Medical News
Red Cross Loses More Than 5 Million Funds For Ebola Outbreak Due To Fraud
Tech Times - 5 Nov 2017 13:31
Humanitarian organization Red Cross has lost over 5 million dollars due to fraud within its own organization. The misappropriation of funds took place through fake custom bills and other fraudulent practices.
Trans Women Could Get A Uterus Transplant: Fertility Expert
Tech Times - 5 Nov 2017 16:38
An expert has reportedly stated the plausibility of pregnancy for trans women by way of a uterus transplant. Few transgender individuals get fertility preservation information prior to transitioning.
Vitamin D may be simple treatment to enhance burn healing
EurekAlert! - 5 Nov 2017 06:00
(Society for Endocrinology) Patients with severe burns who have higher levels of vitamin D recover more successfully than those with lower levels, according to a study presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual co...
Booze and pot use in teens lessens life success
EurekAlert! - 5 Nov 2017 06:00
(University of Connecticut) Young adults dependent on marijuana and alcohol are less likely to achieve adult life goals, according to new research by UConn Health scientists presented November 5 at the American Public He...
Women with PCOS should be screened for mental health disorders
EurekAlert! - 5 Nov 2017 06:00
(Society for Endocrinology) Women with PCOS are more likely to suffer from mental health disorders and should be routinely screened for these during medical assessments, according to a study presented at the Society for ...
Microcolumns: Elementary neural processing units that tile the mouse brain
EurekAlert! - 5 Nov 2017 06:00
(RIKEN) A hexagonal lattice organizes major cell types in the cerebral cortex, researchers in Japan have discovered. The pattern repeats across the brain, with similar cells synchronizing their activity in 'microcolumns'...
More Time On Social Media Does Not Harm Mental Health: Study
Tech Times - 5 Nov 2017 05:05
Researchers have found no link between the use of social media networks and mental health problems among young adults. Here's what they have to say.