Archive: 04/08/2014
African American professional women positive on medical research
If a research survey of African American professional women is any indication, attitudes may be changing towards participation in medical research. Mayo Clinic and The Links, Incorporated researchers teamed up to survey members ...
Aug 4, 2014
Triple therapy revs up immune system against common brain tumor
A triple therapy for glioblastoma, including two types of immunotherapy and targeted radiation, has significantly prolonged the survival of mice with these brain cancers, according to a new report by scientists at the Johns ...
Aug 4, 2014
Study examines midlife hypertension, cognitive change over 20-year period
Hypertension in middle age (48 to 67 years) was associated with a greater, although still a modest, decline in cognition over a 20-year period compared with individuals who had normal blood pressure.
Aug 4, 2014
Higher chance of hospital death found in areas where emergency departments have closed
In the first analysis of its kind, UC San Francisco research shows that emergency department closures can have a ripple effect on patient outcomes at nearby hospitals.
Aug 4, 2014
Study shows childbirth complications vary widely at US hospitals
Expectant mothers anticipate a smooth delivery, yet 13 percent of all women in the U.S. experience obstetrical complications. A University of Rochester-led study, published in the August issue of Health Affairs, shows complication ...
Aug 4, 2014
Community pharmacist intervention boosts drug adherence, reduces health-care costs
Community pharmacists can dramatically help their patients stick to their prescription regimens, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. The findings, reported today ...
Aug 4, 2014