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One step closer to chronic pain relief
While effective drugs against chronic pain are not just around the corner, researchers from Aarhus, Denmark, have identified a protein,...
Frontiers in clinical drug research — Anti-cancer agents, now in its 5th edition
This eBook is authored by Dr. Ata-ur-Rahman, published on June 12, 2019 Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - Anti-Cancer Agents...
Alzheimer’s family history risk may show as memory deficit even for those in their 20s
TGen-UA study indicates lack of cure for dementia highlights need for early detection; early intervention PHOENIX, Ariz. -- June 18,...
Springer Nature launches new video portfolio
Springer Nature video offers insights, research and training material from experts/ medicine and professional and applied computing will be the...
UBC research shows upbeat music can sweeten tough exercise
Insufficiently-active people might benefit from choosing the right tunes New research coming out of UBC's Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat...
Low-carb diet may reduce diabetes risk independent of weight loss
Researchers report reversal of metabolic syndrome in some casesCredit: The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio - A low-carb diet may...
Nursing home care cost significantly outpaces general inflation and medical care prices
WASHINGTON -- One of the largest studies on out-of-pocket costs for nursing home care finds prices are high and rising...
Discovery of a ‘holy grail’ with the invention of universal computer memory
Credit: Lancaster University A new type of computer memory which could solve the digital technology energy crisis has been invented...
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...
How you lock your smartphone can reveal your age: UBC study
Credit: University of British Columbia Older smartphone users tend to rely more on their phones' auto lock feature compared to...
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...
Millions with neurological diseases could find new option in neurostimulation devices
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The United States is seeing an increase in the number of neurological diseases. Stroke is ranked...
Slime travelers
New study proves some of Earth's oldest animals could take tripsCredit: Scott Evans / UCR New UC Riverside-led research settles...
New high-resolution maps show how to defeat malaria
Venezuela has highest prevalence in the Americas SEATTLE-New research published today in The Lancet examines high-resolution images in areas where...
Urban wildlife may be a significant vector for anti-microbial resistant germs
Better urban planning and waste disposal practices are critical, say scientistsCredit: Zoonotic and Emerging Diseases (ZED) www.zoonotic-diseases.org In the cities...
New research shows importance of climate on spruce beetle flight
Credit: Karina Puikkonen/Colorado State University If the climate continues warming as predicted, spruce beetle outbreaks in the Rocky Mountains could...
