Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Got scabies? Here's what to do
(HealthDay)—If you or a family member develops scabies, you need to take immediate action, a dermatologist advises.
Dec 9, 2017
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News tagged with new york city
Autism spectrum disorders
Preschoolers with autism show gains after play-based program
Treatments for autism spectrum disorder that appear promising in a research lab often don't work as well in real-life settings.
Jan 12, 2017
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Medical research
Obese mice lose a third of their fat using a natural protein
To the great surprise of cancer researchers, a protein they investigated for its possible role in cancer turned out to be a powerful regulator of metabolism. The Georgetown University-led study found that forced expression ...
Oct 29, 2018
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Medications
Drug could be promising new option against eczema
A pill called upadacitinib, already approved for treating rheumatoid arthritis, might also ease another common immunological condition—eczema.
May 21, 2021
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Health
Tough gun laws keep more hands off the trigger: study
Debate over the value of tough state gun control laws has reached a fever pitch following last month's deadly shooting of 17 people at a Florida high school.
Mar 5, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus was spreading in NYC in February, came via Europe
The novel coronavirus began spreading in New York City in February, before widespread testing began, and the strain so far identified in local samples came from Europe, a scientist said Wednesday.
Apr 8, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
New system for treating colorectal cancer can lead to complete cure
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston have developed a new, three-step system that uses nuclear medicine to target and eliminate colorectal ...
Nov 2, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fifth of New Yorkers infected with coronavirus, antibody test suggests
More than one in five New Yorkers may have already had the new coronavirus, a testing sample showed Thursday, suggesting infections are much higher than confirmed cases suggest.
Apr 23, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Novel anti-PSMA imaging agent quickly identifies prostate cancer lesions
New research demonstrates that a novel imaging agent can quickly and accurately detect metastasis of prostate cancer, even in areas where detection has previously been difficult. Published in the December issue of The Journal ...
Dec 2, 2016
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Pediatrics
Are all those 'Fidget spinners' really helping kids?
(HealthDay)—Fidget spinners may be the latest must-have kids' toy, but claims that the gizmos help students pay attention aren't backed by science, experts say.
May 25, 2017
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