Search Tag: Research
Researchers-discover-how-the-bacterium-staphylococcus-aureus-colonises-the-nose
2013 05 Mar
A collaboration between researchers at the School of Biochemistry and Immunology and the Department of Microbiology at Trinity College Dublin has identified a mechanism by which the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) colonises our nasal passages. The study, recently published in the prestigious journal PLOS Pathogens, shows for the first...Read more
New-way-to-image-brain-waste-removal-process
2013 05 Mar
A novel way to image the entire brain’s glymphatic pathway, a dynamic process that clears waste and solutes from the brain that otherwise might build up and contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, may provide the basis for a new strategy to evaluate disease susceptibility, according to a research paper published online in The Journal...Read more
Toshiba-unveils-partnership-with-vumc-to-support-dementia-research
2013 09 Mar
Toshiba has unveiled a ground-breaking scientific co-operation with one of the world’s leading centres for research into dementia and neuro-degenerative conditions. The partnership with the Department of Radiology and the Department of neurology at the VU medisch centrum (VUmc) in Amsterdam will see Toshiba provide its latest MR system, the Titan...Read more
New-mri-method-fingerprints-tissues-and-diseases
2013 21 Mar
A new method of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could routinely spot specific cancers, multiple sclerosis, heart disease and other conditions early, when they're most treatable, suggest researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center in the journal Nature. Each body tissue and disease has a unique...Read more
Telehealth-unlikely-to-be-cost-effective-for-patients-with-long-term-conditions
2013 02 Apr
Telehealth does not seem to be a cost effective addition to standard support and treatment for patients with long term conditions, finds a study published on bmj.com. The findings follow a BMJ study published last month showing that telehealth does not improve quality of life for patients with long term conditions. Telehealth uses technology...Read more
Diabetes-computer-based-interventions-provide-limited-support
2013 04 Apr
Self-management interventions delivered by computer and mobile phone currently provide limited benefits for people with diabetes, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. Although computer and mobile phone-based self-management programmes had small positive effects on blood sugar levels, these effects seemed to be short-lived....Read more
Better-than-x-rays-new-terahertz-research
2013 29 Apr
Low-energy terahertz radiation may potentially allow doctors to see deep into tissues without the damaging effects of X-rays. However, it has proved difficult for engineers to make powerful enough systems to accomplish these promising applications. Now an electrical engineering research team at the University of Michigan has developed a laser-powered...Read more
150-million-for-brain-research-launches-eu-month-of-the-brain
2013 02 May
At the start of its 'European Month of the Brain' initiative, the European Commission has earmarked some €150 million of funding for 20 new international brain research projects. It will bring the total EU investment in brain research since 2007 to over €1.9 billion. The 'European Month of the Brain' (#brainmonth) will highlight European research and...Read more
Shortening-the-time-from-medical-research-to-treatment
2013 03 Jun
Chronic diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's have seen an increase across Europe due to higher life expectancy and changes in lifestyle. In principle it is biomedical research that will lead to discoveries, which can offer new therapies and diagnostic solutions. Yet often these stay too long in the laboratory, which creates delays reaching the patients...Read more
Esicm-lives-2013-critical-care-research-thinking-big
2013 08 Oct
Critical care researchers need to think big, and think global, said John Marshall (Canada), in his keynote lecture at ESICM 2013. Breakthroughs in the past were the result of quirky individuals who did a lot with very little. What of the future of research, now that low hanging fruit has been identified? Marshall noted that we are in an era...Read more
Research-finds-amended-brain-connections-in-epilepsy-patients
2013 19 Nov
A new study, available online in the journal ‘Radiology’, published its findings on the latest research on epilepsy, since the most frequent type of this condition causes abnormal, widespread connections in patients’ brains which could provide indicators towards detection and treatment. Seizures emanating from the temporal lobes, situated right...Read more
Rsna-2013-ct-and-3-d-printers-used-by-researchers-to-recreate-dinosaur-fossils
2013 20 Nov
Data from computed tomography (CT) scans can be used with three-dimensional (3-D) printers to make accurate copies of fossilized bones, according to new research published online in the journal Radiology. Fossils are often stored in plaster casts, or jackets, to protect them from damage. Getting information about a fossil typically requires...Read more
Innovative-collaboration-aims-to-expand-science-of-heart-studies-towards-personalised-medicine
2013 20 Nov
A new collaborative research relationship between the American Heart Association, the University of Mississippi and Boston University, representing a bold vision for cardiovascular population science, was announced today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions. The collaboration has a vision of greatly expanding important population...Read more
Widespread-inappropriate-lab-testing-revealed-in-extensive-analysis
2013 20 Nov
More than 5 billion laboratory tests conducted each year in the US, making it healthcare’s single highest volume activity. A major study analysing 15 years worth of published research finds several surprising elements concerning the humble blood test. Led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and reported on-line...Read more
Best-practices-established-for-expanding-tele-icus-implementation
2013 20 Nov
As stated in a recently published report by the national health policy institute NEHI entitled ‘Emerging Best Practices for Tele-ICU Care Nationally’, the use of tele-medicine in intensive care units is about to undergo significant transformation with emerging best practices driving scalability, diversity and competition and providing valuable precedents...Read more
Ever-wondered-what-the-human-heart-is-made-of
2013 22 Nov
For the first time ever, the optimal structure and cell ratio associated with heart function have been identified. This remarkable discovery was made by a team of researchers at the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomaterials & Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) and the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, and published as a foundational...Read more
Effective-childrens-cancer-diagnosis-can-be-radiation-free
2013 27 Nov
It has been proven that there is no need to expose children to radiation in order to efficiently rule out the possibility of liver cancer. Clinicians at King’s College Hospital, which is part of King’s Health Partners AHSC, have conducted research and proven that children do not need to be exposed to radiation in order to successfully rule...Read more
Rsna-2013-interactive-session-on-benefits-of-innovative-modular-imaging-healthcare-it-systems
2013 28 Nov
Carestream Scientists and researchers from leading medical schools will be presenting scientific papers regarding innovative advances in medical imaging “How to Future-Proof Your X-ray and Health IT Purchases with Modular Systems” is the title of an interactive discussion, which will be held as part of the annual meeting and exhibit of the Radiological...Read more
Latest-research-project-renews-hopes-for-aids-vaccine
2013 28 Nov
December 1st is annual World AIDS Day, presenting an ideal opportunity to view the progress made by medical research in fighting the disease. There are 35 million people infected by HIV worldwide, hence the disease is still most prevalent. Despite the fact that antiretroviral drugs manage to slow down the progression of the condition, they come...Read more
Sea-coral-is-improving-bone-grafting
2013 02 Dec
New research has refined sea coral properties, making it more compatible with natural bone and paving the way for it to be used more extensively in bone grafting procedures. By partially converting calcium carbonate―found in the exoskeleton of sea coral―into coralline hydroxyapatite (CHA), the refined material, called coralline hydroxyapatite/calcium...Read more
Latest-drug-reduces-fatal-transplant-side-effect-by-50
2013 04 Dec
According to researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center a new class of drugs is capable to reduce patients’ risk of contracting a serious and often deadly side effect of lifesaving bone marrow transplant treatments. The innovative study, published in The Lancet Oncology and a first to test this treatment in humans,...Read more
Fujifilm-partners-with-alzheimer-s-research-consortium-to-trial-new-drug
2013 05 Dec
FUJIFILM Corporation has decided to partner with the University of California San Diego based Alzheimer’s disease Cooperative Study (“ADCS”), in order to carry out a Phase II clinical trial of the Alzheimer’s Disease drug “T-817MA” to accelerate its development in the United States. The ADCS is the largest Alzheimer’s Disease therapeutic research...Read more
Revolutionary-sensor-belt-achieves-longest-non-invasive-ecg-ever
2013 05 Dec
Patients suffering from cardiac diseases may rapidly become emergencies, in which case seconds can make the difference between life and death despite many cardiac conditions announcing themselves months before. Symptoms however, are simply overlooked and a long-term ECG could help identify issues. An innovative sensor belt developed at Germany’s...Read more
Vitamin-d-s-disease-prevention-effect-questioned
2013 06 Dec
According to a published report in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, French researchers suggest low vitamin D levels do not cause ill health, however they confirm that additional clinical trials on non-skeletal diseases are required. Recommended as a supplement for certain groups, recent evidence has shown Vitamin D may have a role to play...Read more
Effectiveness-of-angioplasty-questioned-for-treatment-of-cad
2013 09 Dec
Stable coronary artery disease (CAD) patients who are neither experiencing a heart attack nor an abnormal stress test, may not be receiving additional benefits from angioplasty for the treatment of their narrowed arteries when compared to drug therapy alone. This was revealed in a recent Stony Brook University School of Medicine cardiologists-led...Read more
Tumour-promoting-gene-discovered
2013 09 Dec
More than one per cent of all cancer patients carry a gene which drives the development of tumours, and it is the first time ever that researchers have identified the gene CUX1 to be widely linked to cancer development. According to the team of researchers, deactivating CUX1 activates a biological pathway that enhances tumour growth. Drugs inhibiting...Read more
Icu-survival-rates-drastically-improved-with-philips-virtual-icu
2013 10 Dec
According to a recent study conducted by Dr. Craig Lilly, a professor at University of Massachusetts Medical School and Director of the eICU Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center, and published online in the journal CHEST, it was found that a virtual ICU, staffed by one specialist doctor and three critical care nurses at the service...Read more
It-s-official-sugar-substitute-aspartame-is-safe
2013 11 Dec
The European Food Safety Authority has concluded that the artificial sweetener aspartame is safe and poses no threat to consumers’ health. At the request of the European Commission the European Food Safety Authority has finalised its review, which was originally planned for completion by 2020. The risk assessment conducted by the EFSA was...Read more
Major-research-project-to-tackle-childhood-obesity-crisis
2013 12 Dec
A significant study will have scientists investigate the genetic, dietary and social factors impacting child obesity. With childhood obesity having more than doubled in the past three decades, an extensive and long-term research project has been launched in order to identify the reason for this major increase. Aiming to to...Read more
High-intensity-training-at-home-can-benefit-cardiac-rehabilitation-patients
2013 13 Dec
According to new research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, home-based high intensity training can offer great benefits to cardiac patients who are looking for rapid ways to rehabilitate themselves following a heart attack or another cardiovascular event. A team of researchers evaluated different forms of exercise as part...Read more