New computational technique for early detection of medicines side effects
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) have come up with a computer based technique that allows the identification of potential side effects of medicines before they are tested in humans. ANI
Gene linked to aggressive prostate cancer identified
Two genome-wide association studies have found that a genetic variant of the DAB2IP gene raises the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. ANI
3-drug combo found to be promising as first-line therapy for myeloma
Researchers have reported a very high response rate of a novel combination of bortezomib (Velcade) and two other drugs in patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma. ANI
Obesity reduces chances of spontaneous pregnancy in women
Obesity was already known to be a risk factor for anovulation - an absence of ovulation. Now, a new study has revealed that it also reduces the chance of spontaneous pregnancy in women who are subfertile but ovulating normally. ANI
Smoking linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
Smokers have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a review of previous studies has indicated. ANI
Workplace flexibility has employees leading a healthier lifestyle
Workplace flexibility not only boosts employees morale, but as it turns out, it also lead to them having healthier lifestyle habits. ANI
Elective caesareans raise babies breathing problems risk fourfold
A study has revealed that babies delivered by elective caesarean section around term face up to four times the risk of breathing problems as compared with babies delivered vaginally or by emergency caesarean section. ANI