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Diluted chemotherapy needs ombudsman probe
Ontario's New Democrats are calling for the province's ombudsman to investigate why more than 1,100 cancer patients received watered-down chemotherapy drugs.
Dental anesthesia may interrupt development of wisdom teeth in children, study suggests
Researchers have discovered an association between local dental anesthesia given to children ages two to six and evidence of missing lower wisdom teeth. The results of this epidemiological study suggest...
Smoking and depressive symptoms in adolescent girls are 'red flag' for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Depression, anxiety, and smoking are associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) in adults, but these factors have not previously been studied during adolescence, when more than 50% of bone...
New relief for gynecological disorders: Injectable protein to reverse symptoms of dangerous conditions
Researchers have discovered an injectable protein that reverses symptoms of two dangerous gynecological conditions, endometriosis and overian hyperstimulation syndrome. Because there are currently no treatment options for women suffering from...
Medical enigma: The healing element is also the enemy
The same factor in our immune system that is instrumental in enabling us to fight off severe and dangerous inflammatory ailments is also a player in doing the opposite at...
Verifying that sorghum is a new safe grain for people with celiac disease
Strong new biochemical evidence exists showing that the cereal grain sorghum is a safe food for people with celiac disease, who must avoid wheat and certain other grains, scientists are...
Ophthalmologists urge early diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration
A new study shows that AMD still causes severe vision loss in approximately 15 percent of Americans 85 and older. This study tracked vision loss in relation to eye disease...
Urinary tract infections 29 times more likely in schizophrenia relapse
Schizophrenia patients experiencing relapse are 29 times more likely than healthy individuals to have a urinary tract infection, researchers report.
Research identifies co-factors critical to PTSD development
New research has found that the action of a specific gene occurring during exposure to adolescent trauma is critical for the development of adult-onset post-traumatic stress disorder.
Phase 1 ALS trial is first to test antisense treatment of neurodegenerative disease: No serious adverse effects reported
The initial clinical trial of a novel approach to treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- blocking production of a mutant protein that causes an inherited form of the progressive neurodegererative disease...
Third-generation device significantly improves capture of circulating tumor cells
A new system for isolating rare circulating tumor cells -- living solid tumor cells found at low levels in the bloodstream -- shows significant improvement over previously developed devices and...
Potential map to more effective HIV vaccine
By tracking the very earliest days of one person's robust immune response to HIV, researchers have charted a new route for developing a long-sought vaccine that could boost the body's...
Laser Zaps Away Cocaine Addiction In Rats
Ready For Study A rat set up for a drug study, in which the little guy can get an infusion of a drug by pressing a lever. This photo is from a...
Miniature Chip Detects Rogue Cancer Cells
Advance provides a chance to fend off late-stage cancer
Breakthrough cancer-killing treatment has no side-effects in mice: New chemistry may cure human cancers
The scientific crusade against cancer recently achieved a victory. Medical researchers have developed a new form of radiation therapy that successfully put cancer into remission in mice. This innovative treatment...
Scientists upbeat about their role in development goals
After an expert meeting, scientists are increasingly positive that policymakers will involve science in the Sustainable Development Goals process.
Life-Saving Advances in Tornado Detection Since 1974 Outbreak
Today marks the anniversary of the devastating 1974 tornado outbreak that claimed 315 lives.
Study confirms effectiveness of spray that improves dry mouth sensation caused by anti-depressants
Researchers in Spain have confirmed the effectiveness of a spray containing 1 percent malic acid, which greatly improves xerostomy, or dry mouth, caused by anti-depressant drugs. This product, combined with...
High blood pressure in pregnancy may spell hot flashes later
Women who have hypertensive diseases during pregnancy seem to be at higher risk of having troublesome hot flashes and night sweats at menopause, report researchers from the Netherlands.
New view of origins of eye diseases
Using new technology and new approaches, researchers in Sweden hope to be able to explain why people suffer vision loss in eye diseases such as retinal detachment and glaucoma.
Video: What's killing the bees?
Honey bees have been dying off in large numbers in recent years. CBS News' Michelle Miller reports on how this drastic increase in their death rate could threaten our food...
Toxic industry dyes found in Indian sweets
About 16% of sweets tested contained illegal colours and many more had excess levels of approved colourings
Sizing up a slow assault on cancer
Rise of immunotherapies spurs search for markers of response.Nature 496 14 doi: 10.1038/496014a
Targeting mental defeat in pain patients could prevent depression
A new study of Hong Kong chronic pain patients suggests that targeting feelings of mental defeat could prevent severe depression, anxiety and interference with daily activities. The concept of mental...
Cisplatin-resistant cancer cells sensitive to experimental anticancer drugs called PARP inhibitors
Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors may be a novel treatment strategy for patients with cancer that has become resistant to the commonly used chemotherapy drug cisplatin, according to data from a...
Poor more generous than rich in recession, study shows
(Phys.org) —Professor Yaojun Li, of the Institute for Social Change, University of Manchester, analysed survey data on over 100,000 adults in England and Wales, over ten years to 2011.
Invest in health systems for a balanced approach
Funding for programmes that target major diseases should be matched by investment in the health systems that underpin them, says Ghana's Irene Akua Agyepong.
Manslaughter Charges for Doctor Who Gave Liposuction to Transplant Recipient
Prosecutors said Dr. Oleg Davie recklessly performed liposuction on Isel Pineda, a woman with a transplanted heart, leading to her death.