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More realistic physical activity targets needed, say experts
1/22/2015
Physical activity guidelines should focus on getting inactive people to do a little activity rather than strive for the entire population to meet the current target of 150 minutes of moderate...
Light replaces the needle
1/22/2015
One in twelve children are born prematurely in Switzerland. If hypoglycemia develops in these premature babies and persists for over an hour, it can affect brain development.
How to attack and paralyze myeloma cells
1/22/2015
Multiple myeloma is a malignant disease characterised by proliferation of clonal plasma cells in the bone marrow and typically accompanied by the secretion of monoclonal immunoglobulins that are...
VolitionRX begins first ovarian cancer detection study to evaluate blood-based test
1/22/2015
VolitionRx Limited, a life sciences company focused on developing blood-based diagnostic tests for a broad range of cancer types and other conditions, has announced it has signed an agreement to...
Mortality-to-incidence ratio helps identify global disparities in cancer screening and treatment
1/22/2015
Disparities in cancer screening, incidence, treatment, and survival are worsening globally.
Hypothermia during surgery can affect recovery
1/22/2015
Body temperature decreases during the first hour of surgery, even when patients are actively warmed with forced air, reports a new study published in the February issue of Anesthesiology, the...
Sitting increases disease risk... and exercise may not reduce it
1/22/2015
A new study suggests that sitting and exercise are distinct factors in terms of health outcomes. The authors recommend that everyone reduce their sitting time by 2-3 hours a day.
Avoiding clots with carbon nanotubes when blood comes in contact with medical devices
1/22/2015
Scientists in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Trinity College Dublin, have made an important discovery about the safety issues of using carbon nanotubes as biomaterials which...
Coffee consumption linked with reduced melanoma risk
1/21/2015
Good news for coffee drinkers; consuming four cups a day could reduce the risk of melanoma skin cancer by 20%, according to a new study.
Study examines NSAID use, risk of anastomotic failure following surgery
1/21/2015
Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was associated with an increased risk of anastomotic leak at the surgical junction in patients undergoing nonelective colorectal procedures...