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Research may pave way for new C. diff antitoxins and anti-cancer drugs

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine and Harvard University have discovered how the Clostridium difficile toxin B recognizes the human Frizzled protein, the receptor it uses to invade intestinal cells and lead to deadly gastrointestinal infections.

14 May 2018

Study: Effective intervention can reduce medication overuse in aged care facilities

Effective intervention can reduce medication overuse in Residential Aged Care Facilities, the latest University of Tasmania research shows.

14 May 2018

Study gives insight into how signals enter cancer cells and drive aggressive growth

The outside of a cancer cell is bombarded by signals. They come from the immune system, supporting tissues and other structures. But how do those signals impact cancer?

14 May 2018

UCLA researchers identify receptor that plays key role in repairing damage caused by heart conditions

Studies have shown that a simple treatment called lipid emulsion therapy - fatty acids administered intravenously - can heal damage to the heart after a heart attack or cardiac arrest. But researchers haven't understood exactly how the treatment works or whether there are more effective ways to repair the heart.

14 May 2018

New study to explore link between diet, intestinal microbiota and cognitive decline

Are abnormal intestinal microorganisms a risk factor for developing cognitive impairment? Researchers at Rush University Medical Center are trying to answer that question with a new study that will explore how the intestinal microbiota – the bacteria in the intestine –influence the progression of cognitive decline and the development of Alzheimer's disease.

14 May 2018

Combination of atrial fibrillation and carotid artery disease increases patient's risk of dementia

Atrial fibrillation patients who are diagnosed with carotid artery disease face higher risks for developing dementia, according to new research from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

14 May 2018

Doctors use new non-invasive approach to treat nasal obstruction

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are exploring how small changes in the nasal cavity impact airflow and quality of life.

14 May 2018

Older Americans have increased risk for OSA but rarely investigated

In a study of community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older who were asked about sleep disturbances, 56% were estimated to be at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea, but only 8% of the high-risk individuals had been tested for it. Of those tested, 94% were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.

14 May 2018

Study: Learning a second language can change sensory perception

Learning a second language can change the way our senses work together to interpret speech, according to a new Northwestern University study.

14 May 2018

$Study finds no association between gout and increased fracture risk$

Study finds no association between gout and increased fracture risk

Gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis, is not associated with an increased risk of fracture, according to a large study led by Keele University, and published in CMAJ.

14 May 2018

FDA approves new drug to treat MS in pediatric patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Gilenya (fingolimod) to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children and adolescents age 10 years and older. This is the first FDA approval of a drug to treat MS in pediatric patients.

14 May 2018

Study finds rise in multi-drug resistant infections among U.S. children

Antibiotic-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections, one of the most common hospital-acquired infections in children across the United States, are on the rise, according to results of a recent study published in the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society on March 22.

14 May 2018

Researchers screen molecules that could be potential target for prostate cancer treatments

Cancer researchers at the University of Bath have measured systematically how efficient molecules are at suppressing the activity of a protein associated with prostate and other cancers. The molecules could eventually be developed into new anti-cancer drugs.

14 May 2018

St Mary's Hospital uses point-of-care ultrasound extensively to assess patients in emergency care

St Mary's Hospital is one of London's four major trauma centers and uses point-of-care ultrasound extensively in the assessment of patients visiting its extremely busy A&E department.

14 May 2018

Psychological distress very high in FIFO workers

A recent survey on the mental health conditions of the flying in workers has shown that nearly a quarter have high to very high levels of psychological distress. The levels were found to be two and half times greater among FIFO workers when compared to the other working populations in Australia aged between 25 and 34 years.

14 May 2018

NHS spending nearly £1.5bn annually to employ temporary nursing staff

New research shows that the NHS is spending nearly £1.5bn annually to employ temporary nursing staff in order to cope with the staff shortages. There is a shortage of around 40,000 nurses in the country the report has shown.

14 May 2018

Overwhelming stress levels in Britain

According to a latest survey by the Mental Health Foundation, there is overwhelming stress that is being experienced by three quarters of Scots last year. The survey shows that a third of these people (over 35 percent) are suicidal due to the excessive stress that they are experiencing.

14 May 2018

Weighty issues on dog food safety

People are becoming more aware of what they put into their mouths and shifting from processed foods to natural and home-made foods. As for themselves they are more inclined to give their pet dogs these natural foods as well and are leaning towards a “raw meat” diet. These are often combined with pre-prepared foods that can be easily frozen and reheated for convenience.

13 May 2018

Scientists recover DNA from the oldest viruses

Researchers have successfully recovered DNA from the oldest viruses that are known to have infected mankind. These earliest viruses were all strains of hepatitis B.

13 May 2018

HPV vaccine for girls gets thumbs up from Cochrane review

According to a Cochrane review that was released recently, the HPV vaccine, that can protect girls and young women from Human Papilloma virus (HPV) can help protect them against cancer of the cervix later in life. The report appears in the latest issue of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

13 May 2018

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Research may pave way for new C. diff antitoxins and anti-cancer drugs

Study: Effective intervention can reduce medication overuse in aged care facilities

Study gives insight into how signals enter cancer cells and drive aggressive growth

UCLA researchers identify receptor that plays key role in repairing damage caused by heart conditions

New study to explore link between diet, intestinal microbiota and cognitive decline

Combination of atrial fibrillation and carotid artery disease increases patient's risk of dementia

Doctors use new non-invasive approach to treat nasal obstruction

Older Americans have increased risk for OSA but rarely investigated

Study: Learning a second language can change sensory perception

Study finds no association between gout and increased fracture risk

FDA approves new drug to treat MS in pediatric patients

Study finds rise in multi-drug resistant infections among U.S. children

Researchers screen molecules that could be potential target for prostate cancer treatments

St Mary's Hospital uses point-of-care ultrasound extensively to assess patients in emergency care

Psychological distress very high in FIFO workers

NHS spending nearly £1.5bn annually to employ temporary nursing staff

Overwhelming stress levels in Britain

Weighty issues on dog food safety

Scientists recover DNA from the oldest viruses

HPV vaccine for girls gets thumbs up from Cochrane review

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