Epilepsy drug may not help avert migraine
Contrary to the results from previous studies, a new study has found that epilepsy drug oxcarbazepine may not be effective enough in preventing migraines. ANI
Ignition interlocks reduce driving-while-impaired offences
A recent study has found that vehicle interlocks, devices that prevent vehicles ignition from starting if the driver is above a preset blood alcohol limit, can drastically reduce driving-while-impaired (DWIs) offences among first-time offenders. ANI
Study reveals new trend in how patients view their doctors
A new study has revealed that patients these days are so well informed that they like to participate equally with doctors in clinical decisions that affect their care. ANI
Prions associate cholesterol to neurodegeneration
A new study by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College in the UK has suggested that disturbances in membrane cholesterol may be the mechanism by which prions cause neurodegeneration. ANI
Non-invasive imaging method for diagnosing osteoarthritis developed
A team of researchers at New York University and Tel Aviv University has created a non-invasive imaging method that can be used to diagnose and monitor a number of diseases, including osteoarthritis and inter-vertebral disc degeneration, in their initial stages. ANI
Prenatal exposure to maternal antibodies may increase autism risk in kids
A new study has found that prenatal exposure to maternal antibodies can lead to autistic behaviours in kids. ANI
Swine flue monitoring important for farm workers, say health experts
University of Alberta researchers have called for the monitoring of workers on pig farms as part of influenza pandemic preparedness, saying that a child was diagnosed with swine flu in 2006 on a communal farm in Canada. ANI