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HIV-infected infants more likely to acquire congenital cytomegalovirus infection

Infants born to HIV-positive mothers had high rates of congenital cytomegalovirus, or CMV. Infants who also were infected before birth by the virus that causes AIDS were especially prone to CMV infection.

16 Oct 2018

New research identifies modifiable dementia risk factor in elderly people

For older adults, it may seem as though the die is already cast regarding their odds of developing dementia, but new research from the University of Pittsburgh has identified a dementia risk factor among older adults that should be modifiable even well into old age.

16 Oct 2018

Simple, inexpensive test quickly detects antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs'

When you get sick, you want the right treatment fast. But certain infectious microbes are experts at evading the very anti-bacterial drugs designed to fight them.

16 Oct 2018

Interactive robot helps older people exercise and detects underlying health problems

According to the latest report on the evolution of worldwide population submitted by the United Nations, 13% of today's population is over 60 years of age; and by 2050 this percentage will almost double, reaching 25%.

16 Oct 2018

Hundreds of dietary supplements shown to contain unapproved drugs

An investigation has found that hundreds of over-the-counter dietary supplements contain unapproved pharmaceutical ingredients.

16 Oct 2018

Eisai enters into agreement with Eurofarma for development and sales of lorcaserin in 17 countries

Eisai Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement to grant exclusive development and marketing rights for its anti-obesity agent lorcaserin hydrochloride (generic name, product name in the United States: BELVIQ, product name for once-daily formulation in the United States: BELVIQ XR, "lorcaserin") in 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, excluding Brazil, to Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. which has a business foundation in Latin America.

16 Oct 2018

Study uses novel approach to investigate genetic origins of mental illnesses

A study in Biological Psychiatry has established a new analytical method for investigating the complex genetic origins of mental illnesses using brain cells that are grown in a dish from human embryonic stem cells.

16 Oct 2018

Drugmakers funnel millions to lawmakers; a few dozen get $100,000-plus

A new Kaiser Health News database tracks campaign donations from drugmakers over the past 10 years.

16 Oct 2018

Intensive care patients’ muscles less able to use fats for energy

The muscles of people in intensive care are less able to use fats for energy, contributing to an extensive loss of muscle mass, finds a new study co-led by King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and University College London.

16 Oct 2018

Influential Leapfrog Group jumps in to rate 5,600 surgery centers

The influential Leapfrog Group, which grades nearly 2,000 U.S. hospitals, is launching a national survey to evaluate the safety and quality of up to 5,600 surgery centers that perform millions of outpatient procedures every year.

16 Oct 2018

New smart watch algorithms can accurately monitor wearers' sleep patterns

New algorithms take advantage of multiple smart watch sensors to accurately monitor wearers' sleep patterns.

16 Oct 2018

Study uncovers important role of PRMT1 in dilated cardiomyopathy

In a study published in iScience, Professor Akiyoshi Fukamizu of the Life Science Center for Survival Dynamics, Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance (University of Tsukuba, JAPAN) and the research group reported a new work on discovery of the important role of PRMT1 in dilated cardiomyopathy.

16 Oct 2018

Nutritional quality of breakfast linked to cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in children

Researchers at the Institute for Innovation and Sustainable Development in the Food Chain of the Public University of Navarre have published a piece of research in which they show that the nutritional quality of breakfast is associated with significant cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in overweight children (even in those who are fit and who do exercise every day).

16 Oct 2018

Notable improvement in brain cancer survival among younger patients but not much for elderly

A new study from Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki and the Finnish Cancer Registry shows that survival after glioblastoma has improved since the millennium. The improvement in survival was, however, modest in elderly patients, raising concerns whether current treatment strategies are optimal for this patient group.

16 Oct 2018

UA professor receives NSF grant to develop antifouling materials for medical implants

Jie Zheng, Ph.D., a chemical and biomolecular engineering professor at The University of Akron, recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation for research that will focus on the development of functional biomaterials involved in medical implants.

16 Oct 2018

Purdue researchers develop new chemical process to find better drug 'fits' for patients

When a medication doesn't "fit" the body quite right, the results can be devastating. Such is the case for thalidomide, which was prescribed in the 1950s and 1960s as a sedative or hypnotic, even for pregnant women.

16 Oct 2018

Leading hip-hop videos depict use of tobacco and marijuana products, study finds

Over the past decade, hip-hop music has become a world-wide phenomenon and, in 2017, surpassed rock as the biggest music genre in the United States.

16 Oct 2018

Survey results highlight the need for better communication between patients and HCPs about bacterial vaginosis

According to an online survey, although healthcare providers report sharing crucial information on bacterial vaginosis with patients, the associated risks of the condition remain a mystery to many women, indicating a significant disconnect.

16 Oct 2018

Study: Only 59% of young adults undergoing surgery are fluid responsive

Cheetah Medical, a Massachusetts-based leader in non-invasive fluid management devices, today announced study results leveraging Cheetah Medical technology were presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists ANESTHESIOLOGY 2018 annual meeting in San Francisco, held from October 13-17.

16 Oct 2018

Health effects of smoke-filled atmosphere

Every day, every human on the planet is exposed to one of the most toxic substances we know. However, it's largely invisible and most people don't know whether they need to worry. In new book Particles in the Air, Doug Brugge aims to raise awareness of serious consequences for public health.

16 Oct 2018

Medical News

HIV-infected infants more likely to acquire congenital cytomegalovirus infection

New research identifies modifiable dementia risk factor in elderly people

Simple, inexpensive test quickly detects antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs'

Interactive robot helps older people exercise and detects underlying health problems

Hundreds of dietary supplements shown to contain unapproved drugs

Eisai enters into agreement with Eurofarma for development and sales of lorcaserin in 17 countries

Study uses novel approach to investigate genetic origins of mental illnesses

Drugmakers funnel millions to lawmakers; a few dozen get $100,000-plus

Intensive care patients’ muscles less able to use fats for energy

Influential Leapfrog Group jumps in to rate 5,600 surgery centers

New smart watch algorithms can accurately monitor wearers' sleep patterns

Study uncovers important role of PRMT1 in dilated cardiomyopathy

Nutritional quality of breakfast linked to cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in children

Notable improvement in brain cancer survival among younger patients but not much for elderly

UA professor receives NSF grant to develop antifouling materials for medical implants

Purdue researchers develop new chemical process to find better drug 'fits' for patients

Leading hip-hop videos depict use of tobacco and marijuana products, study finds

Survey results highlight the need for better communication between patients and HCPs about bacterial vaginosis

Study: Only 59% of young adults undergoing surgery are fluid responsive

Health effects of smoke-filled atmosphere

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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