Medical News
A new theory on reducing cardiovascular disease risk in binge drinkers
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(University of Illinois at Chicago) A new study shows that binge drinkers have increased levels of a biomarker molecule -- microRNA-21 -- that may contribute to poor vascular function.
Mangurian Foundation donates $20 million to Mayo Clinic to name new medical building
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(Mayo Clinic) Mayo Clinic's Florida campus has received a $20 million gift from The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to support expansion projects and a new medical building for cancer and neur...
New report one of the most comprehensive studies on health effects of e-cigarettes
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) A new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine takes a comprehensive look at evidence on the human hea...
WSU study to test sleep technology in chronic insomnia
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(Washington State University) A new, three-year project led by scientists in Washington State University's Sleep and Performance Research Center may soon bring relief to those who toss and turn. In collaboration with the...
The Hunt for Space Viruses
Discover - 23 Jan 2018 21:57
Considering viruses are thought to be the most prevalent biological entities on Earth, you would expect that plenty of research has focused on finding them in space, right? Wrong. To date, almost no research has looked i...
OrthoXel Announce FDA 510k and CE Mark Approval for their Orthopaedic Trauma Product
Medical Design Technology - 23 Jan 2018 16:30
News The Apex system has a unique design featuring the first-ever implementation of this controlled micromotion in an intramedullary nailing platform ... Topics: Orthopedics
Photo of the Day: 3D Printing for Improved Cell Adhesion
Medical Design Technology - 23 Jan 2018 16:25
News This 3D printing is able to improve the cell adhesion and PDMS polymer strength ... Staff Author: Lexie Metzler
Smartphone App Allows Doctors, Nurses to Remotely Monitor Wound Healing
Medical Design Technology - 23 Jan 2018 16:13
News The app, called WoundCheck, can be used to send digital images of a post-surgical wound with a short patient-administered questionnaire ... Contributed Author: Ed Adamczyk Topics: Surgical
Piecework at the Nano Assembly Line
Medical Design Technology - 23 Jan 2018 16:04
News Scientists around the world are working on new technologies for the nanofactories of the future ...
How To Protect Your Pet Animals From Dog And Cat Flu
Tech Times - 23 Jan 2018 13:36
A recent outbreak of canine influenza in the United States has left pet owners terrified about their pets catching the virus. The good news is that the disease can be prevented. Here's what you can do to protect your pet...
Dr Carissa Etienne elected for a second term as WHO Regional Director for the Americas
WHO - 23 Jan 2018 11:05
The WHO Executive Board, currently holding its 142nd session in Geneva, has appointed Dr Carissa Etienne for a second term as Regional Director for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Earth BioGenome project to sequence all life
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(University of California - Davis) In an effort to protect and preserve the Earth's biodiversity and kick-start an inclusive bio-economy, the World Economic Forum today announced a landmark partnership between the Earth ...
Flu infection study increases understanding of natural immunity
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) People with higher levels of antibodies against the stem portion of the influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA) protein have less viral shedding when they get the fl...
Function of protein 'smallish' unraveled
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(University of Cologne) To make a fully grown organism in the right shape, the forms of many cells need to be changed in a coordinated way. Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence for Aging Research (CECAD) in Cologne...
International organizations partner to spread awareness of revised lung cancer staging criteria
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer) International Organizations Partner to Spread Awareness of Revised Lung Cancer Staging CriteriaThe IASLC and BTOG Join to Ensure Optimal Healthcare for Lung Cancer...
Large study finds higher rates of early substance use among children with ADHD
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences) Children with ADHD engaged in substance use at a younger age and had a significantly higher prevalence of regular marijuana and cigarette use as adults.
Leading medical organizations update lung cancer guideline
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer) Rapid advancements in the molecular diagnostic testing of lung cancer have led to new treatments and greater hope for patients battling lung cancer, the most commo...
Lifesaving microbubbles
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(Wiley) Severe oxygen deficiency eventually leads to cardiac arrest. If the blood's oxygen content cannot be rapidly re-established, the patient may die within minutes. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, American scientis...
Live tissue vs synthetic tissue training for critical procedures: No difference in performance
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(Society for Academic Emergency Medicine) Training on the synthetic training model (STM) or live tissue (LT) model does not result in a difference in subsequent performance for five of the seven critical procedures exami...
Number of older people with four or more diseases will double by 2035, say researchers
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(Newcastle University) A study published today in Age and Ageing, the scientific journal of the British Geriatrics Society, reports that the number of older people diagnosed with four or more diseases will double between...
Only 1 in 10 patients with anxiety disorders receives the right treatment
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)) The results of an international study commissioned by the World Mental Health with a sample of more than 51,500 individuals from 21 different countries, reveals that 1...
Parent misconceptions may hinder child organ donation
EurekAlert! - 23 Jan 2018 07:00
(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) Parents' major concerns about child organ donation often included misunderstandings about medical care, potential suffering and cost.