HIV & AIDS
How innovation can help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030
A United Nations initiative backed by global experts has set its sights on an ambitious programme to bring an end to the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
Oct 23, 2018
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Cardiology
Heart patients advised to move around every 20 minutes to prolong life
Heart patients are being advised to move around every 20 minutes in a bid to prolong life following a study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) 2018.
Oct 22, 2018
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Medications
Heroin addiction treatment and opioid misuse
Michael Fendrich is associate dean for research and a professor in the UConn School of Social Work, whose research focuses on policies, services, interventions, and risk factors related to substance misuse and mental health. ...
Oct 22, 2018
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Medical research
New model suggests cuffless, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring possible using pulse waves
A large team of researchers from several institutions in China and the U.S. has developed a model that suggests it should be possible to create a cuffless, non-invasive blood pressure monitor based on measuring pulse waves. ...
Cardiology
How many days of checks needed to diagnose high blood pressure?
A routine visit to the doctor's office typically results in a single blood pressure measurement.
Oct 5, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Media violence, impulsivity and family conflict tied to aggressive behaviors in teenagers
Teenagers exposed to TV and film violence and high levels of household conflict are at risk of engaging in aggressive behaviors, according to a new study by researchers at three U.S. universities.
Sep 27, 2018
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Health
I ran 100 miles in a day, this is what happened to my body
The marathon race has long been considered the ultimate test of human endurance. But the last few decades have seen growing numbers of runners regularly tackling distances exceeding the traditional marathon. So-called "ultra-marathon ...
Sep 24, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Prevention of HIV increasing, but no one should be left behind
Gay and bisexual men are getting tested and using medications to prevent HIV transmission more than ever, with UNSW researchers recording an encouraging major shift towards new forms of prevention thanks to government-funded ...
Sep 24, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Cardiac monitoring needed for high-risk breast cancer patients
(HealthDay)—Risk of cardiotoxicity is higher for patients receiving trastuzumab and/or anthracyclines for the treatment of breast cancer, according to a study published in the Aug. 1 issue of JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.
Sep 20, 2018
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Cardiology
Engineers and cardiologists develop low-cost wireless AI heart monitor
A Cambridge start-up has developed a low-cost next-generation wearable heart and cardiovascular function monitor which uses AI to diagnose heart rhythm and respiratory problems in real time.
Sep 12, 2018
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