Health
New treatment of acute myeloid leukemia achieves remarkable results in a disease formerly with little hope
The prognosis for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is poor: very few achieve remission and for those that...
New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury
Researchers to incorporate data into new, open access platform for exploration of the human brainCredit: Schneider et al. Each year,...
Generic advice doesn’t help patients drop pounds
Patients shed more weight when doctors give specific tips, study findsCredit: Duke University DURHAM, N.C. -- When it comes to...
Stroke risk drops in both black and white older adults
March 20, 2019 - Recent reductions in hospitalization and death due to stroke extend to both black and white Medicare...
Older immigrants living in US more satisfied with life than native-born counterparts
Credit: FSU Photo/Bruce Palmer Most people who immigrated to the United States for a chance to live the "American Dream"...
Premature babies could benefit from combined glucocorticoid and antioxidant therapy
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have suggested that subtle changes to the drugs administered to mothers threatened with preterm...
Toilet seat that detects congestive heart failure getting ready to begin commercialization
Researchers developed the seats to measure biometrics during 'natural' processesCredit: A. Sue Weisler/RIT With 1 million new cases of congestive...
To abort or not to abort — making difficult choices alone
Women contemplating abortion say they would like more support from the health care communityCredit: Photo: NTNU Almost half of all...
Brain health: Seniors chat online to stay sharp
OHSU research tests video chat to prevent cognitive declineCredit: OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff Right now, Gene Gilmer is as sharp as ever...
Miscarriage from a man’s perspective
A University of Missouri study exploring how men often use metaphors to discuss miscarriages finds couples need to 'co-cope' with...
Endocrine Society praises European Parliament report’s call to regulate endocrine-disrupting chemicals
WASHINGTON--The Endocrine Society applauded the European Parliament's release of a report demonstrating that endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) pose a serious threat...
Assessment tool predicts chronic fatigue syndrome 6 months after mono
More severe mononucleosis in college students increases the risk of severe chronic fatigue syndrome 6 months later One to five...
Does pregnancy history affect cognitive function?
Study suggests that childbearing decisions and timing are not linked to cognitive function CLEVELAND, Ohio (March 20, 2019)--Healthy cognitive aging...
Transformation of VA to ‘whole health’ model featured in JACM special issue
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, March 20, 2019--As medical delivery organizations seek to meet the Triple...
WVU researcher finds some Medicaid populations more likely to die by suicide
Credit: WVU MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--A West Virginia University researcher has discovered the suicide rate of some Medicaid-insured youth--including girls and young...
Butler Hospital COBRE grant to focus on clinical-translational brain research
Neuropsychiatric illnesses are common and highly impairing conditions that arise from abnormal functioning of the brain. These conditions - impulsivity,...
Researchers identify gene variant associated with cellular aging
(Boston)--It is well known that psychiatric stress is associated with accelerated aging. Now, a new study shows that a gene...
New model for ICU care, developed by Rutgers, discovers causes of health emergencies
Credit: Nick Romanenko A new model for intensive care, developed by Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health System, can help identify preventable...
Antibodies from earlier exposures affect response to new flu strains
'After being vaccinated with a new strain of flu, our immune systems appear to be expanding and boosting antibodies generated...
Improper removal of personal protective equipment contaminates health care workers
Errors cause spread of drug-resistant bacteria NEW YORK (March 19, 2019) --More than one-third of healthcare workers were contaminated with...
