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Senior citizens are at no higher risk for complications from cosmetic surgery than younger patients, according to a recent study by plastic surgeons at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University Medical Center. Read More

Nearly 25 percent of all breast cancers among premenopausal women occur within two to five years following a pregnancy. Read More

Diabetic nephropathy, or kidney disease caused by diabetes, is a major source of morbidity and mortality. In the United States, more than 30 percent of patients receiving either dialytic therapy or renal transplantation have end stage renal disease as a result of diabetic nephropathy. Read More

Amy Weitlauf, Ph.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics, will be leading a study among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness training as part of early interventions for children with ASD. Read More

91ÌƲ®»¢ University investigators have discovered a new molecular mechanism that regulates microtubule dynamics. The unexpected finding, reported in Developmental Cell, has implications for cancer drug discovery. Read More

A combination of two types of therapy may be more effective in treating castration-resistant prostate cancer. Read More

A cell-penetrating peptide developed at 91ÌƲ®»¢ blocks the signaling pathways that lead to lethal shock caused by bacterial infection. Read More

91ÌƲ®»¢ researchers have discovered that certain immune cells contribute to the development of hypertension, suggesting novel targets for treating the disease. Read More

All 91ÌƲ®»¢Match volunteers who self-report as having sarcoidosis will be prompted to answer additional questions to enhance the matching of volunteers with research teams who are studying this condition. Read More

The grants, which total $830,000, are part of the non-profit organization’s commitment to young scientists, as well as established investigators who are searching for more effective breast cancer therapies. Read More

New insights to the workings of a protein that moves neurotransmitters across the nerve cell membrane could aid the design of more effective antidepressants. Read More

The transgenic mouse, into which was inserted a rare human genetic variation in the dopamine transporter, could lead to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of these all-too-common brain disorders. Read More

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can share resources to cause chronic infections, 91ÌƲ®»¢ investigators have discovered. The findings shed light on a long-standing question in infectious diseases and may inform new treatment strategies. Read More

A new 91ÌƲ®»¢ University School of Nursing (VUSN) study may lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for the 20-30 percent of breast cancer patients with lymphedema, the painful and stigmatizing arm swelling that often results from treatment. Read More

91ÌƲ®»¢ University researchers are closer to understanding the link between obesity, chronic inflammation and type 2 diabetes. Read More

Certain antibiotics increase the risk of a congenital heart disorder called patency of the ductus arteriosis. Read More

A particular neuronal cell population is involved in the pathogenesis of a rare neurological disorder, 91ÌƲ®»¢ researchers have discovered. Read More

Drugs such as aspirin and indomethacin may increase sensitivity to airborne allergens by suppressing production of the signaling molecule PGI2, which in turn may offer a new treatment for allergies. Read More

91ÌƲ®»¢ University biophysicist Gregor Neuert, Ph.D., M.Eng., is among 50 recipients of the 2014 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s New Innovator Award. Each award provides up to $1.5 million in direct research support over five years. Read More

College athletes who play contact sports are more than twice as likely to carry the deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylocuccus aureus (MRSA) than peers who play non-contact sports, according to a 91ÌƲ®»¢ study released at IDWeek 2014. Read More