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HPV vaccination rates are low, especially in HIV prone populations

HPV vaccination rates in populations at high-risk of contracting HIV are particularly low, increasing the risk of HPV and HIV co-infection.

10 Apr 2019

Researchers map genetic mutation behind incurable disease

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have mapped the genetic mutation behind the incurable disease systemic mastocytosis.

10 Apr 2019

Why hay fever persists, despite low pollen counts

A team of researchers are investigating why despite low forecasts of pollen counts, on some days, there is a higher incidence of hay fever.

10 Apr 2019

Over-the-counter teeth whitening strips damage teeth and gums, warn experts

Three new studies have shown that hydrogen peroxide, which is commonly found in teeth whitening products, can damage dentin within tooth enamel.

10 Apr 2019

Study highlights the urgent need for better management of anemia

A large study just published in the journal Anaesthesia raises important questions about the way anemia is currently managed in surgical patients (Associations of nadir hemoglobin level and red blood cell transfusion with mortality and length of stay in surgical specialties: a retrospective cohort study).

10 Apr 2019

Diet rich in animal protein linked to higher risk of death

A diet rich in animal protein and meat in particular is not good for the health, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds, providing further backing for earlier research evidence.

10 Apr 2019

C-Path's PRO Consortium announces FDA qualification of new asthma clinical outcome assessment tools

Critical Path Institute's Patient-Reported Outcome Consortium announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration qualification of two new clinical outcome assessment tools: the Asthma Daytime Symptom Diary and the Asthma Nighttime Symptom Diary.

10 Apr 2019

Study of OUD treatment creates new metric to illustrate disadvantaged areas in the U.S.

Ohio, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia have the highest disparity between opioid-related deaths and access to treatment providers for opioid use disorder in the U.S.

10 Apr 2019

Replacing red meat with healthy plant proteins decreases in cardiovascular disease risk factors

Diets that replaced red meat with healthy plant proteins led to decreases in risk factors for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Purdue University.

10 Apr 2019

Teens exploring sexuality online experience health and safety risks

Teens spend hours every day on internet-connected devices, where limitless opportunities to explore sexuality online.

10 Apr 2019

Study: Food insecurity adversely impacts learning ability of adolescents

Food insecurity--that is, limited access to sufficient safe and nutritious food at home--negatively impacts on the learning ability of adolescents in India, new research shows.

10 Apr 2019

Plain facts about health risks of sugary drinks may offer new strategy to reduce childhood obesity

A new study at Columbia University suggests that giving mothers plain facts about the health risks of consuming sugary drinks during pregnancy and early childhood may offer a new strategy to reduce childhood obesity.

10 Apr 2019

Science of Chocolate series of workshops aims to promote interest in science

This project has been coordinated by the Scientific Communication Unit of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili and the Catalan Chemical Research Institute.

10 Apr 2019

Large-scale screen efficiently identifies drugs that are potent cancer-killers

UC San Francisco scientists have designed a large-scale screen that efficiently identifies drugs that are potent cancer-killers when combined, but only weakly effective when used alone.

10 Apr 2019

Study finds increasing prevalence of COPD in nonsmokers

The global burden of COPD is high, and prevalence of nonsmokers with COPD has been increasing. In a study to be presented at CHEST Congress Thailand 2019, researchers in Nagpur, India, sought to describe the characteristics of nonsmoking patients with COPD and to determine associated comorbidities and exposures.

10 Apr 2019

Students who enjoyed their alone time seem to display greater psychological health

Transitioning from high school to college can be stressful. Trying to fit in, making new friends, missing old ones and home, meeting professors' and one's own expectations--can all be daunting.

10 Apr 2019

Near-simultaneous ICU admissions may have adverse effect on patient outcomes

A strain in ICU capacity has been linked to adverse patient outcomes. New research to be presented at CHEST Congress 2019 Thailand suggests that near-simultaneous ICU admissions are frequent and may also have an adverse effect on patient outcomes.

10 Apr 2019

UCD based healthcare start-up receives funding and plans expansion into US market

A University College Dublin based start-up, THEYA Healthcare (www.theyahealthcare.com), which designs and manufactures healthcare garments, has secured an investment of €665,000.

10 Apr 2019

Proton therapy shows excellent outcomes, minimal side effects in high-risk neuroblastoma patients

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania analyzed the largest cohort to date of pediatric patients with high-risk neuroblastoma treated with proton radiation therapy, finding both that proton therapy was effective at reducing tumors and demonstrated minimal toxicity to surrounding organs.

10 Apr 2019

CSU researchers examine prevalence of sexual harassment in scientific field settings

Scientists involved in a field campaign are away from their normal routines, offices and universities, including the support mechanisms available if sexual harassment or other inappropriate behaviors occur.

10 Apr 2019

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HPV vaccination rates are low, especially in HIV prone populations

Researchers map genetic mutation behind incurable disease

Why hay fever persists, despite low pollen counts

Over-the-counter teeth whitening strips damage teeth and gums, warn experts

Study highlights the urgent need for better management of anemia

Diet rich in animal protein linked to higher risk of death

C-Path's PRO Consortium announces FDA qualification of new asthma clinical outcome assessment tools

Study of OUD treatment creates new metric to illustrate disadvantaged areas in the U.S.

Replacing red meat with healthy plant proteins decreases in cardiovascular disease risk factors

Teens exploring sexuality online experience health and safety risks

Study: Food insecurity adversely impacts learning ability of adolescents

Plain facts about health risks of sugary drinks may offer new strategy to reduce childhood obesity

Science of Chocolate series of workshops aims to promote interest in science

Large-scale screen efficiently identifies drugs that are potent cancer-killers

Study finds increasing prevalence of COPD in nonsmokers

Students who enjoyed their alone time seem to display greater psychological health

Near-simultaneous ICU admissions may have adverse effect on patient outcomes

UCD based healthcare start-up receives funding and plans expansion into US market

Proton therapy shows excellent outcomes, minimal side effects in high-risk neuroblastoma patients

CSU researchers examine prevalence of sexual harassment in scientific field settings

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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