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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- A health care provider's beliefs about a particular treatment may have a strong influence on the patient's...

Researchers recommend specific diabetes medications to protect bone health

WASHINGTON -- Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and osteoporosis often coexist in patients, but managing both conditions can be a challenge....

Study seeks to improve screening for falls in emergency departments

When individuals visit the emergency department after falling, they may receive a diagnosis reflecting the injury sustained -- such as...

Simple method measures how long bacteria can wait out antibiotics

Credit: (Credit: Bruno Charbit for Hebrew University) A growing number of pathogens are developing resistance to one or more antibiotics,...

New 3-D display takes the eye fatigue out of virtual reality

Credit: Liang Gao, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign WASHINGTON -- There is a great deal of excitement around...

Study shows neuro kinetics’ I-Portal® devices objectively track concussion signs

(Neuro Kinetics, Inc.) A new paper describes the objective and effective use of I-Portal® technology to test and monitor mTBI...

An end to population aging in China, Germany, USA

Population aging could peak by 2040 in Germany and by 2070 in China, according to a new study published in...

Family history and location of genetic fault affect risk for carriers of cancer genes

A large scale study of women carrying faults in important cancer genes should enable doctors to provide better advice and...

Age-specific overall risk of breast, ovarian cancer among women with BRCA1/2 genetic mutations

Researchers conducted an analysis that included nearly 10,000 women with the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutations to estimate the age-specific...

NAMS 2017 position statement updates guidelines for hormone therapy use

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 20, 2017)--A new position statement on the use of hormone therapy (HT) for menopausal and postmenopausal women...

Older people who feel close to God have well-being that grows with frequent prayer

As people grow older, those who are securely attached to God are more likely to have a sense of well-being...

Infections in early life associated with increased risk for Celiac disease

(Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health) Infections during infancy are associated with increased risk for gluten...

New guideline aims to reduce infections in total hip & knee replacement patients

ATLANTA - According to a new guideline released by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and American Association of Hip...

People who go to bed late have less control over OCD symptoms

Credit: Binghamton University, State University of New York BINGHAMTON, NY - A late bedtime is associated with lower perceived control...

Computer scientists repurpose laparoscopy video for medical training

Laparoscopy is a surgical technique in which a fiber-optic camera is inserted into a patient's abdominal cavity to provide a...

Hiding true self harms career and sense of belonging

Hiding your true self at work can damage your career and reduce your sense of belonging in the workplace, a...

Enhanced photocatalytic activity by Cu2O nanoparticles integrated H2Ti3O7 nanotubes

Credit: NANO Journal Why do we construct nanocomposite for the photocatalytic oxidation desulfurization? Current hydrodesulfurization (HDS) technology is hard to...

Studies link nutrient, academic achievement in pre-adolescent children

Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Researchers can look into your eyes to determine whether you're getting...

Board game helps Mexican coffee farmers grasp complex ecological interactions