Archive: 23/06/2015
Benefit of early screening for vascular disorder among extremely preterm infants
Among extremely preterm infants, early screening for the vascular disorder patent ductus arteriosus before day 3 of life was associated with a lower risk of in-hospital death and pulmonary hemorrhage, but not with differences ...
Jun 23, 2015
Mixed findings regarding quality of evidence supporting benefit of medical marijuana
In an analysis of the findings of nearly 80 randomized trials that included about 6,500 participants, there was moderate-quality evidence to support the use of cannabinoids (chemical compounds that are the active principles ...
Jun 23, 2015
Aflibercept in macular oedema after BRVO: No hint of added benefit
Since February 2015, aflibercept (trade name Eylea) has been available also for patients with impaired vision due to macular oedema that follows blockage of branch veins of the central retinal vein (branch retinal vein occlusion, ...
Jun 23, 2015
Driving with the wrong music genre can be deadly, according to new book
Brodsky maintains that choice of music can have a major influence on driving, and, in some circumstances, lead to serious and even fatal outcomes. In fact, the National Higway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that ...
Jun 23, 2015
Ethical food 'tastes better,' research finds
Dr Boyka Bratanova of Dundee Business School analysed the effect that ethical food production has on a consumer's taste experience.
Jun 23, 2015
Social care micro-enterprises more effective than larger providers, says report
'Smaller is better' when it comes to providing social care, according to a new study from the University of Birmingham.
Jun 23, 2015
Researchers to explore why some Americans are hit harder by heart disease and stroke
As part of the American Heart Association's Strategically Focused Research Network focusing on Disparities in Heart Disease and Stroke, researchers from four institutions are exploring the differences that exist and improvements ...
Jun 23, 2015