Archive: 27/10/2017

Borderline pulmonary HTN linked to increased mortality risk

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing right heart catheterization (RHC), borderline pulmonary hypertension (PH) is associated with increased risk of mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in JAMA Cardiology.

Oct 27, 2017

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Tracking calories has never been easier

(HealthDay)—Gone are the days of hunting through calorie and carbohydrate counting books to find the information you need to plan weight loss menus.

Oct 27, 2017

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HIV drug resistance is threatening gains of treatment

(HealthDay)—Resistance to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is threatening the recent gains of treatment in the rate of new HIV infections, according to a perspective article published online Oct. 25 in the New England Journal ...

Oct 27, 2017

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With severe flu season lurking, shots a must

(HealthDay)—Early signs suggest that the United States will see a severe flu season, so it's especially important for Americans to get their shots, health experts say.

Oct 27, 2017

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Finally, unproven stem cell clinic practices might be curtailed

In a welcomed move, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has this week announced reforms will be introduced in 2018 to address long held concerns about the provision of unproven stem cell treatments to increasing numbers ...

Oct 27, 2017

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Demand for fertility preservation increasing for women

(HealthDay)—The demand for fertility preservation is increasing, and methods to address it include oocyte cryopreservation and ovarian-tissue cryopreservation, according to a review article published online Oct. 25 in the ...

Oct 27, 2017

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Parents' early word choices can widen STEM gender gap

The gender gap in STEM can start when children are just learning to speak – the words parents choose to describe their child's world could be the reason boys are outpacing girls, according to a new study.

Oct 27, 2017

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Peers can reduce tobacco use among younger smokers

Participating in a brief intervention delivered by their peers in community settings can help reduce smoking among youth and young adults, a new study from a team of tobacco-cessation researchers shows.

Oct 27, 2017

Drexel researchers identify 'master regulator' involved in infant lung damage

Researchers at Drexel University have revealed that inhibiting the micro-RNA miR-34a significantly reduces bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in mice. BPD is a chronic lung disease that affects up to 15,000 premature infants ...

Oct 27, 2017

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Anti-myeloma agent opens for new treatment strategy

The tumour form multiple myeloma is very challenging to treat and is still considered incurable. In a recently published study in the scientific journal Oncotarget, researchers at Uppsala University show how inhibition of ...

Oct 27, 2017

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