Surgery improves quality of life for patients with chronic sinus infection, sleep dysfunction
Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (sinus infection) and obstructive sleep apnea report a poor quality of life, which is substantially improved following endoscopic sinus surgery, according to a… Source: Medical News Today Surgery improves quality of life for patients with chronic sinus infection, sleep dysfunction
Genetic testing reveals new drug targets in esophageal cancer
Nearly all advanced esophageal cancers harbor genetic mutations that can be targeted with emerging drug therapies, according to a new study published in The Oncologist. Source: Medical News Today Genetic testing reveals new drug targets in esophageal cancer
Closer to a treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis the ‘asthma of the esophagus’
Scientists from the D’Or Institute of Research and Education (IDOR), the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the Yale University School of Medicine have elucidated the chemical process… Source: Medical News Today Closer to a treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis the 'asthma of the esophagus'
Pitt team identifies cause of resilience to tinnitus, potential drug therapy
Researchers have identified in an animal model the molecular mechanisms behind resilience to noise-induced tinnitus and a possible drug therapy that could reduce susceptibility to this chronic and… Source: Medical News Today Pitt team identifies cause of resilience to tinnitus, potential drug therapy
Link found between throat microbes and schizophrenia
Researchers have revealed that the microscopic organisms found in the back of the throats of people with schizophrenia are different to those found in healthy individuals. Source: Medical News Today Link found between throat microbes and schizophrenia
Water covers 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, but only a fraction is fresh
Technology and Innovation publishes new double issue with special section on waterFresh water–connecting and sustaining all aspects of life on Earth, including food and energy–is in great… Source: Medical News Today Water covers 70 percent of the Earth's surface, but only a fraction is fresh
Researchers identify signature of microbiomes associated with schizophrenia
Studying microbiomes in throat may help identify causes and treatments of brain disorderIn the most comprehensive study to date, researchers at the George Washington University have identified a… Source: Medical News Today Researchers identify signature of microbiomes associated with schizophrenia
Closing the gap on developing a vaccine for middle ear infections
Researchers discover the molecular switch that controls a ‘chameleon’ bacteriaResearchers from Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics, together with the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in… Source: Medical News Today Closing the gap on developing a vaccine for middle ear infections
Early evidence suggests hybrid cochlear implants may benefit millions with common form of hearing loss
Multicenter study led by NYU Langone Medical Center shows that device leads to major improvements in hearing and speech recognitionPeople with a common form of hearing loss not helped by hearing… Source: Medical News Today Early evidence suggests hybrid cochlear implants may benefit millions with common form of hearing loss
Scientists’ silk structure is secret to process of regenerating salivary cells
Tissue engineering could help millions in the US with dry mouth due to Sjögren’s syndrome, and radiation for head and neck cancerThe silkworm, which produces the essential ingredient for fine… Source: Medical News Today Scientists' silk structure is secret to process of regenerating salivary cells
