Archive: 08/12/2015

Top gynecologists oppose FDA ruling on minimally invasive procedures for uterine fibroids

Two UNC physicians have joined other leading experts in gynecology and related specialties across the country in asking the Food and Drug Administration to rescind or revise a warning it issued severely restricting use of ...

Dec 8, 2015

Playing 3-D video games can boost memory formation, study finds

Don't put that controller down just yet. Playing three-dimensional video games - besides being lots of fun - can boost the formation of memories, according to University of California, Irvine neurobiologists.

Dec 8, 2015

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Why focusing on a visual task will make us deaf to our surroundings

Concentrating attention on a visual task can render you momentarily 'deaf' to sounds at normal levels, reports a new UCL study funded by the Wellcome Trust.

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Skin lesions for 29 percent with anti-TNF treatment in IBD

(HealthDay)—For patients with inflammatory bowel disease treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy, skin lesions frequently develop but rarely necessitate treatment discontinuation, according to research published ...

Dec 8, 2015

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Mobile stroke treatment unit feasible for acute stroke care

(HealthDay)—A mobile stroke treatment unit (MSTU) is feasible for providing acute stroke treatment, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in JAMA Neurology.

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Researchers identify key biological markers for psychotic disorders

A team of researchers led by faculty at the University of Georgia has identified a number of biological markers that make it possible to classify mental disorders with greater precision. Their findings, published today in ...

Dec 8, 2015

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Meet vincent, the cat with the titanium legs

(HealthDay)— Vincent the cat's nine lives are far from over: He's recovering well after receiving high-tech hind legs that replace those lost when he was a kitten.

Dec 8, 2015

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Recurrent aphthous stomatitis linked to oxidative stress

(HealthDay)—Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is associated with increased total oxidative status and oxidative stress index values, according to a study published online Dec. 1 in the International Journal of Dermatology.

Dec 8, 2015

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Kanuma approved for rare missing-enzyme disease

(HealthDay)—Kanuma (sebelipase alfa) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first treatment for a rare but often-deadly disease caused by an enzyme deficiency.

Dec 8, 2015

Optimistic outlook may boost recovery after heart attack

(HealthDay)—Having an optimistic attitude after a heart attack may be good for your health, Harvard researchers report.

Dec 8, 2015

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