Archive: 29/01/2014
Virtually lowering a persons height heightens feelings of mistrust
(Medical Xpress)—A study funded by the Medical Research Council shows that, in those who are prone to having 'mistrustful thoughts', experiencing a social situation from a lower height can make people feel more inferior ...
Jan 29, 2014
Influenza vaccine demonstrates favourable immunogenicity and tolerability in clinical testing
Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Switzerland's Cytos Biotechnology AG today announced that their influenza vaccine (gH1-Qbeta) met its primary endpoint for immunogenicity (seroconversion ...
Jan 29, 2014
Obesity may be risky for your hearing and brain
Supporting evidence of a possible link between obesity and the spontaneous leakage of cerebrospinal fluid through the ear has been presented by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute (UCNI).
Jan 29, 2014
Importance of standardised care for dementia in acute hospitals
The first Irish national audit of the quality of dementia care in Ireland's acute hospitals shows that Ireland does not yet have standardised care for dementia in acute hospitals. The audit showed differences in the access ...
Jan 29, 2014
Research highlights lack of support for New Zealanders with intersex conditions
Dr Geraldine Christmas studied medical management of intersexuality in New Zealand and the level of support available for intersex New Zealanders—those whose bodies fall between male and female—and their families.
Jan 29, 2014