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New essential oil inhaler facilitates pain management

A new study testing the effectiveness of a patented essential oil inhaler (AromaStick) extends the existing body of evidence that the direct application of specially formulated scents reduces stress and increases attention and concentration.

22 Jan 2018

New discovery sheds light on iron-restricted anemia that causes fatigue in millions

A new discovery from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has revealed an unknown clockwork mechanism within the body that controls the creation of oxygen-carrying red blood cells.

22 Jan 2018

Study highlights new long-acting approach for prevention of malaria

A new study, published in Nature Communications, conducted by the University of Liverpool and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine highlights a new 'long acting' medicine for the prevention of malaria.

22 Jan 2018

Prosthetic users less affected by ‘size-weight illusion’, research shows

People with prosthetic arms or hands do not experience the "size-weight illusion" as strongly as other people, new research shows.

22 Jan 2018

Infants born in withdrawal due to opioid exposure in utero show abnormalities

A new study of infants born in withdrawal due to opioid exposure in utero shows a dramatic increase in torticollis - an abnormal twisting of the neck. Many of the infants also had plagiocephaly - a flattening of the head often seen in conjunction with torticollis.

22 Jan 2018

Evidence-based approach to preventing or treating caries could transform dental care

A scientifically based approach that includes a tooth-decay risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can dramatically reduce decay in community dental practices, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco.

22 Jan 2018

Researchers identify virus as likely cause of mystery polio-like paralysis

A major review by UNSW Sydney medical researchers has identified strong evidence that a virus called Enterovirus D68 is the cause of a mystery polio-like illness that has paralysed children in the US, Canada and Europe.

22 Jan 2018

Scientists uncover proteins in the brain responsible for movement

Researchers in China have uncovered the proteins used by the brain to balance excitation and inhibition, without which humans would not be able to move.

22 Jan 2018

Rise in infants with physical abnormalities is linked to opioid exposure during pregnancy, finds study

New research finds a dramatic increase in physical abnormalities in newborns caused by opioid exposure during pregnancy.

22 Jan 2018

KAIST scientists identify cellular mechanism for severe viral hepatitis

KAIST medical scientists identified a cellular mechanism causing inflammatory changes in regulatory T cells that can lead to severe viral hepatitis. Research on this mechanism will help further understand the nature of various inflammatory diseases and lead to the development of relevant clinical treatments.

22 Jan 2018

Researchers develop new indicator for assessing active aging

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland have developed a new indicator for assessing active aging.

22 Jan 2018

Researchers explore impact of smart rollator in motivating seniors to increase physical activity

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Orton are exploring the benefits and impacts of technology in motivating seniors to increase physical activity.

22 Jan 2018

Depressive symptoms associated with poorer survival in patients with head and neck cancer

In a study of patients with head and neck cancer, even mild depressive symptoms were associated with poorer overall survival.

22 Jan 2018

Specially prepared supplement helps women to run faster, study shows

A new study found that women who took a specially prepared blend of minerals and nutrients for a month saw their 3-mile run times drop by almost a minute.

22 Jan 2018

New genomic tools provide better understanding of the human immune system

When the body is under attack from pathogens, the immune system marshals a diverse collection of immune cells to work together in a tightly orchestrated process and defend the host against the intruders.

22 Jan 2018

New clinical practice guideline provides recommendations for use of anticoagulants during heart surgery

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, and the American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology released a new clinical practice guideline that includes major recommendations for the use of blood thinning medication (anticoagulants) during heart surgery.

22 Jan 2018

Research News and Research

New essential oil inhaler facilitates pain management

New discovery sheds light on iron-restricted anemia that causes fatigue in millions

Study highlights new long-acting approach for prevention of malaria

Prosthetic users less affected by ‘size-weight illusion’, research shows

Infants born in withdrawal due to opioid exposure in utero show abnormalities

Evidence-based approach to preventing or treating caries could transform dental care

Researchers identify virus as likely cause of mystery polio-like paralysis

Scientists uncover proteins in the brain responsible for movement

Rise in infants with physical abnormalities is linked to opioid exposure during pregnancy, finds study

KAIST scientists identify cellular mechanism for severe viral hepatitis

Researchers develop new indicator for assessing active aging

Researchers explore impact of smart rollator in motivating seniors to increase physical activity

Depressive symptoms associated with poorer survival in patients with head and neck cancer

Specially prepared supplement helps women to run faster, study shows

New genomic tools provide better understanding of the human immune system

New clinical practice guideline provides recommendations for use of anticoagulants during heart surgery

Epilepsy associated with volume and thickness differences in brain matter

Study offers way to predict onset of lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis

Overweight female kidney donors of childbearing age may have greater preeclampsia risk

Enzyme discovery provides new horizon of therapeutic opportunities across disease spectrum

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