Archive: 04/02/2016

Potential new approaches to treating eye diseases

Potential new approaches to treating eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are described in a new study, "IL-33 amplifies an innate immune response in the degenerating retina," in the February Journal ...

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To prevent infection after C-section, chlorhexidine better than iodine

Women undergo more cesarean sections each year in the United States than any other major surgery, with the procedure carrying a significant rate of infection at the incision site.

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Meditation eases pain, anxiety and fatigue during breast cancer biopsy

Meditation eases anxiety, fatigue and pain for women undergoing breast cancer biopsies, according to researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute. They also found that music is effective, but to a lesser extent.

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Using steroids before late preterm delivery reduces neonatal respiratory problems

A multicenter clinical trial led by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) and NewYork-Presbyterian has found that the use of corticosteroids in mothers at risk for late preterm delivery significantly reduced ...

Feb 4, 2016

Modelling how the brain makes complex decisions

Researchers have constructed the first comprehensive model of how neurons in the brain behave when faced with a complex decision-making process, and how they adapt and learn from mistakes.

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Spanish researchers patent new methods that allow to identify the cells causing metastasis in cancer

Researchers have patented a new method that identifies the cells causing metastasis in cancer, with a simple blood analysis.

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Syrian aid—lack of evidence for 'interventions that work', say researchers

The lack of an evidence base in the donor-funded response to Syrian migrant crisis means funds may be allocated to ineffective interventions, say researchers, who call on funders and policymakers in London for this week's ...

Feb 4, 2016

Invasive measurement of blood glucose no longer necessary

A group of researchers, led by Prof. Yuji Matsuura of Tohoku University's Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, has developed a method of measuring blood glucose using far infrared light, which is both harmless and non-invasive.

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Successful method reduces myocardial cell damage and extends life of patients

The first sign of a heart attack is chest pain. Treatment in the next six to 10 hours with a method developed by microbiologist Hector Cabrera would reduce damage from three angles: lessening the inflammatory process, vascular ...

Feb 4, 2016

An inside look at concussions

Queen's researchers examining the structural, functional changes to the brain caused by traumatic brain injuries.

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Archive: 04/02/2016

Potential new approaches to treating eye diseases

To prevent infection after C-section, chlorhexidine better than iodine

Meditation eases pain, anxiety and fatigue during breast cancer biopsy

Using steroids before late preterm delivery reduces neonatal respiratory problems

Modelling how the brain makes complex decisions

Spanish researchers patent new methods that allow to identify the cells causing metastasis in cancer

Syrian aid—lack of evidence for 'interventions that work', say researchers

Invasive measurement of blood glucose no longer necessary

Successful method reduces myocardial cell damage and extends life of patients

An inside look at concussions

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