Persistent sore throat could be larynx cancer warning
GPs should consider larynx cancer when patients report a persistent sore throat, particularly when combined with other seemingly low-level symptoms. A persistent sore throat combined...
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Women twice as likely to suffer from severe depression after a stroke
New research today published in the European Journal of Neurology has found that women are twice as likely to suffer from severe depression following a...
The Lancet: Major progress against hepatitis C by 2030 is possible, but will need vast improvements in screening, prevention and treatment
First global estimates to determine the impact of improved prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and examine how achievable the WHO elimination targets are. A comprehensive package...
Study finds freestanding EDs charge more than urgent care centers
Freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) may charge more than urgent care centers (UCCs) to provide care for fewer patients who have similar characteristics and conditions, according...
Artificial skin could give superhuman perception
Iron oxide nanoparticles in silicone show promise as a skin replacement material A new type of sensor could lead to artificial skin that someday helps...
New precision medicine procedure fights cancer, advances treatment for pets and humans
MU veterinary oncologists develop a vaccine treatment for osteosarcoma, a common type of bone cancer in dogs, avoiding chemotherapy and opening the door for human...
Common test for mental health understanding is biased
RMET test is biased against less educated, less intelligent and certain ethnic and racial minoritiesCredit: Dodell-Feder et al. and University of Rochester Communications How do...
Haiti's first-ever private nature reserve created to protect imperiled species
Airline CEO, professor, conservation groups join Grand Bois effortCredit: S. Blair Hedges In a race against time, an American professor and a Haitian CEO have...
iMT: Creating a blueprint for cortical connectivity
Researchers at Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience have developed a novel technique capable of tracing intricate neural connections with unprecedented sensitivityCredit: Max Planck Florida...
Study uncovers why heart attack triggers arrhythmia in some, explores potential treatment
Credit: Engler lab A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has identified a genetic pathway that causes some individuals to...
The energy implications of organic radical polymers
New technology could change the way we charge everything from phones to electric vehiclesCredit: Texas A&M University College of Engineering Texas A&M University professor Dr....
Tiny eye movements affect how we see contrast
Credit: University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster It is often difficult for a driver to see a person walking on the side of...
Kick-starting the genome in early development
Unravelling how instructions for new life are readCredit: Dr Melanie Eckersley-Maslin, Babraham Institute Key points: Researchers identify factors responsible for activating the zygotic genome A...
Waist-stature ratio can indicate the risk of cardiovascular disease even in healthy men
Physically active men who are not overweight but who have a relatively high waist-stature ratio are more likely to develop heart disorders, according to a...
Mechanism explains breast cancer cell plasticity
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine One of the main obstacles to successfully treating breast cancer is the cells' ability to change in ways that make...
