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TSRI scientists find root cause of appetite loss during illness
5/05/2016
The discovery opens the door to new therapies influencing appetite and weight.
Findings light the way for new treatments in colitis, colon cancer
5/05/2016
An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist has discovered that certain sugars produced by the body play an important role in the development of colitis and, ultimately, colon cancer.
Johns Hopkins scientist programs robot for 'soft tissue' surgery
5/05/2016
Project aims to improve results for patients, expand availability of surgery.
Warfarin use for atrial fibrillation increases dementia risk
5/05/2016
A new study using data from more than 10,000 patients demonstrates a link between warfarin, atrial fibrillation, and an increased risk of dementia.
Up to 50% of people with undiagnosed coeliac disease have iron deficiency anaemia
5/04/2016
Almost a quarter (23%) of British adults recalled being told they were anaemic following a blood test, according to a recent YouGov survey1 for Coeliac UK; the charity is concerned that as anaemia...
Teledermatology linked to access to dermatologists for Medicaid enrollees in California
5/04/2016
Primary care practices in a large California Medicaid managed care plan offering teledermatology had an increased fraction of patients who visited a dermatologist compared with other practices...
Scientists create tasty ginger beverages with healthy qualities
5/04/2016
One is a soft drink and the other is milk fermented, both help the intestinal system, and their antioxidant activity may contribute to the prevention of cancer and vascular diseases.
The American Urological Association (AUA), together with the Society for Urologic Oncology (SUO), today released a new clinical practice guideline on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
Clinical equivalence of partial breast irradiation (PBI) and whole breast irradiation (WBI) has been demonstrated in two key phase III randomized trials: the Groupe Européen de Curiethérapie...
Patient-physician communication is critical for prostate cancer survivors' health
5/04/2016
For prostate cancer patients who had their prostates surgically removed, patient-physician communication was key for helping them cope with their disease and for improving their health-related...