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Surprise finding in response to nipple stimulation
Researchers say female sensation from nipple stimulation travels to same area of brain as genital stimulation
Genetic 'signature' discovered in plaque, possible key to future treatment
Researchers have found differences in artery plaque in people who had stroke and people who didn't. These differences -- found in the genetic profile of each plaque -- could allow...
Knee osteoarthritis sex disparity to be explored
The question of whether women experience more pain and inflammation from knee osteoarthritis than men because of biological differences will be investigated by U.S. and Canadian researchers.
Natural killer cells participate in immune response against HIV
A new study shows for the first time that natural killer (NK) cells, which are part of the body's first-line defence against infection, can contribute to the immune response against...
Ticks Spreading New Disease-Causing Bacteria
Deer ticks are spreading a new, yet-unnamed strain of the ehrlichiosis bacteria to humans in parts of the United States, researchers have found.
New WHO guidelines call for more evidence on drug-resistant TB
The European Respiratory Journal is today (04 August 2011) publishing the updated guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) that aim to help manage drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB).
Researchers use gold nanoparticles to diagnose flu in minutes
Arriving at a rapid and accurate diagnosis is critical during flu outbreaks, but until now, physicians and public health officials have had to choose between a highly accurate yet time-consuming...
Standard aplastic anemia therapy improves patient outcomes better than newer version
A comparison clinical study of two aplastic anemia treatments found that ATGAM, currently the only licensed aplastic anemia drug in the United States, improved blood cell counts and survival significantly...
Researchers develop and test new molecule as a delivery vehicle to image and kill brain tumors
A single compound with dual function the ability to deliver a diagnostic and therapeutic agent may one day be used to enhance the diagnosis, imaging and treatment of...
Stop apnoea: curb heart attack
Using a device to treat sleep apnoea reduces the patient’s blood fat levels, lowering the risk of heart attacks, new research shows.
New HIV infections in U.S. hold steady
The number of Americans newly infected with the AIDS virus each year has been holding steady at about 50,000, according to a new U.S. government report
Why Tiger Woods Has A Big Head
As Tiger Woods returns to action this weekend at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, mortal golfers wonder what's inside his head that makes him so much better than us. Well, chances are...
Urine test may improve prostate screening
Analysis might shed light on iffy PSA scores
Stanford study identifies potential anti-cancer therapy that starves cancer cells of glucose
Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have identified a compound that attacks the Achilles' heel of certain cancer cells by depriving them of their energy source, the sugar glucose.
Late-stage ovarian cancer therapy shows promise in phase II trial
An experimental two-drug combination for treating late-stage ovarian cancer continues to produce strong results, leading its Indiana University researchers to actively pursue the next step, conducting a larger clinical trial...
Mimicking calorie restriction to fight obesity, type 2 diabetes
A Yale University-led research team has discovered how reduced expression of a particular gene protects against obesity and type 2 diabetes, possibly prolonging lifespan by mimicking the effects of calorie...
Home pharmacist visits seek to cut hospital readmission rates
The University of Rhode Island's College of Pharmacy is pairing home visits from pharmacists with the latest technology, providing instant access to a patient's medical history and medications, all in...
New genome profiling technique identifies weak points in breast cancer cells
New research published in Cancer Discovery, the newest journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, details a large-scale project in genetic profiling that has identified many of the weak...
Finding could reduce antibiotic use in critically ill patients
Measuring the levels of a natural body chemical may allow doctors to reduce the duration of antibiotic use and improve the health outcomes of critically ill patients.
Harnessing the power of positive thoughts and emotions to treat depression
Positive activity interventions (PAIs) offer a safe, low-cost, and self-administered approach to managing depression and may offer hope to individuals with depressive disorders who do not respond or have access...
US budget cuts 'could reverse USAID's gains'
US aid efforts have received a good review in an international report, but the imminent budget cuts could hurt recent progress.
A research tale with a heart to match: Professor looks at cardiovascular disease in dogs
For more than 15 years, Kansas State University researcher Michele Borgarelli has studied heart diseases in man's best friend.
Basis for battery-powered skin patch for wider range of protein-based medicines
Scientists have confirmed the feasibility of using a new drug delivery system -- the basis for a battery-powered skin patch -- to administer medication that shows promise for treating peripheral...
Aggressive drug therapy aids superbug evolution
New research raises troubling concerns about the use of aggressive drug therapies to treat a wide range of diseases such as MRSA, C. difficile, malaria and even cancer.
Traumatic brain injury: NIH-funded researchers will assess biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment
Biomarkers in the bloodstream could provide physicians with a quick and accurate method of assessing the severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and helping deliver and monitor the results of...
Subjective memory impairment as a sign of Alzheimer's disease
Scientists have demonstrated that even in merely subjective cases of memory deterioration changes may be visible in certain brain structures. The study supports the model whereby subjective memory impairment can...
Ethanol-loving bacteria accelerate cracking of pipeline steels
US production of ethanol for fuel has been rising quickly. Researchers now caution that ethanol, and especially the bacteria sometimes found in it, can dramatically degrade pipelines.
Alternative medicine popular for arthritis
Almost as many people use alternative treatments as use pharmaceuticals to treat arthritis and osteoporosis, according to new Australian research.