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High-definition colonoscopy detects more polyps
11 November 2009High-definition (HD) colonoscopy is much more sensitive than standard colonoscopy in finding polyps that could morph into cancer, say researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida. - more
Superobesity associated with risk of death following bariatric surgery
11 November 2009Veterans classified as superobese and those with a higher chronic disease burden appear more likely to die within a year of having bariatric surgery, according to a report in the October issue of ... - more
Stem cells offer new hope for kidney disease patients
11 November 2009Several cell-based therapy approaches could provide new treatments for patients with Alport syndrome, reports an upcoming paper in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology ... - more
Psychiatric disorders, sexual trauma linked to lower urinary tract symptoms
10 November 2009Depression, anxiety disorders and sexual trauma have all been implicated as risk factors in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as incontinence and overactive bladder. The exact nature of these ... - more
Engineering heart repair patches from stem cells
10 November 2009University of Washington researchers have succeeded in engineering human tissue patches free of some problems that have stymied stem-cell repair for damaged hearts. - more
Childhood risk factors for developing substance dependence
10 November 2009There is ample evidence for the genetic influence of alcohol dependence, and ongoing studies are actively looking for specific genes that may confer this increased susceptibility. In addition, while ... - more
Taking medicine for HIV proves hard to swallow for many people
9 November 2009Highly active antiretroviral therapy has increased the longevity and quality of life for people living with human immunodeficiency virus. But it requires strict adherence in taking the medicine, ... - more
The genetic fuse that may ignite type 1 diabetes
9 November 2009Australian scientists have discovered that a tiny genetic irregularity, which boosts the expression of a key gene, may lead to the development of type 1 diabetes. - more
Patients with skin disease deserve better treatment
9 November 2009Better access to specialists, more relevant training for health professionals and the introduction of reliable data to manage services effectively – these are the recommendations of a major ... - more
Alcohol remains number one on drug treatment list
8 November 2009Alcohol continues to be the number one drug of concern for Australians seeking treatment for drug or alcohol issues, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and ... - more
