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Patients worldwide could suffer if US stem cell Bill is vetoed - according to the Royal Society
The United States Senate is due to vote on Bill HR 810 that would create the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act to expand federal funding for research on stem cells derived from human embryos left ...
Physician participation in lethal injection violates medical ethics
In a recent statement on its website, the American Medical Association (AMA) has explained how the guidelines in the AMA Code of Medical Ethics address physician participation in executions involvi...
Women students unaware of lifestyle links to breast cancer
Children's Mental Health Doesn't Take a Summer Break
Summer can be an exciting time for children. There are often many new experiences to enjoy. Many children in the USA go to 'summer camp' for the first time, families go on holidays together and the...
Intermittent Explosive Disorder affects up to 16M Americans
A recent study has found that the little-known mental disorder Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is more common than previously thought. IED is characterized by episodes of unwarranted anger an...
Children of Depressed Parents at Higher-Risk of Mental Disorders
The results from a 20-year study indicate that the children of depressed parents are at higher risk for psychiatric and medical problems when those children become adults, e.g. in their 30s.
MR Spectroscopy Significantly Reduces Need for Breast Biopsy
New MRI Technique Shows Emphysema in Asymptomatic Smokers
Cancer research technology expands into America
CRT, a leading European specialist oncology development and commercialization company wholly owned by Cancer Research UK, has recently expanded its activities to work with academic institutions and...
Religion and Spirituality linked to heart-rate variability among cancer survivors
Faith and the use of prayer and religion to manage stress may provide health benefits for cancer survivors. The researchers considered coping strategies associated with healthy variation in heart r...
Womens weight may affect effectiveness of birth control pills
Do birth control pills work differently depending on how much a woman weighs ? Oral contraceptives do not come in differing strengths according to a patient's weight, such as other medications. Sev...
MRI can help rule out acute appendicitis in pregnancy if ultrasound inconclusive
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help rule out acute appendicitis in pregnancy when ultrasound findings are inconclusive. Until now, in cases where appendicitis is strongly suspected and ultras...
Cauliflower and broccoli boost cancer protection
Naturally occurring chemicals present in vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, can enhance DNA repair in cells, perhaps helping to stop them becoming cancerous - according to a repo...
US National Birth Defects Prevention Month: Folic Acid Awareness Week
Research indicates that folic acid might reduce the risk of birth defects, such as cleft lip, cleft palate and heart defects. Yale Ob/Gyn clinicians stress that folic acid supplementation before an...
