Archive: 02/02/2015

Researchers study elder financial exploitation factors

Researchers at the University of Wyoming are lifting the veil on elder financial exploitation—trying to identify red flags that could foretell and prevent shattered familial relationships and broken hearts.

Feb 2, 2015

Smart devices track hand-washing in hospitals to help reduce the spread of infection

The World Health Organization (WHO) cites good hand hygiene as a major factor in stopping the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) caused by exposure to various bacteria.

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Neonatologist's study trial supports alternative therapy for drug-addicted babies

In the past decade, the number of Kentucky babies starting life with a drug dependency, or neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), has skyrocketed from 1.3 per 1,000 births to 19 per 1,000 births.

Feb 2, 2015

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Why we should aim for 100% vaccination coverage

The measles outbreak traced back to Disneyland has spread to eight states, with as many as 95 cases reported by January 38. Media outlets are highlighting the rise of anti-vaccination sentiments. Scientists are expressing ...

Feb 2, 2015

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Science shows ethical questions remain unanswered with 3-person IVF

Diseases caused by genetic mutations in the mitochondria – the powerhouses of the cell – can be disabling, or even deadly. That is why mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT), otherwise also known as three-person IVF ...

Feb 2, 2015

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Doctors in tricky spot when family moves to take financial control from elderly

Doctors need improved tools to test the capacity of elderly patients to manage their finances, University of Queensland research shows.

Feb 2, 2015

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Face blindness predicted by differences in the brain, scientists discover

Recognizing the faces of family and friends seems vital to social interaction. However, some individuals lack this essential skill. Those with a condition called face blindness, or prosopagnosia, can see eyes, lips and other ...

Feb 2, 2015

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Possible cause of IVF failure in some women identified

New research from The University of Manchester has demonstrated a previously unexplored biological process, which can lead to the failure of embryos to attach to the uterine wall during in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

Feb 2, 2015

Is predisposition for depression acquired in the womb?

Can a person actually be born with a predisposition to depression? The Austrian Science Fund FWF is currently supporting a new project to investigate this challenging question. Specifically, a research team led by Prof. Daniela ...

Feb 2, 2015

Super Bowl team cities see spike in flu deaths

Boston and Seattle football fans beware! Cities with teams in the Super Bowl see a big spike in flu deaths, according to a new Tulane University study.

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Archive: 02/02/2015

Researchers study elder financial exploitation factors

Smart devices track hand-washing in hospitals to help reduce the spread of infection

Neonatologist's study trial supports alternative therapy for drug-addicted babies

Why we should aim for 100% vaccination coverage

Science shows ethical questions remain unanswered with 3-person IVF

Doctors in tricky spot when family moves to take financial control from elderly

Face blindness predicted by differences in the brain, scientists discover

Possible cause of IVF failure in some women identified

Is predisposition for depression acquired in the womb?

Super Bowl team cities see spike in flu deaths

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