The first dexterous and sentient hand prosthesis has been successfully implanted
Credit: Dr. Max Ortiz Catalan A female Swedish patient with hand amputation has become the first recipient of an osseo-neuromuscular ...
Brain hand 'map' is maintained in amputees with and without phantom limb sensations
Scientists have been able to detect the neural 'fingerprints' of a missing hand decades after amputation, regardless of the presence ...
Pharmacy in the 21st century: Transformational change ahead
Medications improve health and saves lives, but they are not risk-free. The modern pharmacist is largely responsible for helping patients ...
Psoriasis medication may improve heart disease in patients with the skin condition
Biologic drugs improved coronary artery plaque in one year Sophia Antipolis, 5 February 2019: Anti-inflammatory biologic* drugs used to treat ...
Golf as a contact sport?
How a golf swing can lead to early lumbar degenerationCredit: © 2018 Barrow Neurological Institute CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (FEBRUARY 5, 2019). ...
Study links psoriasis treatment and improvement in heart artery disease
Credit: Nehal N. Mehta, M.D. Lab, NHLBI Researchers have found that treating psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, with biologic ...
Healthy diet can ease symptoms of depression
An analysis of data from almost 46,000 people has found that weight loss, nutrient boosting and fat reduction diets can ...
New study shows sitting, watching TV linked to colorectal cancer risk before age 50
A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum has identified a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and ...
Training the prescriber
An institutional effort to reduce the amount of opioids prescribed following lumbar surgeryCredit: © 2018 American Association of Neurological Surgeons. ...
Flaxseed fiber ferments in gut to improve health, reduce obesity
Flaxseed supplements increase 'good' bacteria and fatty acids in mouse study Rockville, Md. (February 5, 2019)--Research in mice suggests that ...
Compounded pain creams no better than placebo
1. Compounded pain creams no better than placebo for pain relief Abstract: http://annals.org/aim/article/doi/10.7326/M18-2736 URLs go live when the embargo lifts ...
American College of Cardiology acquires MedAxiom
New ACC company provides CV service line solutions for transforming health care The American College of Cardiology Foundation has acquired ...
Patient safety and health IT experts call for improvements as widespread EHR adoption reaches 10-year milestone
WASHINGTON, DC (February 4, 2019)--Marking the 10th anniversary of the landmark federal act that encouraged hospitals, clinics, and physician offices ...
Let's talk about sex … after childbirth
The feedback from doctors seemed almost appalling. One woman remembers her gynecologist stating, "Well, girl, you better, because if you ...
Genome structure of malaria parasites linked to virulence
UC Riverside-led research could help develop novel therapeutic strategies to combat malariaCredit: I. Pittalwala, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- An ...
Wolters Kluwer to publish Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice
February 4, 2019 - Wolters Kluwer, Health announced today that the Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research & Practice, the newest ...
Diversity in the CD4 receptor protects chimpanzees from infection by AIDS-like viruses
Penn study of the chimpanzee precursor of HIV-1 could lead to a better AIDS vaccineCredit: Ian C. Gilby PHILADELPHIA - ...
New wisdom about high cholesterol treatment for adults aged 80 and older
Experts know that in adults younger than 65, having high cholesterol levels in your blood can raise your risk for ...
Structure of virus that infects bacteria in hot springs is revealed
Discovery by Rutgers and other scientists could enhance targeted drug deliveryCredit: RCSB PDB: 2xvr Scientists have revealed the structure of ...
NW Forest Plan 25 years later: Wildfire losses up, bird populations down
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Twenty-five years into a 100-year federal strategy to protect older forests in the Pacific Northwest, forest losses ...
