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Medical imaging benefits far outweigh radiation risks
In response to a recent report by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) stating that the U.S. population is exposed to seven times more radiation from medical...
Testosterone is not the 'female Viagra' after all
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Genetic Evidence Points To Potential Therapeutic Bypass For Autoimmune Process
Bypassing a molecular breakdown that helps trigger autoimmunity could lead to new treatments for autoimmune disorders and chronic infections that sicken or kill thousands of children annually, according to researchers....
Program successfully teaches domestic violence victims safe use of technology
A new Washington state program designed to help victims of domestic violence increase their knowledge of how to use technology safely and help minimise the risks that technology can pose...
TB breakthrough could lead to stronger vaccine
A breakthrough strategy to improve the effectiveness of the only tuberculosis vaccine approved for humans provided superior protection against the deadly disease in a pre-clinical test, report scientists at The...
Why does aspirin increase the susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori to antimicrobials?
Resent studies reported that aspirin inhibited the growth of H. pylori in a dose-dependent manner and significantly affected the activity of virulence factors of H. pylori. In addition, aspirin increased...
New protein identified in bacterial arsenal
(PhysOrg.com) -- Nearly a billion years ago, bacteria evolved an insidious means of infecting their hosts - a syringe-like mechanism able to inject cells with stealthy hijacker molecules. These...
Fast-food density and neighborhood walkability affect residents' weight and waist size
In a research article published recently by the American Journal of Epidemiology, Oregon Research Institute (ORI) scientist Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., and colleagues show that a high-density of fast food outlets...
Italian doctor says he has cloned three babies
A controversial Italian doctor known for his work allowing post-menopausal women to have children has claimed in an interview to have cloned three babies who are now living in eastern...
Obese Teens as Likely as Smokers to Die Early, Study Finds
Shorter lifespans are linked to excess weight in youth, a long-term European study concludes.
Moderate alcohol intake associated with bone protection
In an epidemiological study of men and post-menopausal women primarily over 60 years of age, regular moderate alcohol intake was associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD). Researchers at the...
New information points to safer methadone use for treatment of pain and addiction
New findings may significantly improve the safety of methadone, a drug widely used to treat cancer pain and addiction to heroin and other opioid drugs, according to researchers at Washington...
Is telmisartan effective in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are well-recognised causes of progressive liver disease leading to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. To date, no therapy provided evidence of significant...
Is esomeprazole the best choice for reflux oesophagitis patients?
In patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esomeprazole, has demonstrated pharmacological and clinical benefits beyond those seen with the other proton pump inhibitors( PPIs). However it has not hitherto been...
Electroacupuncture protects acetylsalicylic acid-induced acute gastritis in rats
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used as anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. However, they often cause gastrointestinal injury in gastric lesions by inhibiting COX (cyclooxygenase) and detailed mechanism remains unclear....
Study sheds new light on link between obesity and infertility
Obese women have alterations in their ovaries which might be responsible for an egg's inability to make an embryo, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine...
Varicella zoster infection causes severe autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic liver inflammation of unknown etiology that is characterized by the presence of circulatory autoantibodies and ongoing liver tissue damage. In the past few years,...
Are vitamin supplements effective in celiac disease patients?
Coeliac disease is a typical example of a malabsorption syndrome conferring increased risk for various deficiency states, including folate and vitamin B12. Hyperhomocysteinemia is significantly more frequent in patients with...
Novel Approach To Treating Rett Syndrome Under Development
A paper published online in Nature Neuroscience reveals the presence of methyl CpG binding protein 2 in glia. MeCP2 is a protein associated with a variety of neurological disorders, including...
How Cellular Protein Detects Viruses And Sparks Immune Response
Scientists reveal how a cellular protein recognizes an invading virus and alerts the body to the infection.
Skin Moles May Indicate Higher Eye Melanoma Risk
It is well known that people with light skin and numerous moles and freckles -- which develop when skin is over-exposed to UV light -- are at higher risk for...
Women Less Likely To Have A Stroke After Mini-stroke
A new study shows 30 days after a transient ischemic attack, women are 30 percent less likely to have a stroke than men. The analysis, including hospitalization records for more...
Mechanisms That Prevent Alzheimer's Disease: Enzymatic Activity Plays Key Role
Scientists have succeeded in gaining further insight in the functioning of endogenous mechanisms that protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease. It was found that the activity of the enzyme...
Lengthy daily stints in front of the TV linked to doubled childhood asthma risk
Young children who spend more than two hours glued to the TV every day double their subsequent risk of developing asthma, indicates research published ahead of print in Thorax...
The Material Safety Data Sheet is crucial in examining the effects of denture adhesive and zinc in older patients
Zinc is an essential element for a healthy body. Zinc is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism (National Institute of Health). According to Food and Nutrition Board, zinc is...
Obituary: Donald Gleason
Pathologist who gave his name to a prostate cancer test procedure
Inspectors found problems persisted at Pasadena psychiatric hospital
Government regulators have documented numerous failures in patient care at Las Encinas within the last year. ...
Short of Dentists, Maine Adds Teeth to Doctors’ Training
Maine has trouble recruiting dentists because many young graduates do not want to work in rural areas. Now doctors there are learning to pull teeth.