HEALTH
Acupuncture, Counseling Could Improve Depression Symptoms
Acupuncture or counseling combined with usual care could benefit patients with depression, researchers say.
Scientists Discover Gene Linked To Fatal Drug Allergy
Researchers have discovered that a gene allele known as HLA-B*13:01 could cause a severe drug reaction to dapsone, commonly prescribed for the treatment of leprosy.
Leukemia Drug In Australian And US Trial
A drug targeting a leukemic stem cell marker discovered by researchers in Australia is currently undergoing clinical trials.
Dextrose Gels To Help Prevent Brain Damage In Newborns
A New Zealand study has found that cheap dextrose gels could be used to treat low blood sugar in newborns.
Gastric Banding Rapidly Reverses Diabetes
Researchers have shown that gastric banding, a form of weight loss surgery, brings about rapid reversal of diabetes in some patients.
Bladder Cancer Genome Study May Lead To New Treatments
Researchers in China have published a genomic study of transition cell carcinoma, the most common type of bladder cancer.
Infertile Japanese Woman Has Baby After In Vitro Activation
Researchers in the US and Japan have identified a way to induce the ovaries of some infertile women to produce eggs.
WHO Report: One In Five Chinese Adults Have Hypertension
Hypertension is a serious public health problem in China affecting at least one in five adults, says a new WHO report.
Studies Link Sleep Disorder To Death Risks
New studies show how critical it is for adults with obstructive sleep apnea to seek treatment for the sleep disorder.
