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UMass researchers develop new class of photodynamic molecules for treating deep-tissue tumors

UMass Medical School scientist Gang Han, PhD, and his team have designed a new class of molecules used in photodynamic therapy that are able to direct lamp light deep into tissue to kill cancer tumors.

5 Dec 2016

New study to explore link between sleep and chronic pain

Washington State University will lead a study to understand the relationship between sleep and chronic pain, part of a nationwide effort to address the rising abuse of opioid pain relievers and expand the arsenal of non-drug treatment options.

5 Dec 2016

$Combination treatment produces better outcomes in erythropoietin-refractory MDS patients, study shows$

Combination treatment produces better outcomes in erythropoietin-refractory MDS patients, study shows

Patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) suffer from a reduction in the number of different types of blood cells, including red blood cells leading to the development of anemia.

4 Dec 2016

Auditory deficits in people with schizophrenia linked to dysfunctional brain receptors

The inability to hear subtle changes in pitch, a common and debilitating problem for people with schizophrenia, is due to dysfunctional N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) brain receptors, according to a study by Columbia University Medical Center researchers.

2 Dec 2016

Latina women with breast cancer likely to experience many gaps in survivorship care, research suggests

Breast cancer patients in one of the United States' largest and fastest-growing ethnic minority groups are likely to experience numerous gaps in care following their primary treatment, research from Oregon State University suggests.

2 Dec 2016

New data shows positive results for DePuy Synthes ATTUNE Knee System

DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction, today announced the latest clinical evidence of the performance of the ATTUNE Knee System.

2 Dec 2016

Wireless patient monitoring system from Isansys Lifecare features on BBC

We are delighted to be featured on the BBC’s CBBC show Operation Ouch!

From Isansys Lifecare Ltd. 2 Dec 2016

Researcher to study ethical complexities of involving teens at high risk for HIV in prevention trials

An Indiana University nursing researcher has been awarded $1.1 million to study the ethical complexities of involving adolescents ages 14-17 at high risk for HIV in biomedical prevention trials.

2 Dec 2016

Report reveals hospitalization, mortality rates for kidney disease patients continue to decrease in the U.S.

According to an annual data report from the United States Renal Data System, hospitalization and mortality rates for patients with chronic kidney disease continue to decline in the U.S.

2 Dec 2016

OHSU scientists identify potential target for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease

A new scientific discovery may provide a future avenue for treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease.

1 Dec 2016

NSF awards grant to advance new diagnostic test for fatal gastrointestinal disease in pre-term infants

The National Science Foundation has chosen an LSU Health New Orleans team that developed a test for the early detection of a potentially life-threatening gastrointestinal disease affecting pre-term, low birthweight babies to receive expert guidance to move the technology forward.

1 Dec 2016

UA awarded $1.5 million funding for long-term study of cancer in firefighters

Researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will lead a collaborative project to develop the framework for a larger long-term study of cancer in firefighters.

1 Dec 2016

Acupuncture treatments after mastectomy help women cope with post-operative symptoms

Women who had acupuncture treatments after breast cancer surgery at Abbott Northwestern Hospital had a greater reduction in pain, nausea, and anxiety and were better able to cope on the first post-operative day compared with patients who had traditional care, according to a study published in the Oncology Nursing Forum in November.

30 Nov 2016

Over-the-counter and prescription pain medications linked to drug-induced liver injury

More than 1,000 medications, with acetaminophen being the most common, have been associated with drug-induced liver injury.

30 Nov 2016

Drexel researchers one step closer to offering new treatment for chronic wounds

Drexel University researchers are one step closer to offering a new treatment for the millions of patients who suffer from slow-healing, chronic wounds.

29 Nov 2016

Study shows heart medications prevent cardiovascular damage during breast cancer treatment

Heart medication taken in combination with chemotherapy reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular damage in patients with early-stage breast cancer, according to results from a new landmark clinical trial.

29 Nov 2016

Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with epilepsy have higher mortality risk, study reveals

U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans (IAVs) with epilepsy were more than twice as likely to die between 2011 and 2015 as were similar veterans without epilepsy. A study published Nov. 11 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report revealed that IAVs were found to have a higher prevalence of mental and physical comorbidity and to have substantially higher mortality than were veterans without epilepsy.

29 Nov 2016

Electro-acupuncture may be effective in treating sleep disturbances in women with breast cancer

It's somewhat of a little-known adverse effect of having breast cancer, but studies suggest that approximately 30% to 40% of women with breast cancer report persistent hot flashes. Nocturnal hot flashes are among the most problematic because they can contribute to poor sleep.

29 Nov 2016

New report highlights global burden of maternal, newborn and young child deaths

Today FIGO, ICM, ICN and IPA announce the publication of a report showing the global burden of maternal, newborn and young child deaths and launch the Together We Can campaign to tackle it.

25 Nov 2016

Active older population, better technology may be cause for more hip and knee replacement surgeries

An active aging population is a good thing for society. It also keeps John Shields, M.D., very busy.

24 Nov 2016

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Latest Nursing News and Research

UMass researchers develop new class of photodynamic molecules for treating deep-tissue tumors

New study to explore link between sleep and chronic pain

Combination treatment produces better outcomes in erythropoietin-refractory MDS patients, study shows

Auditory deficits in people with schizophrenia linked to dysfunctional brain receptors

Latina women with breast cancer likely to experience many gaps in survivorship care, research suggests

New data shows positive results for DePuy Synthes ATTUNE Knee System

Wireless patient monitoring system from Isansys Lifecare features on BBC

Researcher to study ethical complexities of involving teens at high risk for HIV in prevention trials

Report reveals hospitalization, mortality rates for kidney disease patients continue to decrease in the U.S.

OHSU scientists identify potential target for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease

NSF awards grant to advance new diagnostic test for fatal gastrointestinal disease in pre-term infants

UA awarded $1.5 million funding for long-term study of cancer in firefighters

Acupuncture treatments after mastectomy help women cope with post-operative symptoms

Over-the-counter and prescription pain medications linked to drug-induced liver injury

Drexel researchers one step closer to offering new treatment for chronic wounds

Study shows heart medications prevent cardiovascular damage during breast cancer treatment

Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with epilepsy have higher mortality risk, study reveals

Electro-acupuncture may be effective in treating sleep disturbances in women with breast cancer

New report highlights global burden of maternal, newborn and young child deaths

Active older population, better technology may be cause for more hip and knee replacement surgeries

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