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A new approach identified to control Zika virus, dengue fever

Mosquitoes are the world's deadliest animals, killing thousands of people and causing millions of illnesses each year.

19 Oct 2018

Conceptual framework proposed to examine role of exercise in multiple sclerosis

Researchers have proposed a conceptual framework for examining the relationship between exercise and adaptive neuroplasticity in the population with multiple sclerosis (MS).

19 Oct 2018

Experts warn about use of cardboard baby cribs

There has been a recent trend of cardboard baby boxes for infants that are supposed to promote their sleeping. Some have claimed these boxes to be safer than traditional cots, cradles and bassinets.

19 Oct 2018

New tool may reveal how the brain structure impacts brain activity, human behavior

The architecture of each person's brain is unique, and differences may influence how quickly people can complete various cognitive tasks.

19 Oct 2018

Scripps researchers successfully test potential new smoking-cessation treatment in rodents

Scientists at Scripps Research have successfully tested a potential new smoking-cessation treatment in rodents.

19 Oct 2018

Mad Cow disease found on Aberdeenshire farm

Scotland has confirmed its first case of Mad Cow disease or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) since 2018 on a cattle farm. The case was confirmed after a cow died.

19 Oct 2018

New urea sorbent could speed up the development of wearable artificial kidney

There just aren't enough kidney transplants available for the millions of people with renal failure.

19 Oct 2018

Study finds why pregnant women in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan prefer cesarean delivery

Pregnant women in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are more likely to express preference for cesarean section as their mode of delivery later in pregnancy and postpartum, as compared to early in pregnancy, according to a study published this week in PLOS Medicine.

19 Oct 2018

New approach to understanding cancers will accelerate development of better treatments

A new innovation in cancer research will enable scientists to understand the complex causes of the disease with unprecedented speed and sophistication. This will accelerate the development of new and better treatments, and it will help researchers find ways around roadblocks that now stand in their path.

19 Oct 2018

AHA and AMA recognize more than 800 medical practices, health systems for blood pressure control

The American Heart Association and the American Medical Association today recognized 802 physician practices and health systems from across the country for their commitment to reducing the number of Americans who have heart attacks and strokes each year.

19 Oct 2018

Study: Nurse-led care can be more successful in managing gout

Providing nurse-led care for people suffering with the painful, long-term condition gout could lead to an increase in the number of patients sticking to a beneficial treatment plan, a clinical trial has revealed.

19 Oct 2018

Near infrared spectroscopy technique for accurate evaluation of chondral injuries

Osteoarthritis is a disabling disease characterised by joint pain and restricted mobility, affecting especially the elderly. The disease generally progresses slowly, even over decades.

19 Oct 2018

Study shows close link between cytokine interleukin-1ß and obesity-promoted colon cancer

A new study describes the mechanistic relationship between the cytokine interleukin-1β, (IL-1β) and obesity, showing that when IL-1β levels are increased in obesity, IL-1 receptor signaling activates multiple pathways leading to colon cancer.

18 Oct 2018

Supervised aerobic exercise can support major depression treatment

An analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials indicates that supervised aerobic exercise has large antidepressant treatment effects for patients with major depression. The systematic review and meta-analysis is published in Depression and Anxiety.

18 Oct 2018

New DNA vaccine strategy protects mice against lethal challenge by multiple H3N2 viruses

Researchers developed a novel DNA influenza vaccine based on four micro-consensus antigenic regions selected to represent the diversity of seasonal H3N2 viruses across decades.

18 Oct 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Republicans’ preexisting political problem

Ensuring that people with preexisting health conditions can get and keep health insurance has become one of the leading issues around the country ahead of this fall's midterm elections.

18 Oct 2018

AI pathology diagnostic tool developed using deep learning technology from Olympus

Since 2017, Olympus Corporation has participated in a joint research program that has the potential to help streamline the workload of clinical pathologists, called “A New Approach to Develop Computer-Aided Diagnosis Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Gastric Biopsy Specimens”.

From Olympus Life Science Solutions 18 Oct 2018

Report predicts life expectancy in 2040, Spain comes out on top

A new report from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) states that people born and living in Spain, Japan, and China are likely to live longer than those born and living in the United States.

18 Oct 2018

Cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis on the rise across U.S.

According to the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), cases of dangerous and rare Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) are being noted across United States. This disease manifests similar to acute flaccid paralysis caused by polio virus say the experts. There is at present no treatment for this condition that primarily affects children and leads to paralysis of the limbs.

18 Oct 2018

Self-lubricating condoms may help raise condom usage

Researchers have come up with self lubricating condoms that become slippery or lubricated once they come in contact with skin. This would not only raise the pleasure factor of condom usage they feel, but in turn also raise usage of condoms and reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unwanted pregnancies.

18 Oct 2018

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A new approach identified to control Zika virus, dengue fever

Conceptual framework proposed to examine role of exercise in multiple sclerosis

Experts warn about use of cardboard baby cribs

New tool may reveal how the brain structure impacts brain activity, human behavior

Scripps researchers successfully test potential new smoking-cessation treatment in rodents

Mad Cow disease found on Aberdeenshire farm

New urea sorbent could speed up the development of wearable artificial kidney

Study finds why pregnant women in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan prefer cesarean delivery

New approach to understanding cancers will accelerate development of better treatments

AHA and AMA recognize more than 800 medical practices, health systems for blood pressure control

Study: Nurse-led care can be more successful in managing gout

Near infrared spectroscopy technique for accurate evaluation of chondral injuries

Study shows close link between cytokine interleukin-1ß and obesity-promoted colon cancer

Supervised aerobic exercise can support major depression treatment

New DNA vaccine strategy protects mice against lethal challenge by multiple H3N2 viruses

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Republicans’ preexisting political problem

AI pathology diagnostic tool developed using deep learning technology from Olympus

Report predicts life expectancy in 2040, Spain comes out on top

Cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis on the rise across U.S.

Self-lubricating condoms may help raise condom usage

Breast Cancer as a Dynamic Disease

Modeling Non-Numerical Data in Systems Biology

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