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Pioneering cancer gene therapy gets green light — and $475,000 price tag

The country's first approved gene therapy — approved Wednesday to fight leukemia that resists standard therapies — will cost $475,000 for a one-time treatment, its manufacturer announced.

30 Aug 2017

Scientists raise concerns about exposure to hazardous mineral fibers among off-road vehicle users

Preventing injuries may not be the only reason children shouldn't use off-road vehicles (ORVs). In a new study, public health scientists raise concerns that people who use ORVs in many regions of the country may face exposure to hazardous mineral fibers. These include naturally occurring asbestos and erionite - an asbestos-like material that occurs in sedimentary rocks of the western United States.

30 Aug 2017

People with cardiac arrest in black neighborhoods less likely to receive bystander CPR

Surviving cardiac arrest often seems like a matter of luck -- whether a passerby knows CPR, or a defibrillator is close at hand or the ambulance arrives quickly.

30 Aug 2017

Prolonged sitting and TV watching linked to mobility disability risk in older adults

Older people who watched more than five hours of TV per day and reported three or fewer hours per week of total physical activity had more than a three-fold higher risk of being unable to walk or having difficulty walking at the end of an 8-year study.

30 Aug 2017

Happiness motivates dog walking, not health or social benefits

It appears to be a case of 'do what makes you happy' for people who regularly walk their dogs. According to new University of Liverpool research, owners are motivated to go dog walking because it makes them feel happy, not because of other health and social benefits.

30 Aug 2017

Decreasing sedentary time 21 minutes per day can help maintain muscle mass, health

Finnish researchers conducted one of the largest and longest studies to find out if it is possible to reduce sedentary time and if the reduction will result in any health benefits during one year.

30 Aug 2017

Moderate intake of carbohydrate and fat associated with better health, says global study

An international study suggests that a diet consisting of a moderate consumption of fat, fruits and vegetables, coupled with avoidance of high levels of carbohydrates, is linked with a decreased risk of death.

30 Aug 2017

New test for meningitis could speed up diagnosis and save lives

Clinicians at an A&E department in Northern Ireland are to start using a new test that rapidly detects meningitis, potentially speeding up diagnosis and saving lives.

30 Aug 2017

UCLA professor offers 10 tips for college students to ensure good gynecologic health

For young women heading off to college, it can be a time filled with the excitement of living away from home. This new sense of independence should also include taking charge of one's own health, says Dr. Aparna Sridhar, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

30 Aug 2017

Long-term follow-up study finds link between cosmetic surgery and smoking cessation

If you're a smoker considering cosmetic surgery, your plastic surgeon will likely require you to stop smoking for at least two weeks before your procedure.

30 Aug 2017

Nurses' scrubs with antimicrobial properties ineffective at preventing bacterial contamination

Clothing worn by healthcare providers can become contaminated with bacteria, however having nurses wear scrubs with antimicrobial properties did not prevent this bacterial contamination from occurring, according to a study published online today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.

30 Aug 2017

Biological testing greatly underestimates true prevalence of doping in athletics

Doping is remarkably widespread among elite athletes, and remains largely unchecked despite the use of sophisticated biological testing methods.

29 Aug 2017

Researchers use biochemical validation to verify claims of smoking cessation

According to a recent study led by The University of Kansas Cancer Center researchers, a high proportion of smokers enrolled in bedside tobacco cessation programs who said they had quit were misreporting their smoking status.

29 Aug 2017

Study could lead to improved treatment protocols for elderly patients requiring mechanical ventilation

Mechanical ventilation can be a lifesaver for patients suffering from lung disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and pneumonia. Unfortunately, the use of ventilators to support breathing can cause further lung injury, particularly in elderly patients.

29 Aug 2017

Study reports link between fruit, vegetable, legume consumption and CVD risk, mortality

A large dietary study from 18 countries, across 7 geographic regions has found that even relatively moderate intake of fruit, vegetables and legumes such as beans and lentils may lower a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death.

29 Aug 2017

Mental health problems have significant negative effect on retirement savings

The question of how mental health status affects decisions regarding retirement savings is becoming a pressing issue in the United States.

29 Aug 2017

Smartphone app could be used to screen for pancreatic cancer

Scientists have created an app that uses Smartphone selfies to detect pancreatic cancer while it is in the early stages.

29 Aug 2017

Moderate intake of nutrients found to be best for health

Research with more than 135,000 people across five continents has shown that a diet which includes a moderate intake of fat and fruits and vegetables, and avoidance of high carbohydrates, is associated with lower risk of death.

29 Aug 2017

Intensive Care Medicine

Intensive care medicine is a young specialty that deals with the medical treatment of the sickest patients in the hospital. Intensive care medicine doctors are called intensivists and are expert physicians with special skills in the management of organ failure.

29 Aug 2017

Study finds link between consistent weekly weight loss and increased long-term outcomes

A new study conducted at the Drexel University, USA, suggests that when it comes to weight loss, consistency matters rather than speed.

29 Aug 2017

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Pioneering cancer gene therapy gets green light — and $475,000 price tag

Scientists raise concerns about exposure to hazardous mineral fibers among off-road vehicle users

People with cardiac arrest in black neighborhoods less likely to receive bystander CPR

Prolonged sitting and TV watching linked to mobility disability risk in older adults

Happiness motivates dog walking, not health or social benefits

Decreasing sedentary time 21 minutes per day can help maintain muscle mass, health

Moderate intake of carbohydrate and fat associated with better health, says global study

New test for meningitis could speed up diagnosis and save lives

UCLA professor offers 10 tips for college students to ensure good gynecologic health

Long-term follow-up study finds link between cosmetic surgery and smoking cessation

Nurses' scrubs with antimicrobial properties ineffective at preventing bacterial contamination

Biological testing greatly underestimates true prevalence of doping in athletics

Researchers use biochemical validation to verify claims of smoking cessation

Study could lead to improved treatment protocols for elderly patients requiring mechanical ventilation

Study reports link between fruit, vegetable, legume consumption and CVD risk, mortality

Mental health problems have significant negative effect on retirement savings

Smartphone app could be used to screen for pancreatic cancer

Moderate intake of nutrients found to be best for health

Intensive Care Medicine

Study finds link between consistent weekly weight loss and increased long-term outcomes

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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