Archive: 03/12/2013

Study shows connection between diet and regulation of inflammation

Most people know that high cholesterol levels increase their risk for cardiovascular disease, but attention has recently turned to another chemical in the body, C-reactive protein, that may be an even better predictor of ...

Dec 3, 2013

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Melanoma risk linked with IVF treatment and birth

An investigation into the association between IVF treatment and melanoma found women who had IVF treatment and gave birth to one or two children had an increased rate of invasive melanoma compared with those who did not have ...

Dec 3, 2013

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Building a better sports bra

One of the most important articles of clothing in women's wardrobes and its contents are receiving a Kansas State University researcher's undivided attention.

Dec 3, 2013

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Diverticulosis is much less risky than previously thought, researchers find

People who have diverticulosis, or pouches in the lining of the colon, often worry that they will eventually develop a painful and sometimes serious condition called diverticulitis, as previous research has shown that one ...

Dec 3, 2013

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Sports concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy

It's been widely reported that football and other contact sports increase the risk of a debilitating neurological condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Dec 3, 2013

Protein folding becomes cancer treatment target

(Medical Xpress)—A molecule that helps cancer cells to keep dividing could be a promising target for new treatments, according to research published in the journal Oncogene.

Dec 3, 2013

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Study finds benefit to rapid drug licensing

(Medical Xpress)—Paying too much heed to possible risks when licensing a medication can lead to a pharmaceutical of great benefit to patients either not being licensed or else having its use restricted. For this reason, ...

Dec 3, 2013

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A better model for brain death needed

Process variations related to brain death have far-reaching implications beyond delaying an official declaration of death, including added stress for the patient's family, missed opportunities for organ donation and increased ...

Dec 3, 2013

Hong Kong to quarantine 17 people over bird flu case

Hong Kong will quarantine 17 people after the city confirmed its first human case of the deadly H7N9 bird flu, officials said Tuesday.

Dec 3, 2013

New gene variant discovered for ALS

(Medical Xpress)—Research led by King's College London has identified a new genetic variant, located on chromosome 17, associated with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – the most common form of motor neurone ...

Dec 3, 2013

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Archive: 03/12/2013

Study shows connection between diet and regulation of inflammation

Melanoma risk linked with IVF treatment and birth

Building a better sports bra

Diverticulosis is much less risky than previously thought, researchers find

Sports concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Protein folding becomes cancer treatment target

Study finds benefit to rapid drug licensing

A better model for brain death needed

Hong Kong to quarantine 17 people over bird flu case

New gene variant discovered for ALS

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