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First double hand transplant child can now write, feed and dress independently
The world's first double hand transplant in a child has been successful under carefully considered circumstances, according to a study in The Lancet.
The study...
Blood test for early detection of pancreatic cancer headed to the clinic
A newly identified biomarker panel could pave the way to earlier detection and better treatment for pancreatic cancer, according to research from the Perelman...
Improving diet over time reduces premature death risk
Improving the quality of one’s diets over time, eating more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fish and less red and processed meats and...
Everyday chemicals linked to chronic disease in men
Chemicals found in everyday plastics materials are linked to cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure in men, according to Australian researchers.
Researchers from...
Lifesaving epinephrine mostly not administered timeously
An American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology study showed that even kids who were prescribed an epinephrine auto injector mostly didn't receive the life-saving...
Treating prem babies with caffeine improves later lung function
Premature babies treated with caffeine have better lung function in mid-childhood than preemies not treated with caffeine, according to an Australian randomised controlled trial.
"Previous studies...
3-D printing lowers the cost of laboratory equipment
Laboratory equipment is one of the largest cost factors in neuroscience. Now researchers, using 3-D printed components, have developed FlyPi, a low-cost imaging and...
GPs prescribing anticoagulants for AF against official safety advice
British GPs are at times prescribing anticoagulants to patients with atrial fibrillation against official safety advice. The study was carried out by researchers at...
Laser surgery in treating eye floaters
Patients reported improvement in symptoms of eye floaters after treatment with a laser, according to a small US study.
Floaters become more prevalent with age...
Traditional bullying still far more common than cyberbullying
Despite the growth of social media, the internet and their central role in modern childhood, traditional bullying – such as name-calling or being excluded...