Archive: 22/01/2014

Study links intimate partner violence and risk of HIV

Researchers from The Miriam Hospital and the University of Rochester have found a definitive link between violence among intimate partners and an increased risk of HIV infection. The study is online in the journal Women & ...

Jan 22, 2014

When healthy habits become risky business

"When people take precautionary measures, their behavior often changes as a result," said Ravi Sundaram, an associate professor in the College of Computer and Information Science at Northeastern University. For example, people ...

Jan 22, 2014

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Australia could learn from China's foster care system

UNSW research shows Australia has much to learn from China's high quality, sustainable foster care system.

Jan 22, 2014

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Zebrafish help researchers learn about cancer treatment

(Medical Xpress)—When Hatem Sabaawy began keeping tropical fish as a hobby several years ago, he bought a few zebrafish, like many who purchase their first aquarium. But compared with other exotic creatures in his tank, ...

Jan 22, 2014

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Guys: Get married for the sake of your bones, but wait until you're 25

(Medical Xpress)—Marriage is good for the health of men's bones—but only if they marry when they're 25 or older, new UCLA research suggests.

Jan 22, 2014

Index detects early signs of deviation from normal brain development

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at Penn Medicine have generated a brain development index from MRI scans that captures the complex patterns of maturation during normal brain development. This index will allow clinicians and ...

Jan 22, 2014

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Obama targets college sexual assault epidemic (Update)

President Barack Obama shone a light Wednesday on a college sexual assault epidemic that is often shrouded in secrecy, with victims fearing stigma, police poorly trained to investigate and universities reluctant to disclose ...

Jan 22, 2014

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More federal funding of health centers mitigates access issues

(HealthDay)—Since 2000, increased federal funding for community health centers has helped low-income adults get access to primary care and dental care, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Health Services Research.

Jan 22, 2014

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UN warns of surge in Haiti cholera deaths

A United Nations envoy warned Wednesday that cholera deaths in Haiti will surge and spread to other countries unless more funds are found to battle the epidemic.

Jan 22, 2014

Insufficient evidence for low-dose CT lung CA screening

(HealthDay)—In contrast to a recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend ...

Jan 22, 2014

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Archive: 22/01/2014

Study links intimate partner violence and risk of HIV

When healthy habits become risky business

Australia could learn from China's foster care system

Zebrafish help researchers learn about cancer treatment

Guys: Get married for the sake of your bones, but wait until you're 25

Index detects early signs of deviation from normal brain development

Obama targets college sexual assault epidemic (Update)

More federal funding of health centers mitigates access issues

UN warns of surge in Haiti cholera deaths

Insufficient evidence for low-dose CT lung CA screening

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