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Colon cancer rates plunge after screenings increase, study reports

As use of colonoscopy has increased, the number of colon cancer diagnoses dropped 30 percent in the past decade in Americans over the age of 50.

18 Mar 2014

Prescriptions of opioid analgesics increased during U.S. emergency department visits

George Washington University (GW) researchers report dramatic increases in prescriptions of opioid analgesics, such as Percocet, Vicodin, oxycodone and Dilaudid, during U.S. emergency department visits from 2001 to 2010.

18 Mar 2014

Study of high school players find no link between years of play and decline in neurocognitive function

As more parents consider whether it's safe for adolescents to play football, a new Tulane University study of high school players found no link between years of play and any decline in neurocognitive function.

18 Mar 2014

Obama: Enough people have signed up -- health law will work

In a Friday interview with WebMD, President Barack Obama offered assurances that the health law's new marketplaces have had enough customers to ensure that insurance companies will stay in the system.

18 Mar 2014

Improving coordination of care for elderly patients trims costs and complications

Improving the coordination of care for elderly patients with chronic diseases trims costs, reduces use of health services and cuts complications, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

18 Mar 2014

Rice University technique able to analyze conformations of complex molecular machines

Open, feed, cut. Such is the humdrum life of a motor molecule, the subject of new research at Rice University, that eats and excretes damaged proteins and turns them into harmless peptides for disposal.

18 Mar 2014

NRA opposition may sink Obama pick for surgeon general

Intense lobbying by the National Rifle Association has made Senate confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy difficult, if not impossible, media outlets report. Murthy has advocated for stricter gun control laws, calling it a public health issue.

18 Mar 2014

Children who most prefer high levels of sweet tastes also prefer high levels of salt taste

Scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center have found that children who most prefer high levels of sweet tastes also most prefer high levels of salt taste and that, in general, children prefer sweeter and saltier tastes than do adults.

18 Mar 2014

High-precision Lens Profiler from Phasefocus assists practitioners studying clinical complications arising from corneal oxygen deficiency

Phase Focus Ltd (Phasefocus), the company that is revolutionising microscopy and imaging with the Phasefocus Virtual Lens®, reports on how optical lens practitioners are using the Phasefocus high-precision Lens Profiler to study potential clinical complications arising from corneal oxygen deficiency.

From Phase Focus Limited 18 Mar 2014

Study: Identifying biomarkers could lead to earlier detection of preeclampsia

Identifying biomarkers could lead to earlier detection of preeclampsia, which in turn can lead to healthier mothers and children, according to a collaborative study from the Centre of Molecular Inflammation Research (CEMIR) and the MR Cancer Group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

18 Mar 2014

Maine's new co-op plan wins 80 percent of market share

In Maine, a new startup beats a well-known Blue Cross plan in the competition for enrollees, while enrollment in Oregon's exchange continues despite the website's troubles. The success of California's exchange, meanwhile, is marred by slow progress in reaching Latinos and young people.

18 Mar 2014

Hemp flour with decaffeinated green tea leaves could be used to develop gluten-free snack cracker

The market for gluten-free foods with functional properties is growing immensely across virtually all food categories on a global level. The need to replace wheat proteins, fibers, and minerals is very important in order to provide a better selection and more nutritious food for consumers that belong to this segment of the population.

18 Mar 2014

Infant feeding and activity behaviors believed to increase child's risk for obesity later in life

Most of the parents included in a new study reported some infant feeding and activity behaviors that are believed to increase a child's risk for obesity later in life.

18 Mar 2014

AV drugs could help curb bacteria's growing resistance to antibiotic treatments

A new type of drug could help to combat growing antibiotic resistance, a study finds. Medicines that stop bacteria from harming their hosts, rather than kill them, could prevent bugs from evolving resistance to drug treatments, a review of research in the field suggests.

18 Mar 2014

New research commissioned to create infection control strategy for AMR and antibiotic usage

It is the health system’s nightmare, bubbling just below the surface of our hospitals. Infections are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotics, while secondary infection rates during hospital stays continue to rise.

18 Mar 2014

Researchers analyze existing cohort studies and randomized trials on coronary risk and fatty acid intake

A new study raises questions about current guidelines which generally restrict the consumption of saturated fats and encourage consumption of polyunsaturated fats to prevent heart disease. The research was published today, 18 March, in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.

18 Mar 2014

Researchers provide new blood test for early detection of stomach cancer

University of Adelaide research has provided new hope for the early detection of stomach cancer with the identification of four new biomarkers in the blood of human cancer patients.

18 Mar 2014

Sickest may keep 'high-risk' coverage for additional month, officials say

The program to cover those with pre-existing health conditions was initially set to expire at the end of 2013, but officials have extended it for the third time.

18 Mar 2014

Study: Men are more likely to receive faster care for heart attacks and angina than women

A new study indicates that in younger adults experiencing heart attacks and angina, men are more likely to receive faster care compared with women. The study, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) also found that gender-related factors affected access to care for both men and women.

18 Mar 2014

ATS develops clinical practice guidelines to help clinicians identify, manage patients with sickle cell disease

The American Thoracic Society has developed clinical practice guidelines to help clinicians identify and manage patients with sickle cell disease who are at increased risk for mortality from pulmonary hypertension.

18 Mar 2014

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Colon cancer rates plunge after screenings increase, study reports

Prescriptions of opioid analgesics increased during U.S. emergency department visits

Study of high school players find no link between years of play and decline in neurocognitive function

Obama: Enough people have signed up -- health law will work

Improving coordination of care for elderly patients trims costs and complications

Rice University technique able to analyze conformations of complex molecular machines

NRA opposition may sink Obama pick for surgeon general

Children who most prefer high levels of sweet tastes also prefer high levels of salt taste

High-precision Lens Profiler from Phasefocus assists practitioners studying clinical complications arising from corneal oxygen deficiency

Study: Identifying biomarkers could lead to earlier detection of preeclampsia

Maine's new co-op plan wins 80 percent of market share

Hemp flour with decaffeinated green tea leaves could be used to develop gluten-free snack cracker

Infant feeding and activity behaviors believed to increase child's risk for obesity later in life

AV drugs could help curb bacteria's growing resistance to antibiotic treatments

New research commissioned to create infection control strategy for AMR and antibiotic usage

Researchers analyze existing cohort studies and randomized trials on coronary risk and fatty acid intake

Researchers provide new blood test for early detection of stomach cancer

Sickest may keep 'high-risk' coverage for additional month, officials say

Study: Men are more likely to receive faster care for heart attacks and angina than women

ATS develops clinical practice guidelines to help clinicians identify, manage patients with sickle cell disease

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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