Health
Restoring lipid synthesis could reduce lung fibrosis
(PHILADELPHIA) - Pulmonary fibrosis, an ongoing process of scarring that leaves patients chronically short of breath, can progress in severity...
Lithuanians are developing drinking water treatment technology which keeps it microbe free
Credit: KTU Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU, Lithuania) are developing drinking water disinfection technology, which not only destroys...
Strong relationships in midlife may offset health risks for victims of childhood abuse
EVANSTON, Ill. --- Research has linked childhood abuse to many adverse health outcomes in adulthood, including premature mortality, but according...
Bentham Science publishes sixth volume of the book series, Topics in Anti-Cancer Research
Bentham Science Publishers has published the sixth volume of its patent book series, Topics in Anti-Cancer Research. The book series...
Provide stroke patients with palliative care support minus the label
When caring for stroke patients, health care providers should focus on the social and emotional issues facing patients, rather than...
Spanish scientists discover the cause of accelerated atherosclerosis and premature death in progeria
Credit: CNIC Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome (HGPS, also known as progeria) is a very rare genetic disease that affects fewer than 400...
Surgeon scientists losing ground to other medical researchers for NIH funding
CHICAGO (March 5, 2018): Surgeons have made many significant contributions to science in the 20th century, but the specialty has...
New national guideline sets out best practices for treating opioid addiction
A new Canadian guideline for managing opioid use disorders lays out the optimal strategies for the treatment of opioid addiction,...
How the diagnosing of lung diseases can be improved
Credit: Stepan Likhachev Three-dimensional visualization based on computer tomography imaging provides more thorough preparation for the diagnosis of lung diseases....
Alternative technique can improve brain imaging for restless children
Leesburg, VA, March 1, 2018 - Children often find it difficult to remain still for MRI examinations, but an alternative...
Italian law must change to improve survival from cardiac arrest
Milan, Italy - March 5, 2018: An Italian law requiring citizens to hold a certificate to use a defibrillator must...
Magnetic nanoparticles will help stop internal bleeding 15 times more effectively
Credit: E. M. Shabanova, Andrey S. Drozdov et al. Scientists from ITMO University have found a way to effectively stop...
Fall detection devices for seniors are falling short
The high-tech aids seniors rely on to summon help if they fall might not be as effective as they'd like...
Healthy diet may not offset high salt intake
A healthy diet may not offset the effects of a high salt intake on blood pressure, suggests a new study....
Sexual behavior of the university students
Credit: University of Seville The study was conducted by a group of researchers from the Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and...
Polygenic risk score may identify alzheimer’s risk in younger populations
Credit: UC San Diego Health For the first time, an international team of scientists, led by researchers at University of...
Stem cell ‘twins’ to study disease
Credit: (Kyoto University / Knut Woltjen) Japan -- Researchers led by Dr. Knut Woltjen report a new gene editing method...
US healthcare system needs coordinated response to potential pediatric pandemics
Credit: Photo courtesy of Children's Hospital Los Angeles Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) have identified gaps in the...
Researchers pinpoint gene responsible for neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism
Credit: McMaster University Hamilton, ON (March 5, 2018) - A study led by researchers at McMaster University has pinpointed a...
Dietary sodium’s impact may not be offset by other aspects of a diet
DALLAS, March 5, 2018 - An international study suggests other aspects of the diet may not offset the harmful effect...
