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NUS researchers convert tofu whey into alcoholic drink rich in isoflavones

A research team from the National University of Singapore has successfully turned tofu whey, a liquid that is generated from the production of tofu and is often discarded, into a tasty alcoholic beverage which they named Sachi.

27 Nov 2017

New study tests pain treatment in humans

Nerve growth factor signals through receptors of the tropomyosin-related kinase (Trk) family, and research in animals has shown that inhibitors of Trks A, B, and C can reduce pain.

27 Nov 2017

Novel discovery connects innate immunity deficiencies to rampant caries in some children

Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have made a novel discovery connecting genetic innate immunity deficiencies to rampant caries and increased risk of dental caries affecting about one in five children.

27 Nov 2017

Study shows potential of neurofeedback in tinnitus treatment

A study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) suggests that neurofeedback training has the potential to lessen the severity of tinnitus or even eliminate it.

27 Nov 2017

Children should be vaccinated against flu in the run up to Christmas, warns NHS

Children are “super-spreaders” of flu and should be given the flu vaccine to prevent them passing on illness to grandparents and other vulnerable people over the Christmas period, warns the NHS.

27 Nov 2017

Virus Painting, Lipids and Single Particle Charge

Various viral infections still pose a great threat to human and animal health. A wide range of viral species are surrounded by a lipid shell, the envelope, containing viral and cellular proteins.

From Izon Science 27 Nov 2017

Flies carry more disease-causing bacteria than suspected, study reveals

A new study, conducted by researchers from the Penn State Eberly College of Science, indicates that the disease-carrying ability of flies could be much greater than previously thought.

27 Nov 2017

Research findings will help identify genetic causes of brain disorders

New findings will help to identify the genetic causes of brain disorders: researchers at the Universities of Basel, Bonn and Cologne have presented a systematic catalog of specific variable locations in the genome that influence gene activity in the human hippocampus, as they report in the journal Nature Communications.

27 Nov 2017

Surprise ambulance bills: A consumer’s guide

When the ambulance service that picks you up is out-of-network, your insurer pays what it considers fair. And then — surprise! — the ambulance service sends you a bill for the rest.

27 Nov 2017

DAWN study increases window for treatment of stroke patients

Treating stroke has long been governed by the clock. If it has been less than three hours since the onset of symptoms, the clot-busting drug t-PA will likely work.

27 Nov 2017

Radiology images can reveal critical clues about injury patterns of intimate partner violence

Radiology images can reveal critical clues not only about a patient's current injuries, but also about patterns of violence a person may be experiencing. Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital present data today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America from a study that reveals new ways that radiologists can be involved in the care of victims of intimate partner violence (IPV)

27 Nov 2017

Marketplace confusion opens door to questions about skinny plans

Consumers coping with the high cost of health insurance are the target market for new plans claiming to be lower-cost alternatives to the Affordable Care Act that fulfill the law's requirement for health coverage.

27 Nov 2017

Direct switch of COPD patients from Seretide to Novartis' Ultibro Breezhaler improves lung function

Novartis today announced positive results from the FLASH study examining the safety and efficacy of directly switching chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients from Seretide (salmeterol/fluticasone) 50/500 mcg to Ultibro Breezhaler (indacaterol/glycopyrronium) 110/50 mcg.

27 Nov 2017

Arthritis prevalence in the U.S. substantially underestimated, research shows

New research indicates that the prevalence of arthritis in the United States has been substantially underestimated, especially among adults <65 years old. The Arthritis & Rheumatology findings indicate that research is needed to better monitor arthritis prevalence in the US population and to develop better prevention strategies.

27 Nov 2017

New Canadian guideline outlines cost-effective strategies to prevent HIV in high-risk population

A new Canadian guideline outlines how new biomedical strategies to prevent HIV infection can best be used in high-risk populations both before and after exposure to the virus.

27 Nov 2017

High levels of natural immune suppressor in leukemia patients linked to poor survival

Patients diagnosed with the most common form of leukemia who also have high levels of an enzyme known to suppress the immune system are most likely to die early, researchers say.

27 Nov 2017

Children, adolescents who do not drink tap water more likely to have tooth decay

American children and adolescents who do not drink tap water, which is typically fluoridated, are much more likely to have tooth decay, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. However, the study confirms that those who drink tap water are more likely to have elevated levels of lead in their blood.

27 Nov 2017

4 in 10 cancers preventable by adopting simple lifestyle changes

In a new research that comes via the American Cancer Society, it has been seen that over 40 percent of all cancers and nearly one in two cancer deaths can be prevented by incorporating simple lifestyle changes in daily routines.

26 Nov 2017

5 kg of metal removed from man’s stomach

Doctors in Madhya Pradesh India, recently were shocked to find 5 kg of iron objects in a man’s stomach while operating on him for a suspected stomach bug.

26 Nov 2017

Study finds high prevalence of military sexual trauma and its effects among male soldiers

Military sexual trauma (MST) is defined as sexual harassment and/or sexual trauma experienced during the course of military service. It includes uninvited or unwanted verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature, such as attention, verbal remarks, touching, sexual coercion, sexual assault, and rape.

25 Nov 2017

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NUS researchers convert tofu whey into alcoholic drink rich in isoflavones

New study tests pain treatment in humans

Novel discovery connects innate immunity deficiencies to rampant caries in some children

Study shows potential of neurofeedback in tinnitus treatment

Children should be vaccinated against flu in the run up to Christmas, warns NHS

Virus Painting, Lipids and Single Particle Charge

Flies carry more disease-causing bacteria than suspected, study reveals

Research findings will help identify genetic causes of brain disorders

Surprise ambulance bills: A consumer’s guide

DAWN study increases window for treatment of stroke patients

Radiology images can reveal critical clues about injury patterns of intimate partner violence

Marketplace confusion opens door to questions about skinny plans

Direct switch of COPD patients from Seretide to Novartis' Ultibro Breezhaler improves lung function

Arthritis prevalence in the U.S. substantially underestimated, research shows

New Canadian guideline outlines cost-effective strategies to prevent HIV in high-risk population

High levels of natural immune suppressor in leukemia patients linked to poor survival

Children, adolescents who do not drink tap water more likely to have tooth decay

4 in 10 cancers preventable by adopting simple lifestyle changes

5 kg of metal removed from man’s stomach

Study finds high prevalence of military sexual trauma and its effects among male soldiers

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