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Cell-therapy cuts death risk in stem cell transplant patients 3/12/2012

Two teams of Australian researchers have identified new approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD), which could potentially result in new and definitive ...

Stem cell-seeded cardiopatch could heal damaged hearts 3/9/2012

A new type of stem cell-seeded patch has shown promising results in promoting healing after a heart attack, according to a study published in the journal STEM CELLS Translational ...

Research questions women’s 'normal' menstrual period 3/7/2012

Even in 2012, menstruation remains an off-limits topic for most women, making it difficult to find accurate information on periods and what is considered 'normal' when it comes to ...

Regular smear tests boost chances of cervical cancer cure 3/5/2012

Women can boost their chances of surviving cervical cancer substantially through regular cervical screening, according to a research paper published on bmj.com.

Nicotine patches 'ineffective' in pregnant women 3/4/2012

The largest ever clinical investigation into whether nicotine patches help pregnant women quit smoking has concluded that standard dose patches do not make a significant difference ...

Vegetarians unwittingly eat animal gelatin in medicines 3/1/2012

A significant proportion of vegetarians and other patients with dietary preferences borne out of cultural/religious practices are unwittingly consuming animal gelatin in prescribed ...

Specific antipsychotic drugs rise death risk in dementia patients 2/27/2012

Nursing home residents over the age of 65 who take certain antipsychotic medication for dementia are at an increased risk of death, according to a research paper published on bmj.com. ...

Tell the doctor about your alternative pain relief medicines: NPS 2/23/2012

NPS issued a media release late last year supporting the TGA’s decision to cancel four prescription pain relief medicines containing dextropropoxyphene from 1 March 2012.

Infertile women may just need more time 2/21/2012

One-in-four women with a history of infertility can still end up having a baby without treatment, a new study from The University of Queensland (UQ) shows.

Pregnant asthmatics could put baby's life at risk 2/21/2012

Many pregnant women who suffer from asthma are putting their unborn child's health at risk by failing to use the right medication, according to a University of Adelaide researcher.

iPads show the way forward for viewing medical imaging 2/21/2012

Tablet computers such as the iPad are becoming more and more popular, but new research from the University of Sydney means they could soon be used in hospitals as a tool for doctors ...

Low calorie feeding not helping lung injury patients on ventilators 2/13/2012

Acute lung injury patients on ventilators who require a feeding tube have a similar number of ventilator-free hospital days and similar mortality rates if they receive a low-calorie ...

Human ‘shock absorbers’ in molecular structure discovered 2/13/2012

An international team of scientists, led by the University of Sydney, has found the molecular structure in the body which functions as our "shock absorber".

Counterfeits and undeclared ingredients of online drugs 2/7/2012

The risks associated with self-medication have been amplified by the ability to buy prescription, non prescription and complementary medicines as well as 'recreational' drugs online, ...

Indigestion medicines raise hip fracture risk in women 2/2/2012

$Indigestion medicines raise hip fracture risk in women$

Post-menopausal women are 35% more likely to suffer hip fracture if they take indigestion drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a figure which increases to 50% if they are ...

New breakthrough in cancer treatment 2/2/2012

The culmination of 10 years of collaborative research between scientists from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has led to a ...

Lumosity brain training improves attention in older adults 1/12/2012

Lumosity, the leading online brain exercise program, has been shown to improve cognitive performance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Simple online tool to aid GPs in early ovarian cancer diagnosis 1/12/2012

The lives of hundreds of women could be saved every year, thanks to a simple online calculator that could help GPs identify women most at risk of having ovarian cancer at a much ...

Enzyme structure clue to HIV and Hepatitis C treatment 1/10/2012

Scientists have determined the structure of the enzyme endomannosidase, significantly advancing our understanding of how a group of devastating human viruses including HIV and ...

Anti estrogen therapy may decrease melanoma risk 1/9/2012

Women with breast cancer who take antiestrogen supplements may be decreasing their risk for melanoma, according to a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the ...

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