Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zika virus spreads to Costa Rica
The Zika virus sweeping Latin America and blamed for a surge in brain-damaged babies has spread to Costa Rica, the health ministry said Tuesday.
Jan 27, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Birth defects in Latin America spark Zika virus panic (Update 3)
Alarm over thousands of birth defects blamed on the mosquito-borne Zika virus spread Friday, as the United States expanded a travel warning for pregnant women.
Jan 22, 2016
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Medications
Benefits of cystic fibrosis drug ivacaftor reported in pre-school children for the first time
The oral drug ivacaftor appears to be safe and could be beneficial to young children between the ages of 2 and 5 with a specific type of cystic fibrosis, according to new research published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine ...
Jan 21, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zika spreads to Bolivia, infecting pregnant woman
A pregnant woman has been diagnosed with Zika in Bolivia, authorities said Tuesday, the first time the mosquito-borne virus, which has been linked to birth defects, has been transmitted here.
Jan 19, 2016
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Cardiology
Common 'heart attack' blood test may predict future hypertension
Analysis of blood samples from more than 5,000 people suggests that a more sensitive version of a blood test long used to verify heart muscle damage from heart attacks could also identify people on their way to developing ...
Aug 26, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists develop novel technique for kidney research
One in four patients treated with the widely used anti-cancer drug cisplatin develop chronic kidney disease. To better understand how the treatment leads to kidney damage, and possibly prevent it, a team of researchers at ...
Aug 25, 2015
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Surgery
Drugs that prevent blood clots may protect organs during transplantation
Organs can become significantly damaged during transplantation, but a new article published in the BJS (British Journal of Surgery) offers a protective strategy that could keep them safe and allow them to function optimally ...
Nov 17, 2014
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Medical research
New theory may help demystify pregnancy-related condition
Preeclampsia, a late-pregnancy disorder that is characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage, may be caused by problems related to meeting the oxygen demands of the growing fetus, experts say in a new Anaesthesia ...
Nov 13, 2014
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Medical research
Chemicals found in everyday fruits could minimise organ damage after heart attack and stroke
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists have identified chemicals found in some everyday fruit that could protect vital organs from long-term damage following a heart attack or stroke, according to new research carried out in mice. ...
Nov 6, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
International research group publishes updated criteria for diagnosing multiple myeloma
The International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) today announced that it has updated the criteria for diagnosing multiple myeloma. A paper outlining the new criteria was published in the journal Lancet Oncology. Multiple myeloma ...
Oct 27, 2014
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