Drug shows promise for preventing pre-term birth
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have successfully tested a drug that is showing some early promise in efforts to prevent pre-term birth. The findings,...
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Power outage in the brain may be source of Alzheimer’s
Credit: Courtesy: Kelvinsong On Nov. 25, 1901, a 51-year-old woman is admitted to a hospital in Frankfurt, Germany, displaying a bizarre constellation of symptoms. Her...
Adult weight gain could increase cancer risk
Substantial weight gain over many years increases the risk of obesity-related cancers in men by 50 per cent and in women by almost 20 per...
Understanding cancer worries could break down barriers to seeking help
RECOGNISING the reasons people worry about a potential cancer diagnosis could help ease concern and encourage people with possible cancer symptoms to see their doctor...
Tumor cells in blood samples could predict prostate cancer spread
Researchers have found a group of circulating tumour cells in prostate cancer patient blood samples which are linked to the spread of the disease, according...
Ill-treatment and working the night shift increases nurse turnover
Workplace incivility, characterised by subtle forms of mistreatment (such as a dismissive gesture, raised voices or harsh words) can lead to lower job satisfaction, psychological...
Brain tumor characteristics could help predict survival in people over 70
Characteristics like seizures, location of the tumour, and pressure in the brain, give insight into length of survival and treatment options for brain tumour patients...
Gut microbes linked to immunotherapy response in melanoma patients
Patients with malignant melanoma -- whose disease has spread -- are more likely to respond to immunotherapy treatment if they had greater diversity in their...
Andeans with altitude sickness produce massive amounts of red blood cells
Credit: UC San Diego Health To better understand why some people adapt well to life at high altitude while others don't, researchers at University of...
Ovary regeneration in salamanders could provide solutions to human infertility
Axolotl salamanders are extremely resilient, but very little research has been done on their incredible ability to regenerate internal organs and eggs--also called oocytes. In...
Early planned birth linked to risk of poor child development
Planned births occur where a considered decision is made to deliver an infant, and in recent years there have been significant changes in clinical practice...
The Caucasus as an ‘island’ in the ‘sea’ of steppes: New insights in mosquito evolution
Credit: Dr Mukhamed Karmokov From a geographical point of view, the Caucasus is far from an island or even a peninsula, being a relatively big...
Cardiovascular imaging congress brings advanced techniques to the bedside
Date: 7 November 2016 7 to 10 December 2016 in Leipzig, Germany EuroEcho-Imaging 2016 brings advanced techniques to the bedside with international experts set to...
Common food additive promotes colon cancer in mice
ATLANTA--Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter intestinal bacteria in a manner that promotes intestinal...
Human trials begin for Army-developed Zika purified inactivated virus (ZPIV) vaccine
Credit: This video was funded through a contract by the Departments of the United States Army and Defense. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Walter Reed...
