Archive: 27/04/2016

Psoriasis associated with diabetes, BMI and obesity in Danish twin study

The chronic inflammatory skin disease psoriasis was associated with type 2 diabetes, body mass index and obesity in a study of Danish twins, and the study also suggests the possibility of a common genetic cause between psoriasis ...

Apr 27, 2016

Even a little air pollution may have long-term health effects on developing fetus

Even small amounts of air pollution appear to raise the risk of a condition in pregnant women linked to premature births and lifelong neurological and respiratory disorders in their children, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School ...

Apr 27, 2016

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Intra-ocular pressure measurement in a patient with a thin, thick or abnormal cornea

As a fundamental component of the ocular examination, accurate measurement of intra-ocular pressure (IOP) facilitates the management of patients with established glaucoma and the identification of patients with an elevated ...

Apr 27, 2016

No time to get fit? Think again—Just one minute of intense exercise produces health benef

Researchers at McMaster University have found that a single minute of very intense exercise produces health benefits similar to longer, traditional endurance training.

Apr 27, 2016

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Sensitive people more vulnerable to online dating scams

Sensitive and less emotionally intelligent people are more likely to be vulnerable to online dating scams.

Apr 27, 2016

FDA panel votes against approval of eteplirsen for DMD

(HealthDay)—The drug eteplirsen should not be approved for treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel said Monday.

Apr 27, 2016

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Consumers reveal barriers to brain-training app-iness

In recent years there has been an explosion in the number of smartphone apps aimed at 'brain training'. These games often make confident statements about improving our mental performance, but there is little scientific evidence ...

Apr 27, 2016

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Skateboarding mishaps send 176 U.S. kids to ERs every day

(HealthDay)—Skateboarding can be a fun and challenging activity, but it also comes with a significant risk of injury, researchers report.

Apr 27, 2016

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U.S. health report card finds racial, ethnic disparities persist

(HealthDay)—A report card on Americans' health finds that racial and ethnic disparities persist, with significant gaps in obesity, cesarean births and dental care.

Apr 27, 2016

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Scientists teaching machines to make clinical trials more successful

Scientists are teaching computers to figure out why people accept or decline invitations to participate in clinical trials. Recruiting sufficient numbers of participants is a current challenge in medical research that can ...

Apr 27, 2016

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