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Vaccinating kids against rotavirus may also reduce risk of seizures

A new study suggests an additional-and somewhat surprising-potential benefit of vaccinating children against rotavirus, a common cause of diarrhea and vomiting. Besides protecting kids from intestinal illness caused by rotavirus, immunization may also reduce the risk of related seizures, according to findings published in Clinical Infectious Diseases and available online.

21 Nov 2013

Released prisoners with schizophrenia three times more likely to be violent than other prisoners

New research from Queen Mary University of London shows released prisoners with schizophrenia are three times more likely to be violent than other prisoners, but only if they receive no treatment or follow-up support from mental health services.

21 Nov 2013

Research reveals positive aspects of working life support higher levels of wellbeing

Research from Queen Mary University of London reveals positive aspects of working life - such as high levels of control at work, good support from supervisors and colleagues, and feeling cared for - support higher levels of wellbeing among Britain's workers.

21 Nov 2013

Research advances in search for biomarkers that may predict lung cancer

The professor of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry of the University of Valencia Carlos Camps has participated in a research that advances in the search for biomarkers that may predict lung cancer.

19 Nov 2013

Study explains why men's noses are bigger than women's

Human noses come in all shapes and sizes. But one feature seems to hold true: Men's noses are bigger than women's.

19 Nov 2013

Pregnant women's proximity to organic compounds impacts risk of heart defects in children

Children's congenital heart defects may be associated with their mothers' exposure to specific mixtures of environmental toxins during pregnancy, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2013.

18 Nov 2013

Medical researchers discover structure of potential drug target for rare genetic disease

Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered the structure of a potential drug target for a rare genetic disease, paving the way for an alternative treatment for the condition.

15 Nov 2013

Annexin A5 protein may have therapeutic potential for treatment of sepsis

Sepsis is the leading cause of in-hospital death and there is no specific treatment for it. Now, research led by Dr. Qingping Feng of Western University (London, Canada) suggests a protein called recombinant human annexin A5 may have therapeutic potential for the treatment of this disease. The paper is published in advance, online in Critical Care Medicine.

15 Nov 2013

Women’s recovery from concussions may depend on menstrual cycle

How well a woman recovers from a concussion may depend on that time of the month.

14 Nov 2013

Professor from LSUHSC receives Professor Miroslaw Medal from Polish Academy of Sciences

Nicolas G. Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor and Director of the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence, has been awarded the Professor Miroslaw M. Mossakowski Medal by the Polish Academy of Sciences.

11 Nov 2013

Lowa researchers create bio patch that regenerates missing or damaged bone

Researchers at the University of Iowa have created a bio patch to regenerate missing or damaged bone by putting DNA into a nano-sized particle that delivers bone-producing instructions directly into cells.

8 Nov 2013

Researchers use machine learning approach to accurately diagnose breast cancer

Software that can recognize patterns in data is commonly used by scientists and economics. Now, researchers in the US have applied similar algorithms to help them more accurately diagnose breast cancer.

6 Nov 2013

Research: Chronic stress changes gene activity in immune cells before reaching bloodstream

New research shows that chronic stress changes gene activity in immune cells before they reach the bloodstream. With these changes, the cells are primed to fight an infection or trauma that doesn't actually exist, leading to an overabundance of the inflammation that is linked to many health problems.

6 Nov 2013

State highlights: Patients crowd free clinic event in Calif.; Mass. bill aims at lowering retiree health costs

An army of doctors, nurses, dentists and other health workers on Thursday began providing free care to a steady stream of patients at the annual Care Harbor clinic at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. Care Harbor founder Don Manelli estimated that 700 to 800 people would receive free care by the end of the day Thursday. In all, the clinic expects to serve about 4,000 Angelenos--many of whom don't have insurance, or don't have coverage for services like dentistry or vision care (Brown, 10/31).

4 Nov 2013

Simulation-based team training improves patient safety and clinical outcomes

A study conducted by an inter-professional team of LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans faculty found that simulation-based operating room team training of medical and nursing students resulted in more effective teamwork by improving attitudes, behaviors, interaction and overall performance leading to potential increased patient safety and better clinical outcomes.

4 Nov 2013

UofL researcher enters into license and research collaboration agreement with Novartis

The University of Louisville today announced that researcher Dr. Suzanne Ildstad, representing Regenerex LLC, has entered into a license and research collaboration agreement with Novartis to provide access to stem cell technology that has the potential to help transplant patients avoid taking anti-rejection medicine for life and could serve as a platform for treatment of other diseases.

31 Oct 2013

High-definition transcranial direct current stimulation helps treat pain in fibromyalgia patients

Imagine significantly reducing a persistent migraine or fibromyalgia by a visit to a doctor who delivers low doses of electricity to the brain.

30 Oct 2013

Leukemia drug reverses symptoms of colitis in lab tests

A drug currently on the market to treat leukemia reversed symptoms of colitis in lab tests, according to recently published findings by medical researchers with the University of Alberta.

24 Oct 2013

One painful experience at the dentist can lead to a lifetime of dental anxiety

One painful experience at the dentist in childhood can lead to a lifetime of dental anxiety and tooth decay. "Every week we see patients that are older, in their 30s, 40s and 50s who complain that at a much younger age such as in childhood, their previous dentist was rough, did not explain what was happening, carelessly drilled or poked and prodded and the memory is so fresh that they still feel anxiety as an adult," says Martin Hogan, DDS, Loyola University Health System.

24 Oct 2013

Study reveals that glial cells are integral to brain function

New research by scientists at UC San Francisco shows that one of the brain's fundamental self-protection mechanisms depends on coordinated, finely calibrated teamwork among neurons and non-neural cells knows as glial cells, which until fairly recently were thought to be mere support cells for neurons.

23 Oct 2013

Dentistry News and Research

Latest Dentistry News and Research

Vaccinating kids against rotavirus may also reduce risk of seizures

Released prisoners with schizophrenia three times more likely to be violent than other prisoners

Research reveals positive aspects of working life support higher levels of wellbeing

Research advances in search for biomarkers that may predict lung cancer

Study explains why men's noses are bigger than women's

Pregnant women's proximity to organic compounds impacts risk of heart defects in children

Medical researchers discover structure of potential drug target for rare genetic disease

Annexin A5 protein may have therapeutic potential for treatment of sepsis

Women’s recovery from concussions may depend on menstrual cycle

Professor from LSUHSC receives Professor Miroslaw Medal from Polish Academy of Sciences

Lowa researchers create bio patch that regenerates missing or damaged bone

Researchers use machine learning approach to accurately diagnose breast cancer

Research: Chronic stress changes gene activity in immune cells before reaching bloodstream

State highlights: Patients crowd free clinic event in Calif.; Mass. bill aims at lowering retiree health costs

Simulation-based team training improves patient safety and clinical outcomes

UofL researcher enters into license and research collaboration agreement with Novartis

High-definition transcranial direct current stimulation helps treat pain in fibromyalgia patients

Leukemia drug reverses symptoms of colitis in lab tests

One painful experience at the dentist can lead to a lifetime of dental anxiety

Study reveals that glial cells are integral to brain function

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