14 May 2012
What’s New: A new Japanese study suggests that acupuncture may alleviate breathing problem among COPD patients. Important Detail: Researchers at the Meiji University of Integrative Medicine and Kyoto University led by Masao Suzuki randomly assigned 68 COPD patients to standard medication and acupuncture for 12 weeks, or a sham procedure. The researchers seek progress in [...]
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14 May 2012
What’s New: Risk of sudden cardiac death is four times higher among those with HIV/AIDS compared to those without the condition, according to a new study. Important Detail: University of California, San Francisco researchers assessed health records of over 2,800 patients with HIV between April 2000 and Aug 2009. Nearly 8% suffered death during four [...]
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14 May 2012
What’s New: A new, small study suggests that smoking pot may help patients with multiple sclerosis by providing them relief from pain and muscle tightness, known as spasticity. Important Detail: Study author Dr. Jody Corey-Bloom from the University of California, San Diego and her team observed patients with multiple sclerosis who were suffering from muscle [...]
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13 May 2012
What’s New: Results of a rat study suggest that a new form of artificial eye system could help individuals in getting back their vision who have lost it cause of degenerative eye diseases. Important Detail: Research team at the Stanford University School of Medicine explained that the system utilizes small cells similar to solar panel [...]
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13 May 2012
What’s New: A new research points that surplus weight prior to and during pregnancy may pose prolonged health problems for infants even during their adulthood. Important Detail: Researchers at the Hebrew University and University of Washington analyzed clinical information on 1400 Jerusalem people between the years of 1974-76. The information offered data, along with other [...]
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13 May 2012
What’s New: New research took researchers a step closer to the better understanding and effective treatment of elevated temperature sensitivity and pain suffered by diabetic patients, commonly referred to as Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN). Important Detail: University of Warwick researchers Professor Paul Thornalley and Naila Rabbani have investigated a reactive compound, known as methylglyoxal (MG), [...]
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11 May 2012
What’s New: Females who have been violence victims or witnesses maybe at higher risk of being a part of risky sexual behavior, a new study says. Important Detail: Lead author Jennifer Walsh and colleagues at The Miriam Hospital assessed 481 females for history of violence and present unsafe sexual behaviors. The participants were categorized into [...]
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11 May 2012
What’s New: According to a new study, weight-loss surgery may help obese women in regulating their menstrual cycles and that’s not all, it may also stem extreme hair growth and may offer relief from skin problems. Important Detail: Study author Chandhana Paka at Stanford University of Medicine observed 126 females who were looking forward to [...]
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11 May 2012
What’s New: The U.S. FDA is looking forward to approve the first over-the counter test for HIV that allows users to rapidly test them for infection at home, without any supervision from doctor. Important Detail: Manufacturer of the OraQuick In-Home HIV test, OraSure Technologies Inc. showed in a trial that the test accurately detected HIV [...]
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10 May 2012
What’s New: New research suggests low consumption of protein and levels of certain gut bacteria may increase risk of being obese among kids. Important Detail: Researchers of the new study enrolled 27 normal weight and 26 obese kids aged 6 to 16 who completed a survey based on physical activity and dietary. Presence of different [...]
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