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Think twice before knee surgery 3/26/2012

A La Trobe University study has shown that after knee reconstruction surgery, around 40 per cent of people do not return to their previous level of sports participation.

Colorectal cancer 'not just for those 50 and older' 3/26/2012

Colorectal cancer continues to be the second-deadliest cancer worldwide with more than 140,000 people in the United States alone are expected to be diagnosed with the disease this ...

Inter-arm difference in blood pressure indicates survival 3/23/2012

Patients suffering from high blood pressure who have different blood pressure (BP) readings in each arm are at a reduced chance of survival over 10 years, according to a study ...

Study proves drug success for severe dementia treatment 3/21/2012

A drug commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) can have positive benefits for patients in the later stages of dementia, research has found.

Injectable contraceptives up cancer risk 3/12/2012

A study has revealed that injectable contraceptives that are widely used around the world influence the risk of developing several types of cancer.

DNA sequencing to improve muscular dystrophy diagnosis 3/12/2012

Scientists at The University of Nottingham have used a revolutionary new DNA-reading technology for a research project that could lead to correct genetic diagnosis for muscle-wasting ...

The root cause of dental phobia 3/12/2012

Women in their forties are more likely to have dental anxiety than any other age group according to a University of Sydney study into dental anxiety and phobia.

Children’s brain injuries do not get worst over time: study 3/7/2012

Children's development after a brain injury does not get worse over time, a Murdoch Childrens Research Institute study has found.

Research questions women’s 'normal' menstrual period 3/7/2012

Even in 2012, menstruation remains an off-limits topic for most women, making it difficult to find accurate information on periods and what is considered 'normal' when it comes to ...

Babies born early at higher risk of poor health: study 3/5/2012

A research paper which demonstrates that babies born even just a few weeks early have worse health outcomes than full term babies has been published on bmj.com.

Lifestyle factors the most significant cancer causes 3/1/2012

Fears that involuntary exposure to chemicals in food and consumer products causes cancer are not supported by evidence, and anxiety about their dangers is diverting attention from ...

Research gives clues to muscle wasting in elderly 2/27/2012

Permanent disconnection between nerves and muscles may be the reason behind progressive loss of muscle mass and function in elderly people, Perth-based researchers have found.

New insights into understanding brain performance 2/27/2012

The study, by Dr Rob Hester from the Department of Psychological Sciences and colleagues at the Queensland Brain Institute, investigated how the brain monitors ongoing behaviour for ...

Family history - a significant way to assess cardiac disease risk 2/23/2012

A new study by researchers at The University of Nottingham has proved that assessing family medical history is a significant tool in helping GPs spot patients at high risk of heart ...

Research identifies how infection triggers blood stem cell growth 2/23/2012

Research at The University of Auckland has shed light on an area of medicine which has intrigued the international scientific community for decades.

Pregnant asthmatics could put baby's life at risk 2/21/2012

Many pregnant women who suffer from asthma are putting their unborn child's health at risk by failing to use the right medication, according to a University of Adelaide researcher.

iPads show the way forward for viewing medical imaging 2/21/2012

Tablet computers such as the iPad are becoming more and more popular, but new research from the University of Sydney means they could soon be used in hospitals as a tool for doctors ...

Fetal exposure to radiation increases testicular cancer risk 2/14/2012

Male fetuses of mothers that are exposed to radiation during early pregnancy may have an increased chance of developing testicular cancer, according to a study in mice at The University ...

Heart disease may kill brain cells 2/13/2012

Heart disease may kill brain cells, according to researchers from The University of Western Australia.

MicroRNAs in heart cells give cardiac disease treatment hope 2/6/2012

Researchers have completed the first comprehensive survey of the tiny cellular molecules found in the heart and which are essential for its healthy function.

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