Archive: 17/12/2015

New reversible drug shows early promise in preventing dangerous clots

A new drug that protects against dangerous blood clots in patients undergoing procedures such as angioplasty to restore blood flow through the coronary arteries, appears safe, fast, and the effects are uniquely reversible, ...

Dec 17, 2015

Why smoking bans may have advantage over higher tobacco taxes

If governments want to discourage smoking among young people, both high taxes and smoking bans do the job - but bans may have one key advantage.

Dec 17, 2015

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US and Mexico must work to prevent future outbreaks of mosquito-transmitted diseases

Despite the increasing risks of mosquito-transmitted epidemics in the United States and Mexico, policymakers in both countries have made little effort to prevent future outbreaks, according to a new policy brief by tropical-disease ...

Dec 17, 2015

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Targeting frailty in pre-lung transplant patients might improve survival rates, patient outcomes

Frailty can affect people of all ages and demographics. Defined simply as "an increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes," frailty can affect a patient's chances of surviving a surgical procedure or needing a nursing ...

Dec 17, 2015

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Deforestation linked to rise in cases of emerging zoonotic malaria

A steep rise in human cases of P. knowlesi malaria in Malaysia is likely to be linked to deforestation and associated environmental changes, according to new research published in Emerging Infectious Diseases. The study, ...

Dec 17, 2015

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New report shows gains in health insurance across Texas fall behind rest of US

The rate of adults without health insurance across the U.S. dropped nearly twice as much as in Texas from 2013 to 2015, according to a new report released today by Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and the ...

Dec 17, 2015

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Minorities less likely to trust physicians, research reveals

When it comes to trust in their physicians, minority groups in the United States are less likely than white people to believe their doctors care about them, according to research by University of Pennsylvania's Abigail Sewell.

Dec 17, 2015

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Mirrors can make unhealthy foods less tasty

People often choose the unhealthy food because they think it is tastier. Aiming for solutions promoting healthy eating practices and ultimately combating obesity, this research shows that the presence of a mirror in a consumption ...

Dec 17, 2015

Scientists identify mechanisms to reduce epileptic seizures following TBI

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found that halting production of new neurons in the brain following traumatic brain injury can help reduce resulting epileptic seizures, cognitive decline, and impaired memory.

Dec 17, 2015

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Multiple myeloma drug could revolutionize treatment for sickle cell disease

An established drug for recurrent multiple myeloma might effectively be repurposed to improve the survival and day-to-day lives of patients with devastating sickle cell disease, according to revealing new research by a Feinstein ...

Dec 17, 2015

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Archive: 17/12/2015

New reversible drug shows early promise in preventing dangerous clots

Why smoking bans may have advantage over higher tobacco taxes

US and Mexico must work to prevent future outbreaks of mosquito-transmitted diseases

Targeting frailty in pre-lung transplant patients might improve survival rates, patient outcomes

Deforestation linked to rise in cases of emerging zoonotic malaria

New report shows gains in health insurance across Texas fall behind rest of US

Minorities less likely to trust physicians, research reveals

Mirrors can make unhealthy foods less tasty

Scientists identify mechanisms to reduce epileptic seizures following TBI

Multiple myeloma drug could revolutionize treatment for sickle cell disease

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