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Researchers develop virtual liver model to better understand metabolism of non-prescription painkiller

Researchers at Indiana University's Biocomplexity Institute have developed a virtual model of the human liver to better understand how the organ metabolizes acetaminophen, a common non-prescription painkiller and fever-reducer used in over-the-counter drugs such as Tylenol.

29 Nov 2016

Study explores perceptions of college-age males about HPV

Maggie Pitts took great interest in the human papillomavirus vaccine after Virginia became the first state in the country to mandate its use among girls in the sixth grade.

29 Nov 2016

Study finds many claims of benefit for fertility treatments lack supporting evidence

Many claims made by UK fertility clinics about the benefits of treatments beyond standard IVF procedures are not backed up by evidence, finds a study published in the online journal BMJ Open.

29 Nov 2016

Drexel researchers one step closer to offering new treatment for chronic wounds

Drexel University researchers are one step closer to offering a new treatment for the millions of patients who suffer from slow-healing, chronic wounds.

29 Nov 2016

Majority of U.S. radiologists receive favorable satisfaction scores from patients, study shows

According to a new research study, most U.S. radiologists receive favorable satisfaction scores from their patients.

29 Nov 2016

Researcher finds link between social disadvantage and mental illness among people in northern India

A survey of nearly 1000 households in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand showed that six percent of adults were identified as depressed.

29 Nov 2016

Study finds majority of primary care physicians do not fully disclose harmful medical errors

While most primary care physicians would provide some information about a medical error, only a minority would fully disclose important information about potentially harmful medical errors to patients, a new survey shows.

29 Nov 2016

Tiny, glowing crystals could be powerful new tool to detect and clean contaminated water sources

Tiny, glowing crystals designed to detect and capture heavy-metal toxins such as lead and mercury could prove to be a powerful new tool in locating and cleaning up contaminated water sources.

29 Nov 2016

Study shows heart medications prevent cardiovascular damage during breast cancer treatment

Heart medication taken in combination with chemotherapy reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular damage in patients with early-stage breast cancer, according to results from a new landmark clinical trial.

29 Nov 2016

Scientists create comprehensive computational metabolic models for different gut microbes

Hundreds of different bacterial species live in the human gut, helping us to digest our food. The metabolic processes of these bacteria are not only tremendously important to our health -- they are also tremendously complex.

29 Nov 2016

Study highlights need to increase handwashing compliance among child care workers

Child care personnel properly clean their hands less than a quarter of the times they are supposed to, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

29 Nov 2016

OmniPath provides gateway for literature-curated signalling pathways with unprecedented accuracy

Combining the power of 27 data resources, Omnipath helps researchers see biological signalling pathways with unprecedented accuracy.

29 Nov 2016

Johns Hopkins researchers find evidence of brain injury in young NFL players

In a small study of young or recently retired NFL players, researchers at Johns Hopkins report finding evidence of brain injury and repair that is visible on imaging from the players compared to a control group of men without a history of concussion.

29 Nov 2016

Study finds link between birth defects and antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy

A joint study conducted by researchers from the universities of Liverpool and Manchester has found a link between birth defects and certain types of epilepsy medication.

29 Nov 2016

Specific milk protein may help strengthen the body's disease-fighting power, research reveals

According to an innovative, new investigation published in Nutrition Journal, cow's milk containing only A2 protein has been shown to increase an essential antioxidant that may help strengthen the body's disease-fighting power.

29 Nov 2016

Study sheds light on why new drug is effective in combating leukaemia

Researchers at the University of Southampton have shed new light on why and how a new class of drug is effective at fighting off leukaemia.

29 Nov 2016

Kratom may be safer and less addictive than current treatments for pain, research suggests

A delayed U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ban on kratom would stifle scientific understanding of the herb's active chemical components and documented pharmacologic properties if implemented, according to a special report published today in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

29 Nov 2016

Platypus venom shows potential for new diabetes treatments

Australian researchers have discovered remarkable evolutionary changes to insulin regulation in two of the nation's most iconic native animal species - the platypus and the echidna - which could pave the way for new treatments for type 2 diabetes in humans.

29 Nov 2016

WSU researchers develop novel technology to treat chronic wound infections

A WSU research team has successfully used a mild electric current to take on and beat drug-resistant bacterial infections, a technology that may eventually be used to treat chronic wound infections.

29 Nov 2016

Dirt beneath New York City may provide new weapons to fight against disease

Microbes have long been an invaluable source of new drugs. And to find more, we may have to look no further than the ground beneath our feet.

29 Nov 2016

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Researchers develop virtual liver model to better understand metabolism of non-prescription painkiller

Study explores perceptions of college-age males about HPV

Study finds many claims of benefit for fertility treatments lack supporting evidence

Drexel researchers one step closer to offering new treatment for chronic wounds

Majority of U.S. radiologists receive favorable satisfaction scores from patients, study shows

Researcher finds link between social disadvantage and mental illness among people in northern India

Study finds majority of primary care physicians do not fully disclose harmful medical errors

Tiny, glowing crystals could be powerful new tool to detect and clean contaminated water sources

Study shows heart medications prevent cardiovascular damage during breast cancer treatment

Scientists create comprehensive computational metabolic models for different gut microbes

Study highlights need to increase handwashing compliance among child care workers

OmniPath provides gateway for literature-curated signalling pathways with unprecedented accuracy

Johns Hopkins researchers find evidence of brain injury in young NFL players

Study finds link between birth defects and antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy

Specific milk protein may help strengthen the body's disease-fighting power, research reveals

Study sheds light on why new drug is effective in combating leukaemia

Kratom may be safer and less addictive than current treatments for pain, research suggests

Platypus venom shows potential for new diabetes treatments

WSU researchers develop novel technology to treat chronic wound infections

Dirt beneath New York City may provide new weapons to fight against disease

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