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Updated: Lax reviewing practice prompts 60 retractions at SAGE journal
Publisher's investigation leads to physicist in Taiwan
Control strategy for Dengue, malaria increases risk of West Nile virus
Mosquitoes infected with the bacteria Wolbachia are more likely to become infected with West Nile virus and more likely to transmit the virus to humans, according to a team of...
High stress, hostility, depression linked with increased stroke risk
Higher levels of stress, hostility and depressive symptoms are associated with significantly increased risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in middle-age and older adults, according to new research....
World’s most advanced dengue vaccine candidate shows promise in phase 3 trial
The first dengue vaccine candidate to reach phase 3 clinical testing has shown moderate protection (56%) against the disease in Asian children, according to new research. There is no licensed...
Extra dose of inactivated polio vaccine boosts immunity in children and could speed up global eradication efforts
Giving children under 5 years old an extra dose of inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) helps to boost their immunity to the poliovirus and should be added to vaccination programs in...
Novel treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis shows promise, but concerns for patient safety remain
Community health experts call for balanced approach to continued development of promising new TB drug in a new article. They argue that research into bedaquiline -- a new drug, fast...
Non-invasive urine test could be used to predict premature birth, delivery of small babies
Testing for the presence of specific molecules present in the urine of pregnant women can give an indication in early pregnancy of whether a baby will be born premature or...
Women under-represented in academic medicine
Women are under-represented in academic medicine resulting in a waste of public investment due to loss of research talent. a consequence of female under-representation, some areas of medicine are under-researched...
HIV 'cure' girl still has virus
Mississippi child was previously thought to have been cleared of infection by powerful doses of medication after birth Continue reading...
Study finds alarming global rise in use of antibiotics
Antibiotic use has surged by 36% worldwide in a decade, much of it unwarranted, according to a new study.
SkinCeuticals' sunscreen is for your eyes only
SkinCeuticals' Physical Eye UV Defense, which has a mineral and wax base and is liquid-resistant, was designed to protect the eyelids and skin around the eyes from the harmful effects...
Decreasing font size enhances reading comprehension among children who have already developed proficient reading skills
Decreasing the font size helps to improve reading comprehension among fifth graders who have mastered the technical skills of reading, a new study has demonstrated. "This study demonstrates the difference...
On the link between periodontitis and atherosclerosis
Chronic oral infection with the periodontal disease pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis, not only causes local inflammation of the gums leading to tooth loss but also is associated with an increased risk...
Inherited 'memory' of poor nutrition during pregnancy passed through sperm of male offspring
When a pregnant mother is undernourished, her child is at a greater risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes, in part due to so-called 'epigenetic' effects. A new study...
Drinking alcohol provides no heart health benefit, new study shows
Reducing the amount of alcoholic beverages consumed, even for light-to-moderate drinkers, may improve cardiovascular health, including a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, lower body mass index and blood pressure,...
Active Shooter Training Increases Comfort Level Of Emergency Responders
(Boston) – Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responders felt better prepared to respond to an active shooter incident after receiving focused tactical training according to a new study in the journal...
Cost Of Expensive Medication In Dialysis Catheters May Be Offset By Reduced Complications
Washington, DC (July 10, 2014) — Using an expensive agent to prevent blood clots in kidney failure patients' dialysis catheters may turn out to be less costly overall due to...
Despite setback, ‘Mississippi Baby’ represents significant breakthrough in effort to end AIDS
Statement from the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation In response […]
Memory-saving devices snag US research funds
Implants to restore brain function lost to injury and disease win support from defence agency.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2014.15537
HIV detected in “cured” Mississippi Baby, Creating Huge AIDS Therapy Setback
The infant was placed back on medication but the clinical trial to replicate virus suppression is still expected to proceed -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
'Black box' recordings come to the OR
A Canadian doctor is recording surgeries in his operating room because he wants to track errors in the OR to improve patient safety.
Study: 80 percent of adults with serious mental illness out of work
Brooks HaysWASHINGTON, July 10 (UPI) -- According to a new study by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 80 percent of adults with serious mental illness are unemployed.
Nebraska man gets mad and allegedly threatens to cut off bar worker's head
Evan BleierIOWA CITY , Neb., July 10 (UPI) -- Nebraska man Daniel Simmons was charged with assault after he allegedly threatened to cut off a bar worker's head with a...
Compounding pharmacy oversight changes signed
BOSTON (AP) -- Two years after a deadly nationwide meningitis outbreak linked to a compounding pharmacy in Massachusetts, Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday signed a law...
Indian biologists welcome budget hike
But colleagues in physical sciences brace for steep cuts
Antibacterials pose risk to health and Great Lakes, report says
A new report says Canada should ban two antibacterial chemicals which are found in a host of consumer products ranging from hand soaps to plastic food containers.
Jimmy Kimmel, wife Molly McNearney welcome baby girl
Annie MartinLOS ANGELES, July 10 (UPI) -- Jimmy Kimmel and wife Molly McNearney welcomed their first child together Thursday: daughter Jane Kimmel.
Diet during Pregnancy Linked to Diabetes in Grandchildren
New work from the University of Cambridge solidifies link between epigenetic effects from in utero diet and health problems across generations -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com