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Global health report reveals video game-obsessed Scots kids are least active in world

Video game-obsessed Scots children are among the least active in the world, research involving a University of Strathclyde academic has suggested.

21 May 2014

69% of healthy American adults are infected with 109 strains of human papillomavirus

In what is believed to be the largest and most detailed genetic analysis of its kind, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center and elsewhere have concluded that 69 percent of healthy American adults are infected with one or more of 109 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV).

21 May 2014

Patients experience fewer postoperative complications when surgical safety checklist is used

Patients experience fewer postoperative complications when a surgical safety checklist is used by their surgical team, reports the first large-scale review on the subject published in the June issue of Anesthesiology, the official medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists® (ASA®).

21 May 2014

Serious complications due to anesthesia during childbirth are very rare

Expectant mothers concerned about receiving an epidural, spinal or general anesthesia during childbirth can breathe a little easier. According to a study published in the June issue of Anesthesiology, the official medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, serious complications due to anesthesia during childbirth are very rare, occurring in one out of every 3,000 deliveries.

21 May 2014

Aging magnifies impact of risk factors associated with falls

Trips and falls can happen at all stages of life, but as we start to age they can become more numerous. Aging can magnify the impact of risk factors associated with falls and also brings up new and often less obvious factors that affect balance and stability.

21 May 2014

Elevated blood eosinophil levels find to be risk factor for exacerbations in asthma patients

In adults with persistent asthma, elevated blood eosinophil levels may be able to predict which individuals are at increased risk for exacerbations, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

21 May 2014

Physical activity may be able to prevent overweight women from developing heart disease

For otherwise healthy middle-aged women who are overweight or obese, physical activity may be their best option for avoiding heart disease, according to a study that followed nearly 900 women for seven years.

21 May 2014

New method for identifying bacteria in patient specimens leads to 92% cost reduction

Researchers at UNC Health Care have found that using a new method for identifying bacteria and fungi in patient specimens led to a 92 percent cost reduction in the reagents needed to run clinical microbiology tests.

21 May 2014

Study: Hearing impairment linked with sleep apnea

Both high and low frequency hearing impairment have been linked with sleep apnea in a new study of nearly 14,000 individuals.

21 May 2014

Use of simulation techniques in medical education results in improved patient care, better outcomes

The use of simulation techniques in medical education, such as lifelike mannequins and computer systems, results in improved patient care, better outcomes and other benefits, according to a study led by a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researcher.

21 May 2014

Isis Pharmaceuticals starts Phase 1 clinical study of ISIS-PKKRx to treat patients with HAE

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISIS) announced today that it initiated a Phase 1 clinical study of ISIS-PKKRx. ISIS-PKKRx is an antisense drug in development to treat patients with hereditary angioedemia (HAE).

21 May 2014

Substance from pine bark is a potential source for treating melanoma

A substance that comes from pine bark is a potential source for a new treatment of melanoma, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

21 May 2014

Parents of obese children more likely to give schools D or F grades for obesity-related efforts

Parents - especially those of overweight children - give schools a failing grade for efforts to encourage healthy habits that combat childhood obesity, according to a new poll from the University of Michigan.

21 May 2014

GSA announce winners of GSA Poster Awards at 55th Annual Drosophila Research Conference

The Genetics Society of America (GSA) and the Drosophila research community are pleased to announce the winners of GSA Poster Awards at the 55th Annual Drosophila Research Conference, which took place in San Diego, March 26-30, 2014.

21 May 2014

Research suggests that e-cigarettes play positive role in reducing smoking rates

People attempting to quit smoking without professional help are approximately 60% more likely to report succeeding if they use e-cigarettes than if they use willpower alone or over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapies such as patches or gum, finds a large UCL (University College London) survey of smokers in England.

21 May 2014

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Global health report reveals video game-obsessed Scots kids are least active in world

69% of healthy American adults are infected with 109 strains of human papillomavirus

Patients experience fewer postoperative complications when surgical safety checklist is used

Serious complications due to anesthesia during childbirth are very rare

Aging magnifies impact of risk factors associated with falls

Elevated blood eosinophil levels find to be risk factor for exacerbations in asthma patients

Physical activity may be able to prevent overweight women from developing heart disease

New method for identifying bacteria in patient specimens leads to 92% cost reduction

Study: Hearing impairment linked with sleep apnea

Use of simulation techniques in medical education results in improved patient care, better outcomes

Isis Pharmaceuticals starts Phase 1 clinical study of ISIS-PKKRx to treat patients with HAE

Substance from pine bark is a potential source for treating melanoma

Parents of obese children more likely to give schools D or F grades for obesity-related efforts

GSA announce winners of GSA Poster Awards at 55th Annual Drosophila Research Conference

Research suggests that e-cigarettes play positive role in reducing smoking rates

New antibody can improve quality of life for individuals with asthma

Disease-causing bacteria can linger in airplane cabins for days, says study

Study investigates whether use of mobile phones affects children's cognitive development

Studies show mobile phones can cause allergic contact dermatitis in both children and adults

New cognitive test determines memory impairments due to AD and normal aging

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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