Archive: 01/09/2017

New blood test reveals risk of coronary artery disease

A study led by researchers at Uppsala University, which included more than 13,000 patients, has resulted in a new tool that will facilitate the treatment of patients with stable coronary artery disease.

Sep 1, 2017

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Single or deprived bowel cancer patients have double the chance of 'struggling to cope' with the disease

Bowel cancer patients who are single or live in deprived areas are twice as likely to struggle to cope with their disease compared to those in a relationship or from wealthy areas, according to new research by the University ...

Sep 1, 2017

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High-impact pain does not impact all Americans the same

A large number of Americans live with chronic pain, which can limit their quality of life and leads some to seek relief from potentially dangerous opioid medications.

Sep 1, 2017

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Researchers find new sleep-promoting brain cells

Johns Hopkins researchers report the unexpected presence of a type of neuron in the brains of mice that appears to play a central role in promoting sleep by turning 'off' wake-promoting neurons. The newly identified brain ...

Sep 1, 2017

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Scientists are diving deep into the structure and function of ion channels to inform new therapies

A growing cohort of talented Northwestern Medicine scientists is working to unlock the secrets of ion channels and discover how these tiny molecular machines contribute to an array of diseases, from brain tumors and epilepsy ...

Sep 1, 2017

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Pancreatic cancer development

Pancreatic ductal carcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most lethal types of cancer, with new therapeutic options needed.

Sep 1, 2017

End-stage kidney disease study seeks to delay dialysis

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is studying the safety of a possible treatment for diabetic kidney disease that would delay or prevent the need for kidney replacement such as dialysis.

Sep 1, 2017

Trial of shoe insoles to improve balance in diabetic patients

Shoe insoles are being trialled to improve balance, walking and physical activity in adults with type 2 diabetes and associated foot nerve damage.

Sep 1, 2017

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How can job loss be bad for health, and recession be good for it?

There's no better time than Labor Day to think about the critical role that work – both our own jobs and the labor of others – plays in all of our lives. But this role is surprisingly complex: While job loss and unemployment ...

Sep 1, 2017

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New insights in the fight against antibiotic resistance

A looming antibiotic resistance crisis, which could turn even cuts and scrapes into life-threatening events, has put the pressure on scientists around the world to come up with solutions.

Sep 1, 2017

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