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July 8, 2016

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July 8, 2016

Two Groundbreaking Studies Reflect New Paradigm in Breast Cancer Research

July 7, 2016 — In a new paradigm of breast cancer research, physicians are fast-tracking promising new experimental drugs for further study, while immediately dropping drugs that don't ... read more

Mystery Solved? Biologists Find a Unique Version of a Filament-Forming Protein in Human Cells That Insects Lack

July 7, 2016 — Biologists have found a unique version of a filament-forming protein in human cells that insects lack. Providing structural support and protection against such conditions as blistering, cataracts and ... read more

Results of First Study Assessing Clinical Impact of ESMO-MCBS

July 7, 2016 — Details of the first study by one of Europe's largest cancer centers assessing the clinical impact and feasibility of the ESMO Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale in a real-life context are now ... read more

How the 'Graying Biomedical Workforce' Affects Scientific Funding in the US

July 7, 2016 — As a result of the 'graying of the biomedical workforce' in the United States, many suspect that a preference for older, more experienced researchers in the competitive government grant ... read more

Effect of Cholesterol Medicine on Inflammatory Diseases Mapped

July 7, 2016 — The cholesterol medicine simvastatin, which is one of the most commonly used pharmaceuticals in the world, also has a beneficial effect on the immune defense system with regard to diseases such as ... read more

Study Looks at Factors That Influence Retention of Newly Licensed Nurses Within Hospitals

July 7, 2016 — An American sample of new nurses working in hospitals sought to better inform unit-level retention strategies by pinpointing factors associated with job retention among newly licensed ... read more

How the Bacterial Protective Shell Is Adapted to Challenging Environments

July 7, 2016 — New findings on the adaptation of the bacterial cell wall have been released by scientists. The study reveals novel bacterial defense mechanisms against the immune system and how they can become ... read more

Researchers Identify Bacterial Infection as a Possible Cause of Bladder Condition

July 7, 2016 — A research team has identified bacterial infection as a possible cause of Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB). OAB is a condition where the bladder muscle spontaneously contracts before the bladder is ... read more

New Rapid Gene Test for Mitochondrial Disease

July 7, 2016 — A genetic test has been developed, providing a rapid diagnosis of mitochondrial disorders to identify the first patients with inherited mutations in a new disease gene. The team of medics and ... read more

Acupressure Reduced Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors

July 7, 2016 — Acupressure helped reduce persistent fatigue in women who had been treated for breast cancer, a new study finds. Fatigue is one of the most common long-term effects of breast cancer treatment. About ... read more

Combination Chemo-Radiation Therapy May Help Preserve Larynx for Patients With Laryngeal Cancer

July 7, 2016 — Researchers assessed the rates of laryngeal (having to do with the larynx [voice box]) preservation and laryngectomy-free survival in patients receiving the monoclonal antibody cetuximab and ... read more

The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy

July 7, 2016 — Women who exercise during pregnancy are more likely to deliver vaginally than those who do not, and show no greater risk of preterm birth, research ... read more

July 7, 2016 — Researchers describe a repression mechanism active in hormone-dependent breast cancer cells for the first time. The repression complex of these cells silences genes related with cell proliferation ... read more

Obscure Virus Found in Women With Unexplained Infertility

July 7, 2016 — The little-known member of the human herpesvirus family called HHV-6A infects the lining of the uterus in 43 percent of women with unexplained infertility but cannot be found in that of fertile ... read more

Nicotine Exposure During Pregnancy Nearly Twice as High as Reported

July 7, 2016 — More women may be smoking and exposed to nicotine during pregnancy than previously thought, according to research. The study reveals a significant gap between the number of local, pregnant mothers ... read more

Children Who Watch Lots of TV May Have Poor Bone Health Later in Life

July 7, 2016 — Consistently watching high levels of television during childhood and adolescence were linked with lower peak bone mass at age 20 years in a recent study. Hours of television watching per week were ... read more

Running Barefoot Helps Optimize Technique, Reduces Risk of Injury, Study Shows

July 7, 2016 — Scientists have demonstrated how barefoot running, when done properly, can considerably decrease the risk of injury as it produces significant changes to foot strike patterns, regardless of the speed ... read more

Brain Inflammation Linked to Depression in Multiple Sclerosis

July 7, 2016 — Patients with multiple sclerosis have higher rates of depression than the general population, including people with other life-long disabling diseases. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis arise from an ... read more

Good Indicator of Cancer Prognosis Turned on Its Head by New Research

July 7, 2016 — A molecule which, for the last 20 years has been believed to be an indicator of good prognosis in tumors, has been shown to have a dark side, scientists ... read more

Butylparaben Can Have Several Endocrine Disrupting Effects

July 7, 2016 — Research suggests that butylparaben – which is used in cosmetics and skin care products such as sunscreen – have more endocrine disrupting effects than previously thought. Researchers have ... read more

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