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In a multicenter database study of adults who had undergone surgery for spinal deformities, researchers say that those who had used narcotics daily on average...

Structure of a protein complex related with cell survival revealed

A team from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) has determined for the first time the high-resolution structure of a complex (R2TP) involved in...

Artificial antimicrobial peptides could help overcome drug-resistant bacteria

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- During the past several years, many strains of bacteria have become resistant to existing antibiotics, and very few new drugs have been...

Depression study pinpoints genes that may trigger the condition

Nearly 80 genes that could be linked to depression have been discovered by scientists. The findings could help explain why some people may be at...

Position statement: Avoid using medical marijuana to treat sleep apnea

Credit: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine DARIEN, IL - April 16, 2018 - Medical cannabis and synthetic marijuana extracts should not be used for...

Drowsy driving in the ridesharing industry is a public safety risk

Credit: American Academy of Sleep Medicine DARIEN, IL - April 16, 2018 - A position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) concludes...

Should states support pregnant teens and their babies?

Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at the University of Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The majority of U.S. adults who...

Study shows fast-acting benefits of ketamine for depression and suicidality

Washington, D.C.--A nasal spray formulation of ketamine shows promise in the rapid treatment of symptoms of major depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a new...

Spikes of graphene can kill bacteria on implants

Credit: Johan Bodell/Chalmers University of Technology A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections during procedures such as...

University of Waterloo develops new way to fight HIV transmission

Credit: University of Waterloo Scientists at the University of Waterloo have developed a new tool to protect women from HIV infection. The tool, a vaginal...

Innate immune adaptor TRIF confers neuroprotection in ALS

Credit: Koji Yamanaka Nagoya, Japan - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease damaging motor neurons in brain and spinal cords. ALS patients show...

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby’s future fertility

Taking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests. The study identifies that these drugs may also...

Australia to join global health and climate change initiative

The Lancet Countdown report on health and climate change was published in October 2017 by The Lancet and will be updated annually through to 2030....

First-in-human clinical trial of new targeted therapy drug reports promising responses for multiple

Credit: MD Anderson Cancer Center A phase I, first-in-human study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals for the first time,...

Announcing the Pancreatic Cancer Collective