Archive: 28/02/2014

Funding tied to spinal study outcomes, levels of evidence

(HealthDay)—Source of funding for spinal research is significantly associated with study outcome and level of evidence (LOE), according to a review published in the Feb. 1 issue of The Spine Journal.

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Common asthma meds may raise sleep apnea risk, study says

(HealthDay)—Medicines commonly used to control asthma may increase the risk of a potentially serious sleep problem in some people, a small, early study suggests.

Feb 28, 2014

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Becoming disabled may up risk of developing diabetes

(HealthDay)—Functional decline and physical disability may increase the subsequent risk of diabetes in older adults, according to research published online Feb. 18 in Diabetes Care.

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Breakthrough drug on fast-track to help leukemia patients

Three very different people gathered recently at University of Colorado Hospital. They were linked by leukemia.

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Study reveal unexpected findings

Research on a deadly form of brain cancer co-authored by a physician at Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The three-year research ...

Feb 28, 2014

Smoke in the water: Understanding the effects of smoke compounds on seed germination

Although seemingly destructive, wildfires help to maintain biodiversity and are an important element of many ecosystems throughout the world. Not only do fires discourage non-native and invasive species from becoming established, ...

Feb 28, 2014

Scientists discover the specific types of macrophages that affect Crohn's disease severity

For those coping with Crohn's disease, a new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology offers hope for the development of new and more effective drugs. In the report, scientists show for the first time, ...

Feb 28, 2014