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Electronic system to speed up facial pain diagnosis may improve quality of life and save money

Patients with persistent facial pain are costing the economy more than £3,000 each per year, new research has revealed.

17 Jul 2018

Pre-clinical pilot study shows promising results of 'concussion pill'

In 2016, funded by a $16 million grant from Scythian, the multidisciplinary Miller School team embarked on a five-year study to examine the effects of combining CBD (a cannabinoid derivative of hemp) with an NMDA antagonist (an anesthetic used in animals and humans) for the treatment of traumatic brain injury and concussion.

16 Jul 2018

Burdensome symptoms of eczema can lead to impaired quality of life, shows study

If you've never suffered from eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, you probably aren't aware of the negative impact it can have on quality of life.

16 Jul 2018

Parents struggle with what to do when their child has headache, shows study

Parents sometimes struggle with what to do when their child has a headache: go to the ER, to the doctor, or wait it out at home, a new national poll suggests.

16 Jul 2018

New study documents symptoms of people before they acquire multiple sclerosis

During the five years before people develop the first clinically recognized signs of multiple sclerosis, they are up to four times more likely to be treated for nervous system disorders such as pain or sleep problems, and are 50 per cent more likely to visit a psychiatrist, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.

16 Jul 2018

Molecules formed when the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids may inhibit cancer

A class of molecules formed when the body metabolizes omega-3 fatty acids could inhibit cancer's growth and spread, University of Illinois researchers report in a new study in mice.

16 Jul 2018

New non-invasive procedure to reposition kidney stones could benefit astronauts

A new, painless, non-invasive procedure that harnesses ultrasound technology to reposition kidney stones, in an effort to offer the sufferer quick relief, will undergo testing in emergency patients.

16 Jul 2018

New approach to cultivate hypoallergenic tomato and strawberry varieties

The incidence of food allergies has increased in recent decades: It affects three to four percent of the adult population and five percent of children.

16 Jul 2018

‘Like a ghost town’: Erratic nursing home staffing revealed through new records

Most nursing homes had fewer nurses and caretaking staff than they had reported to the government, according to new federal data, bolstering the long-held suspicions of many families that staffing levels were often inadequate.

13 Jul 2018

High opioid doses, concurrent sedative use are key factors for overdose risk in Medicaid recipients

Among Medicaid recipients taking prescription opioids, high opioid doses and concurrent treatment with benzodiazepine sedatives are among the key, potentially modifiable risk factors for fatal overdose, reports a study in the August issue of Medical Care.

13 Jul 2018

Study explores childbirth preferences of pregnant women

Nearly four million women give birth in the U.S. each year, and it is the number one reason for all hospital admissions. But hospital satisfaction surveys generally don't include specific questions about women's experiences with their care in labor and delivery, according to researchers at Cedars-Sinai.

12 Jul 2018

Aeras announces publication of Phase 2 results of two TB vaccines

Aeras, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing vaccines against tuberculosis (TB), today announced the publication of the full results from a Phase 2, randomized, controlled clinical trial of two TB vaccines-- the currently available BCG vaccine and an investigational vaccine, H4:IC31--in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).

12 Jul 2018

Aurinia’s Phase 2 trial evaluates voclosporin ophthalmic solution for treating dry eye syndrome

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the global immunology market, today announced the initiation of its Phase 2 trial evaluating voclosporin ophthalmic solution (VOS) for the treatment of dry eye syndrome (DES).

12 Jul 2018

Study identifies cost-effective strategy to treat nail fungus using nanotechnology

Onychomycosis, a nail fungus that causes nail disfigurement, pain, and increased risk of soft tissue infection, impacts millions of people worldwide. There are several topical antifungal treatments currently available; however, treatment failure remains high due to a number of factors.

11 Jul 2018

SUSU scientists develop Russian analog of voice prostheses using 3D printing

People who underwent larynx surgery face a necessity of a voice prosthesis implantation, but such artificial windpipes are only produced abroad.

11 Jul 2018

Simple tips to treat minor cuts

Cuts from a sharp knife or a piece of glass are very common. They often occur while people are preparing food, washing dishes or even crafting. All it takes is a slip of the knife or a dish breaking, and suddenly there's blood.

10 Jul 2018

Newly discovered nanobody holds promise to advance targeted therapies for several diseases

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have found a nanobody that holds promise to advance targeted therapies for a number of neurological diseases and cancer.

10 Jul 2018

Study identifies constellation of metabolites linked to ME/CFS

A study led by researchers at the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has identified a constellation of metabolites related to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

10 Jul 2018

UC San Diego Health now offers new treatment option for men with enlarged prostate

Physicians at UC San Diego Health are now offering prostate artery embolization as a new treatment option for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, or an enlarged prostate.

10 Jul 2018

New trial to evaluate whether fasting can improve MS symptoms

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) can find an abundance of conflicting advice suggesting that special diets – everything from avoiding processed foods to going low-carb – will ease their symptoms. But the evidence is scanty that dietary changes can improve fatigue or other MS symptoms.

10 Jul 2018