Archive: 19/06/2015

Long-term use of prescription opioids linked to higher mortality

Taking prescription medications such as Vicodin or Oxycontin for long periods may increase a patient's risk of death from any cause, according to Yale researchers.

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Researcher helps identify host factor essential for malaria parasite to infect human red blood cells

Red blood cells are a prime target for infection by the malaria parasite, but the absence of a nucleus containing DNA in red blood cells hinders genetic research to understand how these cells act as host cells.

Jun 19, 2015

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North Korea says it has 'cure' for MERS, Ebola, AIDS

North Korea says it has developed a vaccine that is "very effective" in treating MERS, Ebola and AIDS, the state mouthpiece KCNA reported, as well as a range of other diseases that modern medicine is yet to find a cure for.

Jun 19, 2015

Data analysis reveals link between age of puberty onsite and health in later life

A team of researchers with Cambridge University's MRC Epidemiology Unit has found a link between the age of onset of puberty and many health conditions that occur later on in life. In their paper published in the journal ...

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Researchers discover the anatomic reasons for the persistence of musical memory in alzheimer patients

In comparison to other memory functions, long-term musical memory in Alzheimer patients often remains intact and functional for a surprisingly long time. However, until now, the underlying causes of this phenomenon have remained ...

Jun 19, 2015

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Researchers develop innovative community-based cancer exercise program

Stage three breast cancer. Four words that, when uttered aloud, effectively put Laura Roberts' entire life on pause.

Jun 19, 2015

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Expert discusses heat-related illnesses, prevention, signs and symptoms

With extreme heat upon us early this summer season, medical experts at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center remind people not to ignore the dangers that accompany the high temperatures. Despite improved education ...

Jun 19, 2015

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Scientific evidence of a link between anxiety and repetitious behavior

The first scientific evidence of a link between anxiety and repetitious behavior has been demonstrated by researchers at the University of Connecticut and reported in the journal Current Biology.

Jun 19, 2015

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Neuroscientists show that multiple cortical regions are needed to process information

Researchers at MIT have proven that the brain's cortex doesn't process specific tasks in highly specialized modules—showing that the cortex is, in fact, quite dynamic when sharing information.

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Near-infrared imaging techniques for cartilage tissue

The mainstream techniques for visualization of cartilage tissue in the body are magnetic resonance imaging and computer tomography, but both techniques do not provide optimum quality images. A new method projected by American ...

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