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Severe obstructive sleep apnea associated with elevated blood pressure despite medication use

A new study shows a strong association between severe, untreated obstructive sleep apnea and the risk of elevated blood pressure despite the use of high blood pressure medications.

15 Aug 2014

Overweight and obesity linked to 10 common cancers and over 12 000 cases every year in the UK

A higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of developing 10 of the most common cancers, the largest study of its kind on BMI and cancer, involving more than 5 million adults in the UK, published in The Lancet shows.

14 Aug 2014

Combination of NASBA and real-time qPCR detects aspergillosis with 100% accuracy

The fungal infection invasive aspergillosis (IA) can be life threatening, especially in patients whose immune systems are weakened by chemotherapy or immunosuppressive drugs. Despite the critical need for early detection, IA remains difficult to diagnose.

14 Aug 2014

Scientists identify gene that regulates sleep and wake rhythms

Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified a gene that regulates sleep and wake rhythms.

14 Aug 2014

Findings open up improved treatment possibilities for children suffering from leukaemia

A research team led by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) scientists have made a key finding which is expected to open up improved treatment possibilities for children suffering from leukaemia.

14 Aug 2014

Teachers help kids to reduce childhood obesity

An innovative physical activities guide developed at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is helping North Carolina fight childhood obesity.

14 Aug 2014

Research and planning to meet health needs of people living with HIV

As effective treatments for HIV become more widely available in low- and middle-income countries, there's an urgent need to assess and manage health risks in the growing number of people living with HIV.

14 Aug 2014

Researchers make significant step forward in understanding mechanisms that cause leukaemia

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have discovered mutations in genes that lead to childhood leukaemia of the acute lymphoblastic type - the most common childhood cancer in the world.

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

Heart attack survivors who exercise vigorously are at increased risk of cardiovascular deaths

There is strong epidemiological evidence of the importance of regular physical activity, such as brisk walking and jogging, in the management and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease and in lowering the risk of death from other diseases such as hypertension, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

13 Aug 2014

Researchers find link between digital literacy and reduction in cognitive decline

Researchers have found a link between digital literacy and a reduction in cognitive decline, according to a study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Medical Sciences on July 8th.

13 Aug 2014

Research hopes to protect hundreds of newborns from severe health problems by protein in milk

An international effort led by the University of Sydney hopes to protect hundreds of Bangladeshi newborns from a host of severe health problems by assessing the effect of lactoferrin, a natural protein found in breast and cow's milk, in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy.

13 Aug 2014

Viewpoints: Robin Williams' 'wakeup call'; surprise in Medicaid growth; tools to stop Ebola in U.S.

Earlier this year, [Robin] Williams checked himself into a rehabilitation facility. And whether he needed help with addiction or mental illness - or, as is so often the case, with both - it's safe to assume he got it. He had the money to afford the best and the sad truth is that, in some cases, even the best isn't enough to save people.

13 Aug 2014

People born in Canada are at highest risk of overdose or death from codeine than Immigrants

Immigrants are at lower risk of an overdose or death after being prescribed codeine than people born in Canada, a new study has found.

13 Aug 2014

Researchers develop novel fluorescence-based assay for early detection of diabetes

A team of researchers from the Center for Engineering in Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a novel fluorescence-based assay for sensitive detection of antibodies within microliter volume serum samples.

12 Aug 2014

Almonds can help reduce inflammation in people with poorly controlled diabetes

Evidence continues to mount supporting the role of almonds and other tree nuts as part of an overall dietary pattern that is beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes. Three new studies suggest a relationship between regular consumption of tree nuts, such as almonds, and improvement in various markers of health in type 2 diabetes.

12 Aug 2014

Sanofi, PATH announce delivery of first large-scale batches of antimalarial treatments

Sanofi and PATH today announced the delivery of the first large-scale batches of antimalarial treatments manufactured with a new semisynthetic artemisinin derivative to malaria-endemic countries in Africa.

12 Aug 2014

Global medical devices market estimated to grow at CAGR of 4.46% by 2018

Reportbuyer.com has added a new market research report: Global Medical Devices Market 2014-2018

12 Aug 2014

Acidity sensor helps to estimate dynamics of insulin production

Many human metabolic functions only run smoothly if the acid level in the body remains neutral and stable. For humans, normal blood pH values lie between 7.35 and 7.45. By way of comparison, an empty stomach is extremely acidic, with a pH value of 1.5.

12 Aug 2014

State highlights: Mo. drops many from Medicaid; Mich. Medicaid shift savings

A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Minnesota.

12 Aug 2014

Diabetes News and Research

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Severe obstructive sleep apnea associated with elevated blood pressure despite medication use

Overweight and obesity linked to 10 common cancers and over 12 000 cases every year in the UK

Combination of NASBA and real-time qPCR detects aspergillosis with 100% accuracy

Scientists identify gene that regulates sleep and wake rhythms

Findings open up improved treatment possibilities for children suffering from leukaemia

Teachers help kids to reduce childhood obesity

Research and planning to meet health needs of people living with HIV

Researchers make significant step forward in understanding mechanisms that cause leukaemia

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

Heart attack survivors who exercise vigorously are at increased risk of cardiovascular deaths

Researchers find link between digital literacy and reduction in cognitive decline

Research hopes to protect hundreds of newborns from severe health problems by protein in milk

Viewpoints: Robin Williams' 'wakeup call'; surprise in Medicaid growth; tools to stop Ebola in U.S.

People born in Canada are at highest risk of overdose or death from codeine than Immigrants

Researchers develop novel fluorescence-based assay for early detection of diabetes

Almonds can help reduce inflammation in people with poorly controlled diabetes

Sanofi, PATH announce delivery of first large-scale batches of antimalarial treatments

Global medical devices market estimated to grow at CAGR of 4.46% by 2018

Acidity sensor helps to estimate dynamics of insulin production

State highlights: Mo. drops many from Medicaid; Mich. Medicaid shift savings

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