Archive: 28/09/2016

Rare disease challenges ICT researchers

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) need help to ensure they are getting correct nutrition and the right amount of enzymes. They also need constant reminders. Researchers are now developing a digital support device to promote ...

Sep 28, 2016

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Some herbal and dietary supplements can be toxic to the liver

A new review based on a research symposium sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease and the National Institutes of Health highlights the potentially damaging effects of herbal and dietary supplements ...

Sep 28, 2016

Expert offers tips on how to keep calm when talking about politics

Between controversial debates and campaign rallies, conversations during the election season can become divisive. However, one Baylor College of Medicine expert offers some tips on how to keep calm when discussing politics, ...

Sep 28, 2016

Cell pH regulation revealed

Most physiological processes are pH-sensitive, and pH within individual cells in skeletal muscles (pHi) must be carefully regulated to maintain normal cellular functioning. During intensive exercise, and also in certain diseases, ...

Sep 28, 2016

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Can Hippocrates prevent overdiagnosis?

Hippocrates' famous oath echoed around Barcelona's International Convention Centre throughout the fourth Preventing Overdiagnosis conference, held this past week. For three days, this eclectic and passionate mix of policy ...

Sep 28, 2016

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Low cancer symptom awareness linked to lower chance of survival

In regions where cancer survival is poorer, people on average have lower awareness of cancer symptoms, according to new findings published today (Wednesday) in the British Journal of Cancer.

Sep 28, 2016