A New Pathway Discovered Regulating Autoimmune Diseases
Molecule delays disease onset and reverses disease progression. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - October 7, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Endoscopists Recommend Frequent Colonoscopies, Leading to its Overuse
A retrospective study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, has found an overuse of colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening and surveillance. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - September 30, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Super Enhancers in the Inflamed Endothelium
Super-lative insights may yield new therapies for heart disease. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - September 26, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
The Fine Line Between Breast Cancer and Normal Tissues
Imaging tool may reduce need for repeat breast cancer operations. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - September 22, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
DNA Methylation Involved in Alzheimer ’s Disease
First large-scale study using EWAS to look at brain ’s chromosomal make-up in relation to Alzheimer’s disease. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - August 18, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
DNA Methylation Involved in Alzheimer’s Disease
First large-scale study using EWAS to look at brain’s chromosomal make-up in relation to Alzheimer’s disease. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - August 18, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Stimuli-Responsive Drug Delivery System Prevents Transplant Rejection, Reduces Toxicity, and Lasts for Months
Researchers have developed a way to deliver immunosupressant drugs locally and when prompted, with the use of a biomaterial that self-assembles into a hydrogel (jello-like) material. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - August 13, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Decline in Daily Functioning Related to Decreased Brain Activity in Early Stages of Alzheimer ’s Disease
Decline in daily functioning associated with Alzheimer ’s disease is related to alterations in activity in certain regions of the brain. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - August 12, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Decline in Daily Functioning Related to Decreased Brain Activity in Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Decline in daily functioning associated with Alzheimer’s disease is related to alterations in activity in certain regions of the brain. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - August 12, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Clearing Cells to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Researchers demonstrate novel approach in cervical cancer prevention. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - July 25, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Scientists Successfully Generate Human Platelets Using Next-Generation Bioreactor
Bioreactor-on-a-chip could help meet growing need for blood transfusions worldwide. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - July 22, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
When Good Gut Bacteria Get Sick
Sophisticated computational algorithms provide insight into how gut microbiota respond to infection over time. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - July 11, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Socioeconomic Status Associated with Peripheral Artery Disease Risk
In a new study led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), researchers have found that there are also higher rates of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in individuals with low income and lower attained education levels in the United States. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - July 2, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
New ‘Undiagnosed Disease’ Center in Boston Funded by the NIH
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital will form the new Harvard Center for Integrated Approaches to Undiagnosed Diseases (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - July 1, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
Scientists Engineer Nanoparticles to Prevent Bone Cancer, Strengthen Bones
Researchers utilized nanomedicine technologies to develop a drug-delivery system that can precisely target and attack cancer cells in the bone, as well as increase bone strength. (Source: BWH for Journalists)
Source: BWH for Journalists - June 30, 2014 Category: Research Source Type: news
