Archive: 17/06/2015
No benefit in IVF from routinely freezing all embryos before transfer
An IVF technique which freezes all embryos generated in an initial treatment cycle and transfers them in a later cycle as freeze-thawed embryos does not improve outcome as some studies have suggested.
Jun 17, 2015
Botox maker Allergan adds 'double-chin' drug with $2.1B deal
Botox maker Allergan Plc. is buying Kythera Biopharmaceuticals for about $2.1 billion, adding a drug that destroys fat cells and eliminates the cosmetic condition referred to as "double chin".
Jun 17, 2015
Age-related inflammatory processes facilitate development of COPD
At present, there is a lack of effective treatments that target the causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Scientists of the Comprehensive Pneumology Center (CPC) at Helmholtz Zentrum München are therefore ...
Jun 17, 2015
Veterinarian explains how to reduce risk of pets getting West Nile virus
Mosquito season is arriving early thanks to recent weather patterns, which means it's time to start prevention measures a little sooner—not only for humans, but also for susceptible pets.
Jun 17, 2015
Longer breaks between shifts promote nurses' recovery from work
Reducing short breaks between shifts helps nurses recover from work, according to a new study from Finland. The study analysed the effects of longer rest and recovery periods between shifts on heart rate variability, which ...
Jun 17, 2015