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Less-invasive procedures for critical limb ischemia as good as more invasive open surgeries

Less-invasive procedures to open severely-clogged leg arteries were as good at helping people survive and avoid amputation as more invasive open surgeries, according to a study reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.

31 Jul 2019

Insecticide-treated bed net use is higher during rainy season, study finds

The more rainfall a region in sub-Saharan Africa gets, the more mosquitoes proliferate there and the more likely its residents will sleep under their insecticide-treated bed nets to prevent malaria transmission, a new study from the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs suggests.

30 Jul 2019

People with obesity get higher level of satisfaction from food, study finds

The propensity to overeat may, in part, be a function of the satisfaction derived from eating. A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, found no significant difference in taste perceptions between participants of normal weight and those who were overweight.

30 Jul 2019

Penn State researchers explore how the opioid epidemic affects society

The devastating consequences of the opioid crisis are far-reaching in the United States, impacting public health as well as social and economic welfare.

30 Jul 2019

In the battle of the fitness trackers, the most steps might not win

When Sonia Anderson got her first Fitbit step tracker, her poor pooch, Bronx, had no idea of all the steps that were coming.

30 Jul 2019

New DIY pressure pump enables more people to test water and blood samples

A simple pressure pump, made from balloons and nylon stockings, means more people in more places will be able to test water contaminants and blood samples.

30 Jul 2019

FDA clears existing tests with new indications to aid in the diagnosis of Lyme disease

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing four previously cleared tests with new indications to aid in the diagnosis of Lyme disease.

30 Jul 2019

International report identifies the main actions necessary to reduce epilepsy treatment gap

Worldwide, more than 50 million people are living with epilepsy. Treatment can cost as little as US$5 a year and eliminates seizures in about two-thirds of people.

29 Jul 2019

UC Berkeley awarded $47 million grant to study how healthy lifestyle changes the aging brain

The University of California, Berkeley announced today that it has received a five-year grant expected to total $47 million from the U.S. National Institute on Aging (NIA) to incorporate advanced brain imaging into the Alzheimer's Association's groundbreaking clinical trial, the U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER), to determine whether lifestyle changes can protect memory in people at risk of developing dementia.

29 Jul 2019

Antibiotic-resistant strains of K. pneumoniae spread through hospitals in Europe

New research has found that antibiotic-resistant strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, an opportunistic pathogen that can cause respiratory and bloodstream infections in humans, are spreading through hospitals in Europe.

29 Jul 2019

Physicians more likely to recommend antihistamines for respiratory infections in children

For respiratory infections in children under 12, physicians are increasingly more likely to recommend antihistamines and less likely to recommend cough and cold medicines, a Rutgers study found.

29 Jul 2019

Creator of brain exam that Trump aced demands new training for testers

Last year, Dr. Ronny Jackson, then the White House physician, gave Donald Trump a standard test to detect early signs of dementia — and said the president had scored a perfect 30.

29 Jul 2019

GlobalData: Lung cancer incidence rates are decreasing for men, but increasing among women

As World Lung Cancer Day approaches on August 1st, it serves as a reminder that lung cancer remains a major public health issue, particularly for women.

29 Jul 2019

Banning tobacco sales to under 21s could have significant impacts on population health

Restricting the sale of tobacco and tobacco products for persons under the age of 21 could lead to a decline in smoking rates across the USA.

29 Jul 2019

New protocol for HIV prevention drug reduces the number of pills required

Health officials and AIDS advocates in San Francisco hope to expand the use of an effective HIV prevention drug with a new approach that requires fewer pills than the standard once-a-day regimen.

29 Jul 2019

Whole-genome sequencing could transform salmonella detection

Salmonella is among the most common organisms responsible for symptomatic and serious food poisoning. Methods to detect this have evolved from crude microscopic identification to serotype detection.

29 Jul 2019

Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology launched at Ohio State to fight cancer at all levels

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute today announced formation of the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology, a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative focused on harnessing the body's immune system to fight cancer at all levels - from prevention to treatment and survivorship.

27 Jul 2019

Age is just a number when considering presidential candidates, study says

Age is not a relevant factor in judging the fitness of presidential candidates to hold the nation's highest office, according to the first-ever study that estimates the longevity and survival probabilities of candidates seeking the White House.

27 Jul 2019

Discovery of new liver cell could make liver transplants redundant

Researchers at King's College London have used single cell RNA sequencing to identify a type of cell that may be able to regenerate liver tissue, treating liver failure without the need for transplants.

26 Jul 2019

Whole-genome sequencing emerges as a key tool for salmonella detection

The world's food supply will become safer as the food industry shifts to high-resolution, whole-genome sequencing – which examines the full DNA of a given organism all at once. This move to make sequencing ubiquitous will lead to the consistently reliable detection of salmonella.

26 Jul 2019

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Less-invasive procedures for critical limb ischemia as good as more invasive open surgeries

Insecticide-treated bed net use is higher during rainy season, study finds

People with obesity get higher level of satisfaction from food, study finds

Penn State researchers explore how the opioid epidemic affects society

In the battle of the fitness trackers, the most steps might not win

New DIY pressure pump enables more people to test water and blood samples

FDA clears existing tests with new indications to aid in the diagnosis of Lyme disease

International report identifies the main actions necessary to reduce epilepsy treatment gap

UC Berkeley awarded $47 million grant to study how healthy lifestyle changes the aging brain

Antibiotic-resistant strains of K. pneumoniae spread through hospitals in Europe

Physicians more likely to recommend antihistamines for respiratory infections in children

Creator of brain exam that Trump aced demands new training for testers

GlobalData: Lung cancer incidence rates are decreasing for men, but increasing among women

Banning tobacco sales to under 21s could have significant impacts on population health

New protocol for HIV prevention drug reduces the number of pills required

Whole-genome sequencing could transform salmonella detection

Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology launched at Ohio State to fight cancer at all levels

Age is just a number when considering presidential candidates, study says

Discovery of new liver cell could make liver transplants redundant

Whole-genome sequencing emerges as a key tool for salmonella detection

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