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Predicting hepatitis C treatment success
Levels of interferon-stimulated genes in the liver and blood could help predict if a patient with hepatitis C will respond to conventional therapy, researchers suggest. The team analyzed liver and...
New bird flu found in Antarctic penguins
Designated H11N2, the virus was found in less than 3 percent of the 301 Adélie penguins tested and the infection is asymptomatic.
Genetic risk factor for premature birth found
Researchers have discovered a genetic risk factor for premature birth. The risk factor is related to a gene that codes for a protein that the scientists have found helps the...
Maternal death rates rose in Canada, U.S. over 20 years
American women are more likely to die in childbirth than they were two decades ago, making the United States one of the few countries where the risks from childbirth have...
Mortality Drop Seen to Follow ’06 Health Law
The mortality rate in Massachusetts dropped sharply after the state overhauled health care in 2006, a study has found, offering evidence that universal coverage has saved lives, health economists say.
Focused ultrasound reduces cancer pain
When cancer progresses and spreads to the bone, patients often suffer debilitating pain. Now, a new phase III clinical trial shows that non-invasive magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound treatment that...
Immune cells outsmart bacterial infection by dying, study shows
A clearer picture of the delicate arms race between the human immune system and a pathogen that seeks to infect and kill human cells has been painted through new research....
Having eczema may reduce your risk of skin cancer
czema caused by defects in the skin could reduce the […]
Health Care Spending Was The Reason For The ACA - But Costs Are Going To Go Up A Lot
It's a well-known fact that spending on health care has consistently grown faster than the rest of the U.S. economy but what's behind this trend is less certain. Economists cite...
VIDEO: 'Helmet' used to treat depression
Danish researchers say a helmet that delivers electro-magnetic impulses to the brain has shown promise in treating people with depression.
Analyzing living cells quickly, accurately
In order to investigate inflammation, tumors or stem cells, medical practitioners analyze living cells. Non-invasive optical procedures such as Raman spectroscopy accelerate this procedure. Researchers have now developed it to...
Disease outbreak may not spur parents to have children vaccinated
Conventional wisdom holds that when the risk of catching a disease is high, people are more likely to get vaccinated to protect themselves. This may not be the case, however,...
Fluorescent sensor developed for detecting nitric oxide, a molecule related to many diseases
The detection of certain chemical compounds in our body is essential to prevent many diseases and set out their treatment. Thus, making advances in the development of compounds that can...
New cause of high blood pressure, heart disease discovered: Phosphate-rich foods
Phosphate-rich foods include processed cheese, Parmesan, cola, baking powder and most processed foods. Phosphates are widely used in the food industry as preservatives and pH stabilizers. When large quantities of phosphates...
Physician practice facilitation ensures key medical care reaches children
The simple act of adding an outside eye could dramatically improve pediatric care, one researcher surmised. Today, a study of more than 16,000 patient visits proves this thesis correct. Children...
Dementia diagnosis twice as likely if older adult has schizophrenia; Cancer less likely
The rate of dementia diagnosis for patients with schizophrenia has been found to be twice as high as for patients without this chronic, severe and disabling brain disorder. Cancer, however,...
Family-based exposure therapy effective treatment for young children with OCD
Family-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is beneficial to young children between the ages of five and eight with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The study found developmentally sensitive family-based CBT that included...
Standard test that measures 'everyday task' performance is a good predictor of hospital readmission
Patients freshly discharged from acute care hospitals with low scores on a standard test that measures how well they perform such everyday activities as moving from a bed to a...
Nerve damage after hip surgery may be due to inflammation
A recent article links some nerve damage after hip surgery to inflammatory neuropathy. Historically, nerve damage from hip surgery has been attributed to mechanical factors caused by anesthesiologists or surgeons,...
Wines' fruity flavors fade first, science finds
Testing conventional wisdom with science, recently published research reveals how different flavors 'finish,' or linger, on the palate following a sip of wine. The study is one of the first...
Mom's Lifetime Risk of Death from Pregnancy Jumps 50%
Over the last 15-years, a woman's lifetime risk of dying from a pregnancy-related cause has increased 50 percent in the United States, according to a new report.
Cold-Water Swims and Controlled Breathing May Dampen Inflammation
People might be able to influence their immune response by practicing certain breathing techniques in combination with spending time in low temperatures, a new study finds.
U.S. patient with MERS virus is on the mend
A man in Indiana does not seem to have spread the potentially deadly respiratory illness.
What fuels Salmonella's invasion strategy?
Certain strains of Salmonella bacteria such as Salmonella Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) are among of the most common causes of food-borne gastroenteritis. Other strains of Salmonella such as S. Typhi are...
Behavioural training reduces inflammation
Research subjects suppress immune responses using physical conditioning.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2014.15156
Teen Pregnancy Rates By State
The rates of teenage pregnancy, birth and abortion have been declining in every state, racial and ethnic group, but disparities remain. Here are the rates for different states, from the...
Tomato turf wars: Benign bug bests salmonella; tomato eaters win
Scientists from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have identified a benign bacterium that shows promise in blocking Salmonella from colonizing raw tomatoes. Their research is published ahead of...
Electronic tool helps reduce drug errors among hospitalized children
When children are admitted to the hospital, sometimes the medications they take at home are lost in the shuffle, or they may be given the wrong dose. Having a system...