Shoulder replacement eases pain, improves motion in rheumatoid arthritis patients, Mayo Study finds ROCHESTER, Minn. — Jan. 13, 2014 — Shoulder arthritis is a common problem for rheumatoid arthritis patients: pain and difficulty moving their arms can grow so severe that ...

Multiple myeloma study uncovers genetic diversity within tumors Subpopulations of cells could have implications for treatment The most comprehensive genetic study to date of the blood cancer multiple myeloma has revealed that the genetic landscape ...

BU study: 1 question may gauge the severity of unhealthy drug and alcohol use Primary care physicians seeking to determine whether a patient's drug or alcohol use is problematic often have to rely on lengthy questionnaires containing dozens of items with multiple ...

2 players produce destructive cascade of diabetic retinopathy Augusta, Ga. - The retina can be bombarded by reactive oxygen species in diabetes, prompting events that destroy healthy blood vessels, form leaky new ones and ruin vision. Now ...

Heart attack survivors paint a complex picture of adhering to medicine Heart attack survivors of different races and genders are about equally likely to be on medications that reduce the risk of another heart attack and other potentially life-threatening ...

Benefits of cognitive training can last 10 years in older adults INDIANAPOLIS -- Exercises meant to boost mental sharpness can benefit older adults as many as 10 years after they received the cognitive training, researchers said Monday. In a study published in the Journal ...

New discovery could stimulate plant growth and increase crop yields, researchers say Scientists led by experts at Durham University have discovered a natural mechanism in plants that could stimulate their growth even under stress and potentially lead to ...

Researchers investigating how to make PET imaging even sweeter Mount Sinai Heart leads international research team testing new sugar-based tracer to help in the cardiovascular imaging hunt for inflamed high-risk, vulnerable ...

Enforcement and anti-poaching measures set to fail In a paper published in Conservation Letters, researchers from the University of Kent's Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) argue that despite record levels of funding being invested in enforcement ...

Understanding secondary light emission by plasmonic nanostructures may improve medical imaging "Plasmonic nanostructures are of great current interest as chemical sensors, in vivo imaging agents, and for photothermal therapeutics," explained ...

Bragging rights: MSU study shows that interventions help women's reluctance to discuss accomplishments BOZEMAN, Mont. -- A study published by Jessi L. Smith, professor of psychology at Montana State University, and Meghan Huntoon, who was Smith's student at MSU ...

Study: Kidney cancer patients preserve kidney function with robot-assisted partial nephrectomy

Hang up or hold on? Study helps call centers know when patience is running out Press "1" if you're tired of being on hold! Nobody likes to wait, but since customer service can't be packaged to sit on a shelf ready when we need it, ...

Immune system development linked to leukemia Our defenses against infection can be weaknesses in causing cancer Scientists have discovered a genetic signature that implicates a key mechanism in the immune system as a driving force for a type of ...

Research uncovers key difference between our bodies' fight against viruses and bacteria Scientists at The University of Nottingham have discovered a key difference in the biological mechanisms by which the immune system responds to viral and bacterial ...

Study identifies population of stem-like cells where HIV persists in spite of treatment Recently discovered T memory stem cells may be long-term viral reservoir, potential targets for future treatment Although antiviral therapy against HIV suppresses ...

Scientists solve 40-year mystery of how sodium controls opioid brain signaling The findings pave way for new therapies for treating pain and mood disorders LA JOLLA, CA—January 12, 2014—Scientists have discovered how the element sodium influences the signaling ...

It's all coming back to me now: Researchers find caffeine enhances memory For some, it's the tradition of steeping tealeaves to brew the perfect cup of tea. For others, it's the morning shuffle to a coffee maker for a hot jolt of java. Then there are those who ...

Mutation discovery may improve treatment for rare brain tumor type Study findings could lead to targeted therapies for hard-to-treat craniopharyngiomas BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2014 -- Scientists have identified a mutated gene that causes a type of tenacious, ...

Non-coding DNA implicated in type 2 diabetes Variations in non-coding sections of the genome might be important contributors to type 2 diabetes risk, according to a new study. DNA sequences that don't encode proteins were once dismissed as "junk DNA", ...

Multi-institutional team finds targetable mutation in rare brain tumor BRAF mutation associated with other cancers appears to drive papillary craniopharyngiomas A team led by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Brigham and Women's ...

Designer 'swiss-army-knife' molecule captures RNA in single cells in their natural tissue environment Findings allow for better understanding of how tissue microenvironment affects gene expression in healthy and diseased cells PHILADELPHIA ...

Ultrasound directed to the human brain can boost sensory performance Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists say ultrasound ranks with leading neuromodulation techniques in achieving spatial resolution Whales, bats, and even praying mantises use ultrasound as a sensory ...

Tweaking MRI to track creatine may spot heart problems earlier, Penn Medicine study suggests Measuring creatine levels with MRI has benefits over contrast-enhanced MRI and MRS PHILADELPHIA— A new MRI method to map creatine at higher ...

Study: At-home test can spot early Alzheimer's Finding symptoms early is crucial to treatment, at-home paper test can help COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination (SAGE test), which takes less than 15 minutes ...