Archive: 20/04/2017
Type of treatment for prostate cancer affects quality of life
Quality of life after prostate cancer treatment varies by the type of treatment patients receive, a new study reveals.
Apr 20, 2017
3-D printing helps treat woman with spinal condition
Clinicians recently used 3D printing to help treat a woman with a degenerative condition of the spinal column.
Apr 20, 2017
New insights may help protect against snake venom toxicity
New research may be useful for protecting against the toxic effects of snake venom.
Apr 20, 2017
Severe gum disease strongly predicts higher mortality in cirrhosis
Results presented today from a prospective study in patients with irreversible scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) demonstrates that severe periodontitis (an inflammatory gum disease) strongly predicts higher mortality in this ...
Apr 20, 2017
Stimulants may have detrimental effects on muscle control
Researchers have found that current or past use of methamphetamine or other stimulants may lead to psychomotor control deficits, or a reduced ability to control physical movement.
Apr 20, 2017
Worldwide lack of early referral of patients with alcoholic liver disease
Results from a worldwide analysis of over 3,000 patients highlights that there is significant disparity in the referral of patients with liver disease, and that those with alcoholic liver disease (ALD) are 12 times more likely ...
Apr 20, 2017