Ancient strain of cholera likely present in Haiti since colonial era
A non-virulent variant of the deadly Vibrio cholerae O1 strain has likely been present in Haitian aquatic environments for several hundred years, with the potential...
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Texas Tech Health Sciences Center research targets medications for those with depression
Credit: TTUHSC "The antidepressant bupropion is a negative allosteric modulator of serotonin type 3A receptors," was published in the September issue of the journal Neuropharmacology....
Treadmill running with heavier shoes tied to slower race times
It makes sense that running with heavier shoes on will cause you to exert more energy than running with lighter shoes. That was proven several...
Structure of toxic tau aggregates determines type of dementia, rate of progression
Credit: UT Southwestern DALLAS - Oct.28, 2016 - The distinct structures of toxic protein aggregates that form in degenerating brains determine which type of dementia...
Cognitive behavioral therapy effective for older people with insomnia
Credit: (C) 2016, The Health in Aging Foundation Insomnia is the most common sleep problem in adults -- as many as 30 percent to 50...
Novartis drugs Cosentyx® and Gleevec® win Prestigious Prix Galien Awards for 2016 Best Biotechnology Product and ‘Discovery of the Decade’
(Ruder Finn Public Relations) Novartis Drugs Cosentyx® and Gleevec® win prestigious Prix Galien Awards for 2016 Best Biotechnology Product and 'Discovery of the Decade.'
Study: Pop-culture news helped destigmatize out-of-wedlock childbirth
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Celebrity news reports over the past four decades appear to have contributed to the changing makeup of the traditional American family by...
University of Miami and Heat Biologics announce Zika Vaccine collaboration
The University of Miami has entered into an agreement with Heat Biologics, Inc., the leader in the development of gp96-based immunotherapies that activate a patient's...
What’s the best way to match the implant to the breast? Evidence on implant size selection systems reviewed
October 28, 2016 - How should plastic surgeons choose the best implant type and size for women undergoing breast augmentation surgery? Implant size selection systems...
New study: Children with autism may be over-diagnosed with ADHD
Credit: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia A well-established screening tool used to assess children for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be less accurate when a...
Can we put a price on healthcare innovation in cancer?
Most media attention is awarded to cancer's success stories - new treatment breakthroughs are celebrated as researchers (and journalists) search for an exciting new "cure"...
Study finds that sleep apnea therapy has positive impact on hypertensive patients
DARIEN, IL - A new study shows that positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for sleep apnea may have a positive impact on sleep-related functional outcomes...
In low- to middle-income countries, barriers to cleft lip and palate surgery persist
October 28, 2016 - Charitable organizations perform more than 80 percent of cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries in Vietnam--reflecting the complex and persistent barriers...
Could minority-serving hospitals be unfairly penalized by CMS for readmissions?
Credit: Georgetown University WASHINGTON -- A new probe into why colorectal surgery patients end up back in the hospital after surgery suggests that it has...
Activation of 2 genes linked to development of atherosclerosis
Credit: Masanori Aikawa, Brigham and Women's Hospital Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have found two new potential drug targets for treating arterial diseases such...
