Medications
Research finds opioids may help chronic pain, a little
Use of opioids for patients with chronic, non-cancer pain may help, but not a lot.
Dec 18, 2018
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McMaster University
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Health
Your postal code may influence your health: study
Where you live in Canada may play a role in your risk of major diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.
Dec 18, 2018
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Health
Impairment rating of injured workers depends on the when and where of assessment
If you experience an injury at work, the amount of compensation you receive depends on which impairment rating system is used, according to research from McMaster University and the Netherlands.
Dec 13, 2018
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Health
Researchers show that a high-protein diet does not affect kidney function
A widely held and controversial myth that high-protein diets may cause kidney damage in healthy adults has been debunked by scientists at McMaster University, who examined more than two dozen studies involving hundreds of ...
Nov 05, 2018
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Immunology
Covert tactics used by bacteria to trick human immune system
McMaster University researchers have found a new way bacteria evade the human immune system and promote infection.
Oct 23, 2018
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Health
Researchers pinpoint ideal protein to help seniors rebuild lost muscle
While exercise buffs have long used protein supplements to gain muscle, new research from McMaster University suggests one protein source in particular, whey protein, is most effective for seniors struggling to rebuild muscle ...
Oct 09, 2018
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Health
Studies needed on impact of cannabis use on puberty
McMaster University researchers say there is an urgent need for studies on the physical health effects of cannabis use, including its impact on puberty.
Oct 05, 2018
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Cancer
Health-related quality of life overlooked in cancer drug studies
A McMaster University-led review and analysis of randomized clinical trials is questioning whether interventions which prolong progression-free survival in cancer patients, improve their health-related quality of life.
Oct 01, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The art of storytelling: researchers explore why we relate to characters
For thousands of years, humans have relied on storytelling to engage, to share emotions and to relate personal experiences. Now, psychologists at McMaster University are exploring the mechanisms deep within the brain to better ...
Sep 13, 2018
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Cancer
Study identifies an unexpected cell population key to blood cancer relapse
McMaster University researchers have provided evidence of new cancerous cells they have termed cancer regenerating cells, which are responsible for the return of acute myeloid leukemia after remission.
Sep 10, 2018
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