Archive: 25/08/2015

Adaptive mutation mechanism may explain some forms of antibiotic resistance

Evolutionary theory says mutations are blind and occur randomly. But in the phenomenon of adaptive mutation, cells can peek under the blindfold, increasing their mutation rate in response to stress.

Aug 25, 2015

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High uric acid levels linked to greater mortality

(HealthDay)—High serum uric acid levels are associated with greater risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, but not cancer mortality, in elderly adults, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in the Journal ...

Aug 25, 2015

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Acupuncture best for hot flashes in breast cancer survivors, study finds

(HealthDay News) —Needles beat pills for treating hot flashes in breast cancer survivors, according to a new trial that compared acupuncture, "sham" acupuncture, the medication gabapentin and a placebo pill.

Aug 25, 2015

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Many parents put 'food pressure' on their kids, study finds

(HealthDay)—New research finds that parents of overweight kids are more likely to restrict their children's food intake—a potentially bad idea—if they themselves are carrying extra pounds.

Aug 25, 2015

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WHO to study use of sanctions as part of global epidemic response

The World Health Organization said Tuesday it will study the idea of using sanctions to punish countries that do not comply with global health regulations, following widespread failures in the response to the Ebola outbreak.

Aug 25, 2015

Medtronic to spend $458M on heart valve developer

Medical device maker Medtronic will pay up to $458 million for a privately held company that is developing a heart valve replacement.

Aug 25, 2015

Promising target for new drugs found in pancreatic cancer cells

Pancreatic cancer is extremely deadly and often has a poor prognosis. Ranked as the fourth deadliest cancer in the U.S. and poised to move up within the next few years, pancreatic cancer is very difficult to detect in its ...

Aug 25, 2015

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Mental visual imaging training improves multiple sclerosis patients' well-being

Patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RR-MS), the most common form of the disease, often have deficits in two neuropsychological functions, autobiographical memory (AM) and episodic future thinking (EFT), ...

Aug 25, 2015

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Injectable cryogel-based whole-cell cancer vaccines

New research led by Wyss Core Faculty member David Mooney, Ph.D., in collaboration with researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute could potentially yield a new platform for cancer vaccines. Leveraging a biologically ...

Aug 25, 2015

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Playing adaptive sports linked to higher employment, economic impact

Wheelchair rugby and basketball players are aggressive, conditioned and determined, just like people without disabilities. Unlike them, though, is their likelihood of employment and economic independence. A new study from ...

Aug 25, 2015

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Archive: 25/08/2015

Adaptive mutation mechanism may explain some forms of antibiotic resistance

High uric acid levels linked to greater mortality

Acupuncture best for hot flashes in breast cancer survivors, study finds

Many parents put 'food pressure' on their kids, study finds

WHO to study use of sanctions as part of global epidemic response

Medtronic to spend $458M on heart valve developer

Promising target for new drugs found in pancreatic cancer cells

Mental visual imaging training improves multiple sclerosis patients' well-being

Injectable cryogel-based whole-cell cancer vaccines

Playing adaptive sports linked to higher employment, economic impact

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