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Inflammatory bowel disease patients over the age of 60 often receive older drugs

Inflammatory bowel disease is common amongst older people and there are big differences in the choice of treatment for different age groups. Patients over the age of 60 often receive cortisone drugs instead of more modern medicines that target the immune system.

13 Nov 2017

Rapid blood test that spots heart attack risk could improve treatment of people with chest pain

A low-cost, rapid blood test that spots whether people are at risk of a heart attack could improve the treatment of people with chest pain at emergency departments around the world, a study suggests.

13 Nov 2017

Largest clinical specialty database powers studies that yield key insights

The American Academy of Ophthalmology today announced key milestones and clinical insights from studies powered by its clinical database.

13 Nov 2017

Breastfeeding may increase hay fever and eczema risk, but does not have clear effect on asthma

The effect of breastfeeding on the risk of developing asthma and allergy has been debated for a long time. In a recent study, Uppsala University researchers show that breastfeeding might in fact increase the risk of developing hay fever and eczema, while not having any clear effect on the risk of asthma.

13 Nov 2017

Exercise significantly increases size of hippocampus in humans, study finds

Aerobic exercise can improve memory function and maintain brain health as we age, a new Australian-led study has found.

13 Nov 2017

New research sheds light on negative effects of stress on the brain

Stress can have numerous harmful effects on the mind and body, both immediately and over long periods of time. New research reveals mechanisms by which stress exacts its toll throughout the body, from the brain to the male reproductive system, and points to potential paths for reducing the negative effects of stress.

13 Nov 2017

Researchers identify 'strategies' used by bacteria to protect themselves from antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria evolve mechanisms to withstand the drugs which are used to treat infections.

13 Nov 2017

Hormone replacement therapy after ovary removal lowers risk of glaucoma, study finds

Women who took estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy after ovary removal had a lower risk of developing glaucoma, according to research presented today at AAO 2017, the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

13 Nov 2017

The more TV people watch, the greater the risk may be for venous thromboembolism

The risk of developing a blood clot in a vein increases the more time a person spends watching TV, even if they engage in the recommended amount of physical activity, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a global exchange of the latest findings in the field of cardiovascular science.

13 Nov 2017

Sexual activity poses exceedingly small risk in causing sudden cardiac arrest

Worried whether your heart health is strong enough for sex? A new study may lay your fears to rest: The risk that sex would trigger a sudden cardiac arrest is exceedingly small.

13 Nov 2017

Dengue immunity can provide protection from subsequent Zika infection

Manifestations of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection differ drastically. Sometimes they are catastrophic, most notably when they cause microcephaly in some babies born to infected mothers.

13 Nov 2017

Vaccines in the Aging Population

The World Health Organisation marked World Pneumonia Day on November 12th to promote interventions to protect against, prevent and treat pneumonia. The condition is a worldwide killer affecting people of all ages, however the ‘aging population’ is at an increased risk.

From Pfizer, Inc. 13 Nov 2017

KAUST researchers provide solution for killing E. coli using sunlight

Increasingly virulent strains of Escherichia coli are circulating in wastewater around the world, and the race is on to find novel treatment processes that could help reduce the spread of these pathogens.

13 Nov 2017

Scientists develop novel mouse model to capture pathology of sporadic ALS and FTD

Neurodegenerative diseases are incurable and debilitating conditions that result in progressive degeneration and death of nerve cells, which leads to problems with movement or mental functioning. Examples include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

13 Nov 2017

Treatments for preventing acute kidney failure post angiogram make no difference to health outcomes

Treatments commonly used to prevent acute kidney failure and its complications arising from common angiography procedures make no difference to health outcomes, a major new study has found.

13 Nov 2017

Reduced level of common heart hormone linked to lower readmission and death rates

Heart failure patients discharged from the hospital with a reduced level of a common hormone produced by the heart had significantly lower rates of readmission and lower death rates, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

13 Nov 2017

Research examines effects and potential paths toward treatment of military-related brain disorders

Military service exposes soldiers to a unique set of physical challenges, including toxic chemicals and traumatic brain injury, which can have profound effects on their health and well-being.

13 Nov 2017

Scientists identify new genes needed by Streptococcus pyogenes to grow in human saliva

Scientific and veterinary research charity, the Animal Health Trust, in partnership with world-leading scientists at the Houston Methodist Research Institute, have identified new genes linked to how, Streptococcus pyogenes, an important cause of human disease, survives in people.

13 Nov 2017

Heart attack, stroke patients have improved outcomes when statins are prescribed after discharge

Patients with a prior history of heart attacks or stroke have better outcomes when cholesterol-lowering medications are used after they're discharged from the hospital, according to a new study from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

13 Nov 2017

Hospital Readmission Reduction Program linked to increase in death rates, study finds

Federal policymakers five years ago introduced the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program to spur hospitals to reduce Medicare readmission rates by penalizing them if they didn't.

13 Nov 2017

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Inflammatory bowel disease patients over the age of 60 often receive older drugs

Rapid blood test that spots heart attack risk could improve treatment of people with chest pain

Largest clinical specialty database powers studies that yield key insights

Breastfeeding may increase hay fever and eczema risk, but does not have clear effect on asthma

Exercise significantly increases size of hippocampus in humans, study finds

New research sheds light on negative effects of stress on the brain

Researchers identify 'strategies' used by bacteria to protect themselves from antibiotics

Hormone replacement therapy after ovary removal lowers risk of glaucoma, study finds

The more TV people watch, the greater the risk may be for venous thromboembolism

Sexual activity poses exceedingly small risk in causing sudden cardiac arrest

Dengue immunity can provide protection from subsequent Zika infection

Vaccines in the Aging Population

KAUST researchers provide solution for killing E. coli using sunlight

Scientists develop novel mouse model to capture pathology of sporadic ALS and FTD

Treatments for preventing acute kidney failure post angiogram make no difference to health outcomes

Reduced level of common heart hormone linked to lower readmission and death rates

Research examines effects and potential paths toward treatment of military-related brain disorders

Scientists identify new genes needed by Streptococcus pyogenes to grow in human saliva

Heart attack, stroke patients have improved outcomes when statins are prescribed after discharge

Hospital Readmission Reduction Program linked to increase in death rates, study finds

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