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Simple blood test may diagnose deadly Niemann-Pick type C disease
A fatal genetic disorder that frequently takes years to diagnose may soon be detectable with a simple blood test, researchers report. For patients with Niemann-Pick type C (NPC) disease, the...
Public support for HPV vaccine wanes when linked to controversy, study finds; Public opinion about other vaccines remains unchanged
In a new paper, researchers found that attendant controversy resulted in diminished public support for legally mandating the HPV vaccine.
Headgear, mouth guards have little or no impact on reducing concussions in rugby players, study finds
Existing headgear and mouth guards have limited or no benefit in reducing concussions in rugby players, according to a Canadian neurosurgeon.
Built-in timer for improving accuracy of cost saving paper-strip medical tests
Scientists are reporting the development of a simple, built-in timer intended to improve the accuracy of paper tests and test strips for diagnosing diseases inexpensively at-home and elsewhere.
Ont. rejects cellphone warning labels
Ontario is hanging up on a call to slap health warning labels on all cellphones sold in the province.
80.5% of hospital patients are at high risk for sleep apnea, study finds
Eighty-one percent of hospital patients are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, a Loyola University Health System study has found.
New research shows disparities in hospice enrolment are not likely related to access
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that 98 percent of the U.S. population lives in communities within 60 minutes of a hospice provider, suggesting that disparities in...
Multifocal contact lenses may reduce vision for night driving
A new study suggests that older adults who wear multifocal contact lenses to correct problems with near vision, a very common condition that increases with age, may have greater difficulty...
Prognostic markers for prostate cancer patients who receive radiation after surgery
Removal of the prostate gland often eradicates early-stage cancer. But patients whose cancer has spread may need to follow up with what is known as salvage radiation therapy. Researchers have...
Does adolescent stress lead to mood disorders in adulthood?
Stress may be more hazardous to our mental health than previously believed, according to new research. A series of studies have found there may be a link between the recent...
Organic onions, carrots and potatoes do not have higher levels of healthful antioxidants, study finds
With the demand for organically produced food increasing, scientists are reporting new evidence that organically grown onions, carrots, and potatoes generally do not have higher levels of healthful antioxidants and...
Luminous jellyfish cells help with early cancer diagnosis
(PhysOrg.com) -- It sounds like an idea plucked from the realms of science fiction writing. But in this case, there is nothing fictional about it. Scientists in Yorkshire have developed...
Congenital heart disease 'hot spots' revealed
The structure of a receptor in muscle cells linked to life-threatening heart conditions at birth has been revealed by researchers in British Columbia.
The medical minute: Hip and knee joint arthroplasty
Hip and knee replacements are among the most reliable and effective surgeries performed today. Patients with arthritis can expect excellent pain relief with a low risk of complications. Most current...
Penn State researchers take on the epidemic of diabetes and obesity
Michelle Obama is worried, and shes not alone. On Feb. 9, the First Lady kicked off a national initiative called "Let's Move" that aims to end childhood obesity within a...
'How I cured stomach ulcers'
Barry Marshall turned medical science upside down when he swallowed a dish of dangerous bacteria to prove it caused stomach ulcers.
Why brain has limited capacity for repair after stroke: New drug target identified
A new study offers insights into a major limitation in the brain's ability to recover function after a stroke and identifies a promising medical therapy to help overcome this limitation.
Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards More than $15 Million to Salk Institute-Columbia University Collaborative Stem Cell Research Effort
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Columbia University Medical Center have been awarded a $15 million grant by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, establishing a...
Etanercept helps restore normal growth in children with juvenile arthritis
Researchers from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre observed a statistically significant increase in mean height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) percentiles in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)...
Prescriptions: An Analyst's View of Election Fallout
The health industry will benefit from new customers under the law that many Republican leaders oppose, according to this take.
Gladstone scientists identify process by which Alzheimer's disease creeps through the brain
Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND) have offered new information about the events that underlie the "spread" of Alzheimer's disease (AD) throughout the brain. The research,...
Expressive Bandage Displays Infectious Spread
A new bandage can indicate when an infection has taken root and a dressing needs changing.
A sweet discovery raises hope for treating Ebola, Lassa, Marburg and other fast-acting viruses
When a team of European researchers sought to discover how a class of antiviral drugs worked, they looked in an unlikely place: the sugar dish. A new research report appearing...
Oldest House Member Is in Line to Lead Science Panel
In an election that saw Democrats cede control of the House of Representatives, it's...
Curbing depression in adults with epilepsy
A telephone- and Internet-delivered mindfulness-based depression treatment has been shown to significantly reduce depressive symptoms in adults with epilepsy, according to a study by Emory University public health researchers, published...
Antibiotic could be the key to treating heart ailments
A researcher at the University of Alberta has discovered that treating basic heart ailments could be as simple as using a well-known antibiotic.
Prospect of better bone disease diagnosis with new technology
Scientists and medics are set to test a unique technology which could help in the early diagnosis of conditions such as the painful brittle bone disease. The technology, which uses...
Novel needle technology paves way for simultaneous tissue sampling and cancer treatment
A novel technology promises to reduce the risk of tumor spread and bleeding associated with fine-needle biopsy in suspected cancer. The technology is called Anti-Seeding, and has been clinically tested...