Archive: 23/11/2017

Serious mortuary errors could be reduced by applying common patient safety protocols

New research investigating serious incidents occurring in the management of patient remains after their death concludes that safe mortuary care may be improved by applying lessons learned from existing patient safety work. ...

Nov 23, 2017

Exercise alone does not lead to weight loss in women—in the medium term

Knowing whether or not exercise causes people to lose weight is tricky. When people take up exercise, they often restrict their diet – consciously or unconsciously – and this can mask the effects of the exercise. In our ...

Nov 23, 2017

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Ten-month-old infants determine the value of a goal from how hard someone works to achieve it

Babies as young as 10 months can assess how much someone values a particular goal by observing how hard they are willing to work to achieve it, according to a new study from MIT and Harvard University.

Nov 23, 2017

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Antimalarial drugs could support existing cancer treatments in two-pronged attack

Antimalarial drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine could find another use as cancer treatments, according to a new clinical study published in ecancermedicalscience.

Nov 23, 2017

Small but distinct differences among species mark evolution of human brain

The most dramatic divergence between humans and other primates can be found in the brain, the primary organ that gives our species its identity.

Nov 23, 2017

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Imaging technique shows Alzheimer's disease progress

Using 'Raman' optical technology, scientists of the University of Twente, can now produce images of brain tissue that is affected by Alzheimer's disease. The images also include the surrounding areas, already showing changes.

Nov 23, 2017

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Mindfulness training shows promise for maintaining weight loss

Can mindfulness training help overweight people shed pounds and keep them off? McGill University researchers surveyed the growing body of studies investigating that question, and came away encouraged.

Nov 23, 2017

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Gaps seen between hearing loss, receipt of medical evaluation, Tx

(HealthDay)—Many patients with self-reported hearing loss do not receive medical evaluation and recommended treatments, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Nov 23, 2017

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Data may weigh on pros/Cons of expanded care optometry

(HealthDay)—More than three-quarters of residents living in states where optometrists have been granted expanded scope of practice live within an estimated travel time (ETT) of 30 minutes to the nearest ophthalmologist ...

Nov 23, 2017

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Tackling the global post-code lottery: new research explores how law can help tackle health epidemics

Research from the University of Warwick is set to improve global health by helping lawyers to think more strategically about the ways in which the law can be used to improve access to life-saving medicines.

Nov 23, 2017

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Archive: 23/11/2017

Serious mortuary errors could be reduced by applying common patient safety protocols

Exercise alone does not lead to weight loss in women—in the medium term

Ten-month-old infants determine the value of a goal from how hard someone works to achieve it

Antimalarial drugs could support existing cancer treatments in two-pronged attack

Small but distinct differences among species mark evolution of human brain

Imaging technique shows Alzheimer's disease progress

Mindfulness training shows promise for maintaining weight loss

Gaps seen between hearing loss, receipt of medical evaluation, Tx

Data may weigh on pros/Cons of expanded care optometry

Tackling the global post-code lottery: new research explores how law can help tackle health epidemics

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