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Study: Physicians more likely to prescribe antibiotics when patients' expectations are high

Experimental evidence confirms what surveys have long suggested: Physicians are more likely to prescribe antibiotics when they believe there is a high expectation of it from their patients, even if they think the probability of bacterial infection is low and antibiotics would not be effective, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.

16 Feb 2017

New guidelines provide expanded treatment options for millions of women living with heart failure

At least one person is diagnosed with heart failure every minute. Of those living with the disease, half are women.

16 Feb 2017

Hormone therapy may not protect women from Alzheimer's disease, new study shows

The latest study on hormone therapy and Alzheimer's disease shows no relationship between taking the drugs and whether you may develop the disease years later.

15 Feb 2017

Physician's choice of insomnia medication may be based on habit, new research shows

Clinical decision-making is a complex process, driven by multiple factors, including social and psychological dynamics, peer pressure and even exposure to drug advertising.

15 Feb 2017

New online tool can help clinicians quantify minimal risk in patients with stable chest pain

A two year follow-up on a study involving more than 10,000 people with stable chest pain finds that an online tool can accurately predict which patients are likely to have normal non-invasive tests and remain free of cardiac events.

15 Feb 2017

Scientists develop new bioinformatics tool to make biological experiments more transparent

Biological experiments are generating increasingly large and complex sets of data. This has made it difficult to reproduce experiments at other research laboratories in order to confirm - or refute - the results.

15 Feb 2017

Carving a career in science

I was interested in a whole range of subjects, but the one that really grasped me from a young age was biology and, in particular, human biology. I was really fascinated with how the human body worked and I still am; that's something that has stayed with me.

15 Feb 2017

Melatonin content of dietary supplements shows wide variability, study finds

A new study suggests that the melatonin content of dietary supplements often varies widely from what is listed on the label.

14 Feb 2017

New clinical practice guideline provides evidence-based analyses of specific insomnia drugs

A new clinical practice guideline is the first from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to provide comprehensive, evidence-based analyses of individual agents commonly used in the treatment of chronic insomnia disorder.

14 Feb 2017

Three-year course of treatment could banish symptoms of hay fever, study finds

Patients blighted by hay fever could markedly reduce symptoms for several years after a three-year course of treatment, but not after two years of treatment, researchers have found.

14 Feb 2017

Study finds sharp rise in number of older Americans taking multiple brain-affecting drugs

The number of older Americans who take three or more medicines that affect their brains has more than doubled in just a decade, a new study finds.

14 Feb 2017

Non-invasive imaging technique accurately detects skin cancer without surgical biopsy

Researchers funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering have developed a non-invasive imaging technique that accurately detects skin cancer without surgical biopsy.

13 Feb 2017

Sunburn and mosquito bites may ruin spring vacation in tropical locales

If the last blast of winter has you longing for sun-soaked beaches in tropical locales, be sure to stop at the drug store for sunscreen and insect repellant before leaving for spring vacation.

13 Feb 2017

‘Heart disease’ related to hardening of arteries could affect feet, kidneys and the brain

In February, American Heart Month raises awareness about heart disease. But "heart disease" is a catch-all term that refers to numerous problems, many of which are related to hardening of the arteries.

9 Feb 2017

Language barriers may limit individual's ability to receive kidney transplant, study reveals

Language barriers may hinder US kidney transplant candidates' access to kidney transplantation, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

9 Feb 2017

Expert highlights importance of genetic counseling for cancer patients

"Every cancer diagnosis should come with a referral to genetic counseling," says cancer expert Dr. Antonio Giordano, President of the Sbarro Health Research Organization at Temple University.

9 Feb 2017

Photographs may lead to better treatment and care for rural patients, study shows

Photographs may lead to better treatment and care for patients in rural communities, a UBC Okanagan study shows.

9 Feb 2017

UCLA cardiology expert provides ten heart healthy tips for Valentine's Day

While boxes of decadent chocolates treats, celebratory champagne and romantic high-calorie dinners may dance in your mind as a way to celebrate Valentine's Day, your heart may be pining for something else. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it is a great time to look at the state of your heart.

9 Feb 2017

Study explores links between genetic susceptibility and heterogeneous phenotypes of lymphedema

Each year, about 1.38 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer. Advances in diagnosis and treatment have facilitated a 90-percent, five-year survival rate, among those treated.

9 Feb 2017

Simple blood test may be accurate in differentiating between Parkinson's disease and APDs

A simple blood test may be as accurate as a spinal fluid test when trying to determine whether symptoms are caused by Parkinson's disease or another atypical parkinsonism disorder, according to a new study published in the February 8, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

9 Feb 2017

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Study: Physicians more likely to prescribe antibiotics when patients' expectations are high

New guidelines provide expanded treatment options for millions of women living with heart failure

Hormone therapy may not protect women from Alzheimer's disease, new study shows

Physician's choice of insomnia medication may be based on habit, new research shows

New online tool can help clinicians quantify minimal risk in patients with stable chest pain

Scientists develop new bioinformatics tool to make biological experiments more transparent

Carving a career in science

Melatonin content of dietary supplements shows wide variability, study finds

New clinical practice guideline provides evidence-based analyses of specific insomnia drugs

Three-year course of treatment could banish symptoms of hay fever, study finds

Study finds sharp rise in number of older Americans taking multiple brain-affecting drugs

Non-invasive imaging technique accurately detects skin cancer without surgical biopsy

Sunburn and mosquito bites may ruin spring vacation in tropical locales

‘Heart disease’ related to hardening of arteries could affect feet, kidneys and the brain

Language barriers may limit individual's ability to receive kidney transplant, study reveals

Expert highlights importance of genetic counseling for cancer patients

Photographs may lead to better treatment and care for rural patients, study shows

UCLA cardiology expert provides ten heart healthy tips for Valentine's Day

Study explores links between genetic susceptibility and heterogeneous phenotypes of lymphedema

Simple blood test may be accurate in differentiating between Parkinson's disease and APDs

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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