Archive: 02/10/2017

Online game could boost family fitness

(HealthDay)—The family that plays an online game together may get more exercise together, a new study suggests.

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Transcranial direct current stimulation reduces fatigue associated with multiple sclerosis

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who underwent a non-invasive form of electrical brain stimulation experienced significant reductions in fatigue, a common and often debilitating symptom of the disease, according to new ...

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Study finds that healthy bacteria in yogurt may reduce lupus symptoms in mice

Researchers at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech have released findings that explain how a type of healthy bacteria in yogurt and other dairy products might reduce disease symptoms in certain ...

Oct 2, 2017

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Study finds differences in end-of-life care for recent immigrants in Canada

Among deceased in Ontario, Canada, recent immigrants were significantly more likely to receive aggressive care and to die in an intensive care unit compared with other residents, according to a study published by JAMA. The ...

Oct 2, 2017

New study examines gender differences in obtaining first NIH research award

A study of more than 5,400 instructors and assistant professors at Harvard Medical School compared differences between males and females for receipt of their first National Institutes of Health research award. The study, ...

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Genetic test successfully detects some asymptomatic pancreatic cancers

A genetic test developed at UPMC proved highly sensitive at determining which pancreatic cysts are most likely to be associated with one of the most aggressive types of pancreatic cancer, UPMC and University of Pittsburgh ...

Oct 2, 2017

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Healthy lifestyle linked to lower pain in multiple sclerosis sufferers

A healthy lifestyle of regular exercise, no smoking and healthy diet is associated with lower pain in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), finds a study published in open-access journal Frontiers in Neurology. The findings ...

Oct 2, 2017

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Childhood asthma—not associated with BCG vaccination

Childhood asthma is a serious public health challenge in Québec and throughout the world. Although the immune mechanisms implicated in the development of childhood asthma are not fully understood, some studies seem to suggest ...

Oct 2, 2017

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Mini-kidneys grown in lab reveal renal disease secrets

By creating and manipulating mini-kidney organoids that contain a realistic micro-anatomy, UW Medicine researchers can now track the early stages of polycystic kidney disease. The organoids are grown from human stem cells.

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Unexpected findings uncover new understanding of gene expression

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that the catalytic activity of the fly enzyme Trr and mammalian MLL3/MLL4—members of the COMPASS family of proteins central to gene expression—is not required for proper ...

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