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Process 'prints' artificial blood vessels
STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Artificial blood vessels made with 3D printing technology may soon be used for transplants of lab-created organs, German researchers say.
New psych ward 'a priority,' says B.C. health minister
B.C.'s health minister says he is committed to finding the $42 million needed to replace the aging psychiatric facility at Vancouver General Hospital.
Gender, insurance type tied to HPV infection in laryngeal cancer patients
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is more likely to be found in tumors of laryngeal cancer patients who are male and those with private health insurance, according to a new study...
Researchers aim to see if patients are helped by genetic tests
Researchers at the Stanford University Medical Center are conducting a clinical trial to determine whether giving patients genetic information about their risk of coronary artery disease will help motivate them...
Depression and pain increase fatigue in breast cancer survivors
In Spain, 5-year survival following breast cancer diagnosis is more than 83%. Around 66% suffer fatigue following treatment. A Spanish research establishes the factors associated with tiredness in cancer survivors...
Should the HPV Vaccine Be Mandatory? Health Experts Weigh In
The issue of whether to mandate the HPV vaccine has spurred debate for years. We asked four experts for their thoughts.
New imaging technique evaluates nerve damage
A new imaging technique could help doctors and researchers more accurately assess the extent of nerve damage and healing in a live patient. Researchers at Laval University in Québec and...
Diabetes public health: Study highlights need for better guidelines
A survey of federally funded diabetes prevention and control programs in 57 US states and territories has highlighted the need for better diabetes treatment guidelines that are specifically adapted to...
Equine disease: Vaccine for Rhodococcus equi infection in foals
Rhodococcus equi bacteria can cause a lethal form of equine pneumonia in foals. Despite the seriousness of the disease (known as ‘rattles’), until now there was no vaccine available. Researchers...
Rebooting psychotherapy
Psychotherapy has come a long way since the days of Freudian psychoanalysis -- today, rigorous scientific studies are providing evidence for the kinds of psychotherapies that effectively treat various psychiatric...
Scientists: Bacteria spreading in warming oceans
(AP) -- Warning: The warming of the world's oceans can cause serious illness and may cost millions of euros (dollars) in health care charges.
Experts: 366 million people now have diabetes
An estimated 366 million people worldwide now suffer from diabetes and the global epidemic is getting worse, health officials said Tuesday.
Does race dictate quality of care?
Racial minorities have reduced access to high-quality joint replacement care, according to new research. The study shows that African American patients are more likely than Caucasians to receive total knee...
Strong leadership necessary to provide more sophisticated care for aging population, study finds
As the aging population increases, the effective use of resources and care practices is essential to enacting health care reform and ensuring patients receive quality care. A new case study,...
U.S. 2010 Poverty Rate Highest Since 1993
The poverty rate went up in 2010 while median household income declined.
B-vitamins may slow onset of Alzheimer's, study finds
Large doses of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid reduced shrinkage of brain by 30% over course of two-year studyLarge doses of B-vitamins could slow the cognitive decline in older people that...
Cancer research centres downsized
Cancer research centres downsizedNature News , 13092011 doi: 10.1038/news.2011.533Marian TurnerLudwig Institute's smaller branches fall foul of tight economy.
Hospital CEO goes undercover
Windsor Regional Hospital's CEO David Musyj will make some tweaks to operations after walking a mile in the shoes of his staff.
New hybrid imaging device shows promise in spotting hard-to-detect ovarian cancer
By combining three previously unrelated imaging tools into one new device, scientists have proposed a new way to diagnose early-stage ovarian cancer in high-risk women through minimally invasive surgery. The...
Substitution of brand name with generic drug appears to be safe for transplant recipients, study suggests
New research reveals that substitution of a brand name immunosuppressive drug with a generic (manufactured by Sandoz) for preventing rejection of transplanted organs appears to be safe for transplant recipients.
Separating a cancer prevention drug from heart disease risk
Celecoxib reduces the risk of developing precancerous colon polyps, at the cost of increased heart disease risk. By looking closely at how celecoxib acts in the cell, it may be...
Improving maternal health globally
A new three-year, $12 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will support a Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) effort to significantly improve maternal health in developing countries. The project...
Spot On Sciences Simplifies Blood Tests for Elderly and Remote Patients
Jeanette Hill is the founder of Spot On Sciences, which is developing HemaSpot, a device to take a blood sample using a finger stick that is easy enough to use...
Tobacco displays increase the odds of teens becoming smokers
Young people who find tobacco displays in shops attractive and who easily recall seeing the displays have a greater chance of becoming a smoker according to a new Cancer Research...
Relation of alcohol consumption to colorectal cancer
A meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies on the association of alcohol consumption with colorectal cancer was carried out, based on 22 studies from Asia, 2 from Australia, 13 from...
Predicting women's long-term health based on pregnancy outcomes
George R. Saade, M.D., president of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, gave a compelling...
Hepatitis’ weak spots pinned
Two ‘weaknesses’ have been found in the hepatitis C virus, paving the way to developing a vaccine against the infection.
Salmonella uses similar mechanism to infect plants and humans
In recent years, it has become clear that food poisoning due to Salmonella typhimurium can be contracted not only by uncooked eggs and meat but also through eating contaminated raw...