Archive: 23/03/2016

Report of bone marrow/liver pathology caused by syphilis

(HealthDay)—A case of acquired syphilis leading to involvement of the bone marrow and liver is described in a report published online March 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Mar 23, 2016

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Team achieves breakthrough in diagnosis of melanoma skin cancer

In collaboration with researchers from UGent, VIB scientists from KU Leuven have revealed a remarkable link between malignant melanoma and a non-coding RNA gene called SAMMSON. The SAMMSON gene is specifically expressed in ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Scientists pinpoint brain circuit for risk preference in rats

Investigators at Stanford University have identified a small group of nerve cells in a specific brain region of rats whose signaling activity, or lack of it, explains the vast bulk of differences in risk-taking preferences ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Using magnetic forces to control neurons, study finds brain is vital in glucose metabolism

To learn what different cells do, scientists switch them on and off and observe what the effects are. There are many methods that do this, but they all have problems: too invasive, or too slow, or not precise enough. Now, ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Brain stimulation may reduce symptoms and improve decision-making in people with anorexia

Core symptoms of anorexia nervosa, including the urge to restrict food intake and feeling fat, are reduced after just one session of a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, according to King's College London research ...

Mar 23, 2016

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New proteins discovered that link obesity-driven diabetes to cancer

For the first time, researchers have determined how bromodomain (BRD) proteins work in type 2 diabetes, which may lead to a better understanding of the link between adult-onset diabetes and certain cancers.

Mar 23, 2016

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New drug to treat muscle wasting disease inclusion body myositis (IBM) reverses key symptoms in mice

A new drug to treat the muscle wasting disease inclusion body myositis (IBM) reverses key symptoms in mice and is safe and well-tolerated in patients, finds a new study led by the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Justices divided over health law birth control plan

The Supreme Court seems deeply divided over the arrangement devised by the Obama administration to spare faith-based groups from having to pay for birth control for women covered under their health plans.

Mar 23, 2016

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Endocrine Society calls for integrative approach to improve diabetes care

To provide integrated care for people who have diabetes and may be at risk of developing related medical complications, the U.S. health care system needs to continue building effective multidisciplinary care team models, ...

Mar 23, 2016

Chronic diseases may negatively affect the mental health of poor and middle-income adults

In a study of more than 8,000 adults, those with a chronic health condition such as diabetes or asthma were more likely to report psychological distress and functional impairment if they were residents of poor or middle-income ...

Mar 23, 2016

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