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People with obstructive sleep apnea have higher risk of involuntary job loss

Recently unemployed people with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of having lost a job multiple times, according to preliminary results from a new study.

13 Jun 2019

Study confirms role of genetics in determining menopause age and familial longevity

If you're wondering why you entered menopause earlier or later than other women, blame your mother. That's because numerous studies have confirmed the role of genetics in determining a woman's age at menopause.

13 Jun 2019

Persistent poverty endangers health in 20% of UK children

A recent study shows that one in five children in the UK have a higher risk of developing adolescent mental health disorders or physical illness because of persistent poverty. This alarming scenario comes from a new paper published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

13 Jun 2019

FAU researcher receives the Ernst Jung Career Advancement Award for Medical Research

The Jung Foundation for Science and Research has awarded the young gastroenterologist Dr. Sebastian Zundler from the Chair of Internal Medicine I at FAU the Ernst Jung Career Advancement Award for Medical Research 2019.

13 Jun 2019

Research evaluates prenatal care providers' understanding of alcohol exposure and screening practices

There is no amount, pattern or timing of alcohol use during pregnancy proven safe for a developing fetus. Repeat: there is no amount, pattern or timing of alcohol use during pregnancy proven safe for a developing fetus.

13 Jun 2019

New approach could help in treating brain tumors, other rare cancers

Large randomized clinical trials can uncover biomarkers that indicate which cancer treatments are likely to work best for individual patients. But it's been challenging to find these biomarkers in rarer cancers where such robust data aren't available.

13 Jun 2019

Research aims to use orange peels for improving heart health

You've heard an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Now orange peels may improve your heart health.

13 Jun 2019

New robust and efficient methods for the production of new peptide drugs

Many important natural products such as antibiotics, immunosuppressants, or anti-cancer drugs are produced by microorganisms.

13 Jun 2019

Saunas induce as much physical strain as moderate exercise

Most people assume that their blood pressure falls after a sauna, which is why this is often thought of as relaxing. This may be true in the long-term, but during the sauna session itself, surprisingly, the blood pressure rises just as if you were having a short moderately strenuous workout, according to a new study. This increases the workload on the heart.

13 Jun 2019

Ultra-fast new technology to detect bacteria

A new detection method which can identify the presence of bacteria within a minute, while distinguishing healthy from non-viable bacteria, could save many lives and a lot of money. Scientists at the University of Warwick reported this technology, based on alterations in electrical signaling in bacteria in response to external electrical stimulation.

13 Jun 2019

Tetrodotoxin found in pufferfish can provide potent pain relief when given properly

Opioids remain a mainstay of treatment for chronic and surgical pain, despite their side effects and risk for addiction and overdose.

13 Jun 2019

Study shows high levels of success in most patients despite tapered glucocorticoid discontinuation

The results of a randomized controlled trial presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology demonstrate high levels of treatment success in approximately two thirds of patients despite tapered glucocorticoid discontinuation, while a small loss of disease control was observed at the total study population level.

13 Jun 2019

Most studies into impact of technology use on psychological wellbeing rely on flawed measures

Most studies into the impact of technology use on psychological wellbeing rely on flawed measures say researchers.

13 Jun 2019

Drink containing multinutrient combination can benefit patients with mild cognitive impairment

Study supports the hypothesis that a food for special medical purposes containing Fortasyn Connect® can benefit patients with mild cognitive impairment who are at high risk of progression to the dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease, according to research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports

13 Jun 2019

Giving more practical education to prequalifying healthcare students may tackle gender-based violence

Gender-based violence could be tackled more effectively by giving healthcare students wider and more practical education and training in identifying and responding to the 'warning signs' presented among patients they will encounter in professional life, according to a new study.

13 Jun 2019

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People with obstructive sleep apnea have higher risk of involuntary job loss

Study confirms role of genetics in determining menopause age and familial longevity

Persistent poverty endangers health in 20% of UK children

FAU researcher receives the Ernst Jung Career Advancement Award for Medical Research

Research evaluates prenatal care providers' understanding of alcohol exposure and screening practices

New approach could help in treating brain tumors, other rare cancers

Research aims to use orange peels for improving heart health

New robust and efficient methods for the production of new peptide drugs

Saunas induce as much physical strain as moderate exercise

Ultra-fast new technology to detect bacteria

Tetrodotoxin found in pufferfish can provide potent pain relief when given properly

Study shows high levels of success in most patients despite tapered glucocorticoid discontinuation

Most studies into impact of technology use on psychological wellbeing rely on flawed measures

Drink containing multinutrient combination can benefit patients with mild cognitive impairment

Giving more practical education to prequalifying healthcare students may tackle gender-based violence

Cheaper supersized 'alcopops' a serious risk for underage drinkers

Does porn affect a women's experiences with a man?

Community pharmacies can help improve physical activity and diet of men with prostate cancer

Bullying in children with ASD gets worse with age

Identifying colorectal cancer subtypes in patients could help provide better care

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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