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Are stroke survivors taking their medicine?
People who have had an ischaemic stroke are at higher lifetime risk for another stroke, but several types of medication can reduce that risk. One of the simplest regimens involves...
Swine flu: second vaccine jab can give children fever, say experts
Government seeks advice on smaller doses after European Medicines Agency warns of temperatures topping 38CChildren who have been given a second injection of the vaccine against swine flu could develop a fever, European...
MRI helps detect life-threatening pregnancy complication
A new study has revealed that MRI is a highly accurate means of identifying placenta accreta, a potentially life-threatening and increasingly common condition that is the leading cause of death...
Scientists develop tumor-attacking virus
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. cancer researchers say they have developed a tumor-attacking virus that both kills brain-tumor cells and blocks the growth of new tumor blood...
First genetic resistance factor against tuberculosis infection identified
Why do some people who are exposed to tuberculosis not become infected or develop the disease? New research sheds light on this question, showing that one or multiple genes might...
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...
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...
Severe asymptomatic heart disease may accompany narrowing in leg arteries
Results of a randomised, controlled clinical trial presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) reveal that one in five patients with narrowing or...
ERK's got rhythm: Protein that controls cell growth found to cycle in and out of cell nucleus
Time-lapsed video of individual breast tissue cells reveals a never-before-seen event in the life of a cell: a protein that cycles between two major compartments in the cell. The results...
Will copper keep us safe from the superbugs?
Three papers scheduled for publication in the January issue of the Journal of Hospital Infection, published by Elsevier, suggest that copper might have a role in the fight against healthcare-associated...
New safety concern related to antipsychotic treatment
Overall, antipsychotic medications are reasonably effective, and fairly well tolerated treatments for mood and psychotic disorders. However, treatment with a number of antipsychotic medications is associated with weight gain, and...
Ambulatory surgical centres may exceed performance of hospitals for certain procedures
Measuring five quality-base performance areas, an ambulatory surgical centre out performed a standard hospital based surgical centre in otolaryngic surgeries, according to new research in the December 2009 issue of...
Can heart disease treatments combat age-related macular degeneration?
Can treatments that reduce risks for cardiovascular disease also help combat age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease that affects millions of Americans? CVD and AMD share some risk factors, such...
3 Questions: Suzanne Corkin on the world's most famous amnesic
H.M., the well-known amnesic patient whose condition helped scientists understand memory and memory impairment, died a year ago at the age of 82. H.M. (whose full name, Henry Gustav Molaison,...
Careful diagnosis helps fracture patients put best foot forward
Located in areas of the foot that can be hard to visualize with X-rays and other imaging techniques, injuries to the ankle area of the foot are the most frequently...
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.
Brown fat cells make 'spare tires' shrink
Scientists at the University of Bonn have found a new signalling pathway which stimulates the production and function of so-called brown fat cells. They propose using these cells that serve...
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...
Elsevier announces the November 2009 issue of Reproductive Health Matters on criminalization
Amsterdam, 01 December 2009 -- Elsevier announced today the publication of the November issue of Reproductive Health Matters.
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...
Study shows modest improvement in advanced lung cancer overall survival rates
Research released in the December 2009 issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology sought to determine whether the survival improvement among patients with metastatic lung cancer has improved over the...
WHO updates HIV recommendations
The WHO's latest HIV recommendations include earlier treatment, phasing out certain drugs and fresh advice for breastfeeding mothers.
Funding snag hurts AIDS fight
The global financial crisis could cause an AIDS spike in developing countries, according to a recent report.
Sun vitamin prevents diabetes
A recent study confirmed that vitamin D supplements can help prevent type 2 diabetes, by giving treatment to a group at risk.
Photos, Video Available: Second Tiger Undergoes Minimally Invasive Surgery at Cummings School
"Taja," a two-year-old white Bengal tiger, is back to her old self, bounding around her enclosure, and recovering well following a minimally invasive spaying procedure at the Cummings School of...
French scientists create skin fast from stem cells
PARIS (Reuters) - French scientists have found a way to create human skin rapidly from stem cells, a discovery that could save the lives of many burns victims who are...
Unlocked Key Mechanism Behind Breast Cancer Metastases
Portuguese scientists identified a new molecular mechanism that allows the spread of breast cancer from the original site of the tumour to other remote parts of the body (form metastases)....
Peru: Social stigma delaying TB diagnosis, says study
A study conducted in Iquitos, a Peruvian city in the Amazon, points out the need to redesign tuberculosis campaigns to avoid social stigma.