Archive: 07/01/2016

Blood test may help rule out preeclampsia in short term

(HealthDay)—A sFlt-1:PlGF ratio of 38 or lower appears to help rule out preeclampsia in women in whom the syndrome is suspected clinically, according to a study published in the Jan. 7 issue of the New England Journal of ...

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LARC deemed safe for women with cardiovascular conditions

(HealthDay)—For women with cardiovascular conditions, long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) appears safe with few complications, according to a study published in the Jan. 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

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Discharge before noon tied to longer length of stay

(HealthDay)—Discharge before noon is associated with longer length of stay among adult medical and surgical patients, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

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Dietary glutamic acid linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer

(HealthDay)—Dietary glutamic acid intake is associated with reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online Dec. 30 in Cancer.

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Trio of papers reveal lessons learned from Ebola epidemic

(HealthDay)—A trio of papers published in the Jan. 7 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine reveal some of what has been learned about the Ebola virus.

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Provider volume affects outcome in IMRT for head, neck cancer

(HealthDay)—For patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), provider volume is associated with outcome, according to a study published online Jan. 4 in the Journal ...

Jan 7, 2016

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Researchers discover possible strategy against stroke

Scientists at VIB and KU Leuven have identified the oxygen sensor PHD1 as a potential target for the treatment of brain infarction (ischemic stroke). Despite (minor) improvements in stroke treatment, stroke remains the fourth ...

Jan 7, 2016

Gun, fire, motor vehicle safety practices linked to parents' depressive symptoms

AU School of Public Affairs assistant professor Taryn Morrissey conducted a study that links parental depression to increased safety risks for their children. Her article on the findings, 'Parents' Depressive Symptoms and ...

Jan 7, 2016

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Orthopedic surgery simulation: Unique technology developed

A unique training simulator for orthopedic open surgery (knee reconstruction with total joint replacement) has been developed by OSSim Technologies Inc. in partnership with three University of Montreal orthopedic surgeons: ...

Jan 7, 2016

Epigenetic regulation of metastatic breast cancer progression may guide prognosis and future therapy

Boston-A gene that plays a role in the development of breast cancer to metastatic disease has been identified which may help to predict disease progression and serve as a target for the development of future breast cancer ...

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