Archive: 12/02/2018

New ECPR protocol helps some cardiac arrest patients survive certain death

More people are walking away from a type of cardiac arrest that is nearly always fatal, thanks to a new protocol being tested at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. It's called an ECPR alert.

Feb 12, 2018

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Fewer people being referred to fall prevention programs, new study says

More than half of older West Australians who reported falling over in the past year did not seek medical assistance, new Curtin University-led research has found, with a significant decline in the number of people being referred ...

Feb 12, 2018

Science of why we age

Ageing is an accepted fact of life, trivialised and even glorified in books and movies. But why do we actually age? And can we stop it?

Feb 12, 2018

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I'm not overweight, so why do I need to eat healthy foods?

We all have that one friend whose eating habits and body shape simply don't add up. While enjoying the unhealthiest of meals and a sedentary lifestyle, somehow they effortlessly retain a slender figure.

Feb 12, 2018

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A gender agenda—improving healthcare equality

In the past, we've thought diseases affect men and women the same. New evidence suggests this is not the case, and women are suffering for it.

Feb 12, 2018

Who's your ideal mate? Your 'first love' may have something to do with it

Your first sexual partner may have more to tell you about your spouse or current lover than you may think. Although this may sound surprising to you, studies have shown early experiences play a role in who we choose as a ...

Feb 12, 2018

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How we can prevent more Listeria deaths

The largest Listeria food-borne outbreak ever recorded in human history is now taking place in South Africa.

Feb 12, 2018

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Predicting antisocial behaviour from the neurobiology of empathy

Empathy encourages prosocial behavior, while an empathy deficit has been linked to psychological disorders. By further examining the mechanisms involved, new research hopes to offer risk analysis and better treatment for ...

Feb 12, 2018

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Supermicrosurgery helps to combat lymphoedema following tumour removal

Lymphoedema is fluid retention in the tissue caused by damage to the lymphatic system and is one of the most serious side-effects of cancer operations. The problems caused by the swelling can range from severe pain or skin ...

Feb 12, 2018

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Breaking new ground in medical training

With plenty of anticipation, ETH Zurich welcomed the first 100 students to its new Bachelor's degree in human medicine last autumn. The experiences of the first semester have resulted in a lot of enthusiasm – from the lecturers ...

Feb 12, 2018

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