Archive: 20/01/2020

Rapid gene signature test could diagnose serious conditions within two hours

A rapid test to diagnose severe illnesses such as sepsis and meningitis, using personalized gene signatures, is being developed by an international team of scientists.

Jan 20, 2020

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Researchers propose method to diagnose AL-amyloid cardiopathy, a deadly heart disease

RUDN University physicians have proposed a method for diagnosing the dangerous heart disease AL-amyloid cardiopathy. Until now, doctors could detect it only in the later stages, when treatment is not possible. The results ...

Jan 20, 2020

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S. Korea confirms first case of SARS-like virus from China

South Korea on Monday confirmed its first case of the SARS-like virus that is spreading in China, as concerns mount about a wider outbreak.

Jan 20, 2020

China counts sharp rise in coronavirus cases, 2 in Beijing

China reported Monday a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus, including the first cases in the capital. The outbreak coincides with the country's busiest travel period, as millions board trains ...

Jan 20, 2020

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Becoming less active and gaining weight: Downsides of becoming an adult

Leaving school and getting a job both lead to a drop in the amount of physical activity, while becoming a mother is linked to increased weight gain, conclude two reviews published today and led by researchers at the University ...

Jan 20, 2020

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Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia

Disparities in drug prescribing suggest that black and Asian people with dementia are not receiving the same quality of care as their white peers, according to a new UCL-led study in the UK.

Jan 20, 2020

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Premature menopause increases the risk of multiple health problems in your 60s

Women who experience premature menopause are almost three times more likely to develop multiple, chronic medical problems in their 60s compared to women who went through the menopause at the age of 50 or 51.

Jan 20, 2020

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Prolonged breath-holding could help radiotherapy treatment of cardiac arrhythmias

A technique that enables patients suffering from heart conditions to hold their breath safely for over 5 minutes could have potential as part of a new treatment for cardiac arrhythmias, say researchers at the University of ...

Jan 20, 2020

Nearly 9 in 10 parents say teens spend too much time gaming

Eighty-six percent of parents agree that teens spend too much time gaming, but many may be mistaken about the extent of their own child's video game habits, a new national poll suggests.

Jan 20, 2020

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People with inadequate access to food 10% to 37% more likely to die prematurely

Adults with food insecurity (i.e., inadequate access to food because of financial constraints) are 10% to 37% more likely to die prematurely from any cause other than cancer compared to food-secure people, found new research ...

Jan 20, 2020

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