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Study: Common drug used to prevent preterm births provides no benefit but may cause side effects

A drug commonly prescribed to pregnant women with a history of delivering babies early provides no benefit. In fact, this drug may even increase the risk of developing gestational diabetes.

15 Mar 2017

Study finds direct link between specific inhaler errors and asthma outcomes

A new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice highlights important findings from the international CRITIKAL study (CRITical Inhaler mistaKes and Asthma controL).

15 Mar 2017

Alzheimer's Research UK report reveals increase in number of dementia researchers since 2008

New analysis from Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, has revealed that the number of scientists working on the condition has almost doubled over six years.

15 Mar 2017

Florida Hospital Nicholson Center completes research projects on robotic surgery using $5.9 million DOD grants

The Florida Hospital Nicholson Center today announces the completion of 13 research projects using $5.9 million in grants from the Department of Defense over the last six years, all focused on advancing robotic and laparoscopic surgery safety and creating a new standard for surgical training.

15 Mar 2017

Ground-breaking project reaches key milestone in recruiting 1,000th patient

A ground-breaking project at Birmingham Children’s Hospital using wireless technology to predict deterioration in seriously ill children has recruited it’s 1,000th patient.

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People who often cook at home more likely to eat healthier diet at no increase in costs

Researchers from the University of Washington School of Public Health have been peeking into kitchens - via interviews - for years now. They've just published results showing people who cook at home more often are likely to eat a healthier overall diet.

15 Mar 2017

Study findings could lead to novel therapies for preventing vision loss from degenerative retinal diseases

Silencing a gene called Nrl in mice prevents the loss of cells from degenerative diseases of the retina, according to a new study.

15 Mar 2017

Researchers suggest potential new way to restore healthy intestinal function in older people

Intestinal stem cells rejuvenate daily so bowels will stay healthy and function normally, but a new study in Cell Reports suggests they also age along with people and lose their regenerative capacity.

15 Mar 2017

Bariatric surgery prior to joint replacement can improve outcomes in morbidly obese patients

A study from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that in morbidly obese patients, bariatric surgery performed prior to a total hip or knee replacement can reduce in-hospital and 90-day postoperative complications and improve patient health, but it does not reduce the risk of needing a revision surgery.

15 Mar 2017

Loyola study assesses emotional intelligence skills in pediatric residents

Among the qualities that go into making an excellent physician is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others and to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships.

15 Mar 2017

Shorter radiation treatment for breast cancer patients could reduce health care spending

More than half of older women with early stage breast cancer received more radiation therapy than what might be medically necessary, adding additional treatment and health care costs, according to a study led by Duke Cancer Institute researchers.

15 Mar 2017

New tool under development could identify poor posture of surgeons in operating room

The psychological stress that surgeons face is well-documented. Less understood is the physical stress they endure from spending hours in awkward positions in the operating room.

14 Mar 2017

Researchers uncover link between adult opioid misuse and childhood emotional abuse

A study by researchers at the University of Vermont has revealed a link between adult opioid misuse and childhood emotional abuse, a new finding that suggests a rethinking of treatment approaches for opioid abusers.

14 Mar 2017

Topical curcumin gel improves healing of burns and scalds

What is the effect of Topical Curcumin Gel for treating burns and scalds? In a recent research paper, published in the open access journal BioDiscovery, Dr. Madalene Heng, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine, stresses that use of topical curcumin gel for treating skin problems, like burns and scalds, is very different, and appears to work more effectively, when compared to taking curcumin tablets by mouth for other conditions.

14 Mar 2017

Study finds high level of patient satisfaction after ACL reconstruction

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that most athletic patients who have reconstructive surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are highly satisfied with the procedure and able to return to sports.

14 Mar 2017

Study looks at actual variables that influence elbow injuries in baseball pitchers

Elbow injuries continue to be on the rise in baseball players, especially pitchers, yet little is known about the actual variables that influence these injuries.

14 Mar 2017

Low levels of allopregnanolone hormone may predict risk of postpartum depression

In a small-scale study of women with previously diagnosed mood disorders, Johns Hopkins researchers report that lower levels of the hormone allopregnanolone in the second trimester of pregnancy were associated with an increased chance of developing postpartum depression in women already known to be at risk for the disorder.

14 Mar 2017

Natural immune molecule shows protective effect against Zika virus in mouse, monkey models

A molecule naturally produced by the immune system protects mice and monkeys against Zika virus infection, an international team of researchers has found.

14 Mar 2017

Scientists create first model of anorexia nervosa using iPSCs derived from adolescent females

An international research team, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has created the first cellular model of anorexia nervosa (AN), reprogramming induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derived from adolescent females with the eating disorder.

14 Mar 2017

New study examines immune responses to Ebola vaccines at one year after immunization

Immune responses to Ebola vaccines at one year after vaccination are examined in a new study appearing in the March 14 issue of JAMA.

14 Mar 2017

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Study: Common drug used to prevent preterm births provides no benefit but may cause side effects

Study finds direct link between specific inhaler errors and asthma outcomes

Alzheimer's Research UK report reveals increase in number of dementia researchers since 2008

Florida Hospital Nicholson Center completes research projects on robotic surgery using $5.9 million DOD grants

Ground-breaking project reaches key milestone in recruiting 1,000th patient

People who often cook at home more likely to eat healthier diet at no increase in costs

Study findings could lead to novel therapies for preventing vision loss from degenerative retinal diseases

Researchers suggest potential new way to restore healthy intestinal function in older people

Bariatric surgery prior to joint replacement can improve outcomes in morbidly obese patients

Loyola study assesses emotional intelligence skills in pediatric residents

Shorter radiation treatment for breast cancer patients could reduce health care spending

New tool under development could identify poor posture of surgeons in operating room

Researchers uncover link between adult opioid misuse and childhood emotional abuse

Topical curcumin gel improves healing of burns and scalds

Study finds high level of patient satisfaction after ACL reconstruction

Study looks at actual variables that influence elbow injuries in baseball pitchers

Low levels of allopregnanolone hormone may predict risk of postpartum depression

Natural immune molecule shows protective effect against Zika virus in mouse, monkey models

Scientists create first model of anorexia nervosa using iPSCs derived from adolescent females

New study examines immune responses to Ebola vaccines at one year after immunization

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