Archive: 17/03/2017

Bladder cancer clinical trial to help patients faced with life-changing decision

A pioneering clinical trial led by scientists at the University of Sheffield will help bladder cancer patients who are faced with a life-changing decision during treatment.

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PARG inhibitors: tipping the scales with a new experimental drug

When cancer cells divide they often make mistakes which can alter their DNA. While this can give cancer cells an upper hand, it can also be their downfall.

Mar 17, 2017

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The healing power of fat

A healthy-weight adult can have 30 billion fat cells in his or her body, while someone who is considered obese can carry as many as 300 billion.

Mar 17, 2017

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Hospital alarms blend together, fail to alert caregivers of emergencies

The failure of hospital caregivers to respond to medical alerts is often attributed to "alarm fatigue"—the idea that nurses or doctors can become desensitized to the nonstop cacophony of beeps that patient-monitoring devices ...

Mar 17, 2017

Tackling childhood obesity using structured play times

How important is physical activity in children under 5? It's a question Trish Tucker, a professor in the School of Occupational Therapy, tackles on a daily basis. She's currently involved in a major research project that ...

Mar 17, 2017

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Scientists create 'beating' human heart muscle for cardiac research

Scientists at The University of Queensland have taken a significant step forward in cardiac disease research by creating a functional 'beating' human heart muscle from stem cells.

Mar 17, 2017

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Abuse accelerates puberty in children

While it has long been known that maltreatment can affect a child's psychological development, new Penn State research indicates that the stress of abuse can impact the physical growth and maturation of adolescents as well.

Mar 17, 2017

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Sky-high drug prices for rare diseases show why Orphan Drug Act needs reform

When Marathon Pharmaceuticals announced in February it would market a drug for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy for US$89,000 a year, the negative reaction was so intense that the company immediately suspended the rollout. ...

Mar 17, 2017

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A serious and often overlooked issue for patients with brain diseases—swallowing

Recall that last time you had something "go down the wrong pipe"? You spent the next several minutes coughing, choking and feeling like something bad was in your throat.

Mar 17, 2017

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Stressed out by the news? Nature videos will make you happier

Being out in wild nature has been shown to reduce stress and lift our spirits. But does watching nature documentaries have a similar effect? A study from UC Berkeley and BBC Earth suggests so.

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