Archive: 09/12/2014
New insight into risk of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered variations in an enzyme belonging to the immune system that leaves individuals susceptible to Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Dec 9, 2014
Cancer therapy shows promise for nuclear medicine treatment
Cancer therapy can be much more effective using a new way to customize nuclear medicine treatment, researchers say in the December 2014 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The process could also be useful for other ...
Dec 9, 2014
Aorta: A novel free aortic surgery app for cardiologists and cardiac surgeons
Three cardiac surgeons from the Montreal Heart Institute, Dr. Yoan Lamarche, Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy and Dr. Philippe Demers, are behind Aorta, a free app that provides specialists with patient-specific recommendations for ...
Dec 9, 2014
People with opioid dependence in recovery show 're-regulation' of reward systems
Within a few months after drug withdrawal, patients in recovery from dependence on prescription pain medications may show signs that the body's natural reward systems are normalizing, reports a study in the Journal of Addiction ...
Dec 9, 2014
Epidemiologist publishes model on the impact of a regional foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
A research project in the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine presents the largest model to date for evaluating the impact and control of a potential outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock.
Dec 9, 2014