Archive: 23/10/2017

Study reveals connection between microbiome and autoimmune disorders

Many people associate the word "bacteria" with something dirty and disgusting. Dr. Pere Santamaria disagrees. Called the microbiome, the bacteria in our bodies have all kinds of positive effects on our health, Santamaria ...

Oct 23, 2017

Data, technology drive new approaches to Parkinson's care

Complex, multi-system diseases like Parkinson's have long posed challenges to both scientists and physicians. University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) researchers are now reaching for new tools, such as algorithms, ...

Oct 23, 2017

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Our laws don't do enough to protect our health data

Have you ever wondered why your computer often shows you ads that seem tailor-made for your interests? The answer is big data. By combing through extremely large datasets, analysts can reveal patterns in your behavior.

Oct 23, 2017

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How patients can help future research into a distressing hearing condition

Researchers are calling for people who are hyper-sensitive to noise to help them decide the future of research into this little-known hearing condition.

Oct 23, 2017

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Health plans can take steps to counter costly opioid epidemic, researcher says

Insurers need to use a multipronged approach to create well-designed health insurance plans and counter the steep costs of opioid misuse, according to an article by the director of the Center for Health Services Research ...

Oct 23, 2017

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Better targeting in prevention could help curb TB infections in low-income, low-HIV countries

Treating members of a household known to be infected with tuberculosis could prevent more new cases than screening and treating the community at large, according to an analysis led by a University of Michigan researcher.

Oct 23, 2017