Archive: 31/03/2014

Surgery gives long-term help for obese diabetics

New research is boosting hopes that weight-loss surgery can put some patients' diabetes into remission for years and perhaps in some cases, for good.

Mar 31, 2014

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Scientists tackle comparable health disorders

Researchers are investigating if combining preventative courses for drug and alcohol use and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety is more effective for adolescents that delivering the strategies separately. ...

Mar 31, 2014

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A previously underappreciated brain region performs complex sequence learning

In the context of learning and memory, the primary visual cortex is the Rodney Dangerfield of cortical areas: It gets no respect. Also known as "V1," this brain region is the very first place where information from the retina ...

Mar 31, 2014

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Whether for small steps or elite strides, treadmill gains an edge on gravity

Gingerly stepping into the opening of a deflated rubber tent mounted on a large treadmill while wearing ungainly neoprene shorts does not inspire thoughts of speed or efficiency, let alone balance.

Mar 31, 2014

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Anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills linked to risk of death

Anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills have been linked to an increased risk of death, according to new research from the University of Warwick.

Mar 31, 2014

High blood pressure increases risk of stroke for atrial fibrillation patients

Poor blood pressure control among patients with atrial fibrillation is associated with a 50-percent increased risk of stroke, according to an analysis presented by Duke Medicine researchers.

Mar 31, 2014

Dealing with HIV as a chronic disease in Africa

Since 2004, the number of patients on antiretroviral drugs in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased 24 times, to 6.9 million*. HIV has become a chronic disease. A lifelong strict adherence to treatment is necessary. Health systems ...

Mar 31, 2014

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New device that simulates the human gut will save money and reduce testing on animals

A breakthrough in drug testing developed by a University of Huddersfield lecturer could lead to cheaper, more effective medicines. Dr Hamid Merchant is a member of the team that has created a device which accurately simulates ...

Mar 31, 2014

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Connecting the dots: Water diffusion MRI reveals plasticity networks in remote nonstimulated brain regions

(Medical Xpress)—Neuroplasticity (also referred to as brain plasticity, or simply plasticity) is the ability of the brain's neurons and neural networks – previously counter to what scientists believed – to change their ...

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Health care website stumbles on last day

The Obama administration's health care website is stumbling on deadline day for sign-ups.

Mar 31, 2014

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Archive: 31/03/2014

Surgery gives long-term help for obese diabetics

Scientists tackle comparable health disorders

A previously underappreciated brain region performs complex sequence learning

Whether for small steps or elite strides, treadmill gains an edge on gravity

Anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills linked to risk of death

High blood pressure increases risk of stroke for atrial fibrillation patients

Dealing with HIV as a chronic disease in Africa

New device that simulates the human gut will save money and reduce testing on animals

Connecting the dots: Water diffusion MRI reveals plasticity networks in remote nonstimulated brain regions

Health care website stumbles on last day

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