CIENCIASMEDICASNEWS: NIH Research Matters | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

sábado, 25 de junio de 2016

NIH Research Matters | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Redefining health and well-being in older adults
June 14, 2016 — Researchers developed a novel model that may help better assess and manage the quality of life and health of older adults.
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Strategy may improve seasonal flu vaccines
June 14, 2016 — A novel strategy for predicting how circulating influenza viruses may evolve could help scientists create more effective seasonal flu vaccines.
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Predicting effective drug combinations for TB
June 14, 2016 — A new study shows how gene regulatory network analysis can help predict which drugs will work effectively in combination against drug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria.
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Blood pressure management for seniors
June 7, 2016 — Seniors aiming for a target blood pressure level lower than commonly recommended had a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and death.
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Spinal cord stimulation helps paralyzed people move hands
June 7, 2016 — In a proof-of-concept study, electrical stimulation of the spinal cord helped 2 people with quadriplegia improve voluntary movement and use of their hands.
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Alzheimer’s protein may have natural antibiotic role
June 7, 2016 — Results from a new study suggest that Alzheimer’s disease may result from certain infections. If validated, the findings could lead to novel approaches to prevent the disease.
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Physical activity associated with lower risk of many cancers
May 24, 2016 — Leisure-time physical activity is associated with a lower risk of 13 different types of cancer. Promoting physical activity may be important in cancer prevention and control.
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Helmet-based ventilation eases respiratory distress
May 24, 2016 — Helmets proved more effective than face masks for treating patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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Nanoparticles target, transform fat tissue
May 24, 2016 — In a proof-of-concept study, nanoparticles designed to target white fat and convert it to calorie-burning brown fat slowed weight gain in obese mice without affecting food intake.