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04/17/2018

Cancers

Gene Mapping Lays Groundwork for Precision Chemotherapy

04/13/2018 Heart disease Big data analysis accurately predicts patient survival from heart failure

04/11/2018 Substance Abuse Smoking Cessation Therapies Do Not Raise Cardiovascular Risk

04/10/2018 Vaccines & Immunizations Modified Inactivated Vaccine May Produce Immune Response as Effective as Live Vaccine

04/09/2018 Infections Study: Topical antibiotic triggers unexpected antiviral response

Latest news

04/19/2018 Autism

Variants in Non-Coding DNA Contribute to Inherited Autism Risk

04/19/2018 Parkinson's disease

'Key factor' in development of Parkinson's disease identified

04/19/2018 Blood Pressure

Changing how blood pressure is measured will save lives

04/19/2018 Brain and Nerves

Does Concussion Recovery and Symptom Severity Differ Between Men and Women?

04/19/2018 Brain and Nerves

Brain scans may help diagnose neurological, psychiatric disorders

04/19/2018 Cancers

New cancer monitoring technology worth its weight in gold

04/18/2018 Diabetes

Leptin’s neural circuit identified

04/18/2018 Tropical diseases

Researchers identify “smell” given off by malaria-infected children

04/18/2018 Infections

Far-red fluorescent silk can kill harmful bacteria as biomedical and environmental remedy

04/18/2018 Drugs Approvals and Trials

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Help Treat Many Other Conditions

04/18/2018 Bones and Muscles

Step forward to finding treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

04/18/2018 epilepsy

Study Reveals How Antiepileptic Drug Causes Problems During Pregnancy

04/18/2018 Alzheimer’s

Skin Cancers Linked with Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

04/18/2018 Public Health and Safety

Safety concerns over tungsten

04/17/2018 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Mother’s Depression Might Do the Same to Her Child’s IQ

04/17/2018 Pain

New clues point to relief for chronic itching

04/17/2018 Autism

Immune system and gastrointestinal deregulation linked with autism

04/17/2018 Infections

A Zika Vaccine Could Virtually Eliminate Prenatal Infections

04/17/2018 Drugs Approvals and Trials

FDA approves first therapy for rare inherited form of rickets, x-linked hypophosphatemia

04/17/2018 HIV and AIDS

Scientists discover how HIV evades the immune system

04/17/2018 Cancers

Improved method of delivering anti-cancer drugs

04/17/2018 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Healthy habits during pregnancy not enough

04/17/2018 Infections

Antimicrobial therapy can prevent sepsis in pneumonia patients

04/17/2018 HIV and AIDS

Study finds increased survival and cure rates for patients with HIV and MDR-TB when infections treated concurrently

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Alternative Therapies

12/14/2017 Alternative Therapies

Research finds antioxidant supplements may have little effect on muscle soreness

12/07/2017 Alternative Therapies

Acupuncture Reduced Joint Pain Caused by Aromatase Inhibitor Treatment in a Randomized, Phase III Clinical Trial

11/24/2017 Alternative Therapies

Examining the link between vaccine refusal and those who use alternative medicines

Blood, Heart and Circulation

04/19/2018 Blood Pressure

Changing how blood pressure is measured will save lives

04/13/2018 Heart disease Big data analysis accurately predicts patient survival from heart failure

04/11/2018 Heart disease

Genetic Variant Might Be a Better Marker for Heart Disease

Bones and Muscles

04/18/2018 Bones and Muscles

Step forward to finding treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

04/04/2018 Bones and Muscles

Study finds asthma is associated with boys’ childhood fractures

03/28/2018 Rheumatoid Arthritis

Chromosomal loop signatures could identify poor drug response in arthritis

Brain and Nerves

04/19/2018 Autism

Variants in Non-Coding DNA Contribute to Inherited Autism Risk

04/19/2018 Parkinson's disease

'Key factor' in development of Parkinson's disease identified

04/19/2018 Brain and Nerves

Does Concussion Recovery and Symptom Severity Differ Between Men and Women?

Cancers

04/19/2018 Cancers

New cancer monitoring technology worth its weight in gold

04/17/2018 Cancers Gene Mapping Lays Groundwork for Precision Chemotherapy

04/17/2018 Cancers

Improved method of delivering anti-cancer drugs

Child health

03/28/2018 Child health

Exposure to highly fluorinated chemicals peaks in early life

03/15/2018 Child health

New research on the strength of children’s bones could help in the design of safer car seats

03/12/2018 Child health

Study identifies potential therapy for disease affecting preemies

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

04/04/2018 Digestive System

Telomerase-expressing liver cells regenerate the organ

03/31/2018 Digestive System

Gut microbes could help clinicians better predict the risk of hospitalization for patients with cirrhosis

03/09/2018 Digestive System

Gastrointestinal Hormone Measurably Improved Symptoms of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Disorders and Conditions

04/17/2018 Pain

New clues point to relief for chronic itching

03/28/2018 Pain

Study finds the frequency of alpha brain waves could be used to assess a person's predisposition to pain

03/28/2018 Allergy

Yoghurt may reduce eczema and allergy in infancy

Drugs Approvals and Trials

04/18/2018 Drugs Approvals and Trials

Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Help Treat Many Other Conditions

04/17/2018 Drugs Approvals and Trials

FDA approves first therapy for rare inherited form of rickets, x-linked hypophosphatemia

03/14/2018 Drugs Approvals and Trials

“Body on a chip” could improve drug evaluation

Ear, Nose and Throat

02/23/2018 Ear, Nose and Throat

Researchers find the expression of an amino acid transporter in age-related hearing loss

01/31/2018 Ear, Nose and Throat

Surprising discovery links sour taste to the inner ear’s ability to sense balance

01/16/2018 Ear, Nose and Throat

Using stem cells to restore hearing and build a stronger heart

Environmental Health

04/12/2018 Environmental Health

Cleaner air has increased life expectancy by up to 1 year

03/27/2018 Environmental Health

UCL Home UCL News Drug-resistant gene goes from pig farms to pati... Drug-resistant gene goes from pig farms to patients worldwide

03/14/2018 Environmental Health

Rotavirus transmission influenced by temperature, water movement

Eyes and Vision

04/11/2018 Eyes and Vision

New glaucoma treatment could ease symptoms while you sleep

04/06/2018 Eyes and Vision

Macular degeneration linked to aging immune cells

04/05/2018 Eyes and Vision

Stem cell-based retinal implant tested for common cause of vision loss

Female Reproductive

04/09/2018 Female Reproductive

New clues to help restore fertility in women with disabling ovary disorder

12/11/2017 Female Reproductive

Hormone discovery marks breakthough in understanding fertility

11/23/2017 Female Reproductive

Hormone therapy in the menopause transition did not increase stroke risk

Genetics and Birth Defects

04/09/2018 Genetics and Birth Defects

Gene test for growth hormone deficiency developed

03/31/2018 Genetics and Birth Defects

Fortifying flour with folic acid could immediately prevent 57,000 annual birth defects, study suggests

03/06/2018 Genetics and Birth Defects

Unlocking the genetic combinations that control complex disease

Geriatrics and Aging

03/22/2018 Geriatrics and Aging

Study suggests method for boosting growth of blood vessels and muscle

03/20/2018 Geriatrics and Aging

Forgetting details, getting the gist may prompt false memories in older adults

03/09/2018 Geriatrics and Aging

A lifetime of regular exercise slows down ageing, study finds

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

04/06/2018 Hematology

Mechanism vital to keeping blood stem cells functional uncovered

01/16/2018 Hematology The HLF gene protects blood stem cells by maintaining them in a resting state

12/07/2017 Hematology

Inflammatory Factors Linked to Inhibition of Factor VIII Gene Therapy in Hemophilia A

Immune System

04/16/2018 Immune System

New findings on the link between mitochondrial activity and inflammation

04/11/2018 Immune System

Duel of the inflammatory master regulators: insights for drug discovery

04/10/2018 Vaccines & Immunizations Modified Inactivated Vaccine May Produce Immune Response as Effective as Live Vaccine

Infections

04/18/2018 Tropical diseases

Researchers identify “smell” given off by malaria-infected children

04/18/2018 Infections

Far-red fluorescent silk can kill harmful bacteria as biomedical and environmental remedy

04/17/2018 Infections

A Zika Vaccine Could Virtually Eliminate Prenatal Infections

Kidneys and Urinary System

03/07/2018 Kidneys and Urinary System

Research Reveals Risk Factors for Urgency Urinary Incontinence

02/22/2018 Kidneys and Urinary System

Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Found Effective for Treating Urinary Incontinence

02/12/2018 Kidneys and Urinary System

Scientists identify molecule that may help aid kidney repair

Legal and Regulatory

03/23/2018 Legal and Regulatory

Updated measures for pregnancy prevention during retinoid use

01/11/2018 Legal and Regulatory

New studies reveal how Big Pharma plays the system to secure lucrative funding deals in Central Europe

01/10/2018 Legal and Regulatory

Ethical Issues Are Important in “Standard-of-Care” Clinical Trials

Life style and Fitness

03/23/2018 Life style and Fitness

A healthy lifestyle doesn’t need to be boring, says RCGP

02/07/2018 Life style and Fitness

How exercise training promotes a sound mind in a sound body

12/22/2017 Life style and Fitness

Study: Structured daily habits may be the key to lasting weight loss

Lungs and Breathing

04/06/2018 Lungs and Breathing

Early intervention may minimise later lung problems

03/27/2018 Asthma

New clinical ‘toolkit’ to help nail severe asthma management

03/23/2018 Lungs and Breathing

Babies with bronchiolitis benefit from new oxygen therapy

Male Reproductive

12/13/2017 Male Reproductive

BigH1—the key histone for male fertility

10/16/2017 Male Reproductive

Sleep Duration May Affect the Integrity of Sperm DNA

09/13/2017 Male Reproductive

Device provides scientists with clearest view of sperm’s motion in 3-D

Medical Breakthroughs

03/22/2018 Medical Breakthroughs

Stopping exercise can increase symptoms of depression

03/09/2018 Medical Breakthroughs

Researchers rescue embryos from brain defects by re-engineering cellular voltage patterns

03/07/2018 Medical Breakthroughs

New study solves an arthritis drug mystery

Medical Devices

04/11/2018 Medical Devices

Tiny Injectable Sensor Could Provide Unobtrusive, Long-term Alcohol Monitoring

04/10/2018 Medical Devices

New light technique could help diagnose illness

03/23/2018 Medical Devices

New MRI scanner could revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors

Mental Health and Behavior

04/11/2018 ADHD

PCOS link to ADHD and autism spectrum disorder

04/09/2018 Depression

Depression negatively impacts heart and stroke patients

04/03/2018 Mental Health and Behavior

Wealth loss after 50 can be deadly

Metabolic Problems

04/18/2018 Diabetes

Leptin’s neural circuit identified

04/16/2018 Diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes who eat breakfast later, more likely to have a higher BMI

04/09/2018 Diabetes

Female body shape gene may increase risk of type 2 diabetes

Nutrition

04/04/2018 Nutrition

Vegetables may help protect elderly women from hardening of neck arteries

04/03/2018 Nutrition

Study suggests pasta can be part of a healthy diet without packing on the pounds

03/29/2018 Nutrition

The type of sugar you eat may trigger fullness — or cravings for more food

Oral and Dental Health

04/13/2018 Oral and Dental Health

Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible

04/11/2018 Oral and Dental Health

Inequalities in dental health are most evident in young children

04/10/2018 Oral and Dental Health

Mapping arteries could help avoid complications and improve outcomes in oral surgeries

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

04/17/2018 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Mother’s Depression Might Do the Same to Her Child’s IQ

04/17/2018 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Healthy habits during pregnancy not enough

04/06/2018 Pregnancy and Childbirth

New study to test the role of cortisol on pregnancy in women on IVF

Public Health and Safety

04/18/2018 Public Health and Safety

Safety concerns over tungsten

04/13/2018 Public Health and Safety

Student researcher finds that medicinal Chinese herbs are unsafe when not skillfully and carefully prepared

04/12/2018 Public Health and Safety

Research finds parents want boys to receive the HPV vaccine too

Sexual Health

03/27/2018 Sexual Health

6 Little Known Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction

12/20/2017 Sexual Health

Review Sheds Light on Prostate Orgasms

11/22/2017 Pregnancy and Childbirth

Study Examines Individuals’ Perceptions of Childbirth’s Effects on Sexuality

Skin, Hair and Nails

04/05/2018 Skin, Hair and Nails

New Breakthrough in Treatment for Rare Skin Condition

03/07/2018 Skin, Hair and Nails

Why People Experience Seasonal Skin Changes

02/24/2018 Skin, Hair and Nails

New treatment option for atopic dermatitis?

Sports Medicine

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

05/23/2017 Heart disease

Chronic anabolic steroid use may damage heart, arteries

Substance Abuse

04/11/2018 Substance Abuse Smoking Cessation Therapies Do Not Raise Cardiovascular Risk

04/04/2018 Substance Abuse

Social drug use may help rehabilitation

02/23/2018 Substance Abuse

Genetic roots of opioid addiction in European Americans uncovered

Surgery and Rehabilitation

02/22/2018 Surgery and Rehabilitation

Can Surgery and Anaesthesia Affect Memory?

01/10/2018 Surgery and Rehabilitation General anaesthetics do more than put you to sleep

11/29/2017 Surgery and Rehabilitation

Combining machine and nanoparticles for better transplant outcomes

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