Archive: 10/04/2017

Dry needling offers alternative to cortisone injection for hip pain

Dry needling may be a viable treatment alternative to cortisone injection for patients with chronic, intermittent pain and tenderness on the outside of the hip, thus avoiding the potentially harmful effects of steroids, according ...

Apr 10, 2017

Behind the scenes: Philly 'soda tax' passed on reveneue appeal

After years of attempts, passing of Philadelphia's "soda tax" came down to appealing to people's purse strings, not their health, according to a new Drexel University study.

Apr 10, 2017

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Different breast cancer treatment options vary widely in their cost-effectiveness

A new study published today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute indicates that different therapies for early-stage breast cancer have very different relative values. Some therapies may have fewer complications ...

Apr 10, 2017

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The first live-attenuated vaccine candidate completely protects mice against Zika infection

The first live-attenuated Zika vaccine still in the development stage completely protected mice against the virus after a single vaccination dose, according to new research from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston ...

Apr 10, 2017

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Researchers find novel way to induce pancreatic cancer cell death

Pancreatic cancer, most frequently pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is the most lethal and aggressive of all cancers. Unfortunately, there are not many effective therapies available other than surgery, and that is ...

Apr 10, 2017

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Interpersonal abuse in early life may lead to concentration issues later in life

Does a history of abuse before the age of 18 affect later capacity to concentrate and stay focused?

Apr 10, 2017

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Protein hampers the positive power of brown and beige fat

Too much of a protein already associated with prostate cancer appears to also diminish the energy burning power of brown fat, scientists report.

Apr 10, 2017

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New approach makes cells resistant to HIV

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have found a way to tether HIV-fighting antibodies to immune cells, creating a cell population resistant to the virus. Their experiments under lab conditions show that these ...

Apr 10, 2017

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Blood test shows promise in detecting abusive head trauma in infants

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have developed and refined a blood test that could help clinicians identify infants who may have had bleeding of the ...

Apr 10, 2017

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Researchers use graphene, electricity to change stem cells for nerve regrowth

Researchers looking for ways to regenerate nerves can have a hard time obtaining key tools of their trade.

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