Archive: 08/02/2016

Over 180 swine flu deaths in Ukraine since September: ministry

More than 180 people have died of swine flu in Ukraine since late September, the health ministry said on Monday, adding that three of the victims were children.

Feb 8, 2016

Experts establish standards for psychosocial care of children with cancer and their families

Children with cancer and their families often experience considerable psychological and social challenges during and after treatment. A special issue of Pediatric Blood & Cancer now offers evidence-based standards for pediatric ...

Feb 8, 2016

Where infants sleep may affect how long they are breastfed

A new study indicates that mothers who frequently sleep, or bed-share, with their infants consistently breastfeed for longer than mothers who do not bed-share. Also, pregnant women who expressed a strong motivation to breastfeed ...

Feb 8, 2016

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Wbp2 is a novel deafness gene

Researchers at King's College London and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in the United Kingdom have for the first time demonstrated a direct link between the Wbp2 gene and progressive hearing loss. The scientists report ...

Feb 8, 2016

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Sustained aerobic exercise increases adult neurogenesis in the brain

It may be possible to increase the neuron reserve of the hippocampus – and thus improve preconditions for learning – by promoting neurogenesis via sustained aerobic exercise such as running

Feb 8, 2016

New wireless sleeve to help people recover arm use after stroke

Scientists at the University of Southampton are to develop and trial a new wearable technology to help people who have had a stroke recover use of their arm and hand.

Feb 8, 2016

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Study suggests remarkable approach to MS treatment

(Medical Xpress)—Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder in which the immune system attacks the myelin sheath enveloping and insulating the nerves. A progressive disease that often results in severe ...

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Hallucinogens use could protect against intimate partner violence

Evidence in a study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia along with University of Alabama at BirminghamSchool of Public Health Associate Professor Peter S. Hendricks, Ph.D., suggests hallucinogens such ...

Feb 8, 2016

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Coexisting conditions signal future health trouble for girls

Researchers have found teenage girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are three-times more likely to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) than girls without PCOS.

Feb 8, 2016

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Alcohol consumption in Valencia rockets during Fallas

It is possible to measure the alcohol consumption of a given population based on the presence of a stable metabolite excreted in urine in wastewaters: ethyl sulphate. The University of Valencia has taken part in this study, ...

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Archive: 08/02/2016

Over 180 swine flu deaths in Ukraine since September: ministry

Experts establish standards for psychosocial care of children with cancer and their families

Where infants sleep may affect how long they are breastfed

Wbp2 is a novel deafness gene

Sustained aerobic exercise increases adult neurogenesis in the brain

New wireless sleeve to help people recover arm use after stroke

Study suggests remarkable approach to MS treatment

Hallucinogens use could protect against intimate partner violence

Coexisting conditions signal future health trouble for girls

Alcohol consumption in Valencia rockets during Fallas

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