Experts recommend universal screening of newborns for congenital adrenal hyperplasia
16:01 07-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
The Endocrine Society has released a new clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The guideline features a series of evidence-based clinical recommendations developed by an expert task force.
Unrelated kidney donor study shows age and obesity increase complications
16:01 07-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Patients who have received a new kidney are significantly more likely to develop transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS) - the most common post-transplant vascular complication - if they are obese or over 50. Researchers studied 360 recipients who had received kidneys from unrelated donors to discover what factors increased the risk of TRAS, where the renal arteries narrow, impeding blood flow to the kidney.
What can a New Zealand reptile tell us about false teeth?
15:01 07-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Using a moving 3-D computer model based on the skull and teeth of a New Zealand reptile called tuatara, researchers have revealed how damage to dental implants and jaw joints may be prevented by sophisticated interplay between our jaws, muscles and brain.
Is hand washing enough to stop the spread of disease?
15:01 07-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Not drying your hands thoroughly after washing them, could increase the spread of bacteria and rubbing your hands whilst using a conventional electric hand dryer could be a contributing factor. Frequently people give up drying their hands and wipe them on their clothes instead, but hand-hygiene is a key part of infection control and drying hands after washing is a very important part of the process. A new study looks at different methods of hand drying, and their effect on transfer of bacteria from the hands to other surfaces. Published in Journal of Applied Microbiology
Cells can eat parts of themselves, with help from one protein
06:01 07-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Like some people, cells eat when they are under pressure -- but they consume parts of themselves. A multi-function protein helps control this form of cannibalism, according to a new article.
Inflammation is associated with lower intelligence and premature death
05:01 07-09-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Inflammation is associated with lower intelligence and premature death, according to scientists. “Those with low-grade inflammation performed more poorly on standardized intelligence tests, even after excluding those with signs of current illness. Inflammation also predicted an increased risk of premature death,” said the lead researcher.
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