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Benchmarks of quality weight-management care not met for overweight Latino children, study finds

One of the first studies of provider-patient communication regarding weight-management and associated electronic medical records finds that many benchmarks of quality weight-management care are not met during primary-care visits with overweight Latino children.

7 Feb 2017

New antibody drug shows promising results to prevent or treat HIV

A new biologic agent--the most potent of its kind so far--is showing early promise as part of a potential new strategy for treating HIV. The drug, known as 10-1074, may also offer a new way to prevent viral infection in people who are at high risk to acquire HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

7 Feb 2017

Uterine glands produce several key factors for embryo growth and pregnancies, study shows

The majority of pregnancy losses occur during the first trimester, when biological communication between the embryo and mother is critical for the establishment of the pregnancy.

7 Feb 2017

Researchers identify ion channel required for proper regulation of basal metabolism and body weight

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified an ion channel required for brain cells to suppress eating behavior in response to the hormone leptin or to the anti-obesity drug lorcaserin.

7 Feb 2017

Unconscious exposure to phobic images effective in reducing fear, study finds

A team of investigators, led by Bradley S. Peterson, MD, director of the Institute for the Developing Mind at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and Paul Siegel, PhD, associate professor of psychology at Purchase College of the State University of New York, have found that exposure to phobic images without conscious awareness is more effective than longer, conscious exposure for reducing fear.

7 Feb 2017

New method improves speed and diagnostic efficiency during brain surgery

A new approach to the practice of surgical pathology for brain tumor patients could make for a powerful combination: more accurate, safer and more efficient operations.

7 Feb 2017

Scientists identify distinct cells in tumours that inhibit immune response to fight cancer

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre scientists have discovered a distinct cell population in tumours that inhibits the body's immune response to fight cancer.

7 Feb 2017

Study shows how concussion impacts person's ability to drive even after symptoms disappear

The effects a concussion has on driving a vehicle may continue to linger even after the symptoms disappear, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers.

7 Feb 2017

Weekend hospital admission of older adults with head trauma linked to higher mortality risk

Older adults who are admitted to the hospital with head trauma over the weekend have a 14 percent increased risk of dying than those admitted on a weekday, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

7 Feb 2017

Runners who encounter visual and auditory distractions may sustain leg injuries, research shows

Runners who encounter visual and auditory distractions may be more likely to sustain leg injuries, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

7 Feb 2017

Quadricep strength, speed of force production linked to physical function in knee OA patients

Quadricep strength and speed of force production both affect physical functioning in people with, or at risk for, knee osteoarthritis, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

7 Feb 2017

Rearfoot strike runner's foot and tibial angles do not correlate with loading impact rates, study shows

The foot and tibial angles of a rearfoot strike runner do not correlate well with loading impact rates, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada.

7 Feb 2017

Brain computer interface holds potential to improve daily lives of people with prosthetic limbs

The use of brain computer interface has the potential to improve the daily lives of people with prosthetic limbs, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

7 Feb 2017

Avoiding post-operative surgical precautions may lead to better inpatient rehabilitation outcomes

Avoiding the typical post-surgical precautions after hip replacement surgery — such as avoiding bending the hip past 90 degrees, turning the knee or foot inward and crossing the leg past the middle of the body — may lead to shorter inpatient rehabilitation time and faster overall recovery, according to research presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

7 Feb 2017

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Benchmarks of quality weight-management care not met for overweight Latino children, study finds

New antibody drug shows promising results to prevent or treat HIV

Uterine glands produce several key factors for embryo growth and pregnancies, study shows

Researchers identify ion channel required for proper regulation of basal metabolism and body weight

Unconscious exposure to phobic images effective in reducing fear, study finds

New method improves speed and diagnostic efficiency during brain surgery

Scientists identify distinct cells in tumours that inhibit immune response to fight cancer

Study shows how concussion impacts person's ability to drive even after symptoms disappear

Weekend hospital admission of older adults with head trauma linked to higher mortality risk

Runners who encounter visual and auditory distractions may sustain leg injuries, research shows

Quadricep strength, speed of force production linked to physical function in knee OA patients

Rearfoot strike runner's foot and tibial angles do not correlate with loading impact rates, study shows

Brain computer interface holds potential to improve daily lives of people with prosthetic limbs

Avoiding post-operative surgical precautions may lead to better inpatient rehabilitation outcomes

Scientists show how immune receptor activated by bacteria contributes to diabetic bladder dysfunction

Researchers developing compact respiratory assist device for children with lung failure

TSRI researchers uncover details behind Zika virus's unique ability to cause birth defects

Study could provide novel therapeutic approach for preventing severe jaundice in newborn babies

Marital status change in postmenopausal women may affect health outcomes

Yoga may be helpful for patients suffering from low back pain, study finds

Making Complex Cell Culture Easy and Efficient with AI

This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Healthcare

Microphysiological systems in drug discovery

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