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Researchers find new genetic disease

October 23, 2018
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have discovered a new genetic disease and a method for detecting more unexplained medical conditions.

Colored filter improves dyslexic children's reading speed

October 22, 2018
Reading, one of the most difficult activities for children with dyslexia, can be improved by the use of green filters.

Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally found to contain microplastics

October 19, 2018
Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally were found to contain microplastics, with the highest number coming from salt sourced in Asia, according to a new study co-designed by Kim, Seung-Kyu, Professor at Incheon National University and Greenpeace East Asia.

Vast leukemia dataset could help researchers match therapies to patients

October 18, 2018
After years of work, researchers are releasing a massive dataset detailing the molecular makeup of tumor cells from more than 500 patients with an aggressive blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Simple stickers may save lives of patients, athletes and lower medical costs

October 17, 2018
Heart surgery can be traumatic for patients. Having to continuously monitor your status without a doctor when you are back home can be even scarier. Imagine being able to do that with a simple sticker applied to your body.

Youngest in class more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD

October 16, 2018
A new global study involving the University of Adelaide has found that children who are the youngest in their classroom are more likely to be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) than their older classmates.

Do not give decongestants to young children for common cold symptoms

October 15, 2018
Decongestants should not be given to children under 6 - and given with caution in children under 12 - as there is no evidence that they alleviate symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, and their safety is unclear, say experts in The BMJ.

How a common drug causes liver failure

October 13, 2018
Acetaminophen is a common pain reliever found in every pharmacy. However, it is also the No. 1 cause of acute liver failure in the United States.

Obesity doubles odds for colon cancer in younger women

October 12, 2018
While rates of colon cancer have declined among people 50 and older, they\'re on the rise for younger Americans. Now, new research suggests widening waistlines may be one reason why.

3-in-1 vaccine against traveler's diarrhea

October 12, 2018
A first-ever vaccine designed to deliver a one-two-three punch against the main causes of traveller\'s diarrhea worldwide may result from new research published by a University of Guelph chemist.

Nerve damage shown to be cause of unexplained chronic pain following knee operations

October 11, 2018
Patients frequently experience severe chronic pain following knee operations. Although the pain is thought to be due to damage to small nerves, it was hitherto impossible to demonstrate this by imaging.

Fruit fly protein could be new tool in tackling disease-carrying mosquitoes

October 10, 2018
An insulin-binding protein in fruit flies could provide new opportunities for tackling disease-carrying mosquitoes, such as malaria and yellow fever, scientists at the University of York have found.
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