electronRx to launch pDx app for remote chronic respiratory disease management
electronRx, a leading digital medicine and biomarker company driving healthcare through pulmonary innovation, today announced that it will…
Researchers identify seizure-associated depolarization as cause of post-ictal symptoms
People with temporal lobe epilepsy in particular often wander around aimlessly and unconsciously after a seizure. Researchers at…
Low dose of aspirin cuts recurrence risk in colorectal cancer with genetic mutation
A Swedish-led research team at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital has shown in a new randomized clinical…
Implantable device helps stabilize blood pressure in spinal cord injury patients
Getting out of bed in the morning without the risk of passing out is a game-changer for 32-year-old…
Cocoa extract supplements linked to reduced inflammation in older adults
Could cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent age-related chronic diseases? In…
Rare genetic disorder that helps cancer run in families
The late Elly Abong’o and his daughter Fridah Lakita / HANDOUTIn May 2010, Elly Abong’o, a well-known media personality…
Brain shunt surgery improves walking and quality of life in older adults with hydrocephalus
Implanting a brain shunt in older people diagnosed with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is effective in improving…
Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That number is expected…
Stem cell therapy shows promise for repairing brain damage after stroke
When someone has a stroke – a leading worldwide cause of death and disability – time is of…
Worker loses challenge to sacking in ‘English bastard’ remark row – The Irish Times
A worker who said he only “locked horns” with a colleague because he was provoked by rebel music…
WIRED Health Recap: Cancer Vaccines, Crispr Breakthroughs, and More
At the WIRED Health summit in Boston on September 9, we hosted some of the leading experts in…
Neonatal male circumcision rates decline in the United States despite health benefits
Scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of male circumcision – surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis…