Research & journals
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17th May 2013
New Study Pinpoints Biochemical Mechanism Underlying Fibrosis Following Glaucoma Surgery
Findings suggest VEGF inhibition via TGF-β1 may be beneficial, reports The American Journal of Pathology
The most common cause of failure after glaucoma surgery is scarring at the surgical site, so researchers are actively looking for ways to minimize or prevent scar formation. Previous work had suggested that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) activates fibrosis,... Read more
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17th May 2013
New Study Recommends Using Active Videogaming (“Exergaming”) to Improve Children’s Health
Levels of physical inactivity and obesity are very high in children, with fewer than 50% of primary school-aged boys and fewer than 28% of girls meeting the minimum levels of physical activity required to maintain health. Exergaming, using active console video games... Read more
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16th May 2013
Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia is Connected to Reduced IQ
Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry
The relationship between the heritable risk for schizophrenia and low intelligence (IQ) has not been clear. Schizophrenia is commonly associated with cognitive impairments that may cause functional disability. There are clues that reduced IQ may be linked to the risk... Read more
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15th May 2013
Novel Study Reports Marijuana Users Have Better Blood Sugar Control
Current marijuana users have 16% lower fasting insulin levels compared to non-users, according to The American Journal of Medicine
Regular marijuana use is associated with favorable indices related to diabetic control, say investigators. They found that current marijuana users had significantly lower fasting insulin and were less likely to be insulin resistant, even after excluding patients with a diagnosis... Read more
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9th May 2013
Engineered Spider Toxin Could Be the Future of Anti-Venom Vaccines
Study published in Elsevier journal Vaccine
New engineered spider protein could be the start of a new generation of anti-venom vaccines, potentially saving thousands of lives worldwide. The new protein, created from parts of a toxin from the reaper spider, is described today in the Elsevier... Read more
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8th May 2013
Elsevier's Maturitas Publishes Clinical Guide on Endometrial Assessment in Peri and Postmenopausal Women
Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced today the publication of a clinical guide by the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in the journal Maturitas on endometrial assessment in peri and postmenopausal... Read more
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7th May 2013
Nutritional Quality at Fast-Food Restaurants Still Needs Improvement
New 14-year study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports
More than 25 percent of American adults chow down on fast food two or more times each week. Known for menu items containing high amounts of fat, sugar, and salt, fast-food restaurants have contributed to America’s poor diets and increased... Read more
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7th May 2013
Promising Strategies to Reduce Use of Indoor Tanning Devices and Prevent Skin Cancer
CDC papers discuss the potential roles of social and family networks, media, and lawmakers in efforts to prevent skin cancer by reducing use of indoor tanning devices, American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports
Preventing skin cancer by reducing use of indoor tanning devices requires a coordinated approach at the national, state, and local levels suggests a pair of papers by CDC authors in a special theme issue of the American Journal of Preventive... Read more
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6th May 2013
Dutch Researchers Rank Higher than the Top 10 Most Research-Intensive Nations In Key Research Performance Areas
Elsevier analysis reveals that international collaboration and mobility push Dutch research performance to global top
Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has announced the outcomes of a comparative study of Dutch researchers’ international performance. The study, based on Scopus data and using Elsevier’s SciVal research performance measurement... Read more
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6th May 2013
Researchers Reveal New More Precise Method of Performing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Reports new study in Brain Stimulation
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most effective acute treatment for severe major depression. However, even with newer forms of ECT, there remains a significant risk of adverse cognitive effects, particularly memory problems. Current theories hold that the regions that need... Read more
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6th May 2013
Schools May Help Close Gap to Mental Health Services For Adolescents With Mental Disorders
Reports new study in Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
A study published in the May 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that mental health resources provided by schools are significantly associated with whether adolescents with mental disorders receive needed mental health... Read more
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30th April 2013
Experts Discuss Ways to Embed Patient Voices and Values in Clinical Research
Reforms Needed to Rebuild Public Trust in Clinical Trials, Reports Mayo Clinic Proceedings
There is worldwide concern in the biomedical research community that enrollment in clinical trials is lagging, putting clinical research and consequent benefits to society in jeopardy. Experts explore ways to embed patient voices and values in clinical research in the... Read more
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30th April 2013
Targeted Screening For C. difficile Upon Hospital Admission Could Potentially Identify Most Colonized Patients
Testing patients with just three risk factors upon hospital admission has potential to identify nearly three out of four asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile, according to a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection... Read more
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29th April 2013
Sharing Examination Questions Threatens Trust in Medical Profession
Experts call for medical leaders to establish guidelines, embed honesty in academic cultures, reported in Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Unethical behavior among physicians-in-training threatens to erode public trust and confidence in the medical profession, say two academic physicians in the current issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Reacting to CNN reports last year about the widespread use of “recalls” and “... Read more
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26th April 2013
National Survey Highlights Perceived Importance of Dietary Protein to Prevent Weight Gain
Women eating more protein report weight loss success
Atkins Diet, Zone Diet, South Beach Diet, etc., etc., etc. Chances are you have known someone who has tried a high protein diet. In fact, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation, 50% of consumers were interested in including more... Read more
