Day August 22, 2014

The Ebola epidemic in West Africa has led to 1,427 deaths out of 2,615 known cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.   In its latest update, the WHO reported 142 new laboratory-confirmed, probable or suspected cases of…

Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Hong Kong Customs yesterday (August 22) conducted an operation at a shopping mall in Mong Kok and successfully cracked down on a retail shop selling suspected counterfeit mobile phones. Acting on information, 11 suspected counterfeit mobile…

Human prion diseases are caused by abnormal accumulation of misfolded prion protein in the brain tissue. Inherited prion diseases, including familial Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (fCJD), are associated with mutations of the prion protein gene (PRNP). The glutamate (E)-to-lysine (K) substitution at…

We recently found that brain tissue from patients with type-2 diabetes (T2D) and cognitive impairment contains deposits of amylin, an amyloidogenic hormone synthesized and co-secreted with insulin by pancreatic beta-cells. Amylin deposition is promoted by chronic hypersecretion of amylin (hyperamylinemia),…

The purpose of the present study was to compare the results of various types of anchor applications with or without augmentation in both osteopenic and severely osteoporotic bone models. Methods: Two different types of suture anchors were tested in severely…

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) has a great potential as a platform for the production of biobased plastics, chemicals and energy mainly because of its high biomass yield on marginal land and low agricultural inputs. During the last decade, there has…

Risk of dengue fever in Europe is likely to increase, researchers claim Dengue is a viral infection carried and spread by mosquitoes Thrive in warm, humid conditions, which could include areas in Europe This is dependent on climate change continuing on its current…

Evolutionary biologists in Germany and Croatia found the disease is more evolved than previously thought They reached the sobering conclusion: the disease is here to stay Found the first evidence of tumours in hydra – simple freshwater animals Suggests cancer…

Steven Williams was horrified with food at Southmead Hospital in Bristol The 29-year-old photographed meals that ‘even a dog wouldn’t eat’ Tiny roast dinner and half-plate of chilli con carne were among dishes   Mr Williams was forced to eat food…

Joey Ziadi is one of 800 people in the world with Diamond Blackfan Anaemia The condition prevents the body from producing red blood cells As a result the one-year-old’s organs do not receive the oxygen they need Little Joey has…

We have to admit, we’re suckers for a cute animal video. Case in point: this YouTube gem of an adorable dog named Maymo showing off his produce-balancing skills.  From watermelon to carrots to kiwi, Maymo—who has his own YouTube channel—skillfully…

This video was provided by our partners at Runner’s World. Tying your running kicks isn’t as simple as over, under, and through the loop—you want to create a long-lasting knot that will stay put when you’re pounding the pavement. After all,…

Scientists at Michigan State University found reading the Fifty Shades series could be bad for young women’s health Women were more likely to have sex with multiple partners, binge drink, suffer eating disorders and end up in abusive relationships Study…

The teenage girl was admitted to ER with severe stomach pains It was initially thought she was pregnant, but an ultrasound ruled that out She was later found screaming in agony over a toilet bowl full of tapeworms By Steve…

Rosie Essex battled anorexia throughout her teenage years After being targeted by school bullies over her puppy fat, the 13-year-old’s weight plummeted to just five-and-a-half stone But now 17, Rosie has beaten her demons and the bullies conquering her eating…

Alejandrina Najera, nine, from Texas suffers from incurable brain disease The condition is expected to kill Alejandrina before she reaches adulthood Asked her parents for a card for her 10th birthday but request went viral Has so far received 850…

Mice carry a calcium protein marker University of Utah scientists have developed a genetically engineered line of mice that is expected to open the door to new research on epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and other diseases. The mice carry a protein marker,…

Today’s headlines include coverage of issues related to hospice care. Kaiser Health News: Some Insurers Refuse To Cover Contraceptives, Despite Health Law Requirement Kaiser Health News consumer columnist Michelle Andrews writes: “How much leeway do employers and insurers have in deciding…

Interview conducted by April Cashin-Garbutt, BA Hons (Cantab) Dr. Brock GrillTHOUGHT LEADERS SERIES…insight from the world’s leading experts There are billions of nerve cells and connections in the developed brain. How much is currently known about the way these neurons…

Discovery of changes to cell membranes has wide repercussions for drug developers Researchers have discovered that three commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, alter the activity of enzymes within cell membranes. Their finding suggests that, if taken at higher-than-approved…

Doctors who are found to be bullying others will also be dealt with more severely. Niall Dickson, chief executive of the General Medical Council, said: “Doctors are among the most trusted professionals, and rightly so, and they deserve to be…

IntroductionThe success of a taxonomic group can be promoted by a key character that allows the group to interact with its environment in a different way and to potentially occupy new niches. The Pomacentridae possess a synapomorphic trait, the cerato-mandibular…

The molecular heterogeneity of high-grade astrocytomas underlies the difficulties in the development of representative and valuable in vitro experimental models for their studies.The purpose of our study was to estimate the value of astrocytoma-associated antigens (AAAs) – IL13R?2, Fra-1, EphA2…

There are few reports regarding surgical management of multilevel cervical spinal stenosis with spinal cord injury. Our purpose is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of open-door expansive laminoplasty in combination with transpedicular screw fixation for the treatment of multilevel…

Idiopathic pneumonia syndrome (IPS) is a fatal non-infectious respiratory complication that develops after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Because of the poor prognosis of post-HSCT patients with IPS requiring mechanical ventilatory support, performing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been regarded…

Tidal cycle is an important factor which regularly changes coastal fish assemblages in shallow waters. However, the variations in fish assemblage and trophic structure across tidal cycles in tropical seagrass beds are rarely discussed. We used underwater visual censuses to…

Research and Markets () has announced the addition of the ”Global Market Report of D-Glucaric acid” report to their offering. Global Market Report of D-Glucaric acid (CAS 87-73-0) aims at providing comprehensive data on D-Glucaric acid globally and regionally (Europe, Asia, North America,…

A Finnish-Swedish research group at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, and Karolinska institutet, Stockholm, has developed a novel “man and machine” decision support system for diagnosing malaria infection. This innovative diagnostic aid was described in…

A study recently published in the journal Carcinogenesis by researchers at the University of Kansas shows a new role for the protein adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) in suppressing colorectal cancer – the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.…

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought a lawsuit on behalf of a former employee of Orion Energy Systems, based in Manitowoc, Wis., saying she was punished and then fired for refusing to participate in a company wellness program. Another…

Aristotle said, “to be happy is the whole aim and end of human existence.” Even if we are only in the process of intentionally working toward becoming a happier person, the results of this effort makes us feel better, boosts…

UNICEF health workers walk through the streets, going house to house to speak about Ebola Photo credit John Moore/Getty Image 1,229 people have died of the virus since the beginning of the year. There are some points to consider in…

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Researchers at the University of Surrey have discovered how the receptors responsible for contractions in the bladder, regulate the body’s clock genes. The new study, published today in The FASEB Journal, has found that this clock activity in turn regulates…

(HealthDay)—In a new review of seafood safety, Consumer Reports is advising that pregnant women avoid eating tuna due to concerns about mercury exposure. “We’re particularly concerned about canned tuna, which is second only to shrimp as the most commonly eaten…

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new test that may help doctors diagnose type 1 diabetes, the most common form diagnosed in children and adolescents. The Kronus ZnT8Ab Elisa Assay may help some people with type 1…

(HealthDay)—When it comes to achieving orgasms during sex with a regular partner, straight women still lag behind men and lesbian women, a new study suggests. Using surveys of single people, the Kinsey Institute research suggests that men—straight or gay—climax about…

22 August 2014Last updated at 00:31 Doctors can be suspended or struck off medical registers if they cause serious harm The General Medical Council says it plans to toughen sanctions against doctors who harm patients. Under the proposals, doctors could…

22 August 2014Last updated at 00:31 By James GallagherHealth editor, BBC News website Using both types of polio vaccine could speed up efforts to free the world of the disease, research suggests. The oral vaccine is leading the fight to…

We report the palliative embolization and functional imaging follow-up of a recurrent shoulder plasmacytoma. The multiple myeloma patient complained of severe pain and discomfort, while he could not tolerate further chemotherapy. The left shoulder lesion had earlier received a high…