Medical research
Study uncovers cause of bone loss in joint implant patients
Rutgers researchers have discovered the long-sought reason that many people with joint replacements experience harmful inflammation and bone loss.
Jan 22, 2019
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Neuroscience
Nanoscavenger found to protect rodents against nerve agent attacks
A team of researchers from the University of Washington, the Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense and Texas A&M University has developed a nanoscavenger that is capable of protecting mice against nerve agent ...
Oncology & Cancer
New imaging tools that trace key breast cancer enzymes may help guide therapies
A set of emerging diagnostic tools may help identify breast cancer patients who are most likely to benefit from therapies that target important enzymes fueling a range of subtypes, including BCRA-mutated and triple negative ...
Dec 6, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Needless treatments: anti-fungal creams or tablets don't always work for vaginal itch
Many women who experience persistent vaginal itch or discharge assume they have vaginal thrush (vulvolvaginal candidiasis). Treatments for thrush are available without a prescription. Since having a vaginal condition can ...
Nov 19, 2018
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Health
Vietnam veterans and agent orange exposure—new report
The latest in a series of congressionally mandated biennial reviews of the evidence of health problems that may be linked to exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides used during the Vietnam War found sufficient evidence ...
Nov 15, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cocaine adulterant may cause brain damage
People who regularly take cocaine cut with the animal anti-worming agent levamisole demonstrate impaired cognitive performance and a thinned prefrontal cortex. These findings from two recent studies at the University of Zurich ...
Nov 1, 2018
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Health
Fake e-cigarette liquid is putting vapers at risk – here's how we can tackle the fraud
Over 35m people worldwide now use e-cigarettes, according to one estimate. In the US, this includes 4.5% of the adult population. But the rise in vaping has led to a trade in fake e-liquids – the mix of water, glycerol, ...
Oct 31, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Do chatbots have a role to play in suicide prevention?
Australia's first suicide prevention chatbot for the family and friends of those in crisis was launched last week by Lifeline, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to crisis support and suicide prevention.
Oct 24, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why washing your hands well is so important to protect your family from the flu
During my second year of graduate school, I moved in with my sister's family to save money. "You must get the flu shot if you are going to live here," my sister declared. Both of my nieces were under the age of 5, putting ...
Oct 24, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Oncologists demand more education on the use of biosimilars. ESMO takes action
Biological medicines are responsible for some of the most promising innovations in cancer treatment, including immunotherapy, targeted drugs and vaccines – but they are also expensive.
Oct 22, 2018
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