Archive: 15/01/2015

Contraceptive study seeks to reduce unintended pregnancies

A major four-year trial will offer GPs across Victoria specialised training on contraception to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies by increasing uptake of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs).

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How comedy can be used for public health

Those working in public health would be the first to concede that our discipline has a bit of an image problem. If we're not despairing over the societal burden of obesity (step away from those pies), we're busy contesting ...

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Scientists developing speedy test for autism spectrum disorder

Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have developed a brain-imaging technique that may be able to identify children with autism spectrum disorder in just two minutes.

Jan 15, 2015

Preschool attendance boosts language in disadvantaged children

All children with early language problems are at increased risk of struggling at school, and having reduced employment opportunities and life chances, but the risk of early language problems is disproportionately high for ...

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Life at higher elevation linked to lower incidence of lung cancer, study suggests

Here's another potential reason to live up in the mountains. Lung cancer rates in both smokers and non-smokers are lower in higher-elevation counties in the western part of the United States, suggesting that oxygen may promote ...

Jan 15, 2015

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'Molecular truck' could deliver new treatment

University of Arizona researchers have developed a novel drug and delivery system to treat inflammation and ulcerations in the colon.

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Aerobic exercise reduces fatigue with radiotherapy for breast CA

(HealthDay)—An aerobic exercise program can reduce fatigue in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing.

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Study examines trends in tracheotomy malpractice suits

(HealthDay)—Malpractice litigation relating to complications from tracheotomies can result in high award amounts, especially in pediatric cases, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Head & Neck.

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Baby, we've come a long way in measuring lung function

An international team of researchers has developed a simple, non-invasive way to measure the impact of smoking during pregnancy on babies' lung development.

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Obesity up in past decade, but diabetes incidence stable

(HealthDay)—Trends show that diabetes incidence has stayed higher in recent decades than it was in the 1970s, although in the past decade, diabetes incidence remained steady despite the ongoing trend of rising adiposity, ...

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