Archive: 13/07/2018

Deaths from cardiovascular disease rising in India, study finds

Death due to cardiovascular disease is on the rise in India, causing more than one quarter of all deaths in the country in 2015 and affecting rural populations and young adults the most, suggests a study published today in ...

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Canadian court rebuffs tobacco firm in major damages suit

US cigarette maker Philip Morris suffered a setback Friday in a long-running suit when Canada's Supreme Court denied it access to personal data on people suffering from tobacco-related diseases.

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Jefferson University offers medical marijuana grad programs

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia will be offering graduate-level certificate programs in medical marijuana.

Jul 13, 2018

Testosterone research brings new hope for cancer patients

Many cancer patients suffer from a loss of body mass known as cachexia. Approximately 20 percent of cancer related deaths are attributed to the syndrome of cachexia, which in cancer patients is often characterized by a rapid ...

Jul 13, 2018

PTSD rate among prison employees equals that of war veterans

Prison employees experience PTSD on par with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, a new study from a Washington State University College of Nursing researcher found.

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The neurobiology of fruit fly courtship helps illuminates human disorders of motivation

Two fruit flies meet in an acrylic mating chamber and check each other out. It's the insect version of speed dating for science.

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Sociodemographic disparities in eyeglass use among elderly

(HealthDay)—There are sociodemographic disparities in eyeglass use by age, race/ethnicity, education level, and income, according to a study published online July 12 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

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Most back pain patients halt opioid use after surgery

(HealthDay)—Duration of preoperative opioid use appears to be the most important predictor of sustained opioid use following back surgery, according to a study published in the June 6 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint ...

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Is surgery the best option for penetrating kidney trauma?

Trauma is the sixth leading cause of death worldwide, and recent studies suggest that 16 percent of renal (kidney) trauma occurs from a penetrating injury, such as a gunshot wound, stabbing or piercing injury from a car accident.

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Gender bias in medicine has far-reaching consequences

(HealthDay)—Overlooking women in medicine can have far-reaching consequences, according to a perspective piece published in the June 14 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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