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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

Misinformation is causing measles cases to rise worldwide

Misinformation and anti-vaccination groups have caused a rise in cases of vaccine-preventable viral disease measles around the world, according to the WHO.

8 Feb 2019

Researchers report promising advance in the search for new class of antidepressants

In experiments with mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report a promising advance in the search for a new class of drugs to treat major depression.

8 Feb 2019

Therapy derived from parasitic worms helps protect against one of chemotherapy's side effects

A therapy derived from the eggs of parasitic worms helps to protect against one of chemotherapy's debilitating side effects by significantly downregulating major proinflammatory pathways and reducing inflammation, indicates the first transcriptome-wide profiling of the bladder during ifosfamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis.

8 Feb 2019

New study aims to investigate lifestyle effects on cognitive function in older adults

Researchers in Finland recently found that lifestyle choices can help older adults stay mentally sharp. Now scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine hope to find confirmatory evidence this is indeed the case by coordinating a large, national clinical trial sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association through a $28 million grant.

8 Feb 2019

MTN launches new study to empower teen girls with choices in HIV prevention

AIDS is already the leading cause of death among girls and young women in much of Africa, and matters could only get worse, given that for every day that passes, 1,000 more girls ages 15 to 24 are likely to become infected with HIV.

8 Feb 2019

Removal of more blood through minimally invasive surgery improves stroke recovery

The greater the volume of blood removed from the brain via minimally invasive surgery after a cerebral hemorrhage the greater the odds of better functional recovery, according to late breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

8 Feb 2019

Ideal patient selection may hold promise for strokes damaging large areas of brain tissue

Mechanical clot removal has been shown to be safe and effective in stroke patients with minimal damaged brain tissue.

8 Feb 2019

Drug that reverses blood thinning effects stops acute life-threatening bleeding

A drug that reverses the blood thinning effects of factor Xa inhibitors effectively stopped acute life-threatening bleeding in patients taking a factor Xa inhibitor blood thinner drug, according to late breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

8 Feb 2019

Minimally-invasive surgery to remove blood from the brain associated with fewer deaths

Minimally-invasive surgery to remove blood from the brain along with intermittent dosing of a clot-busting drug after a brain bleed may not improve function better than medical therapy but it was associated with fewer deaths, according to late-breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

8 Feb 2019

Intensive blood pressure lowering does not improve post-stroke recovery in clot-buster-treated patients

Intensive blood pressure lowering safely reduced the risk of bleeding in the brain in ischemic stroke patients being treated with clot-busting drugs, but did not improve post-stroke recovery, according to late breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

8 Feb 2019

Study finds underutilization of aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer in high risk patients

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States and advanced colorectal polyps are a major risk factor.

7 Feb 2019

High-risk sexually transmitted HPV may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Infection with high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus, which have been linked to cancer, might increase the risk of heart and blood vessel or cardiovascular disease, especially among women with obesity or other cardiovascular risk factors, according to new research in Circulation Research, an American Heart Association journal.

7 Feb 2019

New computer program may help identify and label spinal segments during real-time surgeries

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report that a computer program they designed may help surgeons identify and label spinal segments during real-time operating room procedures and avoid the costly and potentially debilitating consequences of operating on the wrong segment.

7 Feb 2019

Intense glucose therapy via IV insulin did not improve stroke outcomes, study finds

Intravenous insulin did not improve stroke outcomes compared to standard blood sugar control using insulin shots - answering a worldwide debate about the best way to control glucose in stroke patients.

7 Feb 2019

Combination treatment lowers risk of ischemic stroke recurrence

Stroke survivors taking a combination of the blood thinner cilostazol with aspirin or clopidogrel had a lower risk of ischemic stroke recurrence than those who received aspirin or clopidogrel alone, according to late breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

7 Feb 2019

Lowering blood pressure in the ambulance with nitroglycerin patch did not improve stroke outcomes

Lowering blood pressure in the ambulance with a nitroglycerin patch for suspected stroke didn't lessen post-stroke disability, according to late breaking science presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2019, a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease.

7 Feb 2019

NSAID pretreatment promotes cardiorenal syndrome in heart failure

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are widely known as pain-killers and can relieve pain and inflammation. However, prolonged use raises the risk of heart and kidney failure events. A heart attack causes death of heart muscle cells by lack of oxygen, and it also significantly injures the kidneys.

7 Feb 2019

Support from trusted adults can reduce risk of dying in suicidal teens, finds study

Building a circle of trusted adults around a suicidal teen, to support them during vulnerable times, may have long-term effects that reduce their risk of dying young, a new study suggests.

7 Feb 2019

Drug cocktail may help combat breast cancer

MYC, a gene with high cancer-initiating potential, is overexpressed in over 40% of breast cancers. While MYC programs breast cancer cells to build more macromolecules (anabolic metabolism) it also creates a metabolic vulnerability by making them more sensitive to a type of cell death known as apoptosis.

6 Feb 2019

Advanced scan shows brain inflammation related to post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome

More than 1 in 10 people successfully treated with antibiotics for Lyme disease go on to develop chronic, sometimes debilitating, and poorly understood symptoms of fatigue and brain fog that may last for years after their initial infection has cleared up.

6 Feb 2019

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Misinformation is causing measles cases to rise worldwide

Researchers report promising advance in the search for new class of antidepressants

Therapy derived from parasitic worms helps protect against one of chemotherapy's side effects

New study aims to investigate lifestyle effects on cognitive function in older adults

MTN launches new study to empower teen girls with choices in HIV prevention

Removal of more blood through minimally invasive surgery improves stroke recovery

Ideal patient selection may hold promise for strokes damaging large areas of brain tissue

Drug that reverses blood thinning effects stops acute life-threatening bleeding

Minimally-invasive surgery to remove blood from the brain associated with fewer deaths

Intensive blood pressure lowering does not improve post-stroke recovery in clot-buster-treated patients

Study finds underutilization of aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer in high risk patients

High-risk sexually transmitted HPV may increase risk of cardiovascular disease

New computer program may help identify and label spinal segments during real-time surgeries

Intense glucose therapy via IV insulin did not improve stroke outcomes, study finds

Combination treatment lowers risk of ischemic stroke recurrence

Lowering blood pressure in the ambulance with nitroglycerin patch did not improve stroke outcomes

NSAID pretreatment promotes cardiorenal syndrome in heart failure

Support from trusted adults can reduce risk of dying in suicidal teens, finds study

Drug cocktail may help combat breast cancer

Advanced scan shows brain inflammation related to post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome

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