Archive: 13/03/2015

Common herpes medication reduces HIV-1 levels, independent of herpes infection

Case Western Reserve researchers are part of an international team that has discovered that a common herpes drug reduces HIV-1 levels—even when patients do not have herpes.

Mar 13, 2015

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Bariatric surgery appears to cut risks for serious asthma-related events

A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators suggests that bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of asthma attacks - also called exacerbations - in obese patients with asthma. Their report, ...

Mar 13, 2015

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Telemedicine making sense for more doctors and patients

On New Year's Eve, singer Kim Archer was scheduled to perform at a party. The problem was she had an asthma attack early in the day and didn't have any medicine.

Mar 13, 2015

95-year-old shares tricks of safe falling

Elliott Royce estimates that he has fallen down at least 15,000 times over the past 10 years.

Mar 13, 2015

Could the future be finger-stick free for diabetics?

(HealthDay)—A lot of excitement surrounded the announcement from Apple that its new watch will be able to monitor blood sugar levels. Has Apple figured out a way for folks with diabetes to check their blood sugar without ...

Mar 13, 2015

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Team unlocks the mysteries of wound healing

Researchers at the University of Arizona have discovered what causes and regulates collective cell migration, one of the most universal but least understood biological processes in all living organisms.

Mar 13, 2015

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E-cigarettes can be regulated now without more research, expert says

A legal scholar and tobacco control expert says he has developed a research-based roadmap that allows for the immediate regulation of e-cigarettes.

Mar 13, 2015

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Significance of tablet computer usage position, potential for neck damage

Tablet use has rocketed. Last year in the US, for example, 42% of under 18's owned one and more than half of 35-49 year olds used them regularly. This figure seems unlikely to decrease and yet only limited guidance is available ...

Mar 13, 2015