Research unlocks biomechanic mystery behind deadly blood clots Researchers at the University of Sydney have used biomechanical engineering techniques to unlock the mystery surrounding the mechanical forces that influence blood clotting. Apr 2, 2019 0 611
Bevacizumab may cause cognitive impairment Glioblastoma is the most common kind of brain tumour in adults. It is a very aggressive form of cancer; patients with this diagnosis have a median post-diagnosis survival of 15 months. Especially in the US, the drug Bevacizumab ... Apr 2, 2019 0 4
Increased risk of substance abuse in people with treatment resistant depression People suffering from treatment resistant depression are at a higher risk of developing substance use disorders than other patients with depression, reports a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published ... Apr 2, 2019 1 14
Inherited genetic variation linked to risk of T cell leukemia in children A study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has identified a novel risk variant associated with T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). The findings appear as an advance online publication in the Journal of ... Apr 2, 2019 0 5
Deferred umbilical cord clamping could save many premature infants New research shows delayed umbilical cord clamping improves survival and reduces risk of brain injury in extremely premature infants. Apr 2, 2019 0 238
Exploring copper's potential as antibiotic Pneumonia starts like this: A bacterial cell called Streptococcus pneumoniae enters the nostril. It travels down the nasal passage and into the lungs, where a war begins. In the lungs, S. pneumoniae encounters immune cells ... Apr 2, 2019 0 1
Well-known drug has less risk for preterm delivery in PCOS Metformin can halve the risk of late miscarriage and preterm births for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS occurs in 10 to 15 percent of all women. The symptoms are irregular menstrual periods, increased levels ... Apr 2, 2019 0 2
A bald gene finding Hairlessness in dogs can be the result of deliberate breeding or, in certain breeds, a defect. A recent study completed at the University of Helsinki describes a gene variant in the SGK3 gene, which causes hairlessness in ... Apr 2, 2019 0 1
Story time: A novel solution for preemies, moms suffering from postpartum depression It's a heartbreaking reality: many women who give birth to children requiring the expert care of a neonatal intensive care unit suffer from postpartum depression and stress, and often report problems bonding with their babies ... Apr 2, 2019 0 7
New ebolavirus, found in bats, more widespread than first thought A recently discovered species of ebolavirus may be more widespread than previously thought and could be hosted by a particular bat species, according to findings published by a University of Arkansas biologist. The ebolavirus ... Apr 2, 2019 0 2