Health
New biomarker test improves diagnosis of ovarian cancer
The majority of women who undergo surgery for suspected ovarian cancer do not have cancer. A novel blood test developed...
Long work hours associated with increased risk of stroke
Stroke Journal Report DALLAS, June 20, 2019 -- People who worked long hours had a higher risk of stroke, especially...
Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Despite improvements in median and short-term survival rates for patients with glioblastoma, the most common brain tumor...
Inflammatory mechanisms may underlie increased risk of prostate cancer among WTC responders
Bottom Line: Inflammatory and immune-regulatory mechanisms were found to be altered in animal models and in archived prostate cancer tumor...
EHR medication lists lack accuracy, may threaten patient safety
A patient's electronic health record may not capture the most accurate, up-to-date information about ophthalmic medications, a new study findsCredit:...
Silver loading and switching: Unintended consequences of pulling health policy levers
PITTSBURGH, June 20, 2019 - A move by the White House in 2017--decried by many health policy analysts as an...
In ovarian cancer care, focus on high-volume centers could come at a cost
NEW YORK, NY (June 19, 2019)--Limiting ovarian cancer surgery to high-volume hospitals could improve survival but may also reduce access...
Research discovery leads to new clinical trial for myelofibrosis patients
Huntsman Cancer Institute study exemplifies bench to bedsideCredit: Huntsman Cancer Institute SALT LAKE CITY - Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute...
Sickle cell drug showing promise in clinical trial
Clinical trial data presented by UConn School of Medicine researchers at the 24th Congress of the European Hematology AssociationCredit: Photo...
Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis
ITHACA, N.Y. - A new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, currently in canine clinical trials, shows promise for eventual use...
People with multiple physical conditions have faster brain decline, higher suicide risk
Research findings made using a scoring system that measures the impact of living with multiple chronic illnesses, also known as...
State initiative to address disparities in mother’s milk for very low birth weight infants
Boston - Researchers at Boston Medical Center initiated a statewide quality improvement imitative to increase mothers' ability to produce and...
Researchers learn dangerous brain parasite ‘orders in’ for dinner
Credit: Indiana University Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered how a dangerous parasite maintains a steady supply...
How information is like snacks, money, and drugs — to your brain
Researchers demonstrate common neural code for information and money; both act on the brain's dopamine-producing reward system Can't stop checking...
Study finds similar cardiovascular outcomes for generic, brand-name drugs for hypothyroidism
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A new study by Mayo Clinic researchers may have broad implications for treatment of patients with predominantly...
How do vaping, the environment, lifestyle impact long-term lung health?
Millennial lung health will get its first focus with $24.8 million grantCredit: Northwestern University CHICAGO --- We don't yet know...
The dynamics of workplace sexual harassment in the US
A new Gender, Work & Organization analysis of U.S. data from 1997-2016 provides new insights into workplace sexual harassment. The...
Climate change could affect symbiotic relationships between microorganisms and trees
An international research consortium mapped the global distribution of tree-root symbioses with fungi and bacteria that are vital to forest...
Patients of surgeons with unprofessional behavior more likely to suffer complications
Patients of surgeons with higher numbers of reports from co-workers about unprofessional behavior are significantly more likely to experience complications...
Simple scan could direct treatments for angina
A 40 minute test for angina could help patients avoid an overnight stay in hospital, according to research funded by...
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