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LUHS study explores ways to effectively treat pregnancy-related pelvic pain

Aches and pains are common during pregnancy, yet many women dismiss them as a normal part of carrying a baby.

13 Aug 2014

Umeclidinium/vilanterol outperforms monotherapies in COPD

A combination of umeclidinium and vilanterol is more effective than each drug as monotherapy for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, research indicates.

13 Aug 2014

COPD overlooked in cardiovascular patients

More than a quarter of patients with cardiovascular disease and a history of smoking also have air flow limitation compatible with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Japanese study data show.

13 Aug 2014

Physiological variables best predict adult asthma phenotypes

Physiological variables are more consistent predictors of adult asthma phenotypes than inflammatory biomarkers, an international team of researchers suggests.

13 Aug 2014

Fluticasone furoate effective in moderate-to-severe asthma

Once daily fluticasone furoate, used at a dose of 100 µg or 200 µg, provides substantial improvements in lung function and asthma control for patients with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma, phase III trial results show.

13 Aug 2014

Physical illness may add to schizophrenia risk

A wide range of physical ailments that require hospital contact may contribute to an increased risk of schizophrenia, a study suggests.

13 Aug 2014

Affective temperaments linked to neurocognition in BD

Affective temperaments are correlated with neurocognitive functioning in people with bipolar disorder, clinical research suggests.

13 Aug 2014

Treatment outcomes in metaanalyses may differ and result in major alterations

Depending on the analysis strategy used, estimating treatment outcomes in metaanalyses may differ and may result in major alterations in the conclusions derived from the analysis, according to a study in the August 13 issue of JAMA.

13 Aug 2014

Findings may lead to better ways for preventing gum disease, diabetes and Crohn's disease

Bacteria inside your mouth drastically change how they act when you're diseased, according to research using supercomputers at the Texas Advanced Computing Center.

13 Aug 2014

Synthetic Biologics hosts Investor Day to discuss irritable bowel syndrome program

Synthetic Biologics, Inc. (NYSE MKT: SYN), a biotechnology company developing novel anti-infective biologic and drug candidates targeting specific pathogens that cause serious infections and diseases, announced today that it will host an Investor Day in New York to discuss the Company's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) program, including its novel, oral product SYN-010, targeting constipation-predominant IBS (C-IBS).

13 Aug 2014

Heart failure is major public health burden in many LMICs

Heart failure is a major public health burden in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with substantial variation in the presentation, causes, management, and outcomes of heart failure across different LMICs, according to a study published in this week's PLOS Medicine.

From CSL Ltd 13 Aug 2014

Supermint fluoride toothpaste receives American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance

Hello is thrilled to announce that its supermint fluoride toothpaste has officially been awarded the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance. Recognized by dentists and consumers alike as the gold standard for U.S. oral care, the seal acknowledges that the product has met ADA guidelines for fluoride-containing toothpaste used for the control of tooth decay.

13 Aug 2014

Only 52% of women receive low-cost treatment to prevent babies death

A major international study of more than 303 000 births in 29 low-income and middle-income countries has found that only half (52%) of women who are eligible to receive a simple, effective, low-cost treatment to prevent death and disability in their newborn babies are getting it.

13 Aug 2014

Lead levels in foods prepared in aluminum pots from Cameroon exceed US guidelines for lead intake

Lead levels in foods prepared in aluminum pots from Cameroon exceed U.S. guidelines for lead consumption according to a new study published this month.

13 Aug 2014

OneDX provides patients and physicians alike with unfettered access to medical images

OneDX®, the mobile medical imaging management solution from The New Medical Product Server is providing patients and physicians alike with unfettered access to medical images, allowing images from Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) platforms to be viewed and shared from a computer or any mobile device in a snap.

13 Aug 2014

VolitionRx installs automated liquid handling system to increase rate of blood sample analysis

VolitionRx Limited, a life sciences company focused on developing blood-based diagnostic tests for different types of cancer, today announced it has installed a Tecan EVO200 automated liquid handling system in its Namur, Belgium laboratory.

13 Aug 2014

Older adults who suffer from verbal mistreatment have serious sequela, say researchers

Newly published research from Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect (Routledge) has determined that verbal mistreatment is a highly prevalent concern among older adults in primary care clinics because of its relation to negative mental health outcomes including poor social functioning and major depression.

13 Aug 2014

Federal program that provides billions in drug discounts faces number of critical issues

A federal program that provides billions in drug discounts to safety net hospitals and other health care providers is expanding under health care reform, but divergent views on the purpose and future scope of the program creates uncertainty for safety net providers and drug manufacturers, according to new report from the RAND Corporation.

13 Aug 2014

Researchers examine skin creams that contains toxic mercury much faster than before

As countries try to rid themselves of toxic mercury pollution, some people are slathering and even injecting creams containing the metal onto or under their skin to lighten it, putting themselves and others at risk for serious health problems.

13 Aug 2014

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages parents to stock up on healthy breakfasts for kids

The back-to-school movement is in full swing. As parents scour stores for the year's school supplies, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages them to stock up on healthy breakfast foods, too.

13 Aug 2014

Medical Research News

LUHS study explores ways to effectively treat pregnancy-related pelvic pain

Umeclidinium/vilanterol outperforms monotherapies in COPD

COPD overlooked in cardiovascular patients

Physiological variables best predict adult asthma phenotypes

Fluticasone furoate effective in moderate-to-severe asthma

Physical illness may add to schizophrenia risk

Affective temperaments linked to neurocognition in BD

Treatment outcomes in metaanalyses may differ and result in major alterations

Findings may lead to better ways for preventing gum disease, diabetes and Crohn's disease

Synthetic Biologics hosts Investor Day to discuss irritable bowel syndrome program

Heart failure is major public health burden in many LMICs

Supermint fluoride toothpaste receives American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance

Only 52% of women receive low-cost treatment to prevent babies death

Lead levels in foods prepared in aluminum pots from Cameroon exceed US guidelines for lead intake

OneDX provides patients and physicians alike with unfettered access to medical images

VolitionRx installs automated liquid handling system to increase rate of blood sample analysis

Older adults who suffer from verbal mistreatment have serious sequela, say researchers

Federal program that provides billions in drug discounts faces number of critical issues

Researchers examine skin creams that contains toxic mercury much faster than before

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages parents to stock up on healthy breakfasts for kids

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