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Adults warned not to let testosterone gel touch children
Adults using prescription testosterone gel should be careful not to spread it on children inadvertently, because it causes serious side-effects, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday.
Kidney injury common in liver transplants
WACO, Texas, May 7 (UPI) -- A U.S. study has determined even mild cases of acute kidney injury after liver transplantation are associated with lower patient survival rates.
Scientists Show that White Blood Cells "Crawl"
New research reveals that white blood cells "crawl" in order to travel the endothelium and get to the site of infection or injury. This motion is different than was commonly...
Wrongly given chemo, N.L. woman admitted to hospital
An eastern Newfoundland woman who was mistakenly given chemotherapy last week has been admitted to hospital in St. John's.
Vital Signs: Hazards: Injuries From Falling Furniture Are Rising
A 40 percent increase in furniture tip-over injuries are raising questions about whether enough is being done to make them safer, researchers said Monday.
John Milner Chosen as Institute of Food Technologists Fellow
John Milner, Chief, Nutritional Science Research Group at the National Cancer Institute, was elected Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Fellow in 2009 for his commitment to the discovery of bioactive...
Dermatologists encourage people to screen the one you love for skin cancer
Treating moms and dads to brunch or backyard barbecues is a great way to honour them on Mother's Day and Father's Day, but the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) hopes...
Hypothyroidism in women associated with liver cancer
Women with a history of hypothyroidism face a significantly higher risk of developing liver cancer, according to a new study in the May issue of Hepatology, a journal published by...
Drug prevents seizure progression in model of epilepsy
Carnegie Mellon University researchers have identified a new anticonvulsant compound that has the potential to stop the development of epilepsy. The findings are published in the March issue of the...
Children with concussions require follow-up care before returning to play
Children hospitalised with concussions should wait until they are seen by a clinician in a follow-up exam before returning to regular sports or playtime activities, according to researchers at The...
New light shed on the enigma of salt intake and hypertension
A high salt intake has been implicated in cardiovascular disease risk for 5000 years. But salt-sensitive hypertension still remains an enigma. Now, investigators from Germany at the University of Erlangen,...
Protecting fresh-cut produce
The convenience of fresh-cut produce, which includes packaged lettuces, has greatly increased sales despite multiple foodborne outbreaks associated with these products. To reduce these risks, strict hygiene programs and sanitisers...
Hospital volume inconsistent predictor of quality care
A new review finds hospital volume to be a useful, albeit imperfect, predictor of short term mortality. While studies, when combined, show a quantifiable and statistically significant inverse association between...
Targeting tumors using tiny gold particles
(PhysOrg.com) -- It has long been known that heat is an effective weapon against tumor cells. However, it's difficult to heat patients' tumors without damaging nearby tissues.
Electronic prescribing systems boost efficiency, may lead to improved quality of care
New research published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons indicates that the adoption of electronic prescribing systems may allow for greater efficiency at...
African-American women still have poorer breast cancer outcomes
New research published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that dramatic disparities in breast cancer outcomes continue to exist for African-American women,...
Scientists investigate estrogen, heart disease connection in women
A new study on old rats by a Penn State researcher will shed light on the connection between estrogen deficiency, heart disease and aging in women.
Children who view adult-targeted TV may become sexually active earlier in life
Boston, Mass. -- Early onset of sexual activity among teens may relate to the amount of adult content children were exposed to during their childhood, according to a new study...
Dino vs. Flu vs. Nuclear Reactor
Scientists decoding dinosaur flesh? Problems with nuclear reactors? We got something for everyone in today's news roundup. All of a sudden, I'm a lot less scared of the flu... First, though,...
Back pain a common problem
A study has found that back pain affects 80 per cent of Australians at some stage in their lives, making life and work difficult.
Many Aussie women feel fat
A study has found that a lot of Australian women are unhappy about their weight, and many may be at risk of eating disorders.
Leading US health expert urging cautious approach
(AP) -- A leading U.S. health expert said Monday that while "there are encouraging signs" of a leveling off in the severity of the swine flu threat, it's still...
L-theanine comes into focus
The substance from tea finds its way, sans the caffeine, into drinks and supplements marketed as concentration helpers. Does it work? ...
'Scrubs' fools around with enteroviruses
Would a hospital really allow its former chief of medicine to diagnose and medicate himself? ...
Improving your sense of balance
As we age, we gradually lose our sense of balance. To reverse this, challenge yourself with stability exercises for a complete workout routine. Here is a typical yoga pose that...
Some blood pressure medicines may cause swelling of the mouth or throat
My blood pressure medicine was recently switched to Cozaar. After taking my pills this morning, my mouth and tongue swelled up so I could barely talk. Could my medicine have...
Allergen Block: invisible shield or invisible results?
Allergists are dubious that the gel prevents airborne allergens from reaching sufferers' nostrils. ...