Medical News
Strengthening Blood Vessels Seen As A Way To Mitigate Sepsis
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 15:00
Sepsis is a serious problem that affects over 19 million people around the world every year. Researchers from the Institute for Basic Science are looking to address the condition by boosting blood vessel strength.
New Breakthrough Method CRISPRainbow Tracks DNA Rather Than Edit Genes
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 14:13
Researchers from University of Massachusetts Medical School has used CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing tool to track and label chromosomes in live cells. The breakthrough modification of CRISPR technology can become an invaluable...
Cow's Milk Allergy Linked To Weaker Bones In Children
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 08:20
Children who are allergic to cow's milk tend to have weaker bones compared with kids who have other food allergies. What can parents do to help alleviate calcium deficiency in these kids?
Cra-Z-Art Jewelry-Making Toy Sets With Exceedingly High Levels Of Lead Being Sold In New York
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 16:28
Not fit for kids. A famous line of DIY jewelry kits for kids sold in New York was found with exceedingly high levels of lead. Officials are reviewing the safety of Cra-Z-Art products and considering a possible recall.
Aggressive 'Mini Stroke' Treatment May Cut Risks Of Major Strokes In Half
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 16:27
Aggressive mini stroke treatments may help cut down stroke risks in half. A new study found that early therapy and urgent assessment for all patients may help spare them from suffering recurrent strokes.
Young Survivors Of Childhood Cancer Feel Older Than Their Age
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 16:13
Young survivors of childhood cancer feel older than their real age, research says. The research studied the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors and compared it with the general population, and found that young ...
Did Flu Kill Pop Icon Prince? What You Should Know About Influenza
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 15:39
Pop superstar Prince was reportedly hospitalized because of influenza several days prior to his death. While there were no immediate details released regarding the singer's passing, some health experts believe the cause ...
How Suicide Rates In US Skyrocketed To 30-Year High
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 15:30
The CDC reports suicide rates are up across most demographics in the United States. What is driving this increase in self-inflicted fatalities?
Problems Finding Your Way Around May Be Early Sign Of Alzheimer's
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 13:46
Having problems in finding your way around could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, a new study found. The research focused on the biomarkers involved in the buildup of brain plaques in the caudate and hippocampus.
Caltech Researchers Map Neurons To Improve Treatment For Parkinson's Disease
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 09:22
Brain neurons extend everywhere, making pathways difficult to identify. Researchers from Caltech, however, were able to do so for neuronal pathways specific to Parkinson's-related motor impairment, opening a path to a po...
Twins Conceived At The Same Time Born Two Years Apart
Tech Times - 23 Apr 2016 08:25
Twins born two years apart are virtually unheard of, but they are a living miracle. They were conceived at the same time through in vitro fertilization and from the same batch of embryos in a successful fertility treatme...
Alzheimer's Association awards $4.3 million to accelerate the launch of new drug treatment
EurekAlert! - 23 Apr 2016 06:00
(Alzheimer's Association) The Alzheimer's Association announces a new $4.3 million research grant for a new phase of the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Network Trials Unit known as DIAN-TU Next Generation. This award w...