Archive: 07/09/2016
Maternal smoking could lead to an increased risk for Tourette syndrome and tic disorders
A study published in the September 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) found an association between maternal smoking during pregnancy and an increased risk for Tourette ...
Sep 7, 2016
Eribulin in liposarcoma: Added benefit not proven
Eribulin (trade name: Halaven) has been approved since May 2016 for the treatment of adults with advanced liposarcoma. The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) examined in a dossier assessment ...
Sep 7, 2016
Rare tumour claimed first face graft recipient: doctors
The world's first face transplant recipient, Frenchwoman Isabelle Dinoire, died of a cancer unrelated to medicine she was taking to stop her body rejecting the graft, doctors said Wednesday.
Sep 7, 2016
Face transplants: the ups and downs
Ten years and 36 operations later, the face transplant remains a tricky endeavour with a long list of health and mental risks to be weighed against the benefits, experts say.
Sep 7, 2016
Is 40 the new 50? Push for a new national local street speed
Introducing a nationwide local street speed limit of 40km/h will save lives and create more liveable communities, according to Queensland University of Technology researchers.
Sep 7, 2016
Study provides insight into levels of activism undertaken by disabled athletes
New research has found that while most elite disabled athletes are active in seeking positive change within their sport, relatively few are active in openly addressing wider societal issues and injustices facing the disabled ...
Sep 7, 2016
Cancer caregivers experience unique burdens compared with other conditions
An analysis of data from more than 1,200 caregivers in the United States finds that cancer caregivers report a higher burden and spend significantly more hours per week caregiving, as opposed to individuals who care for people ...
Sep 7, 2016