SCOTTISH women are being urged to check their breast regularly with the aid of a new mobile phone application after research showed many are still not looking out for signs of cancer….
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Resting laptop on lap ‘can cause toasted skin syndrome’
A medical report has found that placing the devices next to skin for long periods of time can lead to “toasted skin syndrome,” an unusual-looking mottled skin condition caused by long-term heat…
Sperm donors and the internet
The internet has revolutionised the way we do many things and perhaps it’s most enduring and significant impact has been on how we communicate with one another. For some single women, it…
New health centre on track
The planned state-of-the-art King Abdulla Medical City in Bahrain is on track. “The first phase of studies on engineering designs has been completed,” Arabian Gulf University (AGU) president Dr Khalid bin Abdulrahman…
BBPS tool can assess colon cleanliness during colonoscopy
Boston Medical Center (BMC) doctors have proven the reliability of the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS), a tool that assesses the cleanliness of the colon during colonoscopies. This study, published in the…
Researchers discover new mechanism of DNA repair process
Tucked within its double-helix structure, DNA contains the chemical blueprint that guides all the processes that take place within the cell and are essential for life. Therefore, repairing damage and maintaining the…
Researchers find arterial stiffness association with diastolic function
Physicians have identified a risk factor for heart disease in adulthood that can be present in children as young as 10. They’re also calling for screening for this risk factor to help…
Researchers find STIM1 protein inhibit voltage-operated calcium channels
A calcium-sensing protein, STIM1, known to activate store-operated calcium channels has been found to also inhibit voltage-operated calcium channels, according to researchers at Temple University. Calcium, not just important for bones and…
Study on immune system activation helps drug development against infections
New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests complement system activation is initiated by receptors on the inside and outside of immune cells using unique and shared pathways. new research…
Scientists find several common findings on diabetes management
Diabetes is on the rise. The seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. today, it affects 24 million people, nearly 3 times the number in 1980. Another 57 million have a…
Socioeconomic status impacts colorectal cancer incidence
People living in economically deprived neighborhoods were more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage, non-localized colorectal cancer, even after researchers controlled for known colorectal cancer risk factors, according to data presented at…
Romania’s health system suffers from cuts
At the Giulesti maternity hospital in Bucharest an eerie calm has displaced the searing agony of little more than a one month ago when a fire engulfed an intensive care unit killing…
Suspected hand, foot and mouth disease on Denver flight
Two children arrived on a flight from Mexico to Denver showing symptoms of the contagious illness called ‘hand, foot and mouth’ disease (HFMD) and were checked by paramedics. They were allowed to…
APA Releases New Guidelines On The Treatment Of Major Depressive Disorder
The American Psychiatric Association has released a new clinical practice guideline for the treatment of patients with major depressive disorder. This guideline updates a previous version published 10 years ago and includes…
Forty-Eight States Receive New Resources To Build Competitive Health Insurance Marketplaces
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded nearly $49 million to help 48 states and the District of Columbia plan for the establishment of health insurance exchanges. A key…