Archive: 07/07/2017
Study predicts future burden of Parkinson's disease in New Zealand
Numbers of people with Parkinson's disease will double over the next 25 years, according to a new study from the University of Otago, Christchurch's specialist brain research group.
Jul 7, 2017
Defunding women's health clinics exacerbated Hispanic disparity in preventive care, study finds
Defunding women's health clinics in Texas and Wisconsin aimed at reducing abortions has decreased the number of preventive care exams and tests given to Hispanic women in those states when compared with non-Hispanic white ...
Jul 7, 2017
Mouse tracking may reveal ability to resist temptation
The devil on your right shoulder is telling you, "Go ahead, grab that candy bar! You know you want it!"
Jul 7, 2017
New device could make closing surgical incisions a cinch
Like many surgeons, Dr. Jason Spector is often faced with the challenge of securely closing the abdominal wall without injuring the intestines. If the process goes awry, there can be serious consequences for patients, including ...
Jul 7, 2017
Teen ACL injuries on the rise, UNC researchers call for wider use of injury prevention programs
Among teenage athletes, the rate of ACL tears is rising, with the sharpest increase seen in females aged 13-17 who, over the last 13 years, have experienced a 59 percent increase in the number of required reconstruction procedures, ...
Jul 7, 2017