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NANOMED2020: Advancing Nanomedicine for European Patients

This strong partnership of relevant stakeholders aims at identifying key areas for Nanomedicine research and at establishing novel concepts for translation of…

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Researchers Uncover Molecular Basis of Infection of Tick-Transmitted Disease

These findings may point researchers toward the development of a single vaccine that protects against members of an entire family of bacteria that cause…

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Genetic Defense Against Arsenic Found in Andes Villagers

This is one of the conclusions of a study of Argentinian villagers in the Andes, where the water contains high levels of arsenic. A gene variant that produces…

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Relapse or recovery? Neuroimaging predicts course of substance addiction treatment

“We can also see how brain activity changes as people recover from their addictions,” said Joshua Brown, assistant professor in the Department of Psychological…

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Antibody Treatment Reverses Fatal Lung Disease in Tests

For the first time scientists have found an antibody treatment that not only stops PAH getting worse, but also reverses the condition in mice and rats. The…

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Understanding Autism Risks: Genetics vs. Environment

The contribution of inheritance and genetic mutation versus environmental factors to the risk of ASD is hotly debated. Most twin studies show the contribution…

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Smoking Linked to Cataracts in Aging Population Study

Reported in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (Smoking and Risk of Age-related Cataract: A Meta-analysis), the new findings are the result of a…

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DNA Method Boosts Childhood Cancer Treatment Effectiveness

A thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has studied a DNA method which is now used for all cases of neuroblastoma in Sweden,…

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New Treatment Method for Children With Brain Tumors

These adverse effects are due to the fact that the radiation often encounters healthy tissue. This reduces the formation of new cells, particularly in the…

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Simple Quiz Assesses Death Risk for Kidney Dialysis Patients

A simple six-question quiz, typically used to assess disabilities in the elderly, could help doctors determine which kidney dialysis patients of any age are at…

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Infant Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Lung Function Issues

“Earlier studies have shown that children are highly susceptible to the adverse effects of air pollution and suggest that exposure early in life may be…

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Intra-Arterial Stem Cell Trial Shows Safe Results for Stroke

Early results of a Phase II intra-arterial stem cell trial for ischemic stroke showed no adverse events associated with the first 10 patients, allowing…

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Enzyme CaM Kinase II Induces Heart Cell Death After Attacks

University of Iowa researchers have previously shown that an enzyme called CaM kinase II plays a pivotal role in the death of heart cells following a heart…

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Exercise Helps Ease Premature Cardiovascular Aging Caused by Type 2 Diabetes

One of life’s certainties is that everyone ages. However, it’s also certain that not everyone ages at the same rate. According to recent research being…

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Antibiotic resistance a growing concern with urinary tract infection

New research at Oregon State University suggests that the more powerful medications are used more frequently than necessary, and they recommend that doctors…

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New Insights Into Cancer Metastasis and Tumor Growth

In recent years investigators have discovered that breast tumors are influenced by more than just the cancer cells within them. A variety of noncancerous…

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