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Virtual Health Care Worker Could Save Patient Time And Nursing Resources
With search engine companies establishing online personal health records for their users and surgeons on the brink of making robotic surgery routine, it makes sense to have a remote medical...
New Treatment Gives Hope For Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis may have a new treatment option, according to researchers in Japan. In a Phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, the investigators discovered that a daily...
Chimp undergoes surgery for bone deformity
LIVERPOOL, England, May 21 (UPI) -- A British veterinary surgeon has performed what's being called a groundbreaking operation on a Cameroon chimpanzee to correct a bone deformity.
Study: Rural broadband access is needed
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., May 21 (UPI) -- Pennsylvania State University researchers say proactive policies are needed to provide broadband access for rural areas across the United States.
Incisionless Procedure To Reduce Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Every year more than 100,000 U.S. patients undergo gastric bypass surgery for the treatment of obesity. Experience now shows approximately 20 percent of these patients will regain weight within a...
Scientists create West Nile vaccine
Australian researchers have created a potential vaccine for the deadly West Nile virus that is not only safer than a live virus vaccine, but just as effective.
Silver-coated Endotracheal Tube Dramatically Reduces Resistant Infections
A silver-coated endotracheal tube may reduce infections with highly resistant bacteria over traditional tubes by nearly half, according to the results of a large randomized trial.
Stroke Victims Experiencing Seizures More Likely To Die, Study Shows
Seizures may be a sign of significant brain injury, and may occur in patients that experience any type of stroke. A new study finds that stroke patients with ensuing seizures...
Stem Cells Might Contribute To Vascular Disease
Physician-scientists believe that stem cells might play a harmful role in the body's reaction to trauma following common vascular surgery, like angioplasty. They are currently studying how stem cells implant...
Explainer on the embryology bill's key issues
The main issues concerning the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
Blood test for lung cancer may be possible
A simple blood test may be able to detect lung cancer in its earliest stages with unprecedented accuracy, according to new research to be presented at American Thoracic Society’s 2008...
Widespread airbag use could result in dramatic cost savings for US trauma centers
According to research published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, the new generation of airbags not only helps protect motor vehicle collision (MVC)...
Radiofrequency ablation is effective treatment for dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus
Interim results from a nationwide clinical trial led by a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researcher suggest that radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for dysplasia in people...
21st birthday binge drinking extremely common
The “21 for 21” ritual, where 21st birthday revelers attempt to down 21 alcoholic drinks, is highly prevalent among college students, according to new research. In the largest study of...
Rapid tests aid mother to child HIV treatment
Scientists have developed a rapid HIV test for pregnant mothers, making it easier to prevent transmission to their children.
Video: Starving Out Cancer
Limiting calories for 48 hours prior to chemotherapy gives healthy cells advantages over cancerous ones.
Study concludes no racial disparities in long-term outcomes in recipients of liver transplants
New research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows long-term survival and liver rejection rates are equivalent for African-American liver transplant patients as compared with patients...
Vaccine triggers immune response, prevents Alzheimer's
A vaccine created by University of Rochester Medical Center scientists prevents the development of Alzheimer`s disease-like pathology in mice without causing inflammation or significant side effects.
Research Advances May Help Prevent And Improve Diagnosis Of Celiac Disease
For those suffering from celiac disease, there may be good news on the horizon. New research will discuss the latest advancements in the diagnosis and prevention of celiac sprue.
New Technology May Mean Immediate Diagnosis For Patients With GI Diseases
A new real-time microscopic technique could change the way gastrointestinal diseases are detected. Confocal laser endomicroscopy effectively and immediately identifies suspicious patterns and precancerous cells and may eliminate the need...
Remote pools boost aboriginal child health
A new study has found that swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities can dramatically reduce rates of skin, ear and chest infections.
Prescriptions supplanting illegal substances as drugs of choice
Health professionals -- both intentionally and unwittingly -- and dishonest patients are diverting powerful and potentially addictive pharmaceuticals from legitimate medical channels, authorities say. ...
When I'm Sixty (four) - Age Brings Peace and Calm
Aging brings a sense of peace and calm, according to a new study from the Population Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin. Starting at about age 60,...
Ear infections linked to passive smoking
A new report from Perth`s Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has found a strong link between childhood ear infections and exposure to tobacco smoke. The results are published in...
MP's amendment could limit late abortions due to disability
An MP with a cleft palate will tomorrow introduce an amendment to the embryology bill that could reduce the number of late abortions on the grounds of disability
Medical marijuana and organ transplants don't mix
Patients who have used doctor-prescribed pot are being turned away from hospital transplant programs. ...
Broad failings at agencies overseeing organ transplants
In a soon-to-be-released report, federal inspectors confirm findings by The Times that regulators failed to spot problem programs and didn't act quickly to protect patients. ...
First Evidence That Bacteria Get 'Touchy-feely' About Dangerous Biofilms
Researchers report for the first time that bacteria use a sense of touch in deciding where to form biofilms. Those colonies of microbes grow on medical implants and other devices...