Medical News, 25 June 2014 | 15 Minute News

3D mammograms may detect breast cancer more effectively: Study

Tech Times - 25 Jun 2014 13:38

A study conducted and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported an increase in detection of tiny tumors by a combination of 2D mammograms and Hologic Inc.'s 3D mammograms, or tomosynthesis.

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Brain chip implant helps quadriplegic gain use of hand (Video)

Tech Times - 25 Jun 2014 23:06

Sensor implanted in his brain helps young Ohio man move a paralyzed arm. Technology dubbed Neurobridge can bypass injured spinal column.

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A fifth of children visiting their doctor with a persistent cough could have whooping cough

e! Science News - 25 Jun 2014 21:59

Whooping cough has been found in a fifth of UK school age children visiting their doctor with a persistent cough, even though most have been fully vaccinated, finds a study published on bmj.com today.

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White House amends tobacco law, FDA wants more time to assess new cigar rules

Tech Times - 25 Jun 2014 23:13

The White House revises the FDA's draft on classifying tobacco products, which enables the agency to establish its authority over them. The proposed regulation of premium cigars and the Internet sale of e-cigarettes were...

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Researchers treat incarceration as a disease epidemic, discover small changes help

e! Science News - 25 Jun 2014 18:38

The incarceration rate has nearly quadrupled since the U.S. declared a war on drugs, researchers say. Along with that, racial disparities abound. Incarceration rates for black Americans are more than six times higher tha...

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VA officials aware of data manipulation revealed by 2012 audit

Tech Times - 25 Jun 2014 15:23

Although VA officials deny knowing about the falsification of patient wait times data prior to revelations of whistle blower Sam Foote this year, newly obtained records show they are already aware of the problem for at l...

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Having hip fracture surgery? Type of anesthesia used influences recovery

Tech Times - 25 Jun 2014 14:36

$Having hip fracture surgery? Type of anesthesia used influences recovery$ According to a new study, risk of disability and death is influenced by the type of anesthesia used during a hip fracture surgery. Length of hospital stay and a 30-day mortality rate were also analyzed.

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Pediatricians: Reading is the best developmental activity for infants

Tech Times - 25 Jun 2014 14:09

Pediatrics group urges parents to start reading to children as soon as they are born as it stimulates brain development. It can also strengthen the bond between parent and child, says the group.

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Stress plays critical role in heart attack scenario, turns white cells into an enemy

Tech Times - 25 Jun 2014 13:49

There's long been the phrase 'stress kills' and new research seems to give that slang bumper sticker of a saying some greater relevance. A weak immune system can create perfect conditions for a heart attack.

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Kentucky hospital gives free reconstructive surgery to woman disfigured by cancer treatments

Tech Times - 25 Jun 2014 12:29

Lessya Kotelevskaya's disfigured face has negatively impacted her. A reconstructive surgery she underwent at the University of Louisville on Monday, however, may positively change her life.

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Kids may be added to adult lung transplant list, organ transplants group votes

Tech Times - 25 Jun 2014 09:51

A largely criticized case on adult lung transplant to children below 12 became the turning point of an old rule. Now, children in said age bracket can receive adult lung transplants.

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CDC bioterror lab director reassigned over anthrax lapse

Tech Times - 25 Jun 2014 09:03

The director of the CDC's Bioterror Rapid response and Advanced Technology Laboratory was reassigned during an investigation into the anthrax exposure that occurred last week at the CDC's Atlanta campus. The lab in quest...

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