Surrey lithium monitor could improve lives of people suffering from bipolar

12/02/2019 Mental Health and Behavior

Study reveals new insights into genetic risk for psychotic experiences

11/19/2019 Mental Health and Behavior

Borderline Personality Disorder has strongest link to childhood trauma

Metabolic Problems

01/14/2020 Diabetes

Silica particles may lead to new treatments for obesity and diabetes

01/10/2020 Obesity

Molecular “doormen” open the way to potential obesity treatment

12/23/2019 Diabetes

Researchers discover process that may explain how Type 2 diabetes develops

Nutrition

10/30/2019 Nutrition

Plant-based foods are good for both health and the environment

09/19/2019 Nutrition

Eating cheese may offset blood vessel damage from salt

06/13/2019 Nutrition

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

Oral and Dental Health

07/03/2019 Oral and Dental Health

Genes could play a role in tooth decay and gum disease

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

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

01/10/2020 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Recurrent miscarriage: diabetes drug could lead to new treatment

12/10/2019 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Study: Water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby

12/05/2019 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Monthly birth control pill could replace daily doses

Public Health and Safety

01/14/2020 Public Health and Safety

New sepsis screening would “miss” large proportion of cases if used in the UK, new study finds

12/05/2019 Public Health and Safety

Taming chronic inflammation may reduce illness, save lives

12/02/2019 Public Health and Safety

Uncontrolled online marketing of e-cigarettes putting youth at risk, study finds

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

01/09/2020 Skin, Hair and Nails

Next generation wound gel treats and prevents infections

11/01/2019 Skin, Hair and Nails

Study shows heavy smoking can have a damaging effect on facial ageing

07/24/2019 Skin, Hair and Nails

Scratch that itch: U-M researchers identify neurons behind mechanical itch

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

12/17/2019 Substance Abuse

Are Benzodiazepines the New Opioids?

11/06/2019 Substance Abuse

MIND-BODY THERAPIES ALLEVIATE PAIN IN PEOPLE PRESCRIBED OPIOIDS

10/30/2019 Substance Abuse

Inability to Feel Pleasure Could Influence Opioid Addiction Treatment, Scientists Say

Surgery and Rehabilitation

11/14/2019 Surgery and Rehabilitation

Study Suggests Weight-Loss Surgery May Release Toxic Compounds From Fat Into the Bloodstream

10/31/2019 Surgery and Rehabilitation

Double-sided tape for tissues could replace surgical sutures

07/03/2019 Surgery and Rehabilitation

New drug to remove blood-thinning medication post-surgery step closer

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