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‘Breast screening reduces deaths from breast cancer’ says PHA
Evidence shows breast screening is the most reliable way of detecting early breast cancer at a stage when treatment is usually simpler and more successful, therefore reducing deaths.
Body Location Plays Part in Scratching Pleasure
Wake Forest Baptist Research Shows All Itches Are Not Equal...Bedwetting Can be Due to Undiagnosed Constipation, Research Shows
Winston-Salem, N.C. – Bedwetting isn’t always due to problems with the bladder, according to new research by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. ...More black tea for less pressure
Drinking a cup of black tea three times a day may significantly reduce your blood pressure.UAB part of trials to evaluate CPR and drugs after sudden cardiac arrest
By Bob Shepard - The University of Alabama at Birmingham is part of two, multi-site clinical trials to evaluate treatments for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest to improve survival rates.Study Pinpoints Genetic Variation that Raises Risk of Serious Complication Linked to Osteoporosis Drugs
Findings could lead to screening test for determining who can safely take these medicinesBrain Receptor in the Eye Lens May Link Epilepsy and Use of Antiepileptic Antidepressant Drugs with Increased Cataracts
NEWARK - Researchers from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and Columbia University have discovered that the most common receptor for the major neurotransmitter in the brain is also present in the lens of the eye, a finding that may help explain links between cataracts, epilepsy and use of a number of widely prescribed antiepileptic and antidepressant drugs.Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in US cancer screening rates
Screening rates lower among Asian and Hispanic AmericansChildren's influence growing in digital age
Digital media such as social networks and mobile devices are giving children more influence than in previous generations, a new book argues.'Maintenance Facelifts' in Younger Patients Provide Longest-Lasting Improvements, Authors Suggest
Arlington Heights, Ill. - Younger patients with "early or minimal signs of facial aging" achieve better results and higher satisfaction rates at least a decade after facelift surgery, according to a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).Miniature sensor for gastric haemorrhages
Methods for measuring and controlling haemorrhages in the digestive tract caused by such common pathologies as peptic ulcer involve uncomfortable probes which are very upsetting when inserted into the digestive tract of patients or when they have to be implanted over a prolonged period of time.OHSU discovery may lead to new treatment for Rett Syndrome
The research, published in Neuroscience, sheds light on what determines availability of the molecules involved in cardiorespiratory controlFDA approves Inlyta to treat patients with a type of advanced kidney cancer
Drug helps keep cancer from progressingChemistry research offers a breath of fresh air against indoor pollutants
MANHATTAN -- Removing the smell of new carpet from a room may eventually be a matter of turning the lights on or off.Why do smells make some people sick?
Do you get a headache from the perfume of the lady next to you at the table?The Pupils are the Windows to the Mind
The eyes are the window into the soul—or at least the mind, according to a new paper published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.NIH Study shows caffeine consumption linked to estrogen changes
Moderate caffeine intake associated with higher level for Asians, lower for whitesStudy of fruit fly sleep reveals a genetic basis of insomnia
On the surface, it’s simple: when night falls, our bodies get sleepy. But behind the scenes, a series of complex molecular events, controlled by our genes, is hard at work to make us groggy.Improving medicine management of the elderly
With an eye to the ageing population, one Monash researcher is focused on improving the provision of medicines to Victorians in aged care facilities.HIV Escapes Immune Response in Macrophages
HIV uses macrophages of the immune system as a hideout, where viral particles can persist without being attacked by antibodies. From these reservoirs, viruses can be directly transferred to non-infected cells.Study offers new information for flu fight
Athens, Ga. - Influenza virus can rapidly evolve from one form to another, complicating the effectiveness of vaccines and anti-viral drugs used to treat it. By first understanding the complex host cell pathways that the flu uses for replication, University of Georgia researchers are finding new strategies for therapies and vaccines, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.New detection method for UTI-causing bacteria means better treatment and fewer costs
A new method for identifying bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) will lead to much faster, more effective treatment as well as a reduction in costs. The procedure, described in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, could eventually be used for the identification of micro-organisms in other bodily fluids, including blood and spinal fluid.Feel the Burn: Exercise Burns More Fat Than Cutting Calories, SLU Study Finds
Exercise is more effective than diet in reducing fat between muscles and in the abdomen between organs (visceral fat), according to Saint Louis University research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.Treatment of symptomless acid reflux does not improve asthma in children
There is debate in the medical community over whether or not undetected gastroesophageal reflux (GER) — a condition caused by acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus — could contribute to inadequate asthma control in children taking inhaled steroids.Fortunately for men, size doesn’t matter (much)
Researchers from The Australian National University have discovered that the male-specific Y-chromosome is shrinking – and it’s happening at different rates across species.BWH Researchers Develop New Drug Release Mechanism Utilizing 3D Superhydrophobic Materials
BOSTON, MA—According to a recent study, there is a new mechanism of drug release using 3D superhydrophobic materials that utilizes air as a removable barrier to control the rate at which drug is released.Study finds lure of entertainment, work hard for people to resist
Trying to resist that late-night tweet or checking your work email again?Study of One Million Americans Shows Obesity and Pain Linked
Stony Brook University Researchers Detail Findings in Journal ObesityKnowledge of patient’s lifestyles ‘a must’ to improve oral health
A leading oral health charity has backed Government calls to ensure all health professionals take the opportunity to discuss a patient's lifestyle.Multiple Pregnancies Could Lead to Obesity, Study Shows
CINCINNATI—New research from University of Cincinnati (UC) scientists suggests that women who give birth more than once (multiparous) could be at higher risk for obesity and inflammation, and their male offspring could also suffer from increased weight gain into adulthood.CDC study explores role of drugs, drive-by shootings, and other crimes in gang homicides
First study on gang homicides from CDC’s unique violent death reporting systemUC Davis dermatologists find telemedicine effective for patient care
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — UC Davis Health System dermatologists, using videoconferencing technology known as telemedicine, have determined that live interactive consultations can improve clinical outcomes for patients because they usually involve beneficial changes in medical diagnosis and disease management that otherwise might not occur.‘Dabbling’ in hard drugs in middle age linked to increased risk of death
By Jennifer Lollar - Young adults often experiment with hard drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamines and opiates, and all but about 10 percent stop as they assume adult roles and responsibilities.MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital extend international top position in care with bionic, high-tech prostheses
(Vienna) The Medical University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital are further extending their top position in the provision of care with bionic, high-tech prostheses.Log in
- Fingerprint of radiation exposure discovered in thyroid cancer
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- FDA Issues Early Communication about Ongoing Safety Review of Weight Loss Drug Orlistat
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Jon
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12/10/2011 16:41:04
One reason people get the wrong idea: articles like yours that talk about "association with the risks of smoking"
Hello? Are you familiar with the ...
brigitte
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07/10/2011 14:29:44
Those listed items are not going to make much impact. Smoking compromises babies, but doesn't result in prematurity anymore than any other imperfect practice prenatally. ...
admin
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06/10/2011 18:47:06
Actually there is a great deal of published evidence of fluoride in drinking water severely harming the health of users.
Try examining the dozens of clinical ...
Richard Windsor
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29/09/2011 05:25:07
Point to a single double-blind placebo controlled trial that meets modern standards of evidence based medicine and I might consider your argument.
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28/09/2011 04:57:08
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