Biology News
Coffee consumption associated with reduced risk of autoimmune liver disease
| 5/18/2013 | Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) explores new discoveries in liver disease research, with findings about the impact of coffee on autoimmune disease and palliative care for cirrhotic patients. While coffee consumption recently has been associated with reduced risk of fibrosis, a new study found that even a few more cups of java each month... [Comments] |
Research examines new methods for managing digestive health
| 5/18/2013 | Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) Research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) explores new methods for managing digestive health through diet and lifestyle. Individuals suffering from Crohn's disease are often plagued by reduced muscle strength, fatigue and poor quality of life. These symptoms can remain even when patients are in remission. A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled... [Comments] |
New research identifies risks, interventions for children's GI health
| 5/18/2013 | Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) An increasing number of U.S. children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW). In one study targeting obesity, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital found that obese children have a unique pattern of exhaled breath compared to their lean cou... [Comments] |
New gut microbiome research to explore red meat -- colorectal cancer pathway
| 5/17/2013 | Bethesda, MD (May 18, 2013) The AGA Research Foundation announced a new grant that intends to stimulate research into the relationship between the gut microbiota, one of today's most exciting areas of science, and digestive health and disease. The AGA Research Awards Panel selected Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH and his colleagues from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School,... [Comments] |
Front-row seats to climate change
| 5/17/2013 | By day, insects provide the white noise of the South, but the night belongs to the amphibians. In a typical year, the Southern air hangs heavy from the humidity and the sounds of wildlife. The Southeast, home to more than 140 species of frogs, toads and salamanders, is the center of amphibian biodiversity in our nation. If the ponds and swamps are the auditorium for their symphonic chor... [Comments] |
New formula invented for microscope viewing, substitutes for federally controlled drug
| 5/17/2013 | Researchers at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and City University of New York have invented a proprietary new formulation called Visikol TM that effectively clears organisms to be viewed under microscopes. Visikol can be used in place of chloral hydrate, which is one of the few high-quality clearing solutions currently available but which is tightly regulated by the Drug Enfor... [Comments] |
First Atlanta Science Festival set for 2014
| 5/17/2013 | Atlanta residents of all ages will celebrate the science and technology of the region and its impact on our daily lives during the inaugural Atlanta Science Festival, March 22-29, 2014. With scientists, engineers and educators from local museums, corporations, K-12 schools and universities, the festival will host more than 40 different events for children and adults at venues across the city.... [Comments] |
SUMO wrestling cells reveal new protective mechanism target for stroke
| 5/17/2013 | Scientists investigating the interaction of a group of proteins in the brain responsible for protecting nerve cells from damage have identified a new target that could increase cell survival. The discovery, made by researchers from the University's School of Biochemistry and published in the EMBO journal with additional comment in Nature Reviews, could eventually lead to new therapies fo... [Comments] |
The genome sequence of Tibetan antelope sheds new light on high-altitude adaptation
| 5/17/2013 | May 17, 2013, Shenzhen, China---- Why Tibetan antelope can live at elevations of 4,000-5,000m on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau? In a collaborative research published in Nature Communications , investigators from Qinghai University, BGI, and other institutes provide evidence that some genetic factors may be associated with the species' adaption to harsh highland environments. The data in this wo... [Comments] |
New logistics services that will cut energy consumption and CO2 emissions
| 5/17/2013 | The iCargo project (Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations) is aiming to cut CO2 emissions, thanks to an improvement in the efficiency of intermodal loading systems and the boosting of intelligent systems that assist decision making. It comprises 29 European organisations with experience in the logistics sector and in supply chain management. It has a budget... [Comments] |
Climate change may have little impact on tropical lizards
| 5/17/2013 | A new Dartmouth College study finds human-caused climate change may have little impact on many species of tropical lizards, contradicting a host of recent studies that predict their widespread extinction in a rapidly warming planet. The findings, which appear in the journal Global Change Biology , offer new hope for survival of a creature thought to be doomed: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.... [Comments] |
Medicine News
Illuminations Brings World Renowned Therapist to the Middle East
| 5/18/2013 | Dubai (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Illuminations is proud to present the Inner Child Therapy Seminars with renowned therapist Trisha Caetano. Seminars will take place over the course of four days, on Wednesday, June 5, Thursday, June 6, Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, 2013. Inner Child Therapy is concerned not only with the alleviation of symptoms, but focuses on the attitudes, patterns a... [Comments] |
Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
| 5/18/2013 | By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues. "This is unprecedented,... [Comments] |  |
Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
| 5/18/2013 | SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Children who swallow high-powered magnets often need surgery and other invasive procedures to remove the objects, according to a new study. The researchers, from the Louisiana State University Health Center in New Orleans, found that more t... [Comments] |  |
Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease
| 5/18/2013 | SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Just a few extra cups of coffee each month might help prevent the development of an autoimmune liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a new study suggests. Investigators from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., found... [Comments] |  |
New Art Book for iPad: Tango Art
| 5/18/2013 | (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 MOOSGO.COM published an original art book for iPad with tango as its topic. This book features a group of artists who share their creations based on the traditional music genre through videos, music, photographs, illustrations and paintings. Exclusively for iPad . This work gathers more than 150 original art pieces including songs and videos that reflect the sig... [Comments] |
New smartphone application improves colonoscopy preparation
| 5/18/2013 | Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) The use of a smartphone application significantly improves patients' preparation for a colonoscopy, according to new research presented today at Digestive Disease Week (DDW). The preparation process, which begins days in advance of the procedure, includes dietary restrictions and requires specific bowel preparation medication to be taken at strict intervals. The bet... [Comments] |
New research identifies practice changes to improve value and quality of GI procedures
| 5/18/2013 | Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) There are significant cost and risk factors associated with two procedures commonly used to diagnose or treat gastrointestinal problems, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW). A study by New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill-Cornell Medical College suggests that more objective testing may substantially reduce the cost and risk of ma... [Comments] |
Consuming coffee linked to lower risk of detrimental liver disease, Mayo Clinic finds
| 5/18/2013 | ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Regular consumption of coffee is associated with a reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), an autoimmune liver disease, Mayo Clinic research shows. The findings were being presented at the Digestive Disease Week 2013 conference in Orlando, Fla. PSC is an inflammatory disease of the bile ducts that results in inflammation and subsequent fibrosis that can... [Comments] |
Angelina Jolie – Scarless Breast Augmentation Surgery
| 5/18/2013 | (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 In a May 14, 2013 article entitled “Angelina Jolie Reveals She Had Preventive Double Mastectomy After Discovering Cancer Gene,” Fox News reported the movie star had opted to undergo the procedure upon learning that she carried a gene that doctors estimated gave her an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer (go to: goo.gl/5JHBP). Ms. Jol... [Comments] |
VisionLink Nurse Call System's New Features Serve the Unique Needs of Retirement Communities
| 5/18/2013 | Hayden, ID (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Assisted living and retirement communities have unique needs when it comes to safety and comfort of their residents. Systems Technologies is well-acquainted with these requirements and provides clients with an effective and cost-efficient solution – VisionLink Wireless Nurse Call System®. This is an integrated, turnkey communications solution that helps... [Comments] |
New colonoscope provides ground-breaking view of colon
| 5/18/2013 | Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) A ground-breaking advance in colonoscopy technology signals the future of colorectal care, according to research presented today at Digestive Disease Week (DDW). Additional research focuses on optimizing the minimal withdrawal time for colonoscopies and exploring safer methods for removing polyps. During colonoscopy, doctors use a device called a colonoscope t... [Comments] |