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Hospitals profit when patients develop bloodstream infections

10 years ago from Science Daily

Researchers report that hospitals may be reaping enormous income for patients whose hospital stays are complicated by preventable bloodstream infections contracted in their intensive care units.

Oklahoma Schools Lacked Consistent Tornado Shelter Rules

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The two elementary schools leveled by the deadly tornado that swept through the Oklahoma City area Monday lacked designated safe rooms designed to protect children and teachers, despite state warnings that the...

Biomarkers discovered for inflammatory bowel disease

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Researchers have identified a number of biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease, which could help with earlier diagnosis and intervention in those who have not yet shown symptoms.

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Far-reaching, microvascular damage found in uninjured side of brain after stroke

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An animal-model study finds far-reaching microvascular damage in the uninjured side of the brain after a stroke. The findings suggest repair of the protective blood-brain barrier may help prevent this...

Candy Totally Won't Make You Fat, Says Study Funded By Big Candy

10 years ago from PopSci

Candy Sticks Steve Snodgrass It's cool to eat as much candy as you want, you guys, no problem, just live off the stuff. Good news, guys! Candy isn't going to make you...

ABC News' Jonathan Karl is a Weasel

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For the last several days we’ve been narrating the odd aftermath of ABC’s Jon Karl’s blockbuster but ultimately erroneous report about the White House Benghazi emails. This afternoon he released what I...

Some could have gaps in medical coverage under new law

10 years ago from LA Times - Health

Income fluctuations could interrupt coverage for 28 million low-income people who could bounce between Medicaid and insurance exchanges. The key will be ensuring people move smoothly between programs.When the national...

Anabolic steroids may affect future mental health

10 years ago from Science Daily

There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes....

Discovery of a novel medicine for the treatment of chronic wounds

10 years ago from Science Daily

Every 20 seconds, a limb is lost as a consequence of diabetic foot ulcer that does not heal. To date, medical solutions that can change this situation are very limited....

Childhood ADHD linked to obesity

10 years ago from Science Daily

A new study found men diagnosed as children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were twice as likely to be obese in a 33-year follow-up study compared to men who were not...

Mechanism linking key inflammatory marker to cancer identified

10 years ago from Science Daily

Researchers have revealed how a key player in cell growth, immunity and the inflammatory response can be transformed into a primary contributor to tumor growth.

Predicting infectious influenza

10 years ago from Science Daily

A new computer model could help scientists predict when a particular strain of avian influenza might become infectious from bird to human, according to a new report.

Immune protein could stop diabetes in its tracks

10 years ago from Science Daily

Researchers have identified an immune protein that has the potential to stop or reverse the development of type 1 diabetes in its early stages, before insulin-producing cells have been destroyed....

The worst effort at damage control ever?

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We have not heard this many lies and false narratives on a Sunday since Sept 15, 2015 with Susan Rice on the same circuit....

Child accidentally shot when he finds gun | Courier Tribune, Asheboro

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 A 2-year-old boy was accidentally shot when the toddler found an unsecured handgun at his residence on Spring Valley Road, just outside the Asheboro city limits, Saturday afternoon just before...

Cattle disease bacteria widespread in the UK

10 years ago from Physorg

A new study has found that bacteria responsible for chronic intestinal inflammation in cattle, which have also been implicated in Crohn's disease in humans, are widespread in the UK countryside.

Flu shot for health workers urged by Ont. medical officer

10 years ago from CBC: Health

Ontario's chief medical officer of health is renewing her push for health-care workers, particularly those in long-term care, to get their shots.

Ovarian cancer drug test promising | The Chronicle Herald

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A Halifax-based biotechnology company reported positive movement in its cancer vaccine programs in the first quarter. The first phase of Immunovaccine Inc.’s clinical study for its ovarian cancer vaccine, DPX-Survivac, showed...

Ariel Castro spends his time in prison pacing in his cell

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The man accused of imprisoning three women in his Cleveland home for a decade spends most of his time in jail resting or asleep, with breaks for pacing, showers and...

Global Markets: Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutics and Diagnostics

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  "Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutics and Diagnostics: Global Markets" this new research report added to ReportsnReports.com store.This report provides:An overview of the global market for Alzheimer's disease therapeutic and diagnostic technologiesAnalyses of...

Measles surges in UK years after vaccine scare

10 years ago from AP Health

LONDON (AP) -- More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of a vaccine scare...

3 New Cardio Workouts

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You shouldn’t be dreading your workout. Even more—you shouldn’t be bored with it. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut, though, especially with your cardio routine. L …

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Dr Ronald Perlman Offers Some Of The Best Services Available

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Men and women of all ages care about their looks and it is very natural to do so. This is very important to most people’s self esteem, which is...

Human Rights Watch Mourns Death of Cynthia Brown | Human Rights Watch

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(New York) – Human Rights Watch deeply mourns the death of Cynthia Brown, a colleague, friend and mentor for more than 30 years. She died on May 12, 2013, in...

Potential Donors to Enroll America Grow Skittish

10 years ago from NY Times Health

As Congress investigates solicitations, some corporations and philanthropies are reluctant to contribute to an outreach program to help with the president’s health care law.

Navajo Confront Increase in New H.I.V. Infections

10 years ago from NY Times Health

A report found 47 new diagnoses in the tribe in 2012, a 20 percent increase from 2011 and very worrisome in a community where AIDS still carries a stigma.