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Immune System's Natural Killer Cells Linked To Infant Liver Disease
Scientists have linked an overactive response by one of the immune system's key weapons against infection -- natural killer cells -- to biliary atresia in infants, a disease where blocked...
Tamiflu not for campers who don't have swine flu
ATLANTA (AP) -- U.S. health officials say all children at summer camp shouldn't be given the flu drug Tamiflu to prevent the virus....
Vaccine Blocks Malaria Transmission In Lab Experiments
Researchers have for the first time produced a malarial protein (Pfs48/45) in the proper conformation and quantity to generate a significant immune response in mice and non-human primates for use...
Promising First-in-class Drug Candidate For Genetic Protein-misfolding Disease
A promising new drug candidate -- the first in its class -- has been discovered for patients with a genetic protein-misfolding disease. The new drug tafamidis significantly halts disease progression...
Low-dose CT method, delivering 50 percent less radiation, correctly identifies patients with appendicitis
Patients with possible appendicitis are typically evaluated using a standard-dose contrast enhanced CT, but a low-dose unenhanced CT that delivers approximately 50% less radiation is just as effective, according to...
Is somatic hypersensitivity a predictor of irritable bowel syndrome?
Although visceral hypersensitivity is considered a hallmark feature of IBS, conflicting evidence exists regarding somatic hypersensitivity in this patient population. Several investigators have found no evidence for heightened somatic pain...
New silver nanoparticle skin gel for healing burns
Scientists in India are reporting successful laboratory tests of a new and potentially safer alternative to silver-based gels applied to the skin of burn patients to treat infections. With names...
Longer life for milk drinkers, say researchers
Research undertaken by the Universities of Reading, Cardiff and Bristol has found that drinking milk ¹ can lessen the chances of dying from illnesses such as coronary heart disease (CHD)...
Fecal incontinence and quality of life
Fecal incontinence (FI) is a normal part of aging, or the perception that no treatment is available. Doctors may fail to comprehend patient hints about diarrhea and FI or may...
Large abdominal wall lipoma causes bowel obstruction
Proteus syndrome is a complex disorder associated with varied, disproportionate, asymmetric overgrowth of many body parts and unregulated adipose tissue. The overgrowth seen in Proteus syndrome is progressive and difficult...
Phone microscope will help doctors diagnose disease
A new gadget that attaches to mobile phones will enable doctors to examine blood samples in remote areas
Cardiovascular Health: Statins Normalize Vascular Lysyl Oxidase Down-regulation
Researchers have found that statins can normalize vascular lysyl oxidase (LOX) expression modified by atherogenic risk factors.
New Treatment Method Reduces Pain In Patients With Vertebral Compression Fractures
Vesselplasty, a new minimally invasive procedure, increases mobility, and reduces pain and the need for pain killers in patients with vertebral compression fractures (VCFs), according to a new study. Vesselplasty...
In Bad Economy, Families Can't Afford Burials
Bodies in Los Angeles are stacking up at the coroner, then being cremated at taxpayers' expense.
The Optimal Level of Fuzz em Psicologia Cognitiva
Há alguns meses, eu e alguns colegas de departamento nos reunimos para montar um experimento para investigar alguns aspectos do processo de categorização. A reunião foi basicamente para aparar "arestas"...
Viruses explain croc deaths
Researchers have discovered a group of viruses, found only in crocodiles, which may have caused devastating disease outbreaks.
Seniors benefit from strength training
An updated Cochrane review finds that progressive resistance muscle training improves strength in older adults and enhances their ability to do daily tasks such as walking, climbing steps or getting...
Saliva test for early birth risk
A simple saliva test could help spot which expectant women are most likely to deliver their baby prematurely, experts believe.
How to fill the gaps in global clinical research networks
Policymakers must think outside the box to strengthen clinical research networks for global health, says Harvard researcher Jeff Blander.
Data Show Manhattan Is Svelte and Bronx Is Chubby, Chubby
At the neighborhood level, socioeconomic and demographic factors are the strongest predictors of high obesity rates, experts argue.
For Merck, Asthma Drug Helps Offset Earnings Fall
The company’s acquisition of Schering-Plough later this year could help Merck’s bottom line.
Novel Gene Found For Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Researchers have discovered a novel gene responsible for heart muscle disease and chronic heart failure in some children and adults with dilated cardiomyopathy.
How Stressed Fat Tissue Malfunctions
Fat tissue dysfunction is caused by obesity-induced fat tissue stress: Cells over-grow as they store fat which may cause decreased oxygen delivery into the tissue; individual cells may die (at...
Nature Or Nurture? New Epigenetic Model Blurs Line In The Debate
A new report complicates the debate over whether nature or nurture plays the most important role in complex diseases such as psychiatric disorders, heart disease and cancer. Scientists explain how...
Experts support national public reporting of health-care-asociated infections
Washington, July 20, 2009 -- Five organizations representing the nation's experts in infectious diseases medicine, infection prevention in healthcare settings, and public health and disease prevention announced their support...
Canadian defends U.S. anti-medicare ad
An Ontario woman featured in a new ad warning the U.S about embracing Canadian-style health care said she believes it's important to speak out against the problems in the system.
Regulators face tough flu-jab choices
Rich countries' pandemic strategies may cause vaccine shortages elsewhere.
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