Improved outlook for people of African descent with treatment-resistant schizophrenia
A study led by researchers at Cardiff University means that more people of African descent who have treatment-resistant schizophrenia could …
Treatment to a T? Taking a ‘BiTE’ out of lung cancer
Immune cells called T cells are key components in the fight against cancer. However, they sometimes struggle to recognize cancerous …
My experience of being addicted to opiates
I was the stereotypical “Georgia Peach.” Living away from the city, I was fascinated by the simplicity of life — …
Inappropriate Use of Fentanyl Preps Seen Despite Awareness
TUESDAY, Feb. 19, 2019 — Despite adequate levels of prescriber, pharmacist, and patient knowledge regarding transmucosal immediate-release fentanyls (TIRFs), the …
New protocol could ease diagnosis of bacterial infections in infants
A new protocol could help emergency room physicians to rule out life-threatening bacterial infections among infants up to 2 months …
Push-up capacity linked with lower incidence of cardiovascular disease events among men
Active, middle-aged men able to complete more than 40 push-ups had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes—including …
Apellis Pharmaceuticals’ APL-2 Receives Fast Track Designation from the FDA for the Treatment of Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
WALTHAM Mass., and CRESTWOOD, Ky., Feb. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc., (Nasdaq:APLS) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused …
Use of Watchful Waiting Up for Low-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer
TUESDAY, Feb. 12, 2019 — From 2010 to 2015, there was an increase in use of active surveillance or watchful …
Face transplant surgery can improve speech in victims of severe face trauma
A new case study out of New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development finds that face …
Engineered miniature kidneys come of age
In recent years, researchers have created mini-organs known as organoids in the culture dish that contain many of the cell …
Researchers speed up detection of blood infection
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed a new method of detecting blood infection that they hope will …
How to get the most out of HIMSS19
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Increasing the dose intensity of chemotherapy reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death
Giving chemotherapy drugs every two weeks instead of the usual every three weeks reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence …
The Reality of Watching Reality TV
THURSDAY, Feb. 7, 2019 — When it comes to analyzing the effects of watching reality TV, well, it’s complicated. While …
Gasp! First audio map of oohs, aahs and uh-ohs spans 24 emotions
Ooh, surprise! Those spontaneous sounds we make to express everything from elation (woohoo) to embarrassment (oops) say a lot more …
The dangers of hidden fat: Exercise is your best defense against deep abdominal fat
Feb. 1, 2019—Scientists know that the type of fat you can measure with a tape isn’t the most dangerous. But …
Identity crisis of satiety neurons leads to obesity
Obesity − as research in the past decade has shown − is first and foremost a brain disease. Researchers at …
How joking around with your brothers and sisters shapes your sense of humour
Two siblings are playing on the living room floor. The girl, aged six, looks at her brother, and smiling, sings: …