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Doctors Turn to Social Media for Medical Information
Patients aren’t the only ones going online for medical information.
Prenatal gene tests spot more fetal abnormalities
Scanning the genes of a fetus reveals far more about potential health risks than current prenatal testing does, say researchers who compared both methods in thousands of U.S. pregnancies.
Benefit Rules Eased for Veterans With Brain Injuries
The Department of Veterans Affairs will propose new regulations to make it easier for veterans to receive treatment for illnesses linked to traumatic brain injury.
Ibuprofen use by athletes may cause harm
Recreational and professional athletes who take ibuprofen before and during a race or event to prevent pain in advance may be doing harm, experts warn.
Adolescents under pressure to speak 'properly'
As adolescents transition to adulthood, the pressure to meet adult expectations -- such as speaking properly -- may be greater than expected, according to a new study.
'Sticky' stomach flu virus stands up to typical restaurant dishwashing measures
Restaurant dishes and silverware may be an overlooked place where people can catch stomach viruses. While the current industry guidelines for cleaning dishware used in public settings are effective at...
GLYX-13 significantly reduces depression scores within hours
Naurex Inc., a clinical stage company developing innovative treatments to address unmet needs in psychiatry and neurology, today reported positive [...]
Researchers design potential blood thinner that also unmasks cancer cells
(Phys.org)—Virginia Tech researchers have discovered a potential way to create a new kind of anticoagulant drug commonly called a blood thinner.
Lance Armstrong Absolved? EPO No Benefit In Cycling, Says Systematic Review
Erythropoietin, called EPO, is banned from sports because of claims it can enhance an athlete's performance unfairly. A systematic review couldn't find any benefit but it found considerable risk of...
Antismoking Outlays Drop Despite Tobacco Revenue
States have spent less on tobacco prevention over the past two years than in any period since a settlement in 1998, despite high revenues from the settlement and taxes, according...
Benzodiazepines: Widely Used Sleeping Pills Linked To Higher Fatal Pneumonia Risk
Benzodiazepines, the commonly prescribed sleeping pills and sedatives, may increase the risk of contracting pneumonia by as much as 50% and increase the risk of dying from it, suggests a...
Arsenic linked to lung disease
Arsenic in drinking water may have an impact in lung development and increases the risk of respiratory problems in childhood.
Heart Cells Can Be Coaxed to Regenerate at Low Rates
Can heart cells renew themselves, and can scientists help them do so? Two papers published online in Nature today suggest that heart muscle cells can make copies of...
VA, North Shore-LIJ Join Forces to Open First-of-its-Kind Behavioral Health Center for Returning Vets & Families
New Bay Shore, NY, facility to treat psychological wounds of military families, smooth the transition home for vets struggling with PTSD and other issues.
UAB Doctors Share Fitness and Exercise Advice for the Middle-Aged Man
Gearing up to start an exercise program -- especially for those over 40 -- can be filled with pitfalls. Experts at UAB say start slow and low.
New report finds increase in media coverage of synthetic biology
Press coverage of synthetic biology in the United States and Europe increased significantly between 2008 and 2011, according to a report released today by the Synthetic Biology Project at the...
Exercise affects reproductive ability in horses
Results from the study showed that exercise induced greater cortisol concentrations in horses. Cortisol has been shown to have effects on reproduction.
UC San Diego Medical Center Among Elite Stroke Centers
UC San Diego Medical Center-Hillcrest is one of five facilities in the country, and the only center in San Diego County, to be recognized as one of the first Comprehensive...
MECP2 duplication affects immune system as well as brain development
Boys with Rett syndrome tend to get devastating infections such as pneumonias. Medical researchers have now identified the culprit in these infections.
Patients with severe back pain who quit smoking report less pain than patients who continue to smoke
For years, research has shown a link between smoking and an increased risk for low back pain, intervertebral (spine) disc disease, and inferior patient outcomes following surgery. A new study...
Clinical trial tests if rice bran can reduce incidence of cancer
A recent review shows that rice bran offers promising cancer prevention properties. Meanwhile, an ongoing clinical trial is testing the effectiveness of rice bran in preventing the recurrence of colon...
Proteins that indicate which kidney tumors are most likely to spread identified
Researchers have identified 29 proteins that are likely to be involved in the spread of kidney cancer. The discovery will help physicians recognize which tumors are going to behave more...
Scientists Discover Mechanism That Could Reduce Obesity
Approximately 68 percent of U.S. adults are overweight or obese, according to the National Cancer Institute, which puts them at [...]
Teen beats odds after suffering hockey injury
A 15-year-old New Brunswicker was a special guest at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony outside the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre on Tuesday night, months after being seriously injured in a...
Sperm quality declines 'severe' in France
The sperm levels of men in France declined over nearly two decades, according to researchers who are warning that the drop should be considered a serious public health issue.
German research center opens 1st US facility
Germany's leading research institute opened the doors to its first U.S. center Wednesday, bolstered by hope its world-class science could bring cures for neurological diseases and invigorate the economy.
The birth of new cardiac cells: Where new heart cells come from
Recent research has shown that there are new cells that develop in the heart, but how these cardiac cells are born and how frequently they are generated remains unclear. Researchers...
Applications Invited for National Awards Recognizing Best Practices in Reducing or Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections
Teams of critical care professionals and healthcare institutions with a record of reducing or eliminating healthcare-associated infections are encouraged to submit their best practices to a national awards program, sponsored...