Active substance raises hopes of curing hepatitis E
(Ruhr-University Bochum) An international team of researchers has now found a possible active substance against the virus in the naturally occurring substance silvestrol. The substance...
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Distrust of power influences choice of medical procedures
Credit: Roland Imhoff First World countries have well-developed healthcare systems that employ medical regimens that have been empirically demonstrated to be effective. Despite this, many...
Measure of belly fat in older adults is linked with cognitive impairment
A new study using data from over 5,000 individuals has found that a measure of belly fat (waist:hip ratio) was associated with reduced cognitive function...
Only 10 percent of non-dialysis kidney patients ever see a dietitian
MAYWOOD, IL -- In patients with chronic kidney disease, medical nutrition therapy can slow the progression and significantly reduce healthcare costs. But 90 percent of...
One in 3 youth who break the law identify as LGBTQ
Adolescents who identified as non-heterosexual are significantly over-represented among first-time offenders, according to a new study that examined sexual orientation, gender expression and mental he..
UTSA research confirms fecal bacteria contaminated surface water after Hurricane Harvey
(San Antonio, August 1, 2018) -- Hurricane Harvey was an unprecedented rain event that delivered five consistent days of flooding and storms to Texas last...
Researchers turn powerful, viscous disinfectants into breathable mist for the first time
Credit: Jacobs School of Engineering/UC San Diego A team of engineers and physicians in San Diego have developed a device that diffuses potent disinfectants for...
Novel drug cocktails strengthen targeted cancer therapies while lessening side effects
(New York, NY - August 1, 2018) -- Mount Sinai researchers have discovered that certain drug cocktails help targeted therapies attack cancer more efficiently while...
Drexel’s polymer pill proves it can deliver
Credit: Drexel University Selecting the right packaging to get precious cargo from point A to point B can be a daunting task at the post...
Lung cancer mortality rates among women projected to increase by over 40 percent by 2030
Bottom Line: The global age-standardized lung cancer mortality rate among women is projected to increase by 43 percent from 2015 to 2030, according to an...
Single-payer plan in New York could cover all without increasing spending
A single-payer health care plan could expand coverage for all New York State residents, but would require significant new tax revenue, according to an analysis...
Tech takes on cigarette smoking
Credit: CWRU CLEVELAND--Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are using wearable sensor technology to develop an automatic alert system to help people quit smoking. The...
Do spiders have a favorite color?
Credit: Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative Services Scientists recently discovered the aptly named peacock jumping spiders have the color vision needed to appreciate the male's gaudy...
Flies meet gruesome end under influence of puppeteer fungus
Credit: Carolyn Elya photo, UC Berkeley Carolyn Elya discovered the puppet-master on the balcony of her Berkeley apartment. It was a fungus that infects fruit...
ARRS webinar: Tumor imaging, management with 68Ga DOTATATE PET/CT, 177Lu DOTATATE therapy
Leesburg, VA, July 25, 2018 -- Examining the normal distribution, pitfalls, mimics, and imaging characteristics of various tumors using 68Ga DOTATATE PET/CT and the principles...
