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Overcrowding And Understaffing In Hospitals Increases Levels Of MRSA Infections
A review article authored by a University of Queensland academic has found overcrowding and understaffing in hospitals are two key factors in the transmission of MRSA infections worldwide.
Hidden Facial Cheek Fat Compartments Are Key To Youthful Appearance
Rejuvenating newly identified fat compartments in the facial cheeks can help reduce the hollowed look of the face as it ages, according to new research by plastic surgeons at UT...
Blue Light Used To Harden Tooth Fillings Stunts Tumor Growth
A blue curing light used to harden dental fillings also may stunt tumor growth, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.
Study determines how Ritalin treats ADHD
MADISON, Wis., June 26 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've discovered the specific effects the drug Ritalin has on brain cells in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
New Cardiovascular Score Developed To Improve Heart Attack And Stroke Detection
A new and more accurate method of assessing people at risk from cardiovascular disease is set to improve national diagnosis rates and identify those at risk among black and minority...
Laser Surgery Probe Targets Individual Cancer Cells
Mechanical engineers have developed a laser "microscalpel" that destroys a single cell while leaving nearby cells intact, which could improve the precision of surgeries for cancer, epilepsy and other diseases.
Alzheimer's Disease As Case Of Brake Failure? Loss Of Protein Function In Neurons May Lead To Dementia
Researchers have discovered that a protein that suppresses cell division in brain cells effectively "puts the brakes" on the dementia that comes with Alzheimer's disease. When the brakes fail, dementia...
New Invention Effectively Kills Foodborne Pathogens In Minutes
Researchers have developed an effective technology for reducing contamination of dangerous bacteria on food. The new antimicrobial wash rapidly kills Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 on foods ranging from fragile...
Risk-averse researchers put mothers' lives at risk
Researchers are putting women's lives at risk by being too cautious about trialling drugs during pregnancy, say Nicholas J. White and colleagues.
Pitt receives $2.5 million to simulate and analyze brain, immune system activity
Models of how systems evolve and function under certain conditions could lead to better medical understanding of when and how to treat patients In an effort to promote the...
Cosmetic Surgery Procedures To Exceed 55 Million In 2015, Study Predicts
More than 55 million cosmetic surgery procedures will be performed in 2015, predicts a recent study. This more than quadruples the number of procedures performed in 2005.
Wireless hospitals systems can disrupt med devices
CHICAGO (AP) -- Wireless systems used by many hospitals to keep track of medical equipment can cause potentially deadly breakdowns in lifesaving devices such as breathing and dialysis machines, researchers...
Study: Gay men tied to population growth
PADOVA, Italy, June 24 (UPI) -- Italian scientists say they've found the same genetic factors leading to male homosexuality also lead to increased fertility in the homosexuals' mothers.
Extension has tomato-handling tips for consumers
The discovery of Salmonella in certain tomato varieties has caused a series of food-poisoning outbreaks throughout the United States and put the media and the public's eye on food safety....
Marijuana Has Anti-Inflammatory That Won't Get You High
A substance called (E)-BCP that is a major component in cannabis essential oils could help combat inflammation without affecting the brain, a new study says.
Therapy Preventing Brain Damage in Cardiac Arrest Patients
Therapeutic cooling, a technique used at University Medical Center, is helping to prevent brain damage in cardiac arrest patients.
High intensity training helps heart patients
Cardiac patients from the community are benefiting from new exercise rehabilitation research at the University`s Exercise and Sport Science Division.
Weight Gain Within The Normal Range Increases Risk Of Chronic Kidney Disease
Healthy individuals who gain weight, even to a weight still considered normal, are at risk for developing chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. The study suggests that CKD...
Previously unknown regulator of fat and cholesterol production discovered in mice
Researchers have discovered an unknown regulator of fat and cholesterol production in the liver of mice, a significant finding that could eventually lead to new therapies for lowering unhealthy blood levels of cholesterol...
Singaporeans biggest online spenders: survey
Singaporeans and South Koreans are the region's biggest online spenders, a survey by MasterCard said Tuesday.
Simple doctor's exam may predict stroke risk: study
LONDON (Reuters) - A simple doctor's examination for subtle problems such as reduced reflexes or unstable posture could help predict which healthy elderly people are at the highest risk of...
Consults: Heart Disease Without the Symptoms
A newsman’s death underscores uncertainty about how we detect heart disease. A Q&A about heart health.
Drug-Resistant High Blood Pressure on the Rise
High blood pressure, the most commonly diagnosed condition in the United States, is becoming increasingly resistant to drugs that lower it.
Millennials' medspa influence
Women ages 18-34 are empowering the medical spa trend but doing little to advocate their own safety within the facility The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery has released...
New blood clot guidelines for pregnant women
Blood clot recommendations highlight challenges for pediatric and pre-surgery populations New evidence-based guidelines address the prevention and management of thrombosis in key patient populations and reinforce recommendations related to...
Pharmacists as educators can improve asthma outcomes
New research has shown that up to 90 per cent of people on asthma medications are using their inhalers incorrectly leading to poor asthma control, increased hospital visits and increased...
YouTube attracts professionals
Not all YouTubers are adolescents, according to a new study that has found some of the most prominent video bloggers are adults with professional production teams.
Flip-Flops Bad For Feet
Researchers at Auburn University have found that wearing flip-flops alters the way one walks, changing the gait in subtle ways that can lead to serious sole, heel and ankle problems.