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Biomedical scientists at the University of Salford found that sugars from the common cockle (Cerastoderma edule) were approximately as effective as some standard chemotherapy drugs at relative lower dosage. And they say ‘cockle-chemo’ could be particularly suitable for children as it is potentially less toxic and less likely to cause unhealthy side-effects. Publishing in the […]
NFL legend Terry Bradshaw wants baby boomers to get checked for pneumococcal pneumonia as part of the “All About Your Boom” campaign. NFL legend and Fox broadcaster Terry Bradshaw has a new gig, helping to educate baby boomers about pneumococcal pneumonia for the "All About Your Boom" campaign in a partnership with Pfizer, and the […]
People who retire feel less unhealthy than those who continue in employment, and those working long hours benefit the most, new research says. The British Sociological Association conference in Belfast heard today [Friday, 14 September 2018] that the common idea that retirement leaves workaholics most at risk of poor health was incorrect. Dr. Jacques Wels, […]
Many eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, exhibit increased permeability of blood vessels in the macular (central) portion of the retina leading to abnormal fluid accumulation and vision loss. Therapies targeting a specific cytokine, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), have transformed clinical care; however, not all patients respond well. A new report in […]
While news media reporting traffic crashes and fire-related deaths of infants and children is routine and often leads to preventative measures to reduce these deaths, there is little or no news coverage of sleep-related or sudden infants deaths, which contributes to the lack of efforts to prevent these deaths, according to a Rush physician. Dr. […]
The bacterium Clostridium difficile, which is responsible for the majority of antibiotic-associated diarrhea outbreaks worldwide, produces a unique compound called p-cresol to gain a competitive advantage over natural protective gut bacteria. The findings were reported by Lisa Dawson and Team at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and colleagues on September 11 in […]
The most frequent question I’ve been asked during my pregnancy is whether or not I’m having twins (no, but thanks for the complex). The second-most frequent question is: Will I be having the baby back home in the States or in England, where I’ve lived for nearly a decade? My response is always the same: […]
Individualised therapies that target the specific genetic features of tumours have the potential to transform cancer diagnosis, treatment and care. However, several challenges still need to be overcome before these approaches can be widely used in the clinic. Two DNA testing programmes have been implemented in institutes in Spain and the UK to match patient […]
The tiny tickler that can banish snoring and treat sleep apnoea Revealed: The tiny tickler that can banish snoring and treat sleep apnoea An implant in the chest that delivers tiny impulses of electricity may provide a new way to tackle sleep problems. The device has been developed to treat sleep apnoea, which is characterised […]
The parasitic disease leishmaniasis is spread to humans through the bites of sandflies, and is endemic in a number of countries, including Brazil. Despite control efforts, the incidence of visceral leishmaniasis—the most severe form of the disease—rose in Brazil between 1990 and 2016, researchers have reported in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Leishmaniasis can be classified […]