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Artificial intelligence technique can be used to identify alcohol misuse in trauma setting

A first-of-its kind study has demonstrated that an artificial intelligence technique can be used to identify trauma patients who misuse alcohol.

21 Feb 2019

Overweight, obesity in adolescence associated with increased risk of renal cancer later in life

Being overweight has been linked with a higher risk of developing a form of kidney cancer called renal cell carcinoma among adults, but it's unclear if this risk is present during adolescence.

21 Feb 2019

Consumption of allium vegetables linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk

Consumption of allium vegetables—which include garlic, leeks, and onions—was linked with a reduced risk of in colorectal cancer in a study of men and women in China.

21 Feb 2019

Intensive therapy during early stages of MS leads to better long-term outcomes

New findings by researchers at Cardiff University suggest that intensive therapy during the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS) leads to better long-term outcomes for patients, despite it often being viewed as a riskier option than other first-line treatments.

21 Feb 2019

The American Heart Association issues new reference toolkit for healthcare providers

With nearly half of American adults having elevated blood pressure, it’s important for everyone to understand that some common habits may affect blood pressure, making the condition more difficult to control.

21 Feb 2019

Cervical cancer could be eradicated by 2100

Scaling up the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could eradicate cervical cancer in high-income countries within 30 years, according to a new study.

21 Feb 2019

Thousands with chronic UTIs are not receiving the treatment they need

Many women may not be receiving the treatment they need because the gold-standard tests for UTIs fail to detect a significant proportion of bacteria.

21 Feb 2019

New sepsis test could save thousands of lives

Researchers have used a biosensor that can quickly identify biomarkers of sepsis and has the potential to save thousands of lives.

21 Feb 2019

Analysis of cervical precancer shows decline in two strains of HPV

An analysis of cervical precancers over a period of seven years showed that two strains of human papillomavirus that have been targeted by vaccination since 2006 have declined, accounting for a smaller proportion of cervical disease.

21 Feb 2019

Drug increases melanin production in some people with albinism

A small pilot clinical study at the National Eye Institute suggests that the drug nitisinone increases melanin production in some people with oculocutaneous albinism type 1B, a rare genetic disease that causes pale skin and hair and poor vision.

21 Feb 2019

Study finds new genetic clues associated with asthma in African ancestry populations

In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found new clues into the parts of the human genome associated with the higher rates of asthma in those of African ancestry.

21 Feb 2019

Johns Hopkins scientists find new compound that may prevent reperfusion injury

In a strategic search, Johns Hopkins scientists created and screened a library of 45,000 new compounds containing chemical elements of widely used immune system suppressants, and say they found one that may prevent reperfusion injury, a tissue-damaging and common complication of surgery, heart attack and stroke.

21 Feb 2019

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Artificial intelligence technique can be used to identify alcohol misuse in trauma setting

Overweight, obesity in adolescence associated with increased risk of renal cancer later in life

Consumption of allium vegetables linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk

Intensive therapy during early stages of MS leads to better long-term outcomes

The American Heart Association issues new reference toolkit for healthcare providers

Cervical cancer could be eradicated by 2100

Thousands with chronic UTIs are not receiving the treatment they need

New sepsis test could save thousands of lives

Analysis of cervical precancer shows decline in two strains of HPV

Drug increases melanin production in some people with albinism

Study finds new genetic clues associated with asthma in African ancestry populations

Johns Hopkins scientists find new compound that may prevent reperfusion injury

Scientists demonstrate key role of salt in allergic immune reactions

Scientists can monitor brain activity to predict epileptic seizures few minutes in advance

Some drug combinations may be more effective than others for schizophrenic patients

Researchers discover DNA modification that enhances our ability to extinguish fear

Why melanoma tumors in the brain may be worse?

Transplanting bone marrow of young mice into old mice prevents cognitive decline

New technique could expedite cancer diagnosis, lead to better patient outcomes

Link between dietary fatty acid intake and hypertension found to be influenced by diabetes status

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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