Archive: 27/03/2018

Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

You're waiting to get your teeth cleaned, half-dozing in a chair with your mouth propped open when a robot appears to do the job. Would you be willing to undergo a dental cleaning performed by a robot? How about a root canal? ...

Mar 27, 2018

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The connection between diet, obesity, and cancer: Nutrition experts explore the evidence

About one third of cancer cases are estimated to be linked to dietary and other modifiable risk factors, especially for obesity-related cancers such as breast, colorectal, ovarian, endometrial, kidney, gallbladder, esophageal, ...

Mar 27, 2018

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Mental health issues linked to risky driving in newly licensed teens

Mental health symptoms related to attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and conduct disorder are associated with increased errors in a driving simulator and self-reported risky driving behaviors in adolescents, ...

Mar 27, 2018

Lawsuit challenges FDA delay of e-cigarette review

Several anti-smoking groups are suing the Food and Drug Administration over a decision by Trump administration officials to delay the review of e-cigarettes.

Mar 27, 2018

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Narcissists don't hunt for partners who are already taken—but it doesn't stop them

Narcissists aren't necessarily on the hunt for partners who are already in a relationship - but that doesn't appear to stand in their way, either, new research suggests.

Mar 27, 2018

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Estrogen levels do not rise for transgender men treated with testosterone therapy

Testosterone therapy is not associated with a rise in estrogen levels among transgender men, according to a new study led by Boston Medical Center (BMC). In fact, the researchers observed an initial decline in estrogen levels, ...

Mar 27, 2018

UCLA-designed program helps former HIV-positive inmates maintain health after release from jail

After years of public health efforts, health care at the Los Angeles County Jail has significantly improved, and the facility now typically provides full access to treatment for inmates who have HIV—including medications ...

Mar 27, 2018

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Gene therapy may help brain heal from stroke, other injuries

Scientists have found a genetic trigger that may improve the brain's ability to heal from a range of debilitating conditions, from strokes to concussions and spinal cord injuries.

Mar 27, 2018

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Detection of transcranial direct current stimulation deep in the living human brain

A defining characteristic of stroke is the loss of motor control due to structural damage in specific brain areas. In fact, motor impairments (or deficits) are the number one complication after stroke. Losing the ability ...

Mar 27, 2018

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University of Cincinnati researcher receives US patent for potential COPD treatment

A researcher in the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine has been granted a U.S. patent for a potential treatment for a pulmonary infection in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Mar 27, 2018

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