Male twin Vietnam veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were more than twice as likely…
Month: June 2013
Flu shot effective regardless of circulating flu strain, research finds
New research has found that despite popular belief, the flu shot is effective in preventing…
Turn up the volume? A better way to broadcast over the noise
Loud, distorted and repetitive announcements are common in noisy public spaces like airports and train…
Students’ device aims to avert repeated breast cancer surgeries
Johns Hopkins graduate students, aiming to make many second breast cancer surgeries unnecessary, have designed…
Gene mutation may have effect on benefit of aspirin use for colorectal cancer
In two large studies, the association between aspirin use and risk of colorectal cancer was…
Researchers identify novel therapy to treat muscular dystrophy
Researchers have identified a combinatorial therapeutic approach that has proven effective in treating muscular dystrophy…
Study details cancer-promoting mechanisms of overlooked components in secondhand smoke
A new study shows that overlooked components of secondhand smoke may help the more well…
Research IDs potential treatment for deadly, HIV-related blood cancer
Researchers have discovered a promising new way to treat a rare and aggressive blood cancer…
Negative physician attitudes about opioid pain meds linked with lower prescribing
According to a study of physicians’ attitudes about pain drugs, negative physician attitudes about opioid…
Primary care doctors prefer NSAIDS for chronic pain treatment
For treating the estimated 100 million Americans with chronic pain — a population larger than…