Archive: 06/04/2016

Mosquito species may be key to transmitting EEE virus in southeast US

The mosquito species Culex erraticus may play a more significant role in transmitting the Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) in the southeastern United States than Culiseta melanura, the species most commonly associated ...

Apr 6, 2016

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Allergan, Pfizer call off proposed $160B merger

Top U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and Irish rival Allergan are charting independent futures after scrapping a record $160 billion deal torpedoed by new Treasury Department rules meant to block American companies from moving their ...

Apr 6, 2016

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A small molecule outclasses larger ones in combating drug-resistant bacteria that cause skin infections

A promising drug candidate to address the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant skin infections has been discovered by A*STAR researchers.

Apr 6, 2016

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Babies will 'deal with the devil'—when the price is right

Turns out everyone does have a price—even babies.

Apr 6, 2016

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Can reading fiction help autism disorders?

A student from the University of Liverpool is investigating the use of fiction to improve social and emotional understanding of people with Autism Spectrum disorders (ASD).

Apr 6, 2016

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Not wearing a sling can speed up a patient's return to mobility after rotator cuff injury

A randomized control trial led by two Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry members has shown benefits to getting patients moving earlier after surgery to repair the rotator cuff—the group of muscles and tendons that move and ...

Apr 6, 2016

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Nation should implement a medical device evaluation system for safer, innovative medical devices

Evidence on the safety and effectiveness of medical devices is difficult to coordinate and assess, despite the critical role medical devices play in diagnosing and treating patients.

Apr 6, 2016

Infant daughters already show signs of reproductive disease

The infant daughters of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) show a higher level of an enzyme that activates testosterone and may be an early sign of developing the complex genetic disease, according to a new Northwestern ...

Apr 6, 2016

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Study finds exercise can help enhance diabetic medication

Exercise can help enhance the effects of blood glucose-lowering medication, according to an award-winning study by a University of Georgia graduate student.

Apr 6, 2016

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New clues in the quest to prevent clogged arteries

For many people, coronary artery disease (CAD) – the buildup of plaque in the heart's arteries – is an unfortunate part of aging. By studying the genetic makeup of people who maintain clear arteries into old age, researchers ...

Apr 6, 2016

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