Archive: 25/09/2017

Antibody protects against Zika and dengue, mouse study shows

Brazil and other areas hardest hit by the Zika virus - which can cause babies to be born with abnormally small heads - are also home to dengue virus, which is spread by the same mosquito species.

Sep 25, 2017

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Largest study to date reveals gender-specific risk of autism occurrence among siblings

Having one child with autism is a well-known risk factor for having another one with the same disorder, but whether and how a sibling's gender influences this risk has remained largely unknown.

Sep 25, 2017

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Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program participation may reduce health care costs

A study led by a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigator suggests that participation in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) may reduce health care costs ...

Sep 25, 2017

Are children who see movie characters use guns more likely to use them?

Children who watched a PG-rated movie clip containing guns played with a disabled real gun longer and pulled the trigger more often than children who saw the same movie not containing guns, according to the results of a randomized ...

Sep 25, 2017

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International trial confirms safety, effectiveness of HDR brachytherapy for cervical cancer

Findings from a new multicenter, international clinical trial confirm the effectiveness of high-dose brachytherapy, or internal radiation therapy, for managing locally advanced cervical cancer. Tumor control was significantly ...

Sep 25, 2017