Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Medical News Today: 'Over 184,000 global deaths each year' caused by sugary drinks

Researchers estimate that consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks may lead to more than 184,000 deaths worldwide annually, with most of these deaths caused by diabetes.

Monday, 29 June 2015

Medical News Today: Cord milking best for infants delivered by C-section

Researchers have found that the technique of cord milking could be more beneficial to preterm infants deliver by Cesarean section than current recommendations.

Medical News Today: 'Fracture risk' from SSRI antidepressants used for menopause

According to a new study, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants may increase the risk of bone fractures when used to reduce symptoms of menopause.

Sunday, 28 June 2015

Medical News Today: Lab-made blood to enter human trials in 2 years

Red blood cells grown in the lab from stem cells are likely to be transfused into human volunteers taking part in trials within 2 years, say the UK's NHS Blood and Transplant.

Medical News Today: New drug delivery system may open up treatments for polycystic kidney disease

A new method that allows antibodies to penetrate cyst walls may open the door for already approved drugs to target the growth factors that drive polycystic kidney disease.

Medical News Today: Cognitive behavioral therapy alters Tourette syndrome brains

Researchers have discovered that cognitive behavioral therapy used to reduce tics in people with Tourette syndrome also alters brain functioning in the supplementary motor region.

Medical News Today: Global AIDS efforts must improve or infections and deaths will increase

A new report states that unless efforts to stop new HIV infections and improve access to treatment improve over the next 5 years, deaths from AIDS and HIV infections will increase.