Archive: 15/06/2015

Patent awarded to KSU preclinical cancer detection test platform

A U.S. patent has been awarded to a Kansas State University technology that quickly detects the early stages of cancer before physical symptoms ever appear.

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Mouse with weaker bones, stronger metabolism points toward new diabetes therapies

One mouse with weak bones appears to have a strong metabolism, even on a high-fat diet, scientists report.

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Evidence supports therapeutic potential of plant-based terpenoids for skin diseases

A review of clinical studies that used terpenoids to treat a variety of dermatological diseases demonstrated that this diverse class of phytochemicals may benefit patients with actinic keratosis, cutaneous candidiasis, hyperpigmentation, ...

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'Sin tax' cuts cigarette smoking in Philippines: tax chief

A "sin tax" on cigarettes has sharply cut smoking in the Philippines while also boosting government revenues, the internal revenue chief said Monday.

Jun 15, 2015

Researchers discover component of cinnamon prevents colorectal cancer in mice

Research conducted at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and the UA Cancer Center indicates that a compound derived from cinnamon is a potent inhibitor of colorectal cancer.

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Call for urgent change to cervical cancer risk perception in older women

As Cervical Screening Awareness Week begins, a Keele University academic is calling for cervical screening programmes and perceptions of cervical cancer to be reviewed urgently, to encourage more older women to get regularly ...

Jun 15, 2015

Fatty acids supplements help offset inflammation

Taking a fatty acid supplement can help reduce inflammation for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), research has found.

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Diabetes prevention focus for psychology study

Clinical psychologist and PhD researcher Sarah Malthus works with people who have serious complications of diabetes, such as amputations, kidney failure, and blindness.

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Unraveling the link between brain and lymphatic system

In a study published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine, researchers working at the Wihuri Research Institute and the University of Helsinki report a surprising finding that challenges current anatomy and histology textbook ...

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Drug combination highlights potential new depression treatment

Scientists at our University have identified that a combination of two existing licensed drugs could be used as a potential new treatment for depression.

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