Research & journals
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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
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25th April 2013
More Severe Concussion Symptoms Lead to Longer Recovery Time
Most children who suffer from sports-related concussions recover within a few days. However, in a small number of children, symptoms can last for a month or more. Although there have been numerous theories as to what might predict a longer... Read more
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25th April 2013
Weight Loss Programs via Virtual Reality
New study reports successful weight loss maintenance using Second Life
Weight loss is a topic of concern for nearly 36% of Americans who are considered obese. There are many barriers that can interfere with weight loss. For those attending face-to-face weight loss programs, barriers can include travel, conflict with work and... Read more
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22nd April 2013
Forensic Sciences Are “Fraught With Error”
An overview of classic psychological research on expectancy and observer effects published in Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition
A target article recently published in Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition (JARMAC) reviews various high-profile false convictions. It provides an overview of classic psychological research on expectancy and observer effects and indicates in which ways forensic science... Read more
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22nd April 2013
Is Food Truly Addictive?
A Biological Psychiatry special issue tackles the debate
Biological Psychiatry is proud to announce this week’s publication of a special issue focusing on the question of food as an addiction. Addiction is the continued or compulsive use of a substance, despite negative and/or harmful consequences. Over... Read more
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18th April 2013
Previously Unpublished Paper by Francis Crick and Jeffries Wyman, “A Footnote on Allostery”
Published in Journal of Molecular Biology
It is rare that an unpublished piece of research or theory remains significant after half a century. It is also a wonderful example of the boundless curiosity of the late Francis Crick. A previously unpublished work by Francis Crick and... Read more
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17th April 2013
Improved Molecular Tools Streamline Influenza Testing and Management
New assays are a powerful tool for enhanced influenza virus surveillance, say researchers in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics
Over 40,000 people die each year in the United States from influenza-related diseases. In patients whose immune systems are compromised, antiviral therapy may be life-saving, but it needs to be initiated quickly. It is therefore crucial to diagnose and type the... Read more
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16th April 2013
Cell-Permeable Peptide Shows Promise for Controlling Cardiovascular Disease
Cell-permeable peptide hampers inflammation and atherosclerosis in mice, report investigators in The American Journal of Pathology
Atherosclerosis – sometimes called “hardening of the arteries” – is a leading cause of death and morbidity in Western countries. A cell-permeable peptide containing the NF-kB nuclear localization sequence (NLS) shows promise as a potential agent in controlling the development of atherosclerotic... Read more
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16th April 2013
Women with HIV Shown to Have Elevated Resting Energy Expenditure
Antiretroviral therapy does not affect resting energy expenditure among women with HIV, according to Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics report
Studies have shown that about 10 percent of men infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an elevated resting energy expenditure (REE). Their bodies use more kilocalories for basic functions including circulation, body temperature, and breathing. Most studies have been conducted... Read more
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16th April 2013
Stimulating the Brain Blunts Cigarette Craving
Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. Unfortunately smoking cessation is difficult, with more than 90% of attempts to quit resulting in relapse. There are a growing number of available methods that can be tried in the effort... Read more
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15th April 2013
Following a Western Style Diet May Lead to Greater Risk of Premature Death
New findings reported in The American Journal of Medicine
Data from a new study of British adults suggest that adherence to a “Western-style” diet (fried and sweet food, processed and red meat, refined grains, and high-fat dairy products) reduces a person’s likelihood of achieving older ages in good... Read more
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14th April 2013
Personalizing Prostate Specific Antigen Testing May Improve Specificity, Reduce Biopsies
Technique relies on correcting for genetic variants, reported in The Journal of Urology®
Genetic variants have been identified which can increase serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) concentrations and prostate cancer risk. A new study published in The Journal of Urology® reports that correcting PSA levels for these genetic variants can have significant consequences,... Read more
