Archive: 19/04/2016
Researchers improve identification of women at high risk of pre-eclampsia
Researchers have developed a new tool that will improve how clinicians can identify women at high risk of developing pre-eclampsia, and who should take acetylsalicylic acid, also known as Aspirin, after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Apr 19, 2016
BRCA1 gene mutation is linked to women having fewer eggs in their ovaries
Researchers have discovered a link between the BRCA1 gene mutation and lower levels of a hormone that is an indicator of the number of eggs left in a woman's ovaries, according to research published today (Wednesday) in Human ...
Apr 19, 2016
New research reveals surprising insight into British drinking culture
New research into the UK's alcohol consumption has revealed a surprising picture of Britain's drinking culture.
Apr 19, 2016
A reduction in sitting time could mean a lower body fat percentage for office workers
An intervention to reduce workplace sitting time has shown potential health benefits, in results published today in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
Apr 19, 2016
Study examines factors affecting whether women choose a medical research career
Unless exposed to positive research experience and role models during their medical education and training, women are unlikely to consider careers in academic medicine seriously. That's one conclusion of an Oxford University ...
Apr 19, 2016
Maine could be 1st state to OK medical pot to treat addicts
Maine could become the first state to add addiction to opioid prescriptions and illegal narcotics like heroin to its list of conditions that qualify for medical marijuana.
Apr 19, 2016
Breast cancer patients receiving Herceptin treatment should be monitored for heart damage at any age
Breast cancer patients undergoing treatment with trastuzumab-containing regimens should be monitored for heart damage regardless of age. This is among the findings of a new study from the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, the Institute ...
Apr 19, 2016