Medical News
UK Nurse With Relapsed Ebola 'Critically Ill'
Tech Times - 15 Oct 2015 04:06
UK Nurse Pauline Cafferkey was believed to be cleared of Ebola nine months ago but she suffered from a rare relapse of the virus. London's Royal Free Hospital said that she is critically ill.
Gene signature may help predict survival outcomes for some children with rhabdomyosarcoma
EurekAlert! - 15 Oct 2015 06:00
(American Association for Cancer Research) Among children with intermediate-risk rhabdomyosarcoma that is negative for a fusion gene, those who had a high score of a specific gene signature called MG5 had poorer survival...
Double enzyme hit may explain common cancer drug side effect
e! Science News - 15 Oct 2015 22:37
Many types of leukemia are caused by loss of enzymes such as Pten, which normally keeps cell growth in check, or conversely, the over-activation of enzymes that normally enhance cell proliferation, such as Shp2. Some ant...
Sexual transmission of Ebola virus in Liberia confirmed using genomic analysis
e! Science News - 15 Oct 2015 21:09
A suspected case of sexual transmission of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Liberia was confirmed using genomic analysis, thanks to in-country laboratory capabilities established by U.S. Army scientists in collaboration with...
Artificial Skin for Prosthetic Limbs Can Sense a Grain of Salt
Discover - 15 Oct 2015 19:44
Prosthetic limbs may one day have "skin" with working nerve endings, letting patients feel with their artificial limbs just like they would with a real one. One of the many challenges of adjusting to life with a prosthet...
City Dwellers and Hunter-Gatherers Have Similar Sleep Habits
Discover - 15 Oct 2015 18:46
We tend to blame the fruits of industrialized society - the Internet, mobile devices, long hours in the office -- for stripping us of a good night's rest. But are we really sleeping less now compared with our distant rel...
Dietary Supplements Have Thousands Ending Up In Emergency Rooms Every Year
Tech Times - 15 Oct 2015 14:58
Side effects of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements are the cause of a significant number of ER visits annually, a study finds. Many people end up admitted to hospitals for treatment, researchers say.
Dole Spinach Recalled For Possible Salmonella Risk
Tech Times - 15 Oct 2015 14:16
Dole had voluntarily recalled their bagged spinach salad after salmonella was detected in one of the samples. Customer service representatives from the company are now contacting retailers to guarantee that the affected ...
Nonmedical Use Of Prescription Opioids Drops But Overdose Deaths And Drug Misuse Disorders On The Rise
Tech Times - 15 Oct 2015 13:45
A new study found that nonmedical use of opioids has dropped. However, researchers also discovered that opioid-related drug misuse disorders and deaths due to overdose have risen.
Study Raises Safety Concern About Bayer Sterilization Device: Essure Tied With Increased Need For Reoperations
Tech Times - 15 Oct 2015 11:59
Thousands of women have spoken up about their problems with birth control device Essure. Increasing concerns about the device's safety prompted a new study that found Essure implants could increase a woman's risk for a r...
Chinese Biotech Firm Plans To Mass Produce Ebola Vaccine
Tech Times - 15 Oct 2015 11:44
A Chinese company had expressed intentions of building a facility for mass production of Ebola vaccines. The exact date of operation has not been released but the manufacturing facility is expected to be completed by 201...
USDA Awards Harrisvaccines, Ceva Corp With Contracts To Manufacture Bird Flu Vaccine
Tech Times - 15 Oct 2015 11:38
The USDA has awarded contracts to drug companies Ceva Corp and Harrisvaccines to manufacture bird flu vaccines. This is in preparation for possible avian influenza outbreaks in the future.
Health Tip: Help College Kids Have Healthy Ambition
MedicineNet - 15 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Help College Kids Have Healthy AmbitionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Churches a Good Place for HIV Testing, Treatment in Africa
MedicineNet - 15 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Churches a Good Place for HIV Testing, Treatment in AfricaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Study Ties Essure Birth Control Implant to Greater Need for Reoperation
MedicineNet - 15 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Study Ties Essure Birth Control Implant to Greater Need for ReoperationCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
For a Better Calorie Burn, Adjust Your Speed While Walking
MedicineNet - 15 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: For a Better Calorie Burn, Adjust Your Speed While WalkingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Sitting for a Long Time Not as Bad as Thought?
MedicineNet - 15 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Sitting for a Long Time Not as Bad as Thought?Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix May Help Women Sooner Than Men
MedicineNet - 15 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix May Help Women Sooner Than MenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Prescription Painkiller Abuse Rate Down, But Many Are Addicted: Study
MedicineNet - 15 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Prescription Painkiller Abuse Rate Down, But Many Are Addicted: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Exercise May Help Prevent Pregnancy-Linked Pelvic Pain
MedicineNet - 15 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Exercise May Help Prevent Pregnancy-Linked Pelvic PainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Plight of NFL Player Stricken by MRSA Germ 'Extremely Unusual'
MedicineNet - 15 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Plight of NFL Player Stricken by MRSA Germ 'Extremely Unusual'Category: Health NewsCreated: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Early Physical Therapy Not a Cure-All for Low Back Pain: Study
MedicineNet - 15 Oct 2015 09:00
Title: Early Physical Therapy Not a Cure-All for Low Back Pain: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/13/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM