Older siblings' cells can be passed from female dogs to their puppies in the womb, MU researchers find Discovery will help further research into health effects of microchimerism COLUMBIA, Mo. – Some people possess a small number of cells in their bodies that ...

A simple test may catch early pancreatic cancer Currently, disease usually found too late to save lives Reporting on a small preliminary study, Johns Hopkins researchers say a simple blood test based on detection of tiny epigenetic alterations may reveal the earliest ...

CNIO researchers discover new genetic errors that could cause 1 of the most deadly leukaemias The sequencing of the acute dendritic cell leukaemia exome shows that more than half of patients display 'epigenetic' gene alterations Acute dendritic ...

Imaging breast cancer with light Netherlands researchers unveil their 'photoacoustic mammoscope,' a new device that could someday be used for routine breast cancer screenings ...

'Common courtesy' lacking among doctors-in-training Johns Hopkins researchers say 'etiquette-based' communications needed to improve medical outcomes Johns Hopkins investigators have found that doctors-in-training are unlikely to introduce themselves fully ...

Study finds prenatal diagnosis and birth location may significantly improve neonatal HLHS survival Multi-center study led by Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine HOUSTON – (Oct. 23, 2013) – A first-of-its-kind study led by Texas Children's ...

Neurotoxin effectively relieves bone cancer pain in dogs, Penn researchers find By the time bone cancer is diagnosed in a pet dog, it is often too late to save the animal's life. Instead, the goal of treatment is to keep the dog as comfortable and free ...

Gene-silencing strategy opens new path to understanding Down Syndrome Genome-wide changes result from silencing extra chromosome, scientists report at ASHG 2013 The first evidence that the underlying genetic defect responsible for trisomy 21, also known ...

HIV elimination in South Africa could be achieved by current treatment policy The current antiretroviral treatment policy in South Africa could lead to elimination of HIV within the country over the next 24 to 34 years, but a universal test and treat (UTT) ...

RNA signatures from suspected TB patients could form the basis of a diagnostic test A set of RNA transcriptional signatures expressed in the blood of patients might provide the basis of a diagnostic test that can distinguish active tuberculosis (TB) from ...

Xpert MTB/RIF test may improve diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis in HIV-infected individuals Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a serious and often fatal illness that is difficult to diagnose particularly in resource-poor areas and is especially common ...

Delaying gratification, when the reward is under our noses How can some people resist the attraction of immediate pleasures and pursue long-term goals, while others easily succumb and compromise their ultimate expectations? A recent study led by researchers at the Brain ...

Internet users more likely to engage in cancer-preventive behaviors PHILADELPHIA — Older men and women who used the internet were more likely to participate in screening for colorectal cancer, participate in physical activities, eat healthily, ...

Flu vaccine associated with lower risk of cardiovascular events Receiving an influenza vaccination was associated with a lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events such as heart failure or hospitalization for heart attack, with the greatest treatment ...

Brief risk-reduction counseling at time of HIV testing does not result in reduction in rate of STIs Brief risk-reduction counseling at the time of a rapid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test was not effective for reducing new sexually transmitted infections ...

Intranasal application of hormone appears to enhance placebo response The hormone oxytocin may mediate processes such as empathy, trust, and social learning. These are key elements of the patient-physician relationship, which is an important mediator of ...

WSU researchers link DDT and obesity Effects seen across generations PULLMAN, Wash.—Washington State University researchers say ancestral exposures to environmental compounds like the insecticide DDT may be a factor in high rates of obesity. The finding comes ...

Internet therapy may help postnatal depression Researchers at the University of Exeter have teamed up with online forum Netmums in a pilot study which has shown that postnatal depression can be treated effectively using online therapy. Rates of postnatal depression ...

Risk-reduction counseling at time of HIV testing does not result in reduction of STIs Brief risk-reduction counseling at the time of a rapid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test was not effective for reducing new sexually transmitted ...

Genetic variation alters efficacy of antidepressant Variant gene form reduced antidepressant's ability to weaken emotional memories Washington, DC — Having a different form of a gene that regulates the brain chemical noradrenaline influences how well men remember ...

Focus on developmental approach to obesity in children and adolescents Special issue of Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics Reports on Risk Factors and Promising Interventions for Childhood Obesity Philadelphia, Pa. (October 22, 2013) ...

NASA's Aqua satellite sees Typhoon Francisco approaching Japan Typhoon Francisco was already spreading fringe clouds over southern Japan when NASA's Aqua satellite flew overhead and captured a picture of the storm from space. On Oct. 22 at 04:30 UTC/12:30 a.m. EDT, ...

Homeless people much more frequent users of emergency department and other health-care services Study has important policy implications for the delivery of health services TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2013—Single women who are homeless visit a hospital Emergency Department ...

Clemson University study points to possible treatment for brain disorders CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University scientists are working to determine how neurons are generated, which is vital to providing treatment for neurological disorders like Tuberous Sclerosis ...

Small group of homeless people are extremely high users of ERs Homeless visit ER 8 times as often as general population TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2013—Although homeless people account for a small proportion of Emergency Department visits, a small group of them are extremely ...