Health
Mutation discovery leads to precise treatment for child with severe lymphatic disorder
CHOP researchers: A repurposed drug reshapes anatomy, brings dramatic clinical improvementCredit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, July 1, 2019—Faced with...
Benzodiazepine use with opioids intensifies neonatal abstinence syndrome
Babies born after being exposed to both opioids and benzodiazepines before birth are more likely to have severe drug withdrawal,...
Scientists identify interactions that stabilize a neurodegeneration-associated protein
Understanding the normal molecular interactions could aid in the development of therapeutics to prevent the formation of clumps associated with...
More Effective influenza vaccine begins US clinical trials
A more effective seasonal flu vaccine is about to be tested in the US A more effective seasonal flu vaccine...
CPAP provides relief from depression
Additional benefit for sleep apnea sufferers Researchers have found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment of obstructive sleep apnea...
Alcohol and pregnancy policies: Birth outcomes & prenatal care use by race
In the U.S. state policies pertaining to alcohol use during pregnancy have been in effect for more than 40 years....
Peer support reduces carer burden
Credit: Wellways Australia In a world first, La Trobe University research has shown how peer-led support programs for family and...
Inexpensive equipment and training can improve melanoma detection and reduce biopsies
An instrument and brief training can help doctors accurately detect the deadliest skin cancer, according to article in The Journal...
PBS restrictions result in outdated and unsafe care
Prescribing restrictions for anti-epileptic drugs expose flaws in the review process of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), a University of...
Many grandparents’ medicines not secure enough around grandchildren, poll suggests
Keeping medications in easy-to-reach places and easy-to-open containers can raise the risk of accidental poisoning or intentional misuseCredit: University of...
More people born with a single lower heart chamber survive; but, face challenges in quality and length of life
DALLAS, July 1, 2019 -- The Fontan procedure has allowed more people born with only one ventricle -- the lower...
Low vitamin D at birth raises risk of higher blood pressure in kids
Hypertension Journal report DALLAS, July 1, 2019 -- Vitamin D deficiency from birth to early childhood was associated with an...
Alcohol causes significant harm to those other than the drinker
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Each year, one in five U.S. adults -- an estimated 53 million people -- experience harm because...
Early warning signs of eating disorder revealed
Findings of large-scale data study Early warning signs that someone may have an eating disorder have been revealed in a...
Pear-shaped is better for postmenopausal women, even if they are normal weight
Credit: European Heart Journal Postmenopausal women who are "apple" shaped rather than "pear" shaped are at greater risk of heart...
Statin use reduces mortality and stroke risk in dementia patients, new study shows
The use of statins is significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of mortality in dementia patientsCredit: European Academy...
Keep Calm And Curry On: Must-Try Japanese Restaurants in Bali
Intro text we refine our methods of responsive web design, we’ve increasingly focused on measure and its relationship to how...
MS patients at a greater risk of cancer, new study suggests
New results of a 65-year follow-up study of nearly 7,000 Norwegian patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) suggest that patients may...
Sigma Ghi International Fraternity pledges $20 million to Huntsman Cancer Institute
Money dedicated to women's cancer research, treatment and wellnessCredit: Huntsman Cancer Institute Salt Lake City (June 28, 2019) - Today,...
Reducing the psychological distress of patients diagnosed with a common, retinal disease
Effective communication by health professionals may be key to reducing the psychological impact of 'dry' age-related macular degeneration diagnosis, suggests...
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