Archive: 23/11/2016

Don't spoil the holidays by ignoring fire safety

While the holidays should be a time of joy, there are many potential fire hazards that could ruin them if people don't take adequate precautions to protect themselves, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Nov 23, 2016

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Why air pollutants make some people vulnerable to atopic dermatitis

Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine and Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo) are pleased to announce the published results of a study into why air pollutants cause some people to be more susceptible to atopic ...

Nov 23, 2016

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Hand, foot and mouth disease: What is it and how can it be prevented?

As winter approaches and outside temperatures drop, illnesses usually begin to increase. This is especially true in children and one of the most common and contagious childhood illness is hand, foot and mouth disease. Tiffany ...

Nov 23, 2016

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Cooking stuffing this holiday? Here's a simple way to help ward off foodborne illness

This is a guest post from Ben Chapman, a food safety researcher and holiday meal enthusiast. He has some food safety tips to help you avoid making loved ones sick this holiday season—because nothing ruins a get-together ...

Nov 23, 2016

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Nurses keep hospital patients moving with help from UW researchers

Laughter may get a lot of credit, but Barbara King makes walking sound like the best medicine.

Nov 23, 2016

Data reveals more managers boost hospital performance

Ian Kirkpatrick, Professor of Healthcare Improvement & Implementation Science, will reveal how data shows hospitals in England need more managers not less to improve performance at Acute & General Medicine 2016.

Nov 23, 2016

Researchers find potential therapy for brain swelling during concussion

A team of biomedical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have identified a cause of fluid swelling of the brain, or cellular edema,that occurs during a concussion.

Nov 23, 2016

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The key to determining the right treatment for breast cancer

The Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital has received the highest accolade for its research work in the field of breast cancer: top medical journal The Lancet commissioned Michael ...

Nov 23, 2016