Archive: 02/05/2019

Tackling side effects in head and neck cancer treatment – the end of the road for hyperbaric oxygen?

Some side effects appear years after cancer treatment. That's the case for one side effect of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, called osteoradionecrosis.

May 2, 2019

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Semenya case: A clash over ensuring an even playing field

A court ruling requiring Olympic running sensation Caster Semenya to lower her testosterone levels goes to the heart of a dilemma facing the sports world: How to avoid discrimination against intersex or transgender athletes ...

May 2, 2019

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Newly discovered gene mutation reduces fear and anxiety, increases social interaction

Finnish researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu have discovered of a new type of gene mutation that reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction. The researchers employed ...

May 2, 2019

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For children, depression increases hospital use and mortality, study finds

Children with depression admitted to the hospital for other illnesses like pneumonia, appendicitis or seizure disorders, stay longer, pay more and are at greater risk of death, a Rutgers New Jersey Medical School study finds.

May 2, 2019

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Study shows skin microbiome imbalance likely behind eczema flareups

A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.S. has found a connection between a skin microbiome imbalance and eczema flareups. In their paper published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, ...

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'Vampire facials' at new mexico spa linked to HIV infections

(HealthDay)—Two people may have contracted HIV after undergoing so-called "vampire facials" at a New Mexico spa, state health officials say.

May 2, 2019

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Fabella – and other examples of how some bodies contain mysterious variations

Scientists in the UK recently reported that a bone that was thought to be lost to evolution is making a comeback. The little bone, known as the fabella (little bean), is found at the back of the knee – if it is found at ...

May 2, 2019

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AHA news: Director John Singleton's fatal stroke spotlights black Americans' hypertension risk

Filmmaker John Singleton was hailed for his ability to portray black Americans' lives on screen. His death drew attention to one of the biggest threats posed to those lives.

May 2, 2019

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte shooting has these things in common with other campus shootings

The April 30 shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte follows a familiar pattern of mass shootings at college campuses in the United States.

May 2, 2019

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Novel healthcare program for former prisoners reduces recidivism

A healthcare program tailored to the needs of recently released prisoners can significantly reduce recidivism, according to a new study led by a Yale researcher. The findings show how an approach that provides community-based ...

May 2, 2019

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