Archive: 06/02/2017

Male contraceptive gel in monkeys shows potential as an alternative to vasectomy

A contraceptive gel has provided long-term and reliable contraception in male rhesus monkeys, according to research published in the open access journal Basic and Clinical Andrology. The product, called Vasalgel, which was ...

Feb 6, 2017

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Canada authorizes new drug consumption rooms

Canada's health minister on Monday approved opening North America's first new drug consumption rooms in more than a decade, in an effort to contain the opioid overdose crisis.

Feb 6, 2017

Pennsylvania lawmakers resume push for 20-week abortion ban

Legislation began advancing in Pennsylvania on Monday to impose new restrictions on elective abortions as backers resumed a push that stalled last year amid a veto threat from Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and opposition by Pennsylvania's ...

Feb 6, 2017

Clinical trial informed consent quality similar in developed, developing countries

Making sure that participants of a clinical trial provide informed consent—understanding their role, along with any risks and benefits of voluntary participation—is a cornerstone of ethical trials. Now, researchers reporting ...

Feb 6, 2017

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Medicaid waivers help parents of children with autism stay in the workforce

Medicaid waivers that improve access to home and community-based services for children with autism also help their parents keep their jobs, according to research from Penn State College of Medicine and collaborators.

Feb 6, 2017

Alzheimer's disease researchers solve mystery of beguiling protein

Leading neuroscientists have clarified the role of a controversial immune system protein in Alzheimer's disease, showing it has opposing effects in early and late stages of the disease. Their discovery unites previous studies ...

Feb 6, 2017

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E-cigarettes safer than smoking, says long-term study

E-cigarettes are less toxic and safer to use compared to conventional cigarettes, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine today (Monday).

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The heavier the person, the lower the chance of getting hospice care or dying at home: study

The heavier someone is, the less likely they are to have what many people might call a "good death", with hospice care and a chance to die at home, a new study finds. And that difference comes with a financial, as well as ...

Feb 6, 2017

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New ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule recommends major changes to flu, HPV, and meningococcal vaccines

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released its 2017 Recommended Immunization Schedule for adults with major changes to the influenza, human papillomavirus (HPV), and meningococcal (MenB) vaccines. This ...

Feb 6, 2017

Uterine glands vital for embryo growth, successful pregnancies

The majority of pregnancy losses occur during the first trimester, when biological communication between the embryo and mother is critical for the establishment of the pregnancy. Scientists and doctors have known for several ...

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Archive: 06/02/2017

Male contraceptive gel in monkeys shows potential as an alternative to vasectomy

Canada authorizes new drug consumption rooms

Pennsylvania lawmakers resume push for 20-week abortion ban

Clinical trial informed consent quality similar in developed, developing countries

Medicaid waivers help parents of children with autism stay in the workforce

Alzheimer's disease researchers solve mystery of beguiling protein

E-cigarettes safer than smoking, says long-term study

The heavier the person, the lower the chance of getting hospice care or dying at home: study

New ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule recommends major changes to flu, HPV, and meningococcal vaccines

Uterine glands vital for embryo growth, successful pregnancies

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