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Health-related Current Events is our news page about recent discoveries in medicine. It offers recent health-related articles and interesting current events in the medical sciences. This page sometimes links to articles about interesting health-related current events on other websites.
New tuberculosis test: Detects resistant strains
A new tuberculosis test has been developed by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators. The portable device provides rapid, accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. Full article >>
Asbestos-detector: First ever produced
The first portable, real-time asbestos detector uses a laser-based light scattering technique to identify harmful fibers. Full article >>
Oetzi the Iceman: Bad Teeth
A recent study shows Oetzi, the 5,400-year-old ice-preserved Tyrolean mummy, had oral diseases and dentition problems that are still widespread today. Full article >>
Rituximab: Why it's so effective
Scientists have discovered why the cancer drug rituximab is so effective at killing malignant cells.
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Site of miRNA repression: Discovered by UC Riverside-led team
Scientists have discovered that the site of miRNA repression of target gene expression is the endoplasmic reticulum. Full article >>
Metastasis stem cells: Detected in blood
Researchers have for the first time detected in blood the metastasis stem cells that result in the production of secondary malignant tumors.
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Wearable cameras: New insights into health
Recent reports say health outcomes can be improved through the use of wearable cameras.
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Link between blood clotting & immune response: Potential for new treatments
New Rice University research has found a link between immune response and blood clotting.
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Star-nosed moles: Nervy noses lend a hand
Researchers are finding out more about nerves by studying the most sensitive patch of mammalian skin known. Full article >>
Norovirus: New, but causing the same old problems
Although the flu is on everyone’s mind this season, the winter vomiting bug, or norovirus, is also making its rounds. Full article >>
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New study: The more white rice you eat, the higher your risk of type 2 diabetes.
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Self-healing hydrogels: Something new with lots of uses
University of California, San Diego bioengineers have developed a self-healing hydrogel that binds as easily as Velcro, and forms a bond strong enough to withstand repeated stretching. Full article >>
Eating raw cookie dough: Not a good idea
Eating store-bought raw cookie dough has put many people in the hospital. Full article >>
Super bacteria
A new study says they lurk in even the cleanest waste water. Full article >>
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Widow spiders: Most fatalities worldwide
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The most poisonous vertebrate known. Full article >>
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