Archive: 28/05/2015
Study shows treatment for genetically caused emphysema is effective
A landmark clinical study in the Lancet provides convincing evidence that a frequently overlooked therapy for genetically-caused emphysema is effective and slows the progression of lung disease.
May 28, 2015
Nearly one in seven Hispanic/Latino adults has some hearing loss
In the largest study to date of hearing loss among Hispanic/Latino adults in the United States, researchers have found that nearly 1 in 7 has hearing loss, a number similar to the general population prevalence. The analysis ...
May 28, 2015
Metformin use associated with reduced risk of developing open-angle glaucoma
Taking the medication metformin hydrochloride was associated with reduced risk of developing the sight-threatening disease open-angle glaucoma in people with diabetes, according to a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology.
May 28, 2015
Estimating the global burden of cancer in 2013; 14.9 million new cases worldwide
Researchers from around the world have worked together to try to measure the global burden of cancer and they estimate there were 14.9 million new cases of cancer, 8.2 million deaths and 196.3 million years of a healthy life ...
May 28, 2015