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New research a step closer to male contraceptive pill

(Medical Xpress)—New insights into sperms' swimming skills shed light on male infertility, which affects one in 20 men, and could provide a new avenue to the development of a male contraceptive pill.

Genetics created Oct 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Benefits of bariatric surgery for sleep apnoea negligible, researchers find

(Medical Xpress)—Although bariatric surgery results in greater weight loss than conventional measures, new research shows this does not translate into significantly greater improvement in obstructive sleep ...

Sleep apnea created Oct 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Clot-busting enzymes are working two jobs

The body's blood clot-busting enzymes are much busier than previously imagined, with new research showing that they also dispose of every cell that dies prematurely from disease or trauma.

Medical research created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Alcohol and energy drinks: a bad mix

(Medical Xpress)—Mixing energy drinks with alcohol (AEDs) as party beverages is a growing trend among young Australians, who are putting their health at risk by consuming amounts beyond what is deemed safe, ...

Health created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Unproven knee operations still performed

(Medical Xpress)—Despite evidence that arthroscopic surgery is ineffective in treating osteoarthritis of the knee, the procedure is still routinely being performed in Victoria, according to a new study.

Surgery created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Outsmarting the superbugs

Defeating the deadly Clostridium difficile is no easy task but, step-by-step, microbiologist Associate Professor Dena Lyras is helping piece together the puzzle.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fluorescent protein helps scientists with heart, stem cell research

(Medical Xpress)—A fluorescent protein from a deep-sea jellyfish has helped scientists isolate heart cells in the laboratory, creating an invaluable aid to work on heart disease treatments and extraordinary ...

Medical research created Sep 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cell death discovery suggests new ways to protect female fertility

Melbourne researchers have identified a new way of protecting female fertility, offering hope to women whose fertility may be compromised by the side-effects of cancer therapy or by premature menopause.

Medical research created Sep 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Advancing the treatment of trauma

(Medical Xpress)—With traumatic injuries claiming almost six million lives a year, improvements in care, including in the challenging areas of brain and bone injuries, and haemorrhage, are urgently needed. ...

Health created Sep 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Reduced physical activity reduces life span

(Medical Xpress)— A regular exercise regimen will increase life expectancy in the elderly, new research has found.

Health created Sep 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Humble hero or hidden villain? The ongoing story of aspirin's powers

The humble aspirin has a remarkable history dating back to ancient Egyptian times when the bark of weeping willow (which contains salicin from which the aspirin formulation is derived) was found to have anti-inflammatory ...

Medications created Sep 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Toward a better understanding of human consciousness

(Medical Xpress)—What consciousness is, and why and how it exists, are some of the oldest questions in philosophy. They are also central to one of the fastest-growing areas of neuroscience.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Doctors subjects of patients' verbal, physical aggression

More than 70 per cent of doctors faced verbal or written aggression and almost a third confronted physical aggression in the workplace over a 12-month period, according to new research.

Health created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Timing crucial in achieving pregnancy

A survey of women seeking fertility assistance to become pregnant found most did not know which days of the menstrual cycle they were fertile and most likely to conceive.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study gives new insight on inflammation

Scientists' discovery of an important step in the body's process for healing wounds may lead to a new way of treating inflammation.

Inflammatory disorders created Aug 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0