Medical News
Does survival from Ebola depend on genes?
Tech Times - 1 Nov 2014 02:15
A new study of genetically modified mice shows that mice display a genetically variable immune response to Ebola similar to humans. This may open up a new path to studying the virus in mice, rather than primates.
Ebola-defensive surgical gowns not Ebola-defensive? LA firm accuses Kimberly-Clark of false claims
Tech Times - 1 Nov 2014 01:52
Lawsuit alleged maker of surgical gowns made false claims of Ebola protection. Lawsuit filed against Kimberly Clark seeks $500 million in damages.
Man with arachnophobia starts loving spiders after doctors remove part of his brain
Tech Times - 1 Nov 2014 16:46
A man who suffers from intense fear of spiders his entire life noticed that his arachnophobia was gone after he underwent a surgical procedure that removed part of his brain.
Unlocking the secrets of pulmonary hypertension
e! Science News - 1 Nov 2014 11:11
A UAlberta team has discovered that a protein that plays a critical role in metabolism, the process by which the cell generates energy from foods, is important for the development of pulmonary hypertension, a deadly dise...
Generic Drugs May Help Breast Cancer Patients Stick to Therapy
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Generic Drugs May Help Breast Cancer Patients Stick to TherapyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Halloween Safety Tips for Kids With Asthma
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Halloween Safety Tips for Kids With AsthmaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/30/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Halloween at the ER Is No Treat
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Halloween at the ER Is No TreatCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of a Car Injury
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of a Car InjuryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Kids: An Rx for Menopause's Hot Flashes?
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Kids: An Rx for Menopause's Hot Flashes?Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
'Informal Care' for Older Americans Tops $500B Annually, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: 'Informal Care' for Older Americans Tops $500B Annually, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/30/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Study Compares 2 Common Weight-Loss Surgeries
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Study Compares 2 Common Weight-Loss SurgeriesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/30/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
World Bank Pledges $100M More to Fight West Africa's Ebola Outbreak
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: World Bank Pledges $100M More to Fight West Africa's Ebola OutbreakCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/30/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Make the Most of This Weekend's Time Change
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Make the Most of This Weekend's Time ChangeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Almost 1 in 5 Americans Plagued by Constant Pain, Survey Suggests
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Almost 1 in 5 Americans Plagued by Constant Pain, Survey SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/30/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Brain Scans Yield Clues to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Brain Scans Yield Clues to Chronic Fatigue SyndromeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/30/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Fewer Malpractice Claims Paid in U.S.
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Fewer Malpractice Claims Paid in U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/30/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Eczema Tied to Bone Fracture Risk in Study
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Eczema Tied to Bone Fracture Risk in StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/30/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Survey Reveals Concerns Over Ebola
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Survey Reveals Concerns Over EbolaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Keep Certain Foods Isolated
MedicineNet - 1 Nov 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Keep Certain Foods IsolatedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
'Invisible tattoos' could improve body confidence after breast cancer radiotherapy
EurekAlert! - 1 Nov 2014 06:00
(Cancer Research UK) Invisible tattoos could replace the permanent dark ink tattoos used to deliver breast cancer radiotherapy according to an NCRI Cancer Conference study.
More penalties on the way for hospitals that treat the poor? New U-M study suggests so
EurekAlert! - 1 Nov 2014 06:00
(University of Michigan Health System) The federal government will fine more than 2,600 hospitals in the coming year, because too many Medicare patients treated at these hospitals for chronic lung disease and other condi...
Step towards blood test for many cancer types
EurekAlert! - 1 Nov 2014 06:00
(Cancer Research UK) Scientists have identified more than 800 markers in the blood of cancer patients that could help lead to a single blood test for early detection of many types of cancer in future, according to resear...