Archive: 20/03/2017

Gene editing technique helps find cancer's weak spots

Genetic mutations that cause cancer also weaken cancer cells, creating an opportunity for researchers to develop drugs that will selectively kill them, while sparing normal cells. This concept is called "synthetic lethality" ...

Mar 20, 2017

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Hyaluronic acid, autologous fat augment nasolabial folds

(HealthDay)—Hyaluronic acid (HA) and autologous fat are both beneficial for augmentation of nasolabial folds (NLFs), according to a study published online March 14 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Mar 20, 2017

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Spring-clean your medicine cabinet to safeguard your kids

(HealthDay)—When you learn that just 1 in 5 Americans locks up prescription drugs, it's not surprising to hear that thousands of children are treated for accidental medication overdoses each year.

Mar 20, 2017

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1 in 4 teens exposed to secondhand E-cig vapors: report

(HealthDay)—One-quarter of U.S. middle and high school students say they've been exposed to potentially dangerous secondhand e-cigarette vapors, a federal government study shows.

Mar 20, 2017

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New device for peripheral nerve stim cuts chronic low back pain

(HealthDay)—A novel method of short-term percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is useful for producing pain relief and reducing medication use among patients with chronic low back pain (LBP), according to a case ...

Mar 20, 2017

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Fewer U.S. kids overdosing on opioids

(HealthDay)—The number of U.S. kids who overdose on prescription painkillers each year may be declining—but the incidents remain a major public health problem, new research says.

Mar 20, 2017

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Research explores healthy weight gain in infants

Rapid weight gain in an infant's first six months of life is a risk factor for child- and adulthood obesity, according to researchers.

Mar 20, 2017

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Abortion restriction may have new momentum after 40 years of pervading policy

In the 40 years since it prohibited Medicaid funding for abortion, the "Hyde Amendment" has not only persisted but also pervaded an ever-wider policy blueprint for restricting access to pregnancy termination. In an article ...

Mar 20, 2017

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Pembrolizumab shows promise in treatment of mesothelioma

Pembrolizumab, an antibody drug already used to treat other forms of cancer, can be effective in the treatment of the most common form of mesothelioma, according to a new study led by investigators from the Perelman School ...

Mar 20, 2017

Aligning depression treatment to patient need leads to efficient care

Depression looks different in every person, making it a challenge to ensure that each receives the appropriate care. Many patients get treatment too intensive for their condition while others don't get enough.

Mar 20, 2017

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