Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Medical News Today: A single test could detect almost any virus
In the future, one test could detect any virus in a human or animal. Enhanced virome sequencing has already been proven to indicate 52% more viruses than standard testing.
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Medical News Today: Aspirin may double survival for cancer patients
Patients with gastrointestinal cancers who took aspirin after diagnosis were more than twice as likely to survive as those who did not take the drug, a new study finds.
Sleep clinics offer hope to parents of children with intellectual disabilities
Sleep clinics aimed at parents of children with challenging behaviour can improve the chances of a peaceful night, a team of specialists has concluded.
Medical News Today: Study finds drug improves survival for patients with non-small cell lung cancer
A new phase 3 trial finds that overall survival is longer for patient with non-small cell lung cancer treated with the drug nivolumab compared with chemotherapy drug docetaxel.
Monday, 28 September 2015
Medical News Today: Study identifies possible treatment for preeclampsia
Researchers have uncovered a possible treatment for preeclampsia, identifying a strategy that could increase the duration of a pregnancy by 8-15 days.
Friday, 25 September 2015
Medical News Today: Study links hearing impairment to increased risk of death
New research finds that the risk of death is increased as a result of hearing impairment in the over-70s, for those with mild as well as more severe hearing loss.
Thursday, 24 September 2015
Medical News Today: Study highlights which fruits and vegetables can aid weight loss
A survey of more than 130,000 Americans has shown that consuming fruits and vegetables does lead to weight loss, and highlights the ones that are best for this purpose.
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