HPV vaccination for school boys not yet cost-effective HPV vaccination of New Zealand school boys is not yet a value-for-money option, according to a study just published by the University of Otago, Wellington. Jul 14, 2014 0 0
Molecular imbalance linked to brain tumour seizures Researchers in France may have discovered why some patients with a type of brain tumour have epileptic seizures. Jul 14, 2014 0 0
Dual contrast agent to light up arterial health risks Two degrees plus two scan energies and one heavy metal equals a new way to detect dangerous plaques in the coronary arteries. Jul 14, 2014 0 0
Preventive care remains a low priority for some urban women, according to research Regular check-ups and screenings are among the best ways to stay healthy and catch potential health problems before they become serious, but preventive care rates are lower than they should be among Hispanic women in Camden, ... Jul 14, 2014 0 0
Researcher examines how neighborhood food environments impact diet-related illnesses The seeds for Hanaa Hamdi's remarkable plans to change the food environment in Newark were planted during her own childhood. Jul 14, 2014 0 0
New dementia app brings together siblings, crosses disciplines McMaster graduates Alexis Liddell and Chris Benoit don't have a lot in common. She is a Humanities/Social Sciences graduate working in the long-term care field; he received his degree in Software Engineering and is working ... Jul 14, 2014 0 0
Strategic program helps families counter depression and anxiety A new program aimed at reducing the impact of parents' anxiety or depression on the family is being trialled in Australia. Jul 14, 2014 0 0
Ultrasound tracks odor representation in the brain A new ultrasound imaging technique has provided the first ever in vivo visualization of activity in the piriform cortex of rats during odor perception.. This deep-seated brain structure plays an important role in olfaction, ... Jul 14, 2014 0 0
New smartphone app offers easy and inexpensive solution for hearing screening A lightweight, automated and easy-to-use mobile health solution called hearScreen is ideal for developing countries and use in rural areas Jul 14, 2014 0 0
Scientists find genetic recipe to turn stem cells to blood The ability to reliably and safely make in the laboratory all of the different types of cells in human blood is one key step closer to reality. Jul 14, 2014 1 0