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Patient Selection for Bilateral Total Knee Replacement Needs Improvement
Because there are more risks with having a total knee replacement in both legs at the same time than having a knee replacement in one leg, doctors in recent years...
Why Doctors Should Trust Their Gut in Diagnosing Kids
Doctors should heed their "gut feelings" that something is seriously wrong when they evaluate sick children, because such feelings can help identify rare, serious infections, a new study says.
New Drug Approved for Advanced Colon Cancer
The FDA has approved a new drug to treat advanced colorectal cancer.
Should Celebs Speak Out on Health Issues? Experts Debate
Celebrities bring a boost to public health campaigns, but their engagement in health issues can have drawbacks.
Severe hunger increases breast cancer risk in war survivors, study suggests
Jewish women who were severely exposed to hunger during World War Two were five times more likely to develop breast cancer than women who were mildly exposed, according to new...
Inner city infants have different patterns of viral respiratory illness than infants in the suburbs
Children living in low-income urban areas appear especially prone to developing asthma, possibly related to infections they acquire early in life. Researchers investigated viral respiratory illnesses and their possible role...
Medical screening for older drivers is misguided, argues senior doctor
Medical screening of older drivers is misguided and typifies a "worrying lack of due diligence" by the medical profession, warns a senior doctor.
Well: How Exercise Can Help You Master New Skills
Physical exercise may help the brain to consolidate and store muscle memories, a new study found.
Responsible science is vital for development
S&T advances should safeguard health, equity and the rights of vulnerable populations, says rural development professional Bhavani R. V.
Mice as Stand-Ins in the Fight Against Disease
In what could be the ultimate in personalized medicine, animal models, referred to by researchers as avatars, are being used to help determine the best treatment for a patient.
Change in treatment regime for cryptococcal meningitis may be needed, study finds
The most cost-effective treatment for cryptococcal meningitis (a serious infection of the brain membranes, usually in people with AIDS or other immune system deficiencies) is different to that currently recommended...
The science of brain freeze
Everyone loves summer with its long days, blazing sun and ice-cold drinks – all too often accompanied with the head-splitting [...]
VIDEO: Meet Vince, the baby white rhino
A zoo in the Netherlands is welcoming a baby white rhinoceros called Vince.
Pre-op steroids to prevent nausea do not significantly increase post-op bleeding in tonsillectomy, study finds
Corticosteroids are often given to children undergoing tonsillectomy to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting; however, previous research has suggested that corticosteroids may increase the risk of hemorrhage during and after...
Four-Year Prison Terms Sought for Italian Earthquake Experts
Prosecution summarizes its case in yearlong trial stemming from 2009 quake
Insight into painful stomach activity
Scientists have mapped the abnormal electrical activity in people whose stomachs are unable to empty, providing hope for new treatment options.
Chronic kidney disease a warning sign independent of hypertension or diabetes
New research finds the presence of chronic kidney disease itself can be a strong indicator of the risk of death and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) even in patients without hypertension...
Exercise does a body -- and a mind -- good
We've heard it time and time again: exercise is good for us. And it's not just good for physical health -- research shows that daily physical activity can also boost...
The New Old Age Blog: A Form of Dementia That Is Often Misdiagnosed
Even many health care professionals remain unfamiliar with Lewy body dementia, though it affects about 1.3 million people in this country.
Fast algorithm extracts, compares document meaning
A computer program could compare two documents and work spot the differences in their meaning using a fast semantic algorithm developed by information scientists in Poland.
Cannabinoid may treat brain cancer
Researchers are evaluating the safety and tolerability of a synthetic cannabinoid called dexanabinol. Delivered as a weekly intravenous infusion, the drug is being tested in patients with all forms of...
Islamist group warns of new cyber attacks on US banks
An Islamist group on Tuesday said it will carry out new cyber attacks on US banking targets, according to SITE Intelligence Group, following similar attacks last week in response to...
Scientists prevent heart failure in mice
Cardiac stress -- for example, a heart attack or high blood pressure -- frequently leads to pathological heart growth and subsequently to heart failure. Two tiny RNA molecules play a...
Incorporating Safety Into Urban and Building Design: An Important Opportunity for Active Living and Injury Prevention
For the first time, a "how-to" report gives designers and architects strategies to promote active living AND maximize safety.
Danone agrees to pay $1.7M in yogurt health claims case
Millions of yogurt-eating Canadians could be eligible for a small windfall from a class-action lawsuit after Danone settled a case that claimed its purported health benefits were exaggerated.
Population aging will have long-term implications for economy
The aging of the US population will have broad economic consequences for the country, particularly for federal programs that support the elderly, and its long-term effects on all generations will...
High oxygen levels after surgery linked to increased long-term risk of death
Patients given high concentrations of inhaled oxygen during and after cancer surgery may be at higher long-term risk of death, according to a new report.
Resveratrol may preserve pain-relieving effects of morphine
Resveratrol —- the same natural polyphenol found in red wine -— preserves the potent pain-relieving effect of morphine in rats that have developed morphine tolerance, suggests a new study.