Health
First proof a synthesized antibiotic is capable of treating superbugs
A "game changing" new antibiotic which is capable of killing superbugs has been successfully synthesised and used to treat an...
More people miss NHS appointments when the clocks go forward
Credit: Lancaster University More people miss NHS appointments when the clocks go forward in the UK The number of missed...
Basic cardiovascular science congress set to stimulate public discussion on genome editing
Sophia Antipolis 23 March 2018. The European Society of Cardiology's (ESC) basic science congress is set to stimulate public discussion...
Diagnosing breast cancer using red light
Credit: Edoardo Ferocino HOLLYWOOD, FL -- Optical Mammography, or OM, which uses harmless red or infrared light, has been developed...
Heart health will be promoted by health professionals at EuroPrevent 2018
Sophia Antipolis 23 March 2018. The impact of nutrition and lifestyle on cardiovascular health will be key elements discussed by...
Gut bacteria determine speed of tumor growth in pancreatic cancer
The population of bacteria in the pancreas increases more than a thousand fold in patients with pancreatic cancer, and becomes...
Trouble hearing? It could increase your risk of an injury
Boston, MA-- Accidental injuries are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. The Centers for...
Obesity surgery linked to positive outcomes in very obese teens with diabetes
Credit: John Soares BOSTON - (March 22, 2018) - While it's not news that weight loss and medication control type...
Gene-based test for urine detects, monitors bladder cancer
Credit: eLife Sciences Publication Researchers at The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a test for urine, gathered during...
Is hearing loss associated with increased risk of accidental injury?
Bottom Line: Difficulty hearing was associated with increased risk of accidental injury and individuals reporting "a lot of trouble" hearing...
Antimicrobial used in toiletries could become option against malaria
A study conducted at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil shows that triclosan, an antimicrobial compound used in soap,...
Pap test fluids used in gene-based screening test for two gyn cancers
Credit: Johns Hopkins University Cervical fluid samples gathered during routine Papanicolaou (Pap) tests are the basis of a new screening...
Does genome sequencing increase downstream costs?
As genome sequencing enters the clinic, fears have arisen about its potential to motivate follow-up testing and ongoing screening that...
Measurement chip detects Legionella
Credit: Jonas Bemetz / TUM In an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, finding the exact source as quickly as possible is...
Researchers identify compound to prevent breast cancer cells from activating in brain
Credit: Houston Methodist Researchers at Houston Methodist used computer modeling to find an existing investigational drug compound for leukemia patients...
University of Maryland School of Medicine experts lead trial on avian flu vaccine
Vaccine experts at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have begun multiple clinical trials of vaccines designed to...
AI tool promotes positive peer groups to tackle substance abuse
When it comes to fighting substance abuse, research suggests the company you keep can make the difference between recovery and...
Oral microbiome and anthropometry changes following caries arrest using silver-nitrate/fluoride-varnish
Alexandria, VA, USA - At the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR), held in conjunction...
Why hospital staff sympathize with patients who self-discharge
Credit: Lancaster University Patients who discharge themselves from hospital should be viewed more positively say researchers, who discovered sympathy for...
Rate of hip replacement revision surgery declines in all age groups — except middle age
March 22, 2018 - As more patients undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) before age 65, the rate of repeat hip...
