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NIH-developed Epstein-Barr virus vaccine elicits potent neutralizing antibodies in animals
e! Science News - 14 Aug 2015 19:11
Researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and their collaborators have developed an experimental, nanoparticle-based vaccine against Ep...
People Who Have Undergone Organ Transplants Are More Susceptible To Skin Cancer: Study
Tech Times - 14 Aug 2015 17:23
A new study suggests that people who undergo organ transplants are twice as likely to contract aggressive and advanced forms of melanoma, and three times as likely to die from the same disease than people who do not unde...
Latest Increase In Volunteer Numbers Boosting Dementia Research
Tech Times - 14 Aug 2015 14:51
More and more people are volunteering in dementia clinical researches in the UK. Through this, experts say that the journey toward finding a cure for the crippling neurodegenerative disease may be more enhanced.
Use Of OxyContin For Children 11 And Up Approved By The FDA
Tech Times - 14 Aug 2015 14:19
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of OxyContin for pain management of kids aged 11 years old and up. According to the agency, the manufacturing pharmaceutical brand of the drug was able to show val...
Tick Bite Leads To Loss Of Limbs For Oklahoma Woman
Tech Times - 14 Aug 2015 14:13
When Jo Rogers returned from a vacation, she didn't think that something as small as a tick bite will change her life forever.
Steroid Therapy May Help Increase Pneumonia Survival Rate
Tech Times - 14 Aug 2015 13:52
Researchers found an inexpensive and readily available treatment to community-acquired pneumonia which is known to have a high mortality rate. Findings are published online in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Fish Oil Shows Promise Reducing Risk Of Schizophrenia
Tech Times - 14 Aug 2015 13:33
Researchers at the University of Melbourne found that taking pills containing omega-3 rich fish oil can potentially help lower the risk of developing mental health disorders among young people.
Roche Purchases GeneWEAVE Diagnostics Firm In $425 Million Deal
Tech Times - 14 Aug 2015 13:21
Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche is buying U.S. diagnostic firm GeneWEAVE for up to $425 million. Through the acquisition, Roche is said to have strengthened its presence in the antimicrobial research industry.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Live in Poverty at Some Point: Study
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Live in Poverty at Some Point: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Tuning Into Your Favorite Music May Boost Post-Op Recovery
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Tuning Into Your Favorite Music May Boost Post-Op RecoveryCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Vaccine Combo Shows Promise Against Common, Dangerous Infection
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Vaccine Combo Shows Promise Against Common, Dangerous InfectionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Vaccine Sharply Curbs Chickenpox Cases in U.S.
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Vaccine Sharply Curbs Chickenpox Cases in U.S.Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
This Many Million Adults Say They're in Pain Daily
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: This Many Million Adults Say They're in Pain DailyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Exercise May Help Kids With Multiple Sclerosis
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Exercise May Help Kids With Multiple SclerosisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Former President Jimmy Carter Has Cancer
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Former President Jimmy Carter Has CancerCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Don't Bite Your Nails
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Don't Bite Your NailsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Drink Water All Day
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Drink Water All DayCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Hispanics in U.S. Least Likely to Dial 911 for Stroke
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Hispanics in U.S. Least Likely to Dial 911 for StrokeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Kids Exposed to Lots of Alcohol Ads While Watching Sports on TV
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Kids Exposed to Lots of Alcohol Ads While Watching Sports on TVCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Moderate Exercise May Reduce Men's Heart Failure Risk
MedicineNet - 14 Aug 2015 09:00
Title: Moderate Exercise May Reduce Men's Heart Failure RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
'Brainy' mice raise hope of better treatments for cognitive disorders
EurekAlert! - 14 Aug 2015 06:00
(University of Leeds) Researchers have created unusually intelligent mice by altering a single gene and as a result the mice were also less likely to feel anxiety or recall fear.The study, led by the University of Leeds ...
Rural Medicare beneficiaries receive less follow-up care
EurekAlert! - 14 Aug 2015 06:00
(Wolters Kluwer Health) Medicare patients in rural areas have lower rates of follow-up care after leaving the hospital -- which may place them at higher risk of emergency department visits and repeat hospitalizations, ac...