Archive: 30/09/2019

Researchers fail to replicate influential neuroimaging genetics study

Neuroscientists have failed to replicate the findings of an influential study linking genetics to cognition. Published in JNeurosci, the researchers highlight issues in the design, analysis, and interpretation of the original ...

Sep 30, 2019

0

0

How meaning is represented in the human brain

Representations reflecting non-linguistic experience have been detected in brain activity during reading in study of healthy, native English speakers published in JNeurosci. The research brings us one step closer to a more ...

Sep 30, 2019

0

3

Many U.S. seniors are going hungry, study finds

(HealthDay)—Almost 1 in 10 U.S. seniors doesn't have enough food to eat, a new study shows.

Sep 30, 2019

0

2

Rolls wit'out: New rolls help cut salt from Philly staple

Diets high in sodium can lead to a number of health issues, most commonly high blood pressure. According to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH), in 2018 one in three adults in Philadelphia had high blood pressure. ...

Sep 30, 2019

0

7

Low cancer suspicion tied to delay in CRC referral in primary care

(HealthDay)—Delay in referral for colorectal cancer (CRC) in primary care is associated with low cancer suspicion, according to a study published in the September/October issue of Annals of Family Medicine.

Sep 30, 2019

0

1

Rivaroxaban cuts recurrent blood clots in obese patients

(HealthDay)—Real-world evidence shows that rivaroxaban reduces the risk for recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) in morbidly obese patients, with similar safety and efficacy as warfarin, according to a study published ...

Sep 30, 2019

0

2

Modern chemo better than second targeted hormone therapy against resistant prostate cancer

A modern chemotherapy drug is more effective for men with advanced prostate cancer than a second targeted hormone therapy in patients who have stopped responding to treatment, a major clinical trial shows.

Sep 30, 2019

0

3

Preliminary study suggests that risk of gluten transfer in common-cooking activities may be lower than previously though

Parents using multiple kitchen appliances and utensils to prevent their child with celiac disease from being exposed to gluten may be able to eliminate some cumbersome steps. A new, preliminary study from Children's National ...

Sep 30, 2019

Breast and ovarian cancer drug outperforms targeted hormone therapy in some men

A drug used for breast and ovarian cancer is more effective than modern targeted hormone treatments at slowing progression and improving survival in some men with advanced prostate cancer, phase III clinical trial findings ...

Sep 30, 2019

First-time pregnancy complications linked to increased risk of hypertension later in life

Women who experience complications such as preterm births and preeclampsia during their first pregnancy are nearly twice more likely than women without complications to develop high blood pressure later in life—some as ...

Sep 30, 2019

0

4

page 3 from 9

«
»