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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Improved shingles vaccination rate among baby boomers

While people over the age of 60 account for more than half of all shingles cases, less than 15% get the vaccination that helps prevent the blistering skin rash, which can cause lingering nerve pain.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Study shows two drugs help adolescents with ADHD, aggression

Prescribing both a stimulant and an antipsychotic drug to children with physical aggression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), along with teaching parents to use behavior management techniques, reduces aggressive ...

Oncology & Cancer

Study confirms target of potent chronic leukemia drug

A new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) helps confirm that a molecule targeted ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Hip problems a growing problem among young, active

Hip pain is no longer reserved for older adults. More and more young, active people are developing this problem, which often requires surgery to repair.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New drug candidate found for fungal lung infections

On a molecular level, you have more in common with shower curtain mold or the mushrooms on your pizza than you might think. Humans and fungi share similar proteins, a biological bond that makes curing fungal infections difficult ...

Oncology & Cancer

MicroRNA-31 might predict lung-cancer spread

(Medical Xpress)—Determining whether a patient's lung cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes is critical for identifying the most effective therapy, but it usually requires surgery. A new study suggests, however, that ...

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