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Urinary protein excretion -- even in the normal range -- raises diabetics' heart risks, study finds
For patients with type 2 diabetes, any degree of measurable urinary protein excretion —- even in what is considered the normal range —- increases their risk of experiencing heart problems,...
Increased risk of prematurity and low birth weight in babies born after three or more abortions
One of the largest studies to look at the effect of induced abortions on a subsequent first birth has found that women who have had three or more abortions have...
New York State Is Investigating Energy Drinks
New York is looking at whether the makers of energy drinks are misleading consumers about how much caffeine the drinks contain and the health risks they could pose.
Vitamin B3 May Fight Staph Infections
Vitamin B3 may be a possible cure for staph infections.
Gene that predicts happiness in women discovered
Sorry guys, this happiness gene is for women. A new study has found a gene that appears to make women happy, but it doesn't work for men.
Doctors back circumcision
US task force finds that public-health benefits of the procedure outweigh risks to individuals.Nature 488 568 doi: 10.1038/488568a
Is the World's Sperm Count Declining?
Anecdotal reports and studies suggest sperm quality and quantity may be taking a dip.
Smoking after stroke increases death risk three-fold, researchers find
Patients who resume smoking after a stroke increase their risk of death by three-fold, according to new research. The researchers also found that the earlier patients resume smoking, the greater...
Unexpected findings at multi-detector CT scans: Less reason to worry
A new study reports that nearly seven percent of urologic multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) scans for hematuria result in incidental findings that may be clinically important for the patient.
Super glue: Tests show that adhesive could improve safety of LASIK eye surgery
Researchers have developed a glue mixture that may reduce risks after laser vision correction surgery. Recent studies describe a new protocol involving brinogen, riboavin and ultraviolet light that could improve...
pH-sensitive liposomal cisplatin improves peritoneal carcinomatosis treatment without side-effects
Scientists have developed and characterized a circulating and pH-sensitive liposome containing cisplatin (SpHL-CDDP) aiming to promote the release of cisplatin near the tumor as well as decreasing toxicity. The development...
Links between nutrients, genes and cancer spread documented
More than 40 plant-based compounds can turn on genes that slow the spread of cancer, according to a first-of-its-kind study. A professor of pharmaceutical sciences says he is encouraged by...
Vital Signs: Prevention: Factor in Breast Milk May Cut H.I.V. Spread
A substance in human breast milk seems to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of the virus, scientists have reported.
Diagnostic 'fatal flaws' in the ICU may account for as many annual deaths as breast cancer, patient safety team finds
Each year as many as 40,500 critically ill U.S. hospital patients die with an unknown medical condition that may have caused or contributed to their death, patient safety experts report...
X-ray chemist solves cholera mystery
The likelihood of becoming seriously ill from cholera depends on your blood group. It is possible to find a new remedy for the feared illness by studying the molecular structure...
Study explores injury risk in military Humvee crashes
A new report examines the risk factors for injuries to U.S. military personnel from crashes involving highly mobile multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWVs), more commonly known as Humvees. According to the...
Would you use Skype for a doctor's appointment?
Doctors in the U.K. are trying out a new way to meet with patients in order to cut down on the number of missed hospital outpatient appointments. A test study...
Demand for needle exchange soars: N.L. AIDS Committee
Demand for clean needles for intravenous drug users is up in Newfoundland and Labrador, and outreach workers at the AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador say they're concerned that this...
Compounds activate key cancer enzyme to interfere with tumor formation
Scientists have known for decades that cancer cells use more glucose than healthy cells, feeding the growth of some types of tumors. Now, scientists have identified compounds that delay the...
Renal denervation treats resistant hypertension in real world patient populations
Renal denervation successfully treats patients with resistant hypertension in real world patient populations, according to a study presented at ESC [...]
A wake-up call following knee replacement
The columnist limps into the hospital on not-quite-59-year-old knees. He comes through surgery fine, but soon, complications occur.As I begin this column, it is Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 22. I have...
Precise and persistent cell sabotage: Control of siRNA could aid regenerative medicine, cancer therapy
Small interfering RNA (siRNA), can be packaged then unleashed as a precise and persistent technology to guide cell behavior, researchers report. The technology holds promise for tissue engineering and cancer...
Leg compressions may enhance stroke recovery
Successive, vigorous bouts of leg compressions following a stroke appear to trigger natural protective mechanisms that reduce damage, researchers report.
McMaster study looks at causes of heart disease
A new study from McMaster University is shedding light on what its authors call "the causes of the causes" of heart disease around the globe.
IWK diaper policy comes under attack
The head of a provincial health group is calling the IWK Health Centre's bring-your-own-diaper policy "nickel and diming."
Healthy lifestyle reduces risk of hypertension by two thirds
Healthy behaviors regarding alcohol, physical activity, vegetable intake and body weight reduce the risk of hypertension by two thirds, according to new research.
Simplified diagnosis tool could reduce cattle fatalities
Researchers in Uganda say a diagnostic score card designed to help communities and animal health workers can curb disease outbreaks.
When medicine gets personal: The ups and downs of personalised medicine
We are without doubt one of the worlds most complicated machines. Our bodies are made up of trillions of cells, [...]