Could a simple at home urine test put an end to rectal exams for prostate cancer?
29 November 2019
Medical News
11
Oct
19'
This genetic link that may help to explain some cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SID) claims thousands of infants lives each year. Now researchers have identified mitochondrial tri-functional protein deficiency (MTPD) as a genetically linked cause that may explain some instances of SIDS. This finding could revolutionize future treatment for this condition.
06
Sep
19'
The world’s first corneal transplant using genetically ‘reprogrammed’ stem cells
Just 1 in 70 candidates awaiting cornea transplants receive a cornea, the rest are subject to a life of visual impairment or even total blindness. Could induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) be the answer? Japanese researchers believe so after successfully completing the world's first corneal transplant using iPS cells.
30
Aug
19'
Researchers find differences in the expression of psychopath’s genes
Could genes be not only the key to explaining psychopathy but also treating it? Findings from a new study reveal that this may be a very real possibility.
23
Aug
19'
A glimmer of hope for those facing a deadly childhood brain cancer
An international team of researchers has discovered a new approach to treating Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG) that may give sufferers a fighting chance.
19
Aug
19'
Is a mysterious lung illness caused by vaping? The CDC is investigating…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control along with various Departments of Health across the United States are investigating a spate of lung-related (pulmonary) illnesses that it suspects may be linked to vaping in adolescents and young adults.
16
Aug
19'
Are women really better at multi-tasking than men? The answer may surprise you
It's a widely-held belief that the fairer sex is better at multi-tasking but is there really any truth to this gender stereotype? A new study's findings may surprise you...
05
Jul
19'
Taking an SSRI antidepressant like Prozac, Paxil or Wellbutrin? Here’s what you need to know…
Common selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressants like Prozac, Paxil and Wellbutrin interact with the opioid medications (i.e. a class of painkillers derived from the opium poppy, that act on the nervous system to relieve pain) making them considerably less effective in providing pain relief. This effectively means that some people may, in fact, be under-medicated which may explain why some of these individuals exceed the recommended dosages for certain painkillers, elevating their risk of addiction.