Archive: 02/04/2019

Fast-changing genetics key to hospital superbug survival

For the study, published today in Microbial Genomics, a team of scientists at UCL Genetics Institute and Peking University People's Hospital in Beijing tracked the spread of K. pneumoniae in a Beijing hospital following a ...

Apr 2, 2019

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Study reveals genes associated with heavy drinking and alcoholism

A large genomic study of nearly 275,000 people led by Penn Medicine researchers revealed new insights into genetic drivers of heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder (AUD), the uncontrollable pattern of alcohol use commonly ...

Apr 2, 2019

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Can delayed/extended-release methylphenidate allow for once daily evening dosing in ADHD?

A new three-part study showed that a delayed-release, extended-release form of methylphenidate could be given to adults in the evening with or without food and would not exert any clinically meaningful effect for at least ...

Apr 2, 2019

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Combine data to improve malaria tracking, say scientists

Scientists have identified a way to provide more detailed information on malaria transmission both locally and across borders, according to two new papers published today in eLife.

Apr 2, 2019

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Searching for better treatments for irritated tendons

When tendons get irritated it can lead to a serious condition called tendinosis—a common class of sports and workplace injuries—which is also common in older individuals. It can take many weeks of rest for tendon irritation ...

Apr 2, 2019

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Combo of virotherapy and radiotherapy shows early promise in patients with esophageal cancer

The experimental oncolytic adenovirus telomelysin (OBP-301) in combination with radiotherapy was safe and showed early clinical efficacy in vulnerable patients with esophageal cancer, according to results from a phase I clinical ...

Apr 2, 2019

Bariatric embolization shows promise in treatment of obesity

Bariatric embolization, a new, minimally invasive treatment for obesity produces weight loss and reduces appetite for up to one year, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.

Apr 2, 2019

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Older women benefit significantly when screened with 3-D mammography

Mammography remains an effective method for breast cancer screening in women ages 65 and older, with the addition of a 3-D technique called tomosynthesis improving screening performances even more, according to a study published ...

Apr 2, 2019

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Dopamine conducts prefrontal cortex ensembles

Anyone who has savored a bite of chocolate or glanced at each new blinking notification on their smart phone is familiar with dopamine.

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Circadian clock plays unexpected role in neurodegenerative diseases

While your body might bemoan the many uncomfortable effects of jet lag, your brain may be thanking you for that cross-time zone travel.

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