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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

New technology measures hormones that influence reproductive health efficiently

The technology, developed by researchers at Imperial College London and The University of Hong Kong, can be used to measure hormones that affect fertility, sexual development and menstruation more quickly and cheaply than current methods.

21 Feb 2019

Mayo clinic researchers discuss local case studies of leprosy

Leprosy has a history that has spanned centuries and societies across the globe. Yet, it continues to be a problem -- even in the modern era.

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

Intense exercise, fasting and hormones can enhance waste-protein removal, study shows

The body's ability to adapt to changing conditions and shifting physiologic demands is essential to survival. To do so, each cell must be able to dispose of damaged or unnecessary proteins--a quality-control mechanism critical for cellular performance and for the health of the entire organism.

21 Feb 2019

The United States records highest drug overdose death rates

In the most comprehensive international comparison of its kind, a USC study found that the United States has the highest drug overdose death rates among a set of high-income countries.

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

Lesbian and bisexual women at greater risk of being overweight, study finds

Lesbian and bisexual women are at increased risk of being overweight or obese compared to heterosexual women, according to new research from the University of East Anglia and UCL.

21 Feb 2019

Scientists demonstrate key role of salt in allergic immune reactions

Salt apparently affects allergic immune reactions. A team working with Prof. Christina Zielinski at the Technical University of Munich has demonstrated in cell cultures that salt leads to the formation of Th2 cells.

21 Feb 2019

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

Elizabeth Delacruz can't crawl or toddle around like most youngsters nearing their second birthday.

21 Feb 2019

Johns Hopkins study describes cells that may help speed bone repair

Research led by Johns Hopkins investigators has uncovered the roles of two types of cells found in the vessel walls of fat tissue and described how these cells may help speed bone repair.

21 Feb 2019

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

Patients with schizophrenia are often treated with more than one type of psychiatric medication, but a new study suggests that some combinations may be more effective than others.

21 Feb 2019

Researchers discover DNA modification that enhances our ability to extinguish fear

Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered a DNA modification that enhances our ability to extinguish fear.

21 Feb 2019

Anticipatory signals in eye movements can help measure attentive capacity, learning with greater precision

How can we tell what a person is thinking? Sometimes, it is enough to observe one's behavior, for example, how they respond to a stimulus in the environment.

21 Feb 2019

Why melanoma tumors in the brain may be worse?

Melanoma tumors that have spread to the brain are equipped to thwart immunotherapies and targeted therapies that succeed against tumors growing in other sites.

20 Feb 2019

Over 1 in 3 adults miss the mark on protein, finds study

Walk into any grocery store and you'll find high-protein products dominating shelf space throughout the aisles. The benefits of protein are well established, and it's widely recognized as a key nutrient to a healthy, active lifestyle.

20 Feb 2019

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

A new study has found that transplanting the bone marrow of young laboratory mice into old mice prevented cognitive decline in the old mice, preserving their memory and learning abilities.

20 Feb 2019

Researchers design pacemaker powered by energy of heartbeats

Implantable pacemakers have without doubt altered modern medicine, saving countless lives by regulating heart rhythm. But they have one serious shortcoming: Their batteries last only five to 12 years, at which point they have to be replaced surgically.

20 Feb 2019

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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

New technology measures hormones that influence reproductive health efficiently

Mayo clinic researchers discuss local case studies of leprosy

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

Intense exercise, fasting and hormones can enhance waste-protein removal, study shows

The United States records highest drug overdose death rates

Johns Hopkins scientists find new compound that may prevent reperfusion injury

Lesbian and bisexual women at greater risk of being overweight, study finds

Scientists demonstrate key role of salt in allergic immune reactions

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

Johns Hopkins study describes cells that may help speed bone repair

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

Researchers discover DNA modification that enhances our ability to extinguish fear

Anticipatory signals in eye movements can help measure attentive capacity, learning with greater precision

Why melanoma tumors in the brain may be worse?

Over 1 in 3 adults miss the mark on protein, finds study

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

Researchers design pacemaker powered by energy of heartbeats

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