Archive: 26/01/2015
New exam nearly quadruples detection of invasive breast cancers in dense breast tissue
A new breast imaging technique pioneered at Mayo Clinic nearly quadruples detection rates of invasive breast cancers in women with dense breast tissue, according to the results of a major study published this week in the ...
Jan 26, 2015
Comparing the effects of stalking versus cyberstalking on victims
The devastating effects of stalking and cyberstalking – harassing or threatening communication via the Internet – are explored in a new study in the journal Justice Quarterly.
Jan 26, 2015
Study finds lead negatively impacts cognitive functions of boys more than girls
A study recently published in the Journal of Environmental Health provides evidence the female hormones estrogen and estradiol may help ward off the effects of lead exposure for young girls, explaining why boys, in greater ...
Jan 26, 2015
Testosterone helps to bind antidepressants in the brain
Female sex hormones have a strong effect on the psyche. This has been confirmed by numerous scientific studies and by phenomena such as the "baby blues", a bout of low mood following childbirth, or recurrent mood swings that ...
Jan 26, 2015
Morphine following common childhood surgery may be life threatening
Treating post-operative pain with morphine can cause life-threatening respiratory problems in some children who have had their tonsils and/or adenoids removed, new research has found.
Jan 26, 2015
Many women with breast cancer have poor knowledge about their condition
A new analysis has found that many women with breast cancer lack knowledge about their illness, with minority patients less likely than white patients to know and report accurate information about their tumors' characteristics. ...
Jan 26, 2015
Daily drinking increases risk of alcoholic cirrhosis
Approximately 170,000 people die from alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver in Europe every year. Although alcohol is the most important risk factor, less is known about the significance of different patterns of drinking. Currently ...
Jan 26, 2015