Archive: 08/02/2016

Newer pain management strategies can lead to quicker, shorter recovery after total knee replacements

According to a new literature review in the February issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), a team-based care approach (consisting of the patient, family members, the orthopaedic surgeon ...

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A new book by neuroscientist offers strategies for reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Diet, exercise, a good night's sleep—all sound recommendations for mitigating one's risk for everything from heart disease to diabetes and, as it turns out, Alzheimer's.

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Study finds possible new jet-lag treatment

Exposing people to short flashes of light while they're sleeping could provide a fast and efficient method of preventing jet lag, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

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Vaccine development assistance nearly quadrupled over 14 years

The February issue of Health Affairs explores the current environment in which vaccines are discovered, produced, and delivered. The issue also contains several studies examining the economic benefits and value of sustainably ...

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Will more states ban nonmedical exemptions for childhood vaccination?

For more than 30 years, Mississippi and West Virginia were the only states in the country that disallowed nonmedical exemptions to mandatory school vaccination laws for religious or philosophical reasons, until they were ...

Feb 8, 2016

Expanding use of vaccines could save up to $44 for every dollar spent, study suggests

Vaccinations, long recognized as an excellent investment that saves lives and prevents illness, could have significant economic value that far exceeds their original cost, a new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins ...

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Engineers 3-D-print a new lifelike liver tissue for drug screening

A team led by engineers at the University of California, San Diego has 3D-printed a tissue that closely mimics the human liver's sophisticated structure and function. The new model could be used for patient-specific drug ...

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Gut environment could reduce severity of malaria

Microorganisms in the gut could play a role in reducing the severity of malaria, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and the University of Louisville.

Feb 8, 2016

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Common colds at school a primary driver of asthma hospitalizations for children

The most dangerous times of year for children with asthma are soon after their schools reopen after a break, and a new study finds that cold viruses are largely to blame.

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Study details molecular mechanism that regulates how the heart pumps blood

In a finding that could lead to new drugs to treat heart failure, researchers have uncovered the molecular mechanism that regulates how the heart pumps blood.

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