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Study finds superior drug combo for difficult-to-control epilepsy
A combination of two common drugs, lamotrigine and valproate, is more effective in treating difficult-to control epilepsy than other anti-epileptic regimens, according to a University of Washington...
New study shows promise for preventing preterm births
A new study has found that applying vaginal progesterone to women who are at a high risk of preterm birth significantly decreased the odds of a premature delivery.
Gladstone scientists identify human proteins that may fuel HIV/AIDS transmission
__IMAGE_2 Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have discovered new protein fragments in semen that enhance the ability of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, to infect new cells --...
Magnetic stimulation of brain may help some stroke patients recover
Imagine waking up and being unable to see or recognize anything on the left side of your body. This condition, called hemispatial neglect, is common after a stroke that occurs...
Alzheimer's drug candidate may be first to prevent disease progression, mouse study suggests
A new drug candidate may be the first capable of halting the devastating mental decline of Alzheimer's disease, based on the findings of a new study.
When Standard Treatment Fails: Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience to Start Unique Immunotherapy for Brain Tumor Patients
Physicians at the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience are tackling a particularly aggressive brain cancer that even surgery, chemotherapy and radiation often fail to treat with a promising new immunotherapy to...
Nova Scotia won't fund insulin pumps for kids
Young diabetics will not be getting financial support from the province for insulin pumps, Nova Scotia's deputy minister of health told a legislature committee on Wednesday.
Is a Little Nibbling OK? Munching Not Linked to Obesity
A little nibbling between meals may not show up on your waistline, a new study suggests.
Brain-heart link may explain sudden death in Rett syndrome
Poets might scoff at the notion that heart and brain are closely related, but scientists say a genetic defect that affects the brain can stop a heart. In a new...
UC San Diego Health System Attracts Magnet(r) Status
On December 12, 2011, UC San Diego Health System was bestowed Magnet(r) status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Magnet Recognition Program(r) recognizes health care organizations for quality...
Oral Surgery Protocol to Control Bleeding for Heart Patients Shows Positive Results
Cardiac patients that take anticoagulant medications and need a tooth extraction face an increased risk of bleeding that must be addressed by the treating clinician. Therefore, a protocol for...
Fast-Food: What The Doctor Orders
Order what the doctor orders at your favorite fast food place - Loyola physician and nutrition specialist helps you navigate the menu to order smart.
Netherlands easing up on smoking laws
Even as the Dutch government hardens its famous tolerance policy on marijuana, it is taking an increasingly relaxed stance toward tobacco, bucking the trend in nearly every other developed country.
Heart drug may be effective for managing certain cancers, study suggests
Researchers have identified a new mechanism that could potentially explain why the body's immune system sometimes fails to eliminate cancer. The new findings shed light on the possible cause of...
Sudbury hospital examines wait times, mortality rates
The chief of staff at Health Sciences North is hoping to reduce wait times and investigate ways to keep patient mortality down.
Seven days: 9–15 December 2011
Seven days: 9–15 December 2011Nature 480, 296 14122011 doi: 10.1038/480296aThe week in science: boost for gene therapy; EPA reports concern over fracking; and a fresh clue to ancient water on...
The New Old Age Blog: Plain Speaking at the End of Life
Physicians should parse the future more clearly for terminal patients and their families, says one experts.
Experts Issue Warning About Cold Medications in Pregnancy
Experts in pregnancy and breastfeeding health at the California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) Pregnancy Health Information Line warn expectant moms about the potential dangers of common cold medicines during pregnancy.
Rimmer to Lead Joint Health Promotion-Rehabilitation Science Research
UAB adds renowned rehabilitation scientist to head innovative Lakeshore Foundation/UAB Research Collaborative.
RBMA Becomes First Affiliate of ACR's Radiology Leadership Institute
The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) is the first affiliate organization of the American College of Radiology's Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI). This is the latest step in the development of...
Researchers find link between pulmonary inflammation, diesel exhaust, house dust
A study conducted by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has found that diesel exhaust particulates (DEP) and house dust extract (HDE) causes pulmonary inflammation that aggravates asthma....
New report identifies research needed on 'modified risk' tobacco products
A new Institute of Medicine report specifies the types of research that the Food and Drug Administration should require before allowing tobacco companies to sell or advertise 'modified risk' tobacco...
A gene that protects against colorectal cancers
The research team in France has developed an animal model carrying a mutation of the DCC gene. Mice carrying the mutation develop tumours, because this gene can no longer induce...
Dutch government backtracks on anti-smoking
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- It's getting surprisingly easy to light up in the Netherlands these days - cigarettes, that is....
Study Looks at CT Scans, Cancer Risk
New research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has found that there could be an increased risk of cancer for certain individuals who are exposed to multiple CT scans.
FOR KIDS: Surprisingly hardy flu germs
Flu-causing viruses may live for days or even months outside the body
Grocery Store or Doctor's Office: Does It Matter Where You Get Your Flu Shot?
Is it safe to get vaccinated against the flu in the middle of a grocery store?
The Most Dangerous Toys of 2011
Before you go Christmas shopping for your kids this year, you better check your list twice. Several toys on the market actually post health and safety hazards.