Archive: 04/03/2016

Researchers target specific protein associated with poor survival and treatment

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain tumor with low survival rates, with newly diagnosed patients surviving a median of 14 months and recurrent patients surviving a median of only 3 to 9 months. New ...

Mar 4, 2016

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Rare respiratory disease gene carriers actually have increased lung function

New research has revealed the healthy carriers of a gene that causes a rare respiratory disease are taller and larger than average, with greater respiratory capacity.

Mar 4, 2016

Big and small numbers are processed in different sides of the brain

Small numbers are processed in the right side of the brain, while large numbers are processed in the left side of the brain, new research suggests.

Mar 4, 2016

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When it comes to predicting depression, race may matter more than was thought

Depression can strike anyone, taking a toll on mental and physical health, friendships, work and studies. But figuring out who's at risk for it is still a murky task.

Mar 4, 2016

It's time to measure 21st century aging with 21st century tools

The populations of most countries of the world are aging, prompting a deluge of news stories about slower economic growth, reduced labor force participation, looming pension crises, exploding health care costs and the reduced ...

Mar 4, 2016

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IVF, often cited for high twin birth rate, could reduce it

The twin birth rate in the U.S. has surged over the last 30 years, mostly because of reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilization. Though it's partly the cause, IVF could also be the most promising solution ...

Mar 4, 2016

Study sheds new light on post-operative bleeding in newborns

A new study finds significant differences between the blood clot structure in adults and newborns, helping researchers better understand the challenges in addressing post-operative bleeding in neonatal patients. The researchers ...

Mar 4, 2016

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New vulnerability revealed in blood cancer development

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers have uncovered a protein that is key to the development of blood cancers caused by a common genetic error.

Mar 4, 2016

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Hypochlorous acid water generator highly effective in removing bacteria and deodorizing

Toshiba Corporation today announced the launch in the Japanese B2B market of EWP-001, a portable, desk-top electrolyzed functional water generator that produces hypochlorous acid water. At a time of increasing concern for ...

Mar 4, 2016

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Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to persons with Alzheimer's disease before the diagnosis, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. Among persons with Alzheimer's disease, the initiation ...

Mar 4, 2016

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Archive: 04/03/2016

Researchers target specific protein associated with poor survival and treatment

Rare respiratory disease gene carriers actually have increased lung function

Big and small numbers are processed in different sides of the brain

When it comes to predicting depression, race may matter more than was thought

It's time to measure 21st century aging with 21st century tools

IVF, often cited for high twin birth rate, could reduce it

Study sheds new light on post-operative bleeding in newborns

New vulnerability revealed in blood cancer development

Hypochlorous acid water generator highly effective in removing bacteria and deodorizing

Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

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