Archive: 15/09/2016
The long-sought cure to Huntington's disease
The current lack of a treatment proven effective against 'Huntington's disease' (HD) is leaving one in every 10 000 people with psychiatric, movement, feeding and communication problems that are very difficult to live with. ...
Sep 15, 2016
The prevalence of mental disorders among older people is greater than previously assumed
Previous studies have largely assumed that the prevalence of mental disorders declines with old age. The results of a new large-scale study with innovative diagnostic methods conducted in six European countries reveal that, ...
Sep 15, 2016
Cancer patients not getting adequate pain relief
Many terminal cancer patients are not getting adequate pain relief early enough, according to a University of Leeds study.
Sep 15, 2016
Testing for damage to airways caused by drinking and smoking
Cells in the lung are constantly exposed to oxygen and intermittently exposed to other environmental factors, resulting in a susceptibility to oxidative injury.
Sep 15, 2016
Mother with hearing loss discovers rare tumor, helps pioneer surgery through ear
Ana Placencia stretched in bed after waking up one Saturday morning, when suddenly the hearing in her left ear became muffled.
Sep 15, 2016