Archive: 22/01/2016

Study shows inferior outcomes for African-American pediatric lymphoma patients

Researchers from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Sylvester) today published a study showing that African-American pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma patients have inferior ...

Jan 22, 2016

Magnesium-based orthopedic implant that safely biodegrades and promotes bone growth

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from South Korea have shown, in preliminary clinical trials of 53 patients, that after a year their magnesium-calcium-zinc orthopedic implant spurs new bone growth by mimicking the body's calcification ...

Jan 22, 2016 report

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At least 39 deadly swine flu cases recorded in Russia

At least 39 people have died of swine flu in Russia since last month, according to AFP calculations based on official data, with more than half the cases announced in the last week.

Jan 22, 2016

A new platform for brain-wide imaging and reconstruction of neurons

The fine, branching tendrils that extend from a neuron often traverse great distances to form connections with their target cells. Tracing those connections is a major goal for scientists who want to understand exactly how ...

Jan 22, 2016

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Weight gain in rural women—what to do and how to prevent it

On average, Australian women gain about one kilo in weight every year, so a 20 year old woman has a high risk of becoming obese before she reaches 50. This weight gain can be even greater in women in rural areas, who may ...

Jan 22, 2016

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Explainer: what does the 'male gaze' mean, and what about a female gaze?

The "gaze" is a term that describes how viewers engage with visual media. Originating in film theory and criticism in the 1970s, the gaze refers to how we look at visual representations. These include advertisements, television ...

Jan 22, 2016

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Myelin cells swing along blood vessels to traverse the brain

The cells that create myelin, a fatty material that insulates nerve fibers in the brain's white matter, migrate into the developing brain by climbing and swinging on blood vessels, according to new research led by UC San ...

Jan 22, 2016

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Sparing ovaries and removing fallopian tubes may cut cancer risk, but few have procedure

During hysterectomies for non-cancerous conditions, removing both fallopian tubes while keeping the ovaries may help protect against ovarian cancer while preserving hormonal levels, but few women receive this surgical option, ...

Jan 22, 2016

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As HIV patients live longer, updated guide helps patients navigate new territory

In the 35 years since the emergence of HIV, treatments of the disease—and patient lifespans—have dramatically improved.

Jan 22, 2016

How to follow through on learning a new skill in the new year

"Mindfulness, motivation, mindset." Susan Ambrose, senior vice provost for undergraduate education and experiential learning, uses those words to describe the three "cognitive pillars" of co-op.

Jan 22, 2016

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