Archive: 19/01/2016
People with dementia gain from learning self-management skills
People with early-stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their own condition, a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found.
Jan 19, 2016
DNA methylation pattern in leukemia only appears to be cancer-typical
Apart from the hereditary information that is encoded in the sequence of bases in DNA, there is a second code of life: Chemical alterations in DNA or in its packaging proteins form an additional regulatory level that determines ...
Jan 19, 2016
Aclidinium bromide in COPD: Proof of considerable added benefit for certain patients
The drug aclidinium bromide (aclidinium for short; trade name: Eklira, Bretaris) has been approved since July 2012 and is used to relieve the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. The German ...
Jan 19, 2016
JAMA Viewpoint: 'Physician-assisted dying: A turning point?'
The debate over physician-assisted death (PAD) appears to be at a turning point, with a significant number of state legislatures across the country considering PAD, say two Georgetown University scholars, but, they caution, ...
Jan 19, 2016