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Dessert on your mind? Your muscles may be getting the message
Even the anticipation of sweets may cause our muscles to start taking up more blood sugar, say researchers reporting in the December issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication....
How Do You Treat Cancer? Fool It Into Committing Suicide
Cancer researchers at the University of Oklahoma have found a way to turn ineffective new cancer drugs into deceptive cancer-killers. By using a patented chemical compound called SHetA2, the researchers...
New data on highly effective treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
December 1, 2009: OptiNose is pleased to announce the publication of results from its Phase II clinical study investigating the efficacy and tolerability of its novel, intranasal drug/device product for...
CT imaging taken post avastin may predict survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
Using routine computed tomography (CT) imaging to analyze form and structural changes to colorectal liver metastasis after bevacizumab and chemotherapy may predict overall survival, according to research from The University...
Study finds that infections are common in ICUs worldwide
An international study that examined the extent of infections in nearly 1,300 intensive care units (ICUs) in 75 countries found that about 50 percent of the patients were considered infected,...
Unified approach to premature infant care improves patient outcomes
A substantial number of premature infants born before 27 weeks gestational age encounter complicated medical problems. Although the survival rate of these infants has increased over the last two decades,...
B.C. records 8 more swine flu deaths
Eight more people have died in B.C. in the last week after getting the H1N1 flu, bringing the provincial death toll to 42 since April.
Too much physical activity may lead to arthritis, study suggests
Middle-aged men and women who engage in high levels of physical activity may be unknowingly causing damage to their knees and increasing their risk for osteoarthritis, according to a new...
Timing of surgery for knee injuries may not affect outcomes
Multiple-ligament knee injuries resulting from traumatic knee dislocations – such as high impact car accidents or certain sports are uncommon, and the optimal timing of surgical repair or reconstruction has...
Aspirin, tylenol may decrease effectiveness of vaccines
With flu season in full swing and the threat of H1N1 looming, demand for vaccines is at an all-time high. Although those vaccines are expected to be effective, University of...
Improving female reproductive health and empowerment through control of NTDs
Controlling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in developing countries would help improve the reproductive health and rights of girls and women in the poorest countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and...
Can cleft palate be healed before birth?
In a study newly published in the journal Development, investigators at the USC School of Dentistry describe how to non-surgically reverse the onset of cleft palate in fetal mice -...
HIV progress seen bypassing Canadian natives
The drop in HIV infections internationally isn't reflected in Canada's aboriginal people, says an expert who fears federal funding cuts.
Good stress response enhances recovery from surgery, Stanford study shows
The right kind of stress response in the operating room could lead to quicker recovery for patients after knee surgery, according to a new study led by Stanford University School...
Insect repellents linked to genital defects in baby boys
Women who use insect repellents during the first three months of pregnancy are more likely to give birth to baby boys with a genital defect, according to researchers. Insecticides used in gardening and...
Vital Signs: Hazards: ‘Stay-Tabs’ on Cans Aren’t Staying Out of Children
A radiologist in Cincinnati found that the replacement for pull tabs were not childproof.
New study released on World AIDS Day measures HIV anti-retroviral regimens' safety and efficacy
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine released on World AIDS Day reports that viral failure, the point at which medication can no longer suppress the HIV infection,...
Bill to ease exports of AIDS drugs gains support
A federal private member's bill aims to cut through the red tape hampering generic drug companies from shipping cheap drugs to treat HIV/AIDS in developing countries.
Homicide rates linked to trust in governement, sense of belonging, study suggests
When Americans begin routinely complaining about how they hate their government and don't trust their leaders, it may be time to look warily at the homicide rate.
Can heart disease treatments combat AMD?
Can treatments that reduce risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD) also help combat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye disease that affects millions of Americans? CVD and AMD share some risk...
Japan budget threat sparks backlash
Nobel laureates and leading researchers rally to protest at proposed spending cuts.
Plasma Devices Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Even in Chronic Wounds
Plasma plays quite a large role in the universe, making up the high-energy centers of stars like our sun. But researchers are finding that plasma can carry out very small tasks just...
Clearing the way for detecting pulmonary embolism
When it comes to diagnosing pulmonary embolism -a sudden blockage in the lung artery that could be deadly if not treated -which technique is the most effective? Research published in...
Brown fat cells make 'spare tires' shrink
Brown adipose tissue is different from white fat pads. It contains loads of mitochondria, miniature power stations which among other things can 'burn' fat. In doing this, they normally...
Tumor-attacking virus strikes with 'one-two punch'
Ohio State University cancer researchers have developed a tumor-attacking virus that both kills brain-tumor cells and blocks the growth of new tumor blood vessels.
WHO approves Glaxo's swine flu shot
(AP) -- Drug giant GlaxoSmithKline says one of its swine flu vaccines has been certified by the World Health Organization, making it available for donors to buy for developing...
FYI: Can a Paper Cut Be Deadly?
A person with normal clotting ability would have to lose nearly 40 percent of his blood immediately to die of blood loss. The arteries with this bloodletting potential, though, such as the...
Glucose intolerance in pregnancy associated with postpartum cardiovascular risk
Women who have gestational glucose intolerance (a condition less severe than gestational diabetes) exhibit multiple cardiovascular risk factors as early as three months after birth, according to a new study.