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Friday, February 3, 2012
Whole exome sequencing identifies cause of metabolic disease, Emory University, Posted 1:17:23 PM PT
Lower levels of sunlight link to allergy and eczema, The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Posted 8:19:10 AM PT
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Breastfeeding and lung function at school age: Does maternal asthma modify the effect?, American Thoracic Society, Posted 9:19:10 PM PT
Malaria kills nearly twice as many people than previously thought, but deaths declining rapidly, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Diabetes rates vary widely in developing countries, 1 in 10 cases untreated, Drexel University, Posted 1:18:12 PM PT
Rituximab possible treatment option for patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:20:16 AM PT
Saint Louis University doctors aim to dispel myths about vaccines, Saint Louis University, Posted 6:20:17 AM PT
A silver bullet to beat cancer?, University of Leeds, Posted 6:20:17 AM PT
NIAID scientists consider 200 years of infectious diseases, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 6:19:11 AM PT
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
New map pinpoints areas of highest human risk for lyme disease in eastern United States, Burness Communications, Posted 2:17:23 PM PT
Societal control of sugar essential to ease public health burden, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 10:18:09 AM PT
'Life and activity monitor' provides portable, constant recording of vital signs, Oregon State University, Posted 10:17:27 AM PT
Blood test accurately distinguishes depressed patients from healthy controls, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Stents and surgery for blocked neck arteries are neck-and-neck as lasting stroke prevention, University of Maryland Medical Center, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
Just another pretty face: Dartmouth professor investigates neural basis of prosopagnosia, Dartmouth College, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
2012 adult immunization schedule broadens recommendations for HPV and hepatitis B vaccinations, American College of Physicians, Posted 9:19:11 PM PT
MSK ultrasound volume increase higher among non-radiologists, study suggests, American College of Radiology, Posted 9:17:22 PM PT
Targeting malaria hotspots key to reducing transmission, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:16 PM PT
Norovirus is the leading cause of infection outbreaks in US hospitals, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 8:18:13 AM PT
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing may predict post-liver transplantation survival, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
NSABB and H5N1 redactions: Biosecurity runs up against scientific endeavor, American Society for Microbiology, Posted 7:19:10 AM PT
Exposure to common environmental bacteria may be source of some allergic inflammation, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:19:08 AM PT
New agent improves kidney transplant survival in mice, likely to speed replacement of other organs, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:19:08 AM PT
Monday, January 30, 2012
Lungs infected with plague bacteria also become playgrounds for other microbes, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 12:19:08 PM PT
Improving medical treatment requires risk-based approach to regulate clinical trials, European Science Foundation, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Filling R&D gaps key to succeeding in NTD control and elimination goals by 2020, Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative, Posted 3:19:13 AM PT
Friday, January 27, 2012
The secret life of proteins, Northwestern University, Posted 2:19:09 PM PT
Study offers new information for flu fight, University of Georgia, Posted 11:19:11 AM PT
Research on vitamins could lead to the design of novel drugs to combat malaria, University of Southampton, Posted 10:19:12 AM PT
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Newly engineered highly transmissible H5N1 strain ignites controversy about balancing scientific discovery and public safety, American College of Physicians, Posted 2:19:10 PM PT
Workplace safety program can reduce injuries if aggressively enforced, study finds, RAND Corporation, Posted 2:18:12 PM PT
Gatekeeper signal controls skin inflammation, Cell Press, Posted 9:19:11 AM PT
CT scans for dizziness in the ER: Worth the cost?, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
Elevated risk factors linked to major cardiovascular disease events across a lifetime, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Posted 6:18:03 AM PT
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Warning over cost of asthma caused by traffic-related air pollution, European Lung Foundation, Posted 4:19:10 PM PT
Asthma rate and costs from traffic-related air pollution are much higher than once believed, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Posted 4:18:13 PM PT
Will you have a heart attack or stroke?, Northwestern University, Posted 2:17:23 PM PT
Kaiser Permanente study finds Gardasil does not trigger autoimmune conditions after vaccination, Kaiser Permanente, Posted 6:19:10 AM PT
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Availability and use of sanitation reduces by half the likelihood of parasitic worm infections, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:14 PM PT
Treatment of silent acid reflux does not improve asthma in children, NIH study finds, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Posted 2:19:13 PM PT
Acid reflux drug does not improve asthma in children, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
PFCs, chemicals in environment, linked to lowered immune response to childhood vaccinations, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
Study examines link between vaccinations and exposure to compound widely used in food packaging, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
Monday, January 23, 2012
New tool enhances view of muscles, Simon Fraser University, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
Magic mushrooms' effects illuminated in brain imaging studies, Imperial College London, Posted 12:20:16 PM PT
Emergency room visits risky for elderly residents from long-term care facilities, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 12:19:11 PM PT
Georgetown professor applauds decision of researchers to temporarily halt research on H5N1, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 10:19:13 AM PT
New malaria maps to guide battle against the disease, Wellcome Trust, Posted 6:18:12 AM PT
Friday, January 20, 2012
Tiny amounts of alcohol dramatically extend a worm's life, but why?, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 1:20:27 PM PT
Scientific paper shows California condor still threatened by human activities, Zoological Society of San Diego, Posted 1:20:19 PM PT
Notre Dame researchers report fundamental malaria discovery, University of Notre Dame, Posted 11:20:19 AM PT
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Anti-infective drug shortages pose threat to public health and patient care, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 9:19:12 PM PT
Accelerated infant growth increases risk of future asthma symptoms in children, American Thoracic Society, Posted 9:19:12 PM PT
PCE in drinking water linked to an increased risk of mental illness, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Joslin study identifies novel markers as key indicators of future renal failure in diabetes, Joslin Diabetes Center, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Study finds patients receive half of recommended preventive health services at annual check-ups, Virginia Commonwealth University, Posted 11:17:20 AM PT
Balancing scientific freedom and national security, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 8:19:12 AM PT
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Muscle relaxants and neuromodulators for managing RA pain: Many options, but no clear successes, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:20:15 PM PT
Continuing uncertainties surround anti-influenza drug, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:19:12 PM PT
Monitoring the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination in The Gambia, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:11 PM PT
New model for possible malaria vaccination suggests mass vaccination for low transmission areas, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:13 PM PT
Scripps-led study in JAMA shows new drug helps 'bridge' stent patients to cardiac surgery, Scripps Health, Posted 1:20:18 PM PT
Anti-malaria drug synthesized with the help of oxygen and light, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 8:19:12 AM PT
Counterfeit and substandard anti-malaria drugs threaten crisis in Africa, experts warn, Wellcome Trust, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Monday, January 16, 2012
Solutions for a nitrogen-soaked world, Ecological Society of America, Posted 9:18:12 PM PT
Knee replacement surgery incidence soars in those over age 50, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:18:12 PM PT
Researchers quantify the damage of alcohol by timing and exposure during pregnancy, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:18:02 PM PT
Comparing alcohol use and other disorders between the United States and South Korea, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:18:02 PM PT
Female feticide in Canada requires action, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Sunday, January 15, 2012
UBC researchers identify potential new therapy approach for hepatitis C, University of British Columbia, Posted 9:19:14 PM PT
Mass. General researchers find novel way to prevent drug-induced liver injury, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 10:20:17 AM PT
Friday, January 13, 2012
The concept of 'overactive bladder' serves better commercial rather than patient interests, University of Helsinki, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Discovery in Africa gives insight for Australian Hendra virus outbreaks, University of Cambridge, Posted 2:20:14 PM PT
Anthrax capsule vaccine protects monkeys from lethal infection, US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, Posted 11:19:10 AM PT
Newly identified type of immune cell may be important protector against sepsis, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 11:19:10 AM PT
Mass media and health: Well-informed people eat better, Catholic University - Campobasso, Posted 7:18:14 AM PT
La Jolla Institute researchers identify pivotal immune cell in Type 1 diabetes in humans, La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, Posted 6:19:11 AM PT
Discovery could help stem smoking-related diseases, University of Melbourne, Posted 6:17:21 AM PT
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Caltech chemists devise chemical reaction that holds promise for new drug development, California Institute of Technology, Posted 9:20:19 PM PT
NIH scientists find cause of rare immune disease, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 2:19:11 PM PT
Best way to boost adult immunizations is through office-based action, study finds, RAND Corporation, Posted 8:19:10 AM PT
Short, sharp shock treatment for E. coli, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 6:19:14 AM PT
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Long-term consequences of venous thrombosis, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:13 PM PT
Inflammation may link obesity and adverse pregnancy outcomes, IOS Press, Posted 1:19:11 PM PT
Lower risk of death linked with access to key attributes of primary care, UC Davis study shows, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 12:18:13 PM PT
New fibrosis classification improves accuracy of diagnosis in hepatitis C, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 11:17:18 AM PT
Increased risk of developing asthma by age of 3 after cesarean, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
Monday, January 9, 2012
New study: Cholera in Haiti tracked more rapidly by social media than traditional methods, Burness Communications, Posted 2:19:14 PM PT
Dabigatran associated with increased risk of acute coronary events, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:20:13 PM PT
Hopkins researchers find 'Google Flu Trends' a powerful early warning system for emergency departments, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 1:19:08 PM PT
The onset of cognitive decline begins at 45, INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), Posted 9:18:13 AM PT
Combination therapy shows positive response for children with ADHD, Elsevier, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Friday, January 6, 2012
Uninsured receive same quantity, value of imaging services as insured in hospital, in-patient setting, American College of Radiology, Posted 12:17:20 PM PT
Experts offer pointers for optimizing radiation dose in pediatric CT, American College of Radiology, Posted 9:17:22 AM PT