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First objective measure of pain discovered in brain scan patterns

For the first time, scientists have been able to predict how much pain people are feeling by looking at images of their brains, according to a new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder.

Neuroscience created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Different kind of stem cell' possesses attributes favoring regenerative medicine

A research team at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center say the new and powerful cells they first created in the laboratory a year ago constitute a new stem-like state of adult epithelial cells. They say these ...

Medical research created Nov 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Rare genetic mutation triples Alzheimer's risk

A gene so powerful it nearly triples the risk of Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by an international team including researchers from Mayo Clinic. It is the most potent genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's identified ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Nov 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Can you put a price on health?

As health services strive to improve quality and reduce costs, researchers study the benefits – and the pitfalls – of 'pay for performance' in hospitals.

Health created 19 hours ago | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Palivizumab cuts number of days of wheezing in preemies

(HealthDay)—Many pre-term babies suffer recurrent episodes of wheezing. Now, researchers say a common infection is a likely culprit and they may be able to prevent the breathing problems.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mutations in CSF3R common in CNL, atypical CML

(HealthDay)—In the war against cancer, it looks like matchmaking—between genes and drugs—could be an important tool, according to new research into the genetic underpinnings of two rare forms of leukemia.

Cancer created May 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Competing antibodies may have limited the protection achieved in HIV vaccine trial in Thailand

Continuing analysis of an HIV vaccine trial undertaken in Thailand is yielding additional information about how immune responses were triggered and why the vaccine did not protect more people.

HIV & AIDS created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study finds health insurance helps lower-income Americans avoid depression, diabetes, major financial shocks

Enrollment in Medicaid helps lower-income Americans overcome depression, get proper treatment for diabetes, and avoid catastrophic medical bills, but does not appear to reduce the prevalence of diabetes, high blood pressure ...

Health created May 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Computer algorithms help find cancer connections

Powerful data-sifting algorithms developed by computer scientists at Brown University are helping to untangle the profoundly complex genetics of cancer. In a study reported today in the New England Journal of Medicine, resear ...

Cancer created May 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Ingredient in new MS drug linked to serious brain disease

(HealthDay)—The active ingredient in a drug that's expected to become a popular treatment for multiple sclerosis has been linked to four European cases of a rare but sometimes fatal brain disease called ...

Medications created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows gut bacteria byproduct predicts heart attack and stroke

A microbial byproduct of intestinal bacteria contributes to heart disease and serves as an accurate screening tool for predicting future risks of heart attack, stroke and death in persons not otherwise identified by traditional ...

Cardiology created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sofosbuvir shows promise for chronic hepatitis C infection

(HealthDay)—Sofosbuvir seems to be a promising treatment option for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to two studies published online April 23 in the New England Journal of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Physical therapy often just as good as surgery for knee problem

(Medical Xpress)—Either physical therapy or arthroscopic surgery can relieve pain and improve mobility in patients with a torn meniscus and arthritis in the knee, according to researchers from Washington ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Antibiotic prescribing rates vary by region

(HealthDay)—The chances that your doctor will give you antibiotics when you're sick may be influenced by geography, new research reveals.

Medications created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

On-and-off approach to prostate cancer treatment may compromise survival

Taking a break from hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatments once the cancer seems to be stabilized is not equivalent to continuing therapy, a new large-scale international study finds.

Cancer created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast