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The evidence doesn't stack up for e-cigarettes
While e-cigarettes may expose users to fewer toxic chemicals than conventional tobacco, questions remained unanswered. [ + ]
Deadly pneumonia could be knocked out by this hormone
Stimulating this hormone could prevent pneumonia bacteria from spreading by starving it to death. [ + ]
Hepatitis patients "dying of embarrassment"
"I am aware that many people living with hepatitis feel too stigmatised to get help. They are literally dying of embarrassment," said Dr Sally Cockburn. [ + ]
Electromagnetic fields could double the risk of ALS
Occupational exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields was associated with a heightened risk of developing ALS among the men. [ + ]
Could vitamin C sensitise cancer cells to radiation?
This successful safety study sets the stage for phase II clinical trials into the effect of high-dose vitamin C on overall lifespan and quality of life for patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. [ + ]
Thinking like a chief information officer
These days, the chief information officer — or CIO — isn't just the person who keeps the computers running. [ + ]
Storm chasers — predicting the future of coastal flooding
Simulating storm surges is challenging and important. Being able to predict storm surges could reduce flood risk. [ + ]
Nanoscale sensor to detect disease
A new nanoscale sensor has been developed that can help detect cytokines — molecules that play a critical role in cellular response to infection, inflammation, trauma and disease. [ + ]
Translational research hospital opens doors
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, is a 'translational' research hospital where clinicians and scientists work together 24/7 with patients, discovering new approaches and applying (or 'translating') research in real time. [ + ]
Vast numbers of under-vaccinated adults are at risk
A new report emphasises that immunisation is just as important for at-risk adults as it is for children. [ + ]
Surgical follow-up? There's an app for that
Post-surgical app gets the thumbs up for convenience. [ + ]
Inhaled drug could dramatically reduce maternal deaths
Positive trial results could mean earlier access to life-saving drug for mothers [ + ]
There's no need to lock older people into nursing homes 'for their own safety'
To lock or not? How much of our concern for safety is for the resident, how much is for the family members and caregivers, and how much of it is for the staff and owners of nursing homes? [ + ]
Art meets science with prize for craniofacial development researcher
Sometimes science and art collide as Dr Sophie Wiszniak discovered when she entered this beautifully stained cross-section of a developing embryo into the Scimex Multimedia Hub image competition. [ + ]
Brighter outlook for people with rheumatoid arthritis
With more drugs in the pipeline and many related gene discoveries offering hope, the future is brighter for people with rheumatoid arthritis. [ + ]
