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Women outnumber men as Ob/Gyn practitioners but make lesser money

While women outnumber men as Ob/Gyn practitioners, they still make significantly less money and the pay gap extends to subspecialties like reproductive endocrinology and infertility, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

2 Apr 2019

Environmental damage caused by corn production increases premature death rate in the U.S.

A new study establishes that environmental damage caused by corn production results in 4,300 premature deaths annually in the United States, representing a monetized cost of $39 billion.

2 Apr 2019

Study finds that sizeable number of Canadian adults wants to be in open relationships

A sizeable number of Canadian adults are either in or would like to be in an open relationship, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.

2 Apr 2019

Researchers explore rate of billed ACP conversations with hospitalized, older patients

As the U.S. population ages, hospitals and health systems around the country have been grappling with how to integrate advance care planning into routine practice.

2 Apr 2019

Delayed umbilical cord clamping improves survival of extremely premature infants

New research shows delayed umbilical cord clamping improves survival and reduces risk of brain injury in extremely premature infants.

2 Apr 2019

Gut microbiota can help predict occurrence of colorectal cancer

Gut microbiota - the population of microbes that live in our intestine - can be used to predict the occurrence of colorectal cancer, the second most common type of cancer in women and the third in men.

1 Apr 2019

UCL scientists discover key brain region for navigating familiar places

UCL scientists have discovered the key brain region for navigating well-known places, helping explain why brain damage seen in early stages of Alzheimer's disease can cause such severe disorientation.

1 Apr 2019

Medicare costs tend to be lower in counties with more forests and shrublands, study finds

A new study finds that Medicare costs tend to be lower in counties with more forests and shrublands than in counties dominated by other types of land cover.

1 Apr 2019

Colorado compound dramatically affects cancer metastasis

Many cancers are relatively harmless at their site of origin, and it is only when they metastasize to sites like the brain, bones, lungs, and liver that they become especially dangerous.

1 Apr 2019

Potential target for Group A Streptococcus vaccine identified

Most people think of "strep throat" as a relatively benign infection cured by a round of antibiotics and a few days of rest. But the bacterium that causes strep throat -- Group A Streptococcus -- is also responsible for a number of much more dangerous disorders, including rheumatic heart disease and toxic shock syndrome.

1 Apr 2019

Case studies explain the potential benefits of total-body PET/CT imaging

Case studies from the first total-body positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanner reveal multiple benefits of the novel imaging technology, providing a solid groundwork upon which to build its clinical utility.

1 Apr 2019

Measuring estrogen byproducts can help predict survival for breast cancer patients

Researchers from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center found preliminary evidence that measuring byproducts of the hormone estrogen can help them predict survival for women with breast cancer.

1 Apr 2019

Researchers explore biological mechanisms behind obesity-cancer link

New studies led by University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers explore biological mechanisms behind obesity and its link with cancer.

1 Apr 2019

Potential drug targets cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy

People diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy type 1 have difficulty unclenching muscles due to a genetic defect that generates toxic material within their cells.

1 Apr 2019

Long-commutes during pregnancy linked to higher risk for adverse birth outcomes

In a study published in Economics & Human Biology researchers from Lehigh University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that pregnant women who commute long-distance to work have an increased risk of adverse birth outcomes, including having babies born at a low-birth weight.

1 Apr 2019

Study reveals investigational drug as effective treatment for relapsed marginal zone lymphoma

A study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center revealed the investigational drug umbralisib as an effective treatment for patients with relapsed marginal zone lymphoma.

1 Apr 2019

Household dust may be contributing to childhood obesity epidemic

New research has found that chemicals found in household dust may promote fat cell development and contribute to increased weight gain in children.

1 Apr 2019

Psychiatrists to ask children about time spent online

Psychiatrists in the UK are being encouraged to ask children about their time spent online, as part of routine assessments for mental health issues.

1 Apr 2019

Government's refusal to offer HPV catch-up vaccinations to older boys is discriminatory, says health economist

Professor Giampiero Favato is a health economist and director of doctoral programmes at Kingston University's Business School.

1 Apr 2019

Neuroscientists question effectiveness of using electrical currents to improve memory

The effectiveness of applying electrical currents to the brain to improve memory and enhance cognitive ability - often used to treat Alzheimer's patients and children with developmental disorders - has been thrown into question by neuroscientists at Kingston University in London.

1 Apr 2019

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Women outnumber men as Ob/Gyn practitioners but make lesser money

Environmental damage caused by corn production increases premature death rate in the U.S.

Study finds that sizeable number of Canadian adults wants to be in open relationships

Researchers explore rate of billed ACP conversations with hospitalized, older patients

Delayed umbilical cord clamping improves survival of extremely premature infants

Gut microbiota can help predict occurrence of colorectal cancer

UCL scientists discover key brain region for navigating familiar places

Medicare costs tend to be lower in counties with more forests and shrublands, study finds

Colorado compound dramatically affects cancer metastasis

Potential target for Group A Streptococcus vaccine identified

Case studies explain the potential benefits of total-body PET/CT imaging

Measuring estrogen byproducts can help predict survival for breast cancer patients

Researchers explore biological mechanisms behind obesity-cancer link

Potential drug targets cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy

Long-commutes during pregnancy linked to higher risk for adverse birth outcomes

Study reveals investigational drug as effective treatment for relapsed marginal zone lymphoma

Household dust may be contributing to childhood obesity epidemic

Psychiatrists to ask children about time spent online

Government's refusal to offer HPV catch-up vaccinations to older boys is discriminatory, says health economist

Neuroscientists question effectiveness of using electrical currents to improve memory

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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