Archive: 02/02/2018

Streamlined, cost-cutting post-treatment dental advice via iPad

With increased numbers of baby boomers using technology, Case Western Reserve University researchers investigate streamlined, cost-cutting post-treatment advice

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Surgeons prepared to treat abnormalities discovered during surgery absent patient consent

New Zealand surgeons are often prepared to treat an abnormality discovered during an elective surgical procedure in the absence of patient consent, especially if the patient's health is threatened and the risk of the additional ...

Feb 2, 2018

Probiotics for respiratory illness could save millions

A recent study suggests the use of probiotics to prevent respiratory tract infections in Canada could result in annual savings of nearly $100 million.

Feb 2, 2018

How kindness can make a difference in cancer care

Cancer may not be life-ending, but it usually is life-changing. A cancer diagnosis instantaneously turns life upside down for patients and families. Cancer care is a "high-emotion" service, and the care team must not only ...

Feb 2, 2018

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Clinical trial tests feasibility of targeting particular classes of tumor types with certain drugs

A large team of researchers from the U.S., Spain and Australia has found that the efficacy of drugs for treating cancer aimed at targeting particular classes of mutations depends on the type of tumor tissue involved and the ...

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Landmark firefighter health study leads to improved support

The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and the University of Adelaide have conducted a landmark study into the mental and physical health of MFS firefighters.

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Describing certain foods in a foreign language reduces aversion

Restaurateurs apparently know what they're doing when they offer "escargot" on a menu rather than "snails." New research shows that people are more willing to eat foods that they find disgusting if those foods are presented ...

Feb 2, 2018

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Dengue vaccine row wreaks havoc on Philippine war on disease

Widespread fears over a controversial dengue vaccine that some blame for child deaths are wreaking havoc on the Philippines' war on preventable diseases, with many parents refusing to get their children immunised, a senior ...

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Crash diets can cause transient deterioration in heart function

Crash diets can cause a transient deterioration in heart function, according to research presented today at CMR 2018. Patients with heart disease should seek medical advice before adopting a very low calorie diet.

Feb 2, 2018

Magnet-based drug delivery system shows promise for cancer treatment

A team of researchers at the University of Georgia has developed a non-invasive method of delivering drugs directly to cancerous tissue using magnetic forces, a form of treatment that could significantly reduce the toxic ...

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Archive: 02/02/2018

Streamlined, cost-cutting post-treatment dental advice via iPad

Surgeons prepared to treat abnormalities discovered during surgery absent patient consent

Probiotics for respiratory illness could save millions

How kindness can make a difference in cancer care

Clinical trial tests feasibility of targeting particular classes of tumor types with certain drugs

Landmark firefighter health study leads to improved support

Describing certain foods in a foreign language reduces aversion

Dengue vaccine row wreaks havoc on Philippine war on disease

Crash diets can cause transient deterioration in heart function

Magnet-based drug delivery system shows promise for cancer treatment

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