Medications
UK scientists slam Tamiflu drug in ongoing debate
British scientists say there isn't enough evidence to prove the antiviral drug Tamiflu reduces the spread of flu.
Apr 10, 2014
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Medical research
The 'entrance exam' that is key to a successful pregnancy
Researchers have discovered how an 'entrance exam' set by the womb determines if the implantation of an embryo is successful; potentially a milestone for advances in pregnancy treatments.
Feb 6, 2014
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Immunology
Immune system drives pregnancy complications after fetal surgery in mice
(Medical Xpress)—As a fetal surgeon at UC San Francisco, Tippi MacKenzie, MD, has long known that conducting surgery on a fetus to correct a problems such as spina bifida often results in preterm labor and premature birth.
Jan 27, 2014
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Medical research
Enzyme restores function with diabetic kidney disease
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine say that, while a prevailing theory suggests elevated cellular levels of glucose ultimately result in diabetic kidney disease, the truth may, in fact, ...
Oct 25, 2013
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Medical research
Endocannabinoids trigger inflammation that leads to diabetes
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have clarified in rodent and test tube experiments the role that inflammation plays in type 2 diabetes, and revealed a possible molecular target for treating ...
Aug 20, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study shows fallopian tubes can be safely removed during sterilization surgery
Women whose fallopian tubes are removed during sterilization via laparoscopy have only marginally more surgical complications than those whose tubes are simply cut, a study shows. The removal, salpingectomy, is a safe procedure ...
Aug 12, 2024
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Surgery
Surgical techniques compared for ThuLEP for benign prostatic hyperplasia
For patients undergoing Thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), there are no significant differences in intraoperative and postoperative complications or in functional outcomes ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Measuring 'quality of life' is an important trend in cancer care
As novel cancer treatments continually emerge, it is essential to collect data on patients' quality of life along with how the treatment is working to extend survival. This is particularly true in young people with cancer ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Relatively high frequency of emergency complications seen for dermatological procedures
A relatively high proportion of dermatologists experience emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures, according to a study published online July 20 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
Aug 1, 2024
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New prediction model could help inform patients of their risks of having shoulder replacement surgery
A new model to predict the risk of serious complications after shoulder replacement surgery has been developed in a collaboration between researchers from the University of Oxford, University of Bristol, and University of ...
Aug 1, 2024
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