Arthritis & Rheumatism
Hip osteoarthritis may not appear on X-ray
In the majority of cases, hip x-rays are not reliable for diagnosing hip osteoarthritis (OA), and can delay the treatment of this debilitating disease.
Dec 8, 2015
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Cardiology
Researchers reveal the nature of atherosclerosis from plaque initiation to thrombosis
For the first time, researchers can provide early detection of plaques that have a high likelihood of clotting and/or rupture. Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) scientists have observed the development and evolution ...
Dec 7, 2015
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Neuroscience
Study highlights the importance of physical activity and aerobic exercise for healthy brain function
Regardless of gender, young adults who have greater aerobic fitness also have greater volume of their entorhinal cortex, an area of the brain responsible for memory. Better aerobic fitness however does not appear to impact ...
Dec 2, 2015
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Health
Underage drinkers' brand preferences vary by race, age, study finds
Bud Light and Budweiser—are uniformly popular among underage drinkers, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity, while certain other brands appear to have a unique appeal to African-American youth drinkers, according to a ...
Dec 1, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Female hormone supplements with estrogen and progestin linked to breast cancer risk
Postmenopausal African American women who use female hormone supplements containing estrogen and progestin ("combination" therapy) are at an increased risk for estrogen receptor positive breast cancer.
Nov 30, 2015
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Neuroscience
Study links physical activity to better memory among older adults
Could staying physically active improve quality of life by delaying cognitive decline and prolonging an independent lifestyle? A new study has found that older adults who take more steps either by walking or jogging perform ...
Nov 24, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study finds risk of undetected cancer, pre-cancer in gynecologic surgery is higher than previously thought
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries have advantages for patients, including shorter hospital stays, quicker recoveries, and less pain. However, power morcellation, a technique which cuts the uterus or fibroid into small ...
Nov 19, 2015
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Diabetes
Key molecular players in obesity-associated type 2 diabetes identified
There is strong evidence that inflammation promotes obesity-associated type 2 diabetes and diabetes complications. However, clinical trials with anti-inflammatory drugs have only been modestly effective for treating Type ...
Nov 19, 2015
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Medical research
Molecular mechanism at root of familial amyloidosis and other diseases
A team of local researchers has proposed a molecular mechanism that may be responsible for the development of life-threatening diseases called amyloidoses. The best known of such diseases is Alzheimer's disease (AD), but ...
Nov 12, 2015
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Cardiology
Time to reassess blood pressure goals
High blood pressure or hypertension is a major health problem that affects more than 70 million people in the U.S., and over one billion worldwide. Despite being a critically important risk factor for heart and kidney disease, ...
Nov 9, 2015
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