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Study finds sexual problems to be relatively common among middle-aged Canadians

At least one third of middle-aged Canadians experience sexual problems, according to a new U of G study. Researchers found nearly 40 per cent of women and almost 30 per cent of men between the ages of 40 and 59 face challenges in their sex lives.

2 Aug 2018

Pioneering research takes major step forward in the fight against cystic fibrosis

The fight against cystic fibrosis has taken a major step forward, with pioneering research by University of Adelaide scientists showing that cells causing the debilitating genetic disorder could be successfully replaced with healthy ones.

2 Aug 2018

Scientists uncover molecular 'switch' that may control the benefits of exercise

Some people respond well to both aerobic exercise and strength training, while others don't. And some of us respond well to only one of those things, but not both. Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center now have uncovered a surprising molecular "switch" that may help to explain why this happens.

2 Aug 2018

How rival opioid makers sought to cash in on alarm over oxycontin’s dangers

As Purdue Pharma faced mounting criticism over deaths linked to OxyContin, rival drugmakers saw a chance to boost sales by stepping up marketing of similarly dangerous painkillers, such as fentanyl, morphine and methadone, Purdue internal documents reveal.

2 Aug 2018

Gut bacteria may be important determinant of weight loss, study suggests

A preliminary study published in the August issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that, for some people, specific activities of gut bacteria may be responsible for their inability to lose weight, despite adherence to strict diet and exercise regimens.

2 Aug 2018

Study explores indoor thermal comfort of older people living in residential care homes

Indoor temperatures in aged care homes could have a dramatic impact on the wellbeing of residents, particularly those living with dementia.

2 Aug 2018

MILabs' ultra-high resolution U-CT system installed at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

A MILabs dual-energy, ultra-high resolution U-CT system has been installed at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Israel.

2 Aug 2018

Althea becomes world’s largest independent hospital service provider following merger with TBS

Althea is the world’s largest, vendor-independent managed service and maintenance provider for the acute healthcare sector, following the recent acquisition and integration of the TBS Group.

2 Aug 2018

Folic acid may prevent language delays in children of mothers with epilepsy

Women who take epilepsy drugs while they are pregnant may have a lower risk of having a child with delays in language skills if they take folic acid supplements before and early in pregnancy, according to a study published in the August 1, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

2 Aug 2018

Study reveals early signs of cardiac impairment in patients with newly diagnosed lupus

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in patients with lupus, a systemic autoimmune disease. In a new study in Arthritis & Rheumatology—a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology—imaging tests revealed signs of cardiac impairment in patients newly diagnosed with lupus, even before any symptoms of chest discomfort.

2 Aug 2018

Study: Obesity may play role in flu transmission, not just disease severity

Obesity increases a person's risk for severe complications from influenza, including hospitalization and even death.

2 Aug 2018

Scientists develop simple, innovative method to convert white fat to brown fat

Brown fat tissue in the body can burn enormous amounts of energy to generate heat, and studies in humans and animals have suggested that increasing the amount of healthy brown fat might help weight management and reduce symptoms of diabetes.

2 Aug 2018

Survey of women with PCOS points to distrust and lack of social support from healthcare providers

A U.S.-based survey of women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a common condition characterized by reproductive and metabolic problems, points to distrust and lack of social support from healthcare providers as major contributing factors in their negative medical care experiences, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of the Endocrine Society.

2 Aug 2018

Study: More than 90% of people caring for a family member with dementia experience poor sleep

More than 90 percent of people caring for a family member with dementia experience poor sleep, according to new research by the University at Buffalo School of Nursing.

2 Aug 2018

New automation software cuts time taken for radiation therapy planning

Beating cancer is a race against time. Developing radiation therapy plans -- individualized maps that help doctors determine where to blast tumors -- can take days.

2 Aug 2018

Large supercrystals may improve detection sensitivity for chemicals in explosives, drugs

Using an artful combination of nanotechnology and basic chemistry, Sandia National Laboratories researchers have encouraged gold nanoparticles to self-assemble into unusually large supercrystals that could significantly improve the detection sensitivity for chemicals in explosives or drugs.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms that make people with EV prone to ß-HPVs

Keratinocyte skin cells are common targets of the beta subtype of human papilloma virus. This usually harmless infection causes skin disease in people with rare gene mutations.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers uncover new mechanisms underlying common kidney cancer in children

Connecting two previously unrelated insights about the formation of pediatric kidney cancer, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered the means by which the cancer continues to grow, providing potential targets for more effective treatments in the future.

2 Aug 2018

Alzheimer's drug may prevent disease progression if used before symptoms appear

About 50 percent of people who reach the age of 85 will develop Alzheimer's disease. Most will die within about five years of exhibiting the hallmark symptoms of the disease - severe memory loss and a precipitous decline in cognitive function.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers discover key piece for slowing colorectal cancer subtype

Inhibiting the Jagged 1 protein in mice prevents the proliferation and growth of colon and rectal tumors. What is more, this approach to the disease permits the removal of existing tumors.

2 Aug 2018

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Study finds sexual problems to be relatively common among middle-aged Canadians

Pioneering research takes major step forward in the fight against cystic fibrosis

Scientists uncover molecular 'switch' that may control the benefits of exercise

How rival opioid makers sought to cash in on alarm over oxycontin’s dangers

Gut bacteria may be important determinant of weight loss, study suggests

Study explores indoor thermal comfort of older people living in residential care homes

MILabs' ultra-high resolution U-CT system installed at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Althea becomes world’s largest independent hospital service provider following merger with TBS

Folic acid may prevent language delays in children of mothers with epilepsy

Study reveals early signs of cardiac impairment in patients with newly diagnosed lupus

Study: Obesity may play role in flu transmission, not just disease severity

Scientists develop simple, innovative method to convert white fat to brown fat

Survey of women with PCOS points to distrust and lack of social support from healthcare providers

Study: More than 90% of people caring for a family member with dementia experience poor sleep

New automation software cuts time taken for radiation therapy planning

Large supercrystals may improve detection sensitivity for chemicals in explosives, drugs

Researchers reveal molecular mechanisms that make people with EV prone to ß-HPVs

Researchers uncover new mechanisms underlying common kidney cancer in children

Alzheimer's drug may prevent disease progression if used before symptoms appear

Researchers discover key piece for slowing colorectal cancer subtype

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