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New DVT guidelines: No evidence to support 'economy class syndrome'

New evidence-based guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) address the many risk factors for developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or blood clot, as the result of long-distance travel. These risk ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Study uncovers clues to what makes anesthetics work

Physicians use inhalation anesthetics in a way that is incredibly safe for patients, but very little is known about the intricacies of how these drugs actually work in children and adults. Now, researchers have uncovered ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Dec 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Parkinsonian worms may hold the key to identifying drugs for Parkinson's disease

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have devised a simple test, using dopamine-deficient worms, for identifying drugs that may help people with Parkinson's disease.

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study finds no link between elderly patient activity and hospital falls

In 2008, as part of a larger initiative aimed at reducing preventable hospital errors and lowering costs, Medicare stopped reimbursing for the treatment of injuries related to in-hospital falls.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Early warning signs

A unique monitoring system offering healthcare providers an early warning system to accurately predict and aid management of one of the most common and painful infections has been developed by University scientists.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Contrast agent guidelines help prevent debilitating disorder

A simple blood test may help prevent a serious complication associated with a contrast agent commonly used in MRI exams, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology.

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created May 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Smart' underwear eases ulcers

(PhysOrg.com) -- By any stretch, underwear has always been considered a good idea. But now, thanks to the work of a province-wide team of researchers led by the University of Alberta, unmentionables have risen ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0