Archive: 13/12/2016

Methylation of PITX2 DNA feasible in prostate biopsies

(HealthDay)—For patients with prostate cancer (PCa), methylation of the paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 2 (PITX2) gene is feasible for individualized risk assessment in prostate core biopsies before surgery, ...

Dec 13, 2016

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Another menopause side effect: shortness of breath?

(HealthDay)—As if hot flashes and night sweats weren't enough, a new study suggests that a woman's lung function seems to decline during menopause.

Dec 13, 2016

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Study shows how Zika attacks infant brain

(HealthDay)—New research paints a chilling portrait of how Zika ravages the infant brain.

Dec 13, 2016

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Risk of ischemic, hemorrhagic stroke up with type 1 diabetes

(HealthDay)—The risks of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke are increased with type 1 diabetes, with incrementally increasing risks with increasing hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), according to a study published in the November issue ...

Dec 13, 2016

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Where you live may determine how you die

(HealthDay)—People along the southern stretch of the Mississippi River are more likely to die from heart problems than anywhere else in the United States.

Dec 13, 2016

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Scientists discover new bone-forming growth factor that reverses osteoporosis in mice

A team of scientists at the Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) discovered a new bone-forming growth factor, Osteolectin (Clec11a), which reverses osteoporosis in mice and has implications ...

Dec 13, 2016

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Adapting the transtheoretical model of behavior change to understand PrEP engagement

One of the most groundbreaking HIV prevention strategies for HIV-negative gay and bisexual men (GBM) is a once-daily pill called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which is up to 99% effective in the prevention of HIV infection. ...

Dec 13, 2016

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Obama signs bill boosting spending on cancer research

On a "bittersweet day" that brought back memories of loved ones lost, President Barack Obama signed into law legislation that makes new investments in cancer research and battling drug abuse.

Dec 13, 2016

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Researchers identify biochemical mechanism behind a rare, painful genetic disease

A team of researchers at the National Institutes of Health has uncovered a possible biochemical mechanism behind a rare, painful genetic disorder called ACDC disease, which causes calcium buildup in the arteries. The finding ...

Dec 13, 2016

Loss of key protein unleashes cascade that culminates in rhabdoid tumor formation

Rhabdoid tumors are among the most recalcitrant childhood cancers, and scientists have long sought ways to understand what drives their resilience and makes them impervious to treatment.

Dec 13, 2016

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