Archive: 24/03/2014
New test to deduce diabetes risk in polycystic ovary syndrome sufferers
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have uncovered a new method to identify and test women with polycystic ovary syndrome who are at high risk of going onto develop diabetes.
Mar 24, 2014
Nasal spray delivers new type of depression treatment
A nasal spray that delivers a peptide to treat depression holds promise as a potential alternative therapeutic approach, research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows. The study, led by CAMH's Dr. ...
Mar 24, 2014
Miscarriage risk increases for women who respond poorly to IVF ovarian stimulation
(Medical Xpress)—Women who respond to IVF treatment with low numbers of eggs are at increased risk of miscarriage, a study co-authored by University of Birmingham researchers has found.
Mar 24, 2014
Childhood anesthesia may thwart the development of those often pesky third molars
Extracting a wisdom tooth is no small deal. The procedure involves anesthesia, surgery, lost time from work and—of course—an uncomfortable recovery.
Mar 24, 2014
Study shows that feeding fussy babies to settle them down may lead to weight gain as they get older
Studies have shown that fussy babies—ones who cry often and are more easily distressed—tend to gain more weight and have a higher risk for obesity in childhood. One theory, says Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, a research associate ...
Mar 24, 2014