Archive: 09/07/2014

Tablet computer use may help keep seniors' minds sharp

(Medical Xpress)—A new study from the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas has affirmed that challenging older adults with certain never-before-tried activities—such as tablet computing—might ...

Jul 9, 2014

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Innovative research tool pinpoints potential therapies for multiple sclerosis

Using a novel screening platform to rapidly evaluate the cellular effects of 1,000 chemical compounds, a team led by UC San Francisco scientists has identified eight drugs that may stimulate nervous system repair in multiple ...

Jul 9, 2014

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Treating gun violence as a disease

Approximately 82 people in Chicago were reportedly injured and 14 died as a result of gun violence during the extended Fourth of July weekend.

Jul 9, 2014

Adolescents from southern Europe are less fit and more obese than their central-northern European peers

Adolescents in southern Europe are less fit in terms of cardiorespiratory capacity, strength and speed-agility than their central-northern European peers. Moreover, southern adolescents are more obese and present higher levels ...

Jul 9, 2014

Master's thesis is foundation for film that shatters old myths of Down syndrome

Leigh Ann Kaman fell to the floor when doctors told her that her newborn son, Benjamin, had Down syndrome. She and her husband, Brian, felt totally alone.

Jul 9, 2014

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New test predicts survival in blood cancer patients

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists have developed a test which accurately predicts the prognosis for patients with the most common form of leukaemia.

Jul 9, 2014

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$580 million EU antitrust fine for drug makers

The European Union's antitrust body is imposing a fine of 428 million euros ($580 million) on France's pharmaceutical company Servier and five producers of generic medicines for distorting competition.

Jul 9, 2014

Eating lean beef daily can help lower blood pressure

(Medical Xpress)—Contrary to conventional wisdom, a growing body of evidence shows that eating lean beef can reduce risk factors for heart disease, according to recent research by nutritional scientists.

Jul 9, 2014

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Study finds telephone treatment of depression after cardiac bypass surgery improves outcomes, saves money

(Medical Xpress)—Screening for depression and then providing a telephone-delivered, nurse-led "collaborative care" intervention following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery not only improves health-related quality ...

Jul 9, 2014

One of eight deaths among young adults related to opioid use, research finds

One of every eight deaths among young adults in Ontario is related to opioids, making the drugs a leading cause of premature death, researchers have found.

Jul 9, 2014

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Archive: 09/07/2014

Tablet computer use may help keep seniors' minds sharp

Innovative research tool pinpoints potential therapies for multiple sclerosis

Treating gun violence as a disease

Adolescents from southern Europe are less fit and more obese than their central-northern European peers

Master's thesis is foundation for film that shatters old myths of Down syndrome

New test predicts survival in blood cancer patients

$580 million EU antitrust fine for drug makers

Eating lean beef daily can help lower blood pressure

Study finds telephone treatment of depression after cardiac bypass surgery improves outcomes, saves money

One of eight deaths among young adults related to opioid use, research finds

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