Archive: 31/03/2015

Study shows female mammalian phenotype results from repression of male-linked genes by methylation

(MedicalXpress)—A team of researchers with the University of Maryland and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine has found that brain regions in female rodents associated with sexual behavior are feminized by repression of male-linked ...

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Arizona governor signs abortion drug notification mandate

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Monday that requires abortion providers in Arizona to tell women they can reverse the effects of a drug-induced abortion and also bars women from buying any health care plan through the federal ...

Mar 31, 2015

Southeast England ahead on genetic tests for inherited eye conditions

New research from The University of Manchester published in the Journal of Community Genetics reveals a stark variation in genetic testing services for inherited eye disease in England.

Mar 31, 2015

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Teenagers more inclined to repeat 'risky' behaviour

School-age teenagers who have previously engaged in risky online behaviour are much more likely than young adults to repeat such behaviour in the future, according to a new study by Plymouth University.

Mar 31, 2015

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Symmetry leads to lack of attention

New research has found humans are likely to underestimate the amount of detail in symmetrical compared to random patterns.

Mar 31, 2015

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Smartphone app could change how depression is diagnosed

It's common to hear complaints about our near-constant connection to our smart phones, but UConn researchers believe they can use the ubiquity of these devices to better screen for depression.

Mar 31, 2015

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Pulmonary embolism risk scoring could guide treatment, ease burden on EDs

An analysis led by University of Cincinnati (UC) emergency medicine researchers shows that a simplified severity scoring tool for pulmonary embolism could be used in emergency departments to guide treatment decisions and, ...

Mar 31, 2015

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Why icing doesn't work to heal injuries

Applying ice to a muscle after injury is a commonly prescribed therapy for treating muscle bruises. But does it really speed recovery time and help the muscle to heal?

Mar 31, 2015

Exposure to ultrafine particles influences cardiac function

The adverse health effects caused by fine particles have been known for some time. In addition, ultrafine particles appear to play a significant role in cardiac function – even if an individual is exposed to these for only ...

Mar 31, 2015

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Study reveals high–cholesterol diet increases spread of prostate cancer

University of Queensland research has shown that a high-cholesterol diet increases the spread of prostate cancer tumours to lymph nodes, lungs and bones.

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