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New report says completing a course of antibiotics even after symptoms abate is overrated

Antibiotics are a boon to mankind and as more and more microorganisms are developing a resistance to these drugs, researchers are delving deeper into the mechanisms of this resistance. It is a commonly held view that once begun, a course of antibiotics should be completed to prevent the emergence of resistance among the microbes.

26 Jul 2017

Study explores long-term consequences of breast surgery on woman's sensuality, sexual function

Does the type of surgery used to treat breast cancer impact a woman's sensuality and sexual function in survivorship? New research from Women & Infants Hospital analyzed the association of surgical modality with sexual function and found that breast-specific sensuality and appearance satisfaction are better with lumpectomy and may correlate with improved sexual function post-operatively.

26 Jul 2017

UGA researcher develops clinical decision rule to accurately detect acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

Sinus infections are one of the most common reasons patients walk out of the doctor's office with an antibiotic prescription in hand. The problem is that bacteria causes only about one-third of sinus infections, which means most patients are inappropriately receiving antibiotics.

26 Jul 2017

High quality diet during mid-to-late adulthood may prevent adverse metabolic consequences

A new study in Obesity investigated the impact of diet quality in mid-to-late-adulthood on visceral and liver fat not solely relying on Body Mass Index.

26 Jul 2017

Researchers discover direct link between calcium and cholesterol

It's well known that calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, but new research shows it also plays a key role in moderating another important aspect of health—cholesterol.

26 Jul 2017

Scientists uncover mechanism that keeps cells in the right places

Scientists have uncovered how cells are kept in the right place as the body develops, which may shed light on what causes invasive cancer cells to migrate.

26 Jul 2017

Research reveals how bacteria may use mechanical cues to keep their shape

Bacteria come in all shapes and sizes -- some are straight as a rod, others twist like a corkscrew. Shape plays an important role in how bacteria infiltrate and attack cells in the body.

26 Jul 2017

Study finds sevenfold rise in prescription opioid use among fatally injured drivers

The percentage of fatally injured drivers who tested positive for prescription opioids rose sevenfold from 1 percent in 1995 to over 7 percent in 2015, according to a new study at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. The findings appear online in the American Journal of Public Health.

26 Jul 2017

Stem cells in the brain found to regulate aging

Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that stem cells in the brain's hypothalamus govern how fast aging occurs in the body.

26 Jul 2017

Humans identify acoustic expression of emotions across all classes of vertebrates

Amphibians, reptiles, mammals -- all of them communicate via acoustic signals. And humans are able to assess the emotional value of these signals.

26 Jul 2017

New study examines efficacy of extended-release guanfacine in children with chronic tic disorders

A new study assessed the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of extended-release guanfacine in children 6-17 years of age who have chronic tic disorders including Tourette's disorder.

26 Jul 2017

University of Leicester researchers receive funding to explore vaping among adolescents

A research team led by the University of Leicester will be exploring how young people use e-cigarettes or 'vape' as part of a new project funded by Cancer Research UK.

26 Jul 2017

Study shows advantages of alternative pain relief option during knee replacement surgery

A new study led by researchers at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust and the University of Warwick has recommended an alternative method of pain relief for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.

26 Jul 2017

Scientists join together to tackle increasing resistance to antibiotic treatments

A team of scientists are to pool their expertise to tackle one of the biggest health challenges facing society - the ability of common infections to resist drug treatment.

26 Jul 2017

Genetic test that predicts prognosis could benefit early-stage colon cancer patients

Early-stage colon cancer patients could benefit in the future from specific genetic tests that forecast their prognosis and help them make the right decision regarding chemotherapy.

26 Jul 2017

Researchers discover potential chemical 'silver bullet' to reduce risk of colon cancer

In preclinical experiments, researchers at VCU Massey Cancer Center have uncovered a new way in which colon cancer develops, as well as a potential "silver bullet" for preventing and treating it.

26 Jul 2017

Study finds no significant benefits of cooling down cardiac arrest patients for 48 hours

A five per cent difference in favor of the 48 hours. This is the result of a study from Aarhus University that has spent several years examining the possible benefits of cooling down patients suffering cardiac arrest to 33°C for 48 hours, instead of the 24-hours that is standard practice in most places.

26 Jul 2017

Study assesses upper, lower extremity muscle function in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type IV

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a heritable disorder characterized by increased bone fragility. In OI Type IV muscle weakness has important functional consequences. Children and adolescents with OI type IV often have restricted mobility despite multidisciplinary treatment with bisphosphonates, intramedullary rodding surgery and rehabilitation.

26 Jul 2017

Combination therapy shows efficacy, safety in treating metastatic renal cell cancer

A new cooperative research study including Norris Cotton Cancer Center's Lionel Lewis, MB BCh, MD, finds that nivolumab plus ipilimumab therapy demonstrated manageable safety, notable antitumor activity, and durable responses with promising long term overall survival in patients with metastatic renal cell cancer (mRCC).

26 Jul 2017

Study provides fresh insights into how the body detects early signs of cancer

Fresh insights into how cells detect damage to their DNA - a hallmark of cancer - could help explain how the body keeps disease in check.

26 Jul 2017

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New report says completing a course of antibiotics even after symptoms abate is overrated

Study explores long-term consequences of breast surgery on woman's sensuality, sexual function

UGA researcher develops clinical decision rule to accurately detect acute bacterial rhinosinusitis

High quality diet during mid-to-late adulthood may prevent adverse metabolic consequences

Researchers discover direct link between calcium and cholesterol

Scientists uncover mechanism that keeps cells in the right places

Research reveals how bacteria may use mechanical cues to keep their shape

Study finds sevenfold rise in prescription opioid use among fatally injured drivers

Stem cells in the brain found to regulate aging

Humans identify acoustic expression of emotions across all classes of vertebrates

New study examines efficacy of extended-release guanfacine in children with chronic tic disorders

University of Leicester researchers receive funding to explore vaping among adolescents

Study shows advantages of alternative pain relief option during knee replacement surgery

Scientists join together to tackle increasing resistance to antibiotic treatments

Genetic test that predicts prognosis could benefit early-stage colon cancer patients

Researchers discover potential chemical 'silver bullet' to reduce risk of colon cancer

Study finds no significant benefits of cooling down cardiac arrest patients for 48 hours

Study assesses upper, lower extremity muscle function in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type IV

Combination therapy shows efficacy, safety in treating metastatic renal cell cancer

Study provides fresh insights into how the body detects early signs of cancer

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