Obstetrics & gynaecology
New discovery pinpoints the 'golden window' for IVF success
It's long been known that correctly timing an embryo transfer is critical to the chance of achieving pregnancy.
Aug 24, 2021
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Immunology
Pioneering therapy provides long-term survival for babies lacking thymus
An investigational treatment pioneered by a Duke Health pediatrician resulted in a one-year survival rate of 77% among children born with a rare condition in which they lack an immune system.
Aug 4, 2021
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Cardiology
Repairing 'broken' hearts—new promising surgical technique for heart attacks
Heart attack, medically known as myocardial infarction (MI), is a common heart condition. MI is caused by problems in blood supply to parts of the heart. In severe cases, MI could be accompanied by ruptures in the wall separating ...
Jun 30, 2021
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Health
Medication may help heavy-drinking smokers' health
A recent UCLA clinical trial has shown encouraging results in helping daily smokers who are also heavy drinkers quit smoking and cut down their alcohol intake.
Jun 15, 2021
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Cardiology
Internal compression stocking helps against varicose veins
Varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic problem: The unsightly bulges might result in serious health problems such as leg ulcers, thromboses or even pulmonary embolisms. The cause of varicose vein disease is usually ...
Jun 8, 2021
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Surgery
Game-changing surgical procedure eliminates need for multiple operations to repair congenital trachea defect
A tracheaesophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital defect in which an abnormal connection forms between a child's esophagus and trachea. It often occurs with esophageal atresia. Even after surgical repair, TEFs recur in about ...
Apr 29, 2021
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Medications
Three-drug combo cures 90% of severe TB cases
A three-drug regimen for treating drug-resistant TB strains cured 90% of patients and cut down treatment period from about 20 months to six months, a conference heard.
Apr 22, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depressed and out of work? Therapy may help you find a job
If depression is making it more difficult for some unemployed people to land a job, one type of therapy may help, research suggests.
Feb 22, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New tool to measure uterine contractions can help predict the success rate of IVF
In groundbreaking work for women with fertility problems, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and the Catharina Hospital have developed a new method that allows for simple and objective measurements of uterine contractions. ...
Feb 22, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Hypnotic suggestions can make a complex task easy by helping vision fill in the blanks
Popular folklore and anecdotal evidence suggest that people in a hypnotic or suggestible state can experience sensory hallucinations, such as perceiving sounds and sights that are not actually there. Reliable scientific evidence ...
Jan 27, 2021
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