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EUS-FNA can help in effective management of worrisome pancreatic lesions

An endoscopic procedure can improve the outlook for patients with a fairly common type of pancreatic lesion that is challenging to manage and that, if left untreated, can progress to cancer, according to a study in the September issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

2 Sep 2016

Taking two new epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may not harm thinking skills and IQs of children

Two epilepsy drugs, levetiracetam and topiramate, may not harm the thinking skills and IQs of school-age children born to women who took them while pregnant, according to a recent study.

1 Sep 2016

ACC joins with Google to create “Ask a Doctor" to provide in-depth information about heart conditions

A Google search for heart conditions will now prominently display important questions patients should ask their doctor based on clinical guidelines developed by the American College of Cardiology.

31 Aug 2016

Solution made of silver nanoparticles shows promise in healing diabetic foot ulcers

One of the major complications of diabetes is the appearance of wounds in the lower extremities that do not heal properly.

31 Aug 2016

People with migraine feel isolated, stigmatized and often dissatisfied with treatment, survey reveals

Migraine in America 2016, a national survey by Health Union of more than 3,900 individuals experiencing migraines, reveals that patients have numerous treatment options, but are often dissatisfied with results.

31 Aug 2016

Research findings could lead to new biomarker for early stages of tumor development

To treat or not to treat? That is the question researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory hope to answer with a new advance that could help doctors and their cancer patients decide if a particular therapy would be worth pursuing.

31 Aug 2016

MRSA correlated to eczema? An interview with Dr Bjorn Herpers

There is a lot of evidence that Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is involved in eczema. Eczema is now thought to be caused by a barrier dysfunction of the skin that allows external triggers to cause an overshoot of inflammation.

31 Aug 2016

Older patients feel voiceless in decision-making process for dialysis, study finds

Starting dialysis treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) should be a shared decision made by an informed patient based on discussions with a physician and family members.

31 Aug 2016

SAGA funding initiative aims to advance understanding of potential sex differences in Alzheimer's

The first-ever Alzheimer's Association Sex and Gender in Alzheimer's research grant awards will provide $2.2 million to nine projects to advance understanding of the disproportionate effect of Alzheimer's disease on women.

31 Aug 2016

FAU's College of Nursing receives HRSA grant for advanced education program

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University has received a three-year, $2 million grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an advanced nursing education program titled, "Caring-based Academic Partnerships to Enhance Nurse Practitioner Readiness and Willingness to Practice in Rural and Underserved Communities."

31 Aug 2016

Surgically implanted neurostimulator system helps alleviate chronic pain

When the damaged nerves in Anthony Newberry's foot healed incorrectly after a workplace accident, it left him feeling "like my foot was exploding for hours at a time," he says.

30 Aug 2016

New discovery could lead to effective treatment methods for cystitis

Every year, millions of people are treated for cystitis, but despite its prevalence, the disease is still a scientific mystery.

30 Aug 2016

Telemedicine could be more convenient to provide monitoring for diabetic eye care

Electronic eye exams could become popular in the U.S. among patients who see them as an easy way to visit the eye doctor.

29 Aug 2016

Occasional medicine users not getting the full benefits of their medicines

Survey findings released for Be Medicinewise Week (22-28 August) have revealed that occasional users of medicines—including prescription, over-the-counter, and alternative or complementary forms of medicines—are potentially not getting the full benefits from their medicines, compared to people who take medicines more often.

29 Aug 2016

Dr Google is here to stay - so how do you do it safely?

Almost four out of five Australians (78%) report that they look for information about medicines on the internet, according to a new 2016 survey* released during Be Medicinewise Week (22-28 August).

29 Aug 2016

Smartphones can be used to identify atrial fibrillation with existing hardware

Smartphones can be used to detect atrial fibrillation with existing hardware, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2016 today.1 A low-cost application (app) has been developed that uses the phone's own accelerometer and gyroscope to check for atrial fibrillation.

28 Aug 2016

New study reveals physicians not discouraging Egyptian women from practicing female circumcision

Women in Egypt are seeking out doctors' opinions on whether they should circumcise their daughters and, though it is illegal there, physicians are not discouraging the practice, giving legitimacy to a procedure that has serious medical risks, according to a new study led by a former Stanford University School of Medicine researcher.

26 Aug 2016

NPS MedicineWise spokesperson reveals how to look for information about medicines online

Almost four out of five Australians (78%) report that they look for information about medicines on the internet, according to a new 2016 survey released during Be Medicinewise Week (22-28 August).

26 Aug 2016

People with high levels of four biomarkers may have increased risk for stroke

People with high levels of four biomarkers in the blood may be more likely to develop a stroke than people with low levels of the biomarkers, according to a study published in the August 24, 2016, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 Aug 2016

Advances in brain research since patient HM: an interview with Dr Jacopo Annese

Jacopo Annese, President and CEO of the Institute for Brain and Society, discusses his work on the Human Brain Library.

From Huron Technologies 25 Aug 2016

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EUS-FNA can help in effective management of worrisome pancreatic lesions

Taking two new epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may not harm thinking skills and IQs of children

ACC joins with Google to create “Ask a Doctor" to provide in-depth information about heart conditions

Solution made of silver nanoparticles shows promise in healing diabetic foot ulcers

People with migraine feel isolated, stigmatized and often dissatisfied with treatment, survey reveals

Research findings could lead to new biomarker for early stages of tumor development

MRSA correlated to eczema? An interview with Dr Bjorn Herpers

Older patients feel voiceless in decision-making process for dialysis, study finds

SAGA funding initiative aims to advance understanding of potential sex differences in Alzheimer's

FAU's College of Nursing receives HRSA grant for advanced education program

Surgically implanted neurostimulator system helps alleviate chronic pain

New discovery could lead to effective treatment methods for cystitis

Telemedicine could be more convenient to provide monitoring for diabetic eye care

Occasional medicine users not getting the full benefits of their medicines

Dr Google is here to stay - so how do you do it safely?

Smartphones can be used to identify atrial fibrillation with existing hardware

New study reveals physicians not discouraging Egyptian women from practicing female circumcision

NPS MedicineWise spokesperson reveals how to look for information about medicines online

People with high levels of four biomarkers may have increased risk for stroke

Advances in brain research since patient HM: an interview with Dr Jacopo Annese

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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