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A case study in CMAJ highlights the dangers of taking too much vitamin D. A 54-year-old man, after returning from a trip to Southeast Asia...

IOF awards prestigious IOF CNS Medal to Varta Babalyan, Armenian bone health advocate

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has recognized Dr Babalyan for her longstanding support of IOF initiatives and outstanding work on behalf of national and regional...

First IOF Calcium Academy Awards recognize outstanding new research

At the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, five investigators have received awards in recognition of their new research on calcium and its...

Pediatric telemedicine visits may increase antibiotic overprescribing

PITTSBURGH, April 8, 2019 - Children with acute respiratory infections were prescribed antibiotics more often during direct-to-consumer telemedicine visits than during in-person primary care appointments...

Herbert A. Fleisch ESCEO-IOF Medal awarded to Jonathan D. Adachi

Canadian investigator has been honoured for his exceptional achievements at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases in Paris, FranceCredit: IOF Professor Jonathan...

CIFAR announces new research programs and AI Chairs

New portfolio takes risks, convenes extraordinary minds to address science and humanity's most important questions Top scientists and scholars from around the world have new...

Spying on cells eating habits could aid cancer diagnosis

Credit: The University of Edinburgh Scientists have developed a new imaging technology to visualise what cells eat, which could aid the diagnosis and treatment of...

Common virus linked to faster disease progression in cystic fibrosis

A new study has found that cystic fibrosis patients who have a common virus may experience faster disease progression than patients who do not have...

The carbon offset market: Leveraging forest carbon’s value in the Brazilian Amazon

A government-run program implements a new model for carbon credits As companies seek and are required to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the world's carbon...

Food additive may influence how well flu vaccines work

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State University scientists have linked a common food preservative to an altered immune response that possibly hinders flu vaccines. The...

Scientists find new therapy target for drug-induced liver failure

Higher thrombospondin-1 levels aid liver recovery after acetaminophen overdose in miceCredit: Matthew McMillin Orlando, Fla. (April 6, 2019) - Acetaminophen -- a commonly used pain...

Experimental drug shows promise for opioid withdrawal symptoms

In rats, rapastinel reverses signs of withdrawal with no side effects Orlando, Fla. (April 7, 2019) - While medicines are available to relieve withdrawal symptoms...

Common food additive may weaken defenses against influenza

Study finds tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) impairs immune system, may make flu shot less effective Orlando, Fla. (April 7, 2019) - Research conducted in mice suggests the...

Blocking opioid receptors could reduce hormone-therapy-fueled increases in sugar intake

Findings of rat study suggest the opioid system is responsible for hormone treatment's effect on sugar consumption Orlando, Fla. (April 7, 2019)--Estradiol is a commonly...

Real cost of heart attacks and strokes: Double the direct medical expense