Tag: Medicine/Health

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Genetic alterations in low-risk prostate cancer diagnosed by needle biopsy can identify men that harbor higher-risk cancer ...

New insight into the process of generation of new neurons in the adult brain

Credit: Milos Pekny and Marcela Pekna, Physiological Reviews, 2014. Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, in ...

In Fimo, we trust: finally a name for the experimental examination of poop

To study gut bacteria, scientists focus much of their attention on excrement, which is teeming with bacteria that used to ...

Research reveals overweight dogs may live shorter lives

Credit: Mars Petcare's WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition New research from the University of Liverpool and Mars Petcare's WALTHAM Centre ...

Persistent hot flashes may lead to increased risk of breast cancer

A new study followed women from the Women's Health Initiative trials for nearly 18 years to examine association between persistent ...

Days following thyroid surgery are highest for risk of readmission

An analysis of nationwide data shows patients with symptoms are most likely to return to the hospital within a week ...

Can a video game-based 'digital medicine' help children with autism and co-occurring ADHD?

CHOP researchers evaluate feasibility, safety and benefit potential of project: EVO Platform Philadelphia, January 3, 2019--Researchers at Children's Hospital of ...

Study looking to prevent type 1 diabetes follows children into adolescence

Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 3, 2019) - Scientists are narrowing in on checklists of ...

Clinical trial launches to develop breath test for multiple cancers

Credit: Owlstone Medical Ltd Researchers have launched a clinical trial to develop a breath test, analysing molecules that could indicate ...

Ground breaking new saliva diagnostic test to help eliminate malaria

02 January 2019: ERADA Technology Alliance Ltd (ERADA), pioneers of innovative, rapid diagnostic solutions for early detection of infectious diseases, ...

Metabolic syndrome patients need more vitamin C to break cycle of antioxidant depletion

CORVALLIS, Ore. - A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially ...

Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation

Results build on developing model of new druggable PCSK9 interactor High levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein ...

Study details poverty, lack of health insurance among female health care workers

Mass. General/Penn Medicine study suggests that 1.7 million female health care workers and their children live in poverty A study ...

Court decision protects patient care 340B hospitals

The Dec. 27 federal court injunction stopping further cuts in 340B reimbursements for Medicare Part B drugs to some participating ...

Meta-analysis highlights important challenges in cognitive processing for adults with ASD

The first comprehensive, systematic review and meta-analysis of adults with autism shows that despite having an intact IQ, these adults ...

Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors

Tailoring treatment to men, women may improve survival For decades, scientists have recognized that more males get cancer and die ...

Living a stronger and longer life: What U-M scientists are learning from worms

ANN ARBOR--Research from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute has uncovered a cause of declining motor function and increased ...

Scavenging molecule provides long-term protection against nerve agents in rodents

For the first time, scientists have created a scavenging molecule that provides long-lasting preventative protection against toxic nerve agents in ...

Life Biosciences LLC leads strategic investment in Prana

Life Biosciences LLC leads strategic investment of up to A$44.5 million (US$31.4 million) in Prana MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA AND SAN FRANCISCO, ...

Tiny, implantable device uses light to treat bladder problems