Archive: 04/06/2014

Dad's alcohol consumption could influence sons' drinking, study finds

Even before conception, a son's vulnerability for alcohol use disorders could be shaped by a father who chronically drinks to excess, according to a new animal study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The ...

Jun 4, 2014

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Study documents MERS spread from camel to person

A new report offers the strongest evidence yet that a mysterious Middle East virus spreads from camels to people.

Jun 4, 2014

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Drug trial shows promise for treating constipation caused by pain medicines

Pain medicines often lead to constipation for patients seeking long-term pain relief, but an investigational once-daily drug may help, according to study led by the University of Michigan Health System.

Jun 4, 2014

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Poor health, lifestyle factors linked to memory complaints, even among younger adults

If you're depressed, don't get enough exercise or have high blood pressure, you may find yourself complaining more about memory problems, even if you're a young adult, according to a new UCLA study.

Jun 4, 2014

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New antibiotic proven effective to treat acute bacterial skin infections

A study published in today's New England Journal of Medicine reports that the antibiotic dalbavancin is as effective as vancomycin, the current standard-of-care antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial skin and skin-structure ...

Jun 4, 2014

Researchers identify new gene involved in Parkinson's disease

A team of UCLA researchers has identified a new gene involved in Parkinson's disease, a finding that may one day provide a target for a new drug to prevent and potentially even cure the debilitating neurological disorder.

Jun 4, 2014

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Researching how residential environment impacts preterm delivery in African-Americans

High levels of racial disparities in preterm delivery exist, with African Americans having higher rates than non-Hispanic whites. Since traditional risk factors do not fully account for this disparity, other explanations ...

Jun 4, 2014

Canes Football teams up with University of Miami neuroscientist for 'Cane Brain Project'

The University of Miami Hurricanes football program will partner with UM neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha for an innovative research study to investigate how mindfulness training can help football players better cope with the ...

Jun 4, 2014

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Disinfection caps successful in CLABSI prevention

Thanks to the simple use of an alcohol-impregnated cap, Loyola University Medical Center achieved a 68 percent decrease in the overall number of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) over a 12-month period. ...

Jun 4, 2014

State court considers restoring NYC big-soda ban

New York City officials urged the state's top court on Wednesday to reinstate the city's ban on big sodas, arguing that the local Board of Health has authority to restrict products that make people obese and contribute to ...

Jun 4, 2014

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Archive: 04/06/2014

Dad's alcohol consumption could influence sons' drinking, study finds

Study documents MERS spread from camel to person

Drug trial shows promise for treating constipation caused by pain medicines

Poor health, lifestyle factors linked to memory complaints, even among younger adults

New antibiotic proven effective to treat acute bacterial skin infections

Researchers identify new gene involved in Parkinson's disease

Researching how residential environment impacts preterm delivery in African-Americans

Canes Football teams up with University of Miami neuroscientist for 'Cane Brain Project'

Disinfection caps successful in CLABSI prevention

State court considers restoring NYC big-soda ban

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