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Ancient hybrid girl provides a connection between Neanderthals and Denisovans

According to latest findings, DNA of a girl shows for the first time the intermingling of species. Her father seems to be Denisovan while her mother was probably of Neanderthal origin.

22 Aug 2018

Proper nutrition vital for young athletes

To be in top condition for competition young athletes need proper nutrition – even more than their older counterparts do.

22 Aug 2018

Penn's Radiation Oncology department provides VR mindfulness experience for patients

As your eyes scan the horizon, the starry nightscape gives way to the first hints of light as the sun peeks above the point where the ocean meets the sky. As the sun rises over the water, you glance to your right and notice a swing hanging from a tree that's lightly rocking in the gentle breeze, a breeze you can hear as it rustles leaves and calmly plays through the wind chimes on the deck of the house nearby.

22 Aug 2018

Advanced sequencing of nasal polyps provides new insights into allergic conditions

Nasal polyps - soft, grape-like outgrowths that can appear in the nasal passages and sinuses - can be chronic and relentless. Although noncancerous, these outgrowths can grow large enough to block the nose and sinuses, leading to discomfort, breathing problems and infections.

22 Aug 2018

Common ADHD drug may cause adverse psychotic side effects

In the scientific article recently published in Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Erica Ramstad and others reviewed the existing evidence between various psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, problems with concentration or anxiety with methylphenidate, a drug commonly prescribed as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.

22 Aug 2018

Genetic variants impact outcome in dilated cardiomyopathy patients of African ancestry

Genetic testing is a powerful diagnostic tool that is increasingly being used for the diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease in which the heart becomes enlarged, making it difficult to pump blood. Cardiomyopathy affects more than 3.5 million people in the United States.

22 Aug 2018

Engineers create artificial intelligence system to detect tiny specks of tumors

Doctors may soon have help in the fight against cancer thanks to the University of Central Florida's Computer Vision Research Center.

22 Aug 2018

Daily e-cigarette use could double the risk of heart attacks

Use of e-cigarettes every day can nearly double the odds of a heart attack, according to a new analysis of a survey of nearly 70,000 people, led by researchers at UC San Francisco.

22 Aug 2018

Physical therapy for older adults may lead to fewer fall-related ED revisits

Falls are the leading cause of illness and death among Americans aged 65 and older. In 2014, some 2.8 million older adults visited the emergency department (ED) for a fall-related injury. And over time, the ED visit rate for falls among older adults has grown to 68.8 per 1,000 older adults (as of 2010).

22 Aug 2018

Economic burden of breast cancer can continue long after diagnosis

The financial fallout from breast cancer can last years after diagnosis, particularly for those with lymphedema, a common side effect from treatment, causing cumulative and cascading economic consequences for survivors, their families, and society, a study led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers suggests.

22 Aug 2018

Study: Head and neck positioning during head-on impact may affect risk of concussion

If you're about to run headfirst into something, your reflex might be to tense your neck and stabilize your noggin. But according to new research from Stanford University that may not be the best way to stave off a concussion.

22 Aug 2018

Researchers analyze how brains of doers differ from those of procrastinators

Researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum have analyzed why certain people tend to put tasks off rather than tackling them directly.

22 Aug 2018

Study explores how nurses make sense of racism in healthcare practice

Few studies have explored health professionals' understanding of racism in healthcare, and how they manage it in practice. A new Journal of Advanced Nursing study examined the issue through five focus group discussions with 31 maternal, child, and family health nurses working across metropolitan South Australia.

22 Aug 2018

Surgically-removed tumor specimens can help quickly evaluate cancer drug efficacy

Genetic differences can affect the susceptibility of cancer cells to different drugs. In a new Molecular Oncology study, investigators show that surgically-removed breast and prostate tumor specimens can be used to rapidly screen different drugs to see which ones most effectively target an individual's cancer cells.

22 Aug 2018

Scientists review mechanisms responsible for vascular damage from air pollution

Air pollution, and fine dust in particular, is responsible for more than four million deaths each year. Almost 60 per cent of deaths occur as a result of cardiovascular diseases.

22 Aug 2018

Standard hypothyroidism treatment inadequate in controlling crucial aspects of the condition

What if the standard treatment for hypothyroidism--insufficient thyroid hormone--is inadequate in controlling some crucial aspects of the condition? That's the provocative question asked, and answered affirmatively with objective data, in a study led by a Rush researcher presented this week in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Aug 2018

WVU professor develops new, faster method for ruling out DVT in patients

Getting tested for deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, can disrupt a patient's whole day. Typically, one of the first methods a clinician uses to diagnose the condition is an ultrasound in order to see the blood vessels in a patient's legs and assess blood flow.

22 Aug 2018

Aircuity announces release of new features, enhancements to Aircuity 2.0 platform

Aircuity, creator of measurably better environments, announces the release of new features and enhancements to Aircuity 2.0’s MyAircuity web app. The MyAircuity web app houses Aircuity’s intelligent analytics along with offering graphing and exporting for further exploration of trends seen on the dashboard.

22 Aug 2018

FDA release Pilot COA Compendium to promote patient-focused drug development

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR, announced today the publication of a scoping review of the US Food and Drug Administration Pilot Clinical Outcome Assessment Compendium.

22 Aug 2018

UKCloud Health and Corsham Institute announce new findings on adoption of public cloud services in the NHS

UKCloud Health, the easy to adopt, easy to use and easy to leave assured cloud services company, and the Corsham Institute, a charity dedicated to research and learning to help people adapt and thrive in a digital world, today announced the findings from the latest Corsham Institute research report:

22 Aug 2018

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Ancient hybrid girl provides a connection between Neanderthals and Denisovans

Proper nutrition vital for young athletes

Penn's Radiation Oncology department provides VR mindfulness experience for patients

Advanced sequencing of nasal polyps provides new insights into allergic conditions

Common ADHD drug may cause adverse psychotic side effects

Genetic variants impact outcome in dilated cardiomyopathy patients of African ancestry

Engineers create artificial intelligence system to detect tiny specks of tumors

Daily e-cigarette use could double the risk of heart attacks

Physical therapy for older adults may lead to fewer fall-related ED revisits

Economic burden of breast cancer can continue long after diagnosis

Study: Head and neck positioning during head-on impact may affect risk of concussion

Researchers analyze how brains of doers differ from those of procrastinators

Study explores how nurses make sense of racism in healthcare practice

Surgically-removed tumor specimens can help quickly evaluate cancer drug efficacy

Scientists review mechanisms responsible for vascular damage from air pollution

Standard hypothyroidism treatment inadequate in controlling crucial aspects of the condition

WVU professor develops new, faster method for ruling out DVT in patients

Aircuity announces release of new features, enhancements to Aircuity 2.0 platform

FDA release Pilot COA Compendium to promote patient-focused drug development

UKCloud Health and Corsham Institute announce new findings on adoption of public cloud services in the NHS

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