Archive: 09/09/2014

Developing a safe and effective alternative to medicinal marijuana

In recent years, the use of cannabis in medical treatment has sparked a heated debate between state and federal governments. Although the federal government has banned marijuana—it is classified as a Schedule I Drug and ...

Sep 9, 2014

Nutrient combination super pill to treat depression

(Medical Xpress)—A new University of Melbourne and University of Queensland study will help people suffering from clinical depression by offering them new combination of nutrient-based medications to enhance mood.

Sep 9, 2014

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Risk of Ebola emergence mapped

A new map identifies areas where animals are likely to be infected with the Ebola virus as a first step towards understanding where future outbreaks of the disease may occur.

Sep 9, 2014

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FDA urged to provide oversight of high risk laboratory developed tests

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) issued a policy statement Tuesday, Sept. 9, that underscores the importance of safe, accurate, and effective diagnostic tests by recommending that the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Sep 9, 2014

College students' use of marijuana on the rise, some drugs declining

More college students nationwide have added illicit drugs, such as marijuana and amphetamine, to their back-to-school supply lists.

Sep 9, 2014

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Lives at risk under global Ebola guidelines - experts

Public health experts are concerned guidelines that suggest health workers need only wear surgical masks rather than higher-level protective equipment, such as respirators, when treating Ebola patients, are lacking.

Sep 9, 2014

New infrared marker for bio-imaging

The recently developed fluorescent protein Amrose is now being used for advanced near-IR imaging procedures. With the aid of a novel evolutionary platform technology, scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München have developed ...

Sep 9, 2014