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Severe morning sickness patients get relief from anti-seizure drug
Good news may be on the horizon for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and other women stricken with severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, thanks to the work of a...
John McAfee briefly hospitalized as Guatemala asylum denied
Software guru released from hospital back into detention after "stress" diagnosis; Asylum denial not explained
Kids' sleep-related breathing problems
Children with sleep-related breathing problems (such as snoring or apnea) frequently have concurrent behavioral sleep problems (such as waking repeatedly).
Jaundice med bilirubin can prevent damage from heart disease
Each year, about 610,000 Americans suffer their first heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart [...]
Antibody therapy clears Alzheimer's plaques in mice, study shows
Antibodies against amyloid beta protein deposits that are thought to play a role in Alzheimer's disease have shown some success in preventing the buildup of deposits in animals, but they...
Children with heart devices and their parents struggle with quality of life
Children with implanted heart devices and their parents may report a lower quality of life than other kids and their parents. For children, self-perception, self-worth and athletic capability lowered quality...
Predicting the age at menopause of women having suffered from childhood cancers
Researchers studied the age at menopause of a cohort of 706 women who had suffered from childhood cancer. The data revealed that these women, in particular those who had undergone...
New findings on glucagon synthesis
Researchers in Sweden have shown that the cells that produce glucagon are stimulated by the hormone itself. A previous study by the same group demonstrated that this principle also applies...
Longer treatment for male urinary tract infection not associated with reduced early or late recurrence risk
A study of more than 33,000 outpatient male veterans suggests that a longer duration of antimicrobial treatment of more than seven days for a urinary tract infection appeared not to...
Study examines psychotropic medication use among U.S. adolescents with mental disorders
A survey finds that 14.2 percent of adolescents ages 13 to 18 years with any mental disorder reported being treated with a psychotropic medication in the last 12 months, which...
Mexican immigrants to the U.S. not as healthy as believed, study finds
Immigrants who come to the United States from Mexico arrive with a significant amount of undiagnosed disease, particularly diabetes, tempering previous findings that immigrants are generally healthier than native-born residents,...
Medical sensor is temporary skin tattoo
TORONTO, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- A medical sensor that attaches to the skin like a temporary tattoo could help doctors detect metabolic problems, researchers at the University of Toronto...
Depression in Epilepsy and Family Functioning
Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders among people with epilepsy. A review of studies shows that between 32% and 48% of people suffer from depression, impacting quality...
American Society of Clinical Oncology Issues Annual Report on State of Clinical Cancer Science
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has just released its annual report on the top cancer advances of the year. Clinical Cancer Advances 2012: ASCO's Annual Report on Progress...
'Binge-drinking gene' discovered
Scientists believe some people are born with a gene that makes them hard-wired for binge drinking by boosting levels of the happy brain chemical dopamine.
Biophysicists unravel cellular 'traffic jams' in active transport
Biophysicists have greatly advanced our understanding of how active transport proceeds smoothly, particularly in long cells such as neurons where it is vital to their survival.
U.S. Medicare Advantage: Managing care and competition
Enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans show lower and likely more appropriate use of services than those in traditional Medicare, suggesting potential for more efficient care and significant cost savings. In...
Declining air pollution levels continue to improve life expectancy in U.S.
A new study has found an association between reductions in fine particulate matter and improved life expectancy in 545 counties in the US from 2000 to 2007.
Listen up, doc: Empathy raises patients' pain tolerance
A doctor-patient relationship built on trust and empathy doesn't just put patients at ease -- it actually changes the brain's response to stress and increases pain tolerance, according to new...
New target for Alzheimer's drug development
Researchers have developed a synthetic compound that, in a mouse model, successfully prevents the neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Arthritis research: Mouse model of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis discovered
Researchers have made a breakthrough that could lead to a better understanding of the second most common form of arthritis that, until now, has eluded scientists. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis...
Seasoned Administrator to Direct NIH Peer Review Center
Richard Nakamura, a 35-year veteran of agency's mental health institute, takes helm of Center for Scientific Review
Live cells could be printed
Doctors may soon be able to 'print' patients new nerve cells after they've been damaged, using tiny biodegradable polymer scaffolds.
Research Shows Iron's Importance in Infection, Suggests New Therapies
A Kansas State University research team has resolved a 40-year-old debate on the role of iron acquisition in bacterial invasion of animal tissues. The findings suggest new approaches against bacterial...
BPA exposure in fetal livers
New research found BPA, or bisphenol A, in fetal liver tissue, demonstrating that there is considerable exposure to the chemical during pregnancy.
Text of Divisive Psychiatric Manual Finalized
Several controversial changes to diagnostic criteria will stand
Keeping California's kids healthy
Budget cuts forced the demise of the Healthy Families program, but children must have access to care.In a bid to cut the state's healthcare bills, the Brown administration will begin...
California hospitals review disaster plans in the wake of Sandy
Superstorm Sandy has prompted California hospitals to examine supplies, the need for post-disaster crowd control and the importance of recruiting volunteers.Two nurses examined an earthquake victim writhing in pain inside...