SuperSonic Imagine presented yesterday the validation of a world wide multicentre study, based on European recruitment, confirming the benefit of ShearWave Elastography when added to ultrasound for improved lesion classification. Launched by…
Study uncovers 13 new genes that increase risk of heart attacks
The largest-ever study of its type into coronary heart disease, involving scientists from the University of Leicester, has uncovered 13 new genes that increase risk of heart attacks. Professor Nilesh Samani, British…
Galderma, Astrazeneca collaborate to develop new compounds for dermatological disorders
AstraZeneca and Galderma Pharma S.A. (Galderma), a global speciality pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology, today announced they have entered into a R&D collaboration to develop new treatments for dermatological conditions including psoriasis,…
New surgical procedure makes losing weight a bit easier
Overweight patients no longer need to have large sections of their stomach surgically removed or have devices inserted into the body as part of weight loss procedures at Hamad Medical Corporation. Gastric…
Scientists develop unique device to measure short-lived radioactive thoron
“Many people are now saying: ‘Is it really that easy? Then why didn’t anyone think of it a long time ago?’ But you have to have the right idea at the right…
New insight into coronary artery disease
Insight into the complex biological mechanisms that cause heart disease has taken a major step forward with the discovery of 13 new genes that increase the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD)….
New Cutting-Edge method at SKMC offers many benefits to Epilepsy patients
A state-of-the-art procedure was recently performed at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, for patients with Epilepsy who suffer from frequent seizures and cannot tolerate or do not respond…
Scientists discover SNPs linked with high risk of sick sinus syndrome
Scientists at deCODE genetics and academic colleagues from Iceland, The Netherlands, Denmark, USA and Illumina, Inc., today report the discovery of single-letter variants (SNPs) in the sequence of the human genome associated…
New study unmasks molecule that can protect against epileptic seizure
For years brain scientists have puzzled over the shadowy role played by the molecule putrescine, which always seems to be present in the brain following an epileptic seizure, but without a clear…
Study links 13 new gene regions to coronary atherosclerosis
Thirteen new gene regions have been convincingly linked to coronary atherosclerosis in a massive, new, international genetics study involving investigators from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The results of the study,…
Multifunctional balloon catheter can improve cardiac ablation therapy
In an improvement over open-heart surgery, cardiologists now use catheters to eliminate damaged heart tissue in certain patients, such as those with arrhythmias. But this, too, can be a long and painful…
Gene that predicts risk of heart attack identified by scientists
Being able to identify people at risk from a future heart attack has taken a step closer to reality after the biggest ever study of its kind discovered over a dozen genes…
Rectal specific microbicides can protect against HIV
Microbicides can be used to protect against HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases, either on their own or with the added protection of a condom. New research published by BioMed Central’s open…
Scientists identify regulatory T cells responsible for limiting immune response
Scientists from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have identified the key immune cell population responsible for regulating the body’s immune response. The finding could have wide-ranging repercussions for the treatment of…
Noninvasive Test May Identify Down Syndrome Early On
A simple blood test may one day offer a safe way to detect Down syndrome during pregnancy, researchers say. In a small study, an experimental blood test identified a gene mutation associated…