Archive: 20/04/2018

Pharmacist follow-ups cut diabetes costs and reduce health risks

Two studies led by Associate Professor Joyce Lee from the Department of Pharmacy at the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Faculty of Science revealed that pharmacist-managed care, in addition to routine check-ups with ...

Apr 20, 2018

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To defeat superbugs, everyone will need access to clean water

The consumption of antibiotics has increased significantly over the past 15 years, according to a recent study. The increase occurred despite the international push to reduce the use of these important drugs.

Apr 20, 2018

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Buprenorphine may be safer than methadone if treatment duration is longer, study suggests

The less commonly prescribed opioid substitute buprenorphine may be safer than methadone for problem opioid users, especially if used during the first month of treatment, according to a study which includes University of ...

Apr 20, 2018

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Good oral hygiene may help recovery after a heart attack

Good oral hygiene may help recovery after acute cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and aortic dissection, according to research presented today at Frontiers in CardioVascular Biology (FCVB) 2018, a European Society ...

Apr 20, 2018

Losing wealth, health and life: how financial loss can have catastrophic effects

Public hearings for the Financial Services Royal Commission, which resumed this week, are bringing to light some questionable practices in the sector – from lending beyond people's means, to giving the wrong financial advice ...

Apr 20, 2018

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Starting aerobic exercise soon after concussion improves recovery time, study finds

A new study from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education has found that starting aerobic exercise sooner rather than later after a diagnosed concussion contributes to a faster recovery and ...

Apr 20, 2018

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Single-cell study in a childhood brain tumor affirms the importance of context

In defining the cellular context of diffuse midline gliomas, researchers find the cells fueling their growth and suggest a potential approach to treating them: forcing their cells to be more mature.

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New imaging method identifies how normal and cancer cells move and adapt

An international team of scientists including David Q. Matus, Ph.D., and Benjamin L. Martin, Ph.D., in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology and Stony Brook University Cancer Center researchers, have developed ...

Apr 20, 2018

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How the skin protects

Epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, provides the critical protective barrier needed for terrestrial life. The process of epidermal barrier formation includes conversion of the essential fatty acid linoleate into skin-relevant ...

Apr 20, 2018

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Synthetic biology approaches to improving immunotherapy

The AACR 2018 Meeting in Chicago is ending today and has featured the major new results in cancer treatment and immunotherapy treatments in particular. Immunotherapy, the use of the patient's own immune system to attack their ...

Apr 20, 2018

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