medicine Archive
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![A recent study has shown that common antibiotics such as ampicillin do not work in more than half of all cases of urinary tract infections […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/e-coli-bacteria-115x115.jpg "Antibiotics beginning to fail against common childhood infections")
Antibiotics beginning to fail against common childhood infections
Posted on March 20, 2016 | No CommentsA recent study has shown that common antibiotics such as ampicillin do not work in more than half of all cases of urinary tract infections […] -
![Around twenty percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1 in 100 women trying to conceive have three or more consecutive miscarriages. Most miscarriages […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Chromatic-Triangular-Ruby-Pregnant-Woman-115x115.png "Scientists find the cause of recurrent miscarriages")
Scientists find the cause of recurrent miscarriages
Posted on March 13, 2016 | No CommentsAround twenty percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1 in 100 women trying to conceive have three or more consecutive miscarriages. Most miscarriages […] -
![Happy events can trigger a rare condition which results in a fatal weakening of the heart, researchers have found. Takosubo syndrome, also known as TTS, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/heart-break-115x115.jpg "Happiness can break your heart")
Happiness can break your heart
Posted on March 10, 2016 | No CommentsHappy events can trigger a rare condition which results in a fatal weakening of the heart, researchers have found. Takosubo syndrome, also known as TTS, […] -
![Daily injections of GS-5734, a small-molecule antiviral agent, protected 100% of infected Rhesus monkeys against lethal disease when administered three days after exposure, with markedly decreased […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Ebola-compound-115x115.png "Novel compound completely protects against Ebola virus")
Novel compound completely protects against Ebola virus
Posted on March 9, 2016 | No CommentsDaily injections of GS-5734, a small-molecule antiviral agent, protected 100% of infected Rhesus monkeys against lethal disease when administered three days after exposure, with markedly decreased […] -
![A new method of cancer treatment revealed that targets its weaknesses… In 2012 Cancer Research UK reported 161,823 deaths from cancer in the UK alone. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Cancer_cells-_death_step_1-115x115.jpg "Cancer’s ‘Achilles heel’ revealed")
Cancer’s ‘Achilles heel’ revealed
Posted on March 7, 2016 | No CommentsA new method of cancer treatment revealed that targets its weaknesses… In 2012 Cancer Research UK reported 161,823 deaths from cancer in the UK alone. […] -
![Researchers from the University of Glasgow have found that pancreatic disease is actually comprised of four separate diseases. It is thought that this finding could […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/PRinc_rm_photo_of_pancreatic_cancer_cell-115x115.jpg "Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment?")
Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment?
Posted on March 4, 2016 | No CommentsResearchers from the University of Glasgow have found that pancreatic disease is actually comprised of four separate diseases. It is thought that this finding could […] -
![Worldwide in 2012 there were 14.1 million cases of cancer and 8.2 million deaths. Macmillan warns that by 2020 almost one in two people will […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/10080374656_1d802535cb_z-115x115.jpg "A Cure for Cancer ?")
A Cure for Cancer ?
Posted on February 24, 2016 | No CommentsWorldwide in 2012 there were 14.1 million cases of cancer and 8.2 million deaths. Macmillan warns that by 2020 almost one in two people will […] -
![Currently, many places in the world have an ageing population. This means there is an increase in the average age of the population and an […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2187905205_158290644d_z-1-115x115.jpg "The Decline of Dementia")
The Decline of Dementia
Posted on February 16, 2016 | No CommentsCurrently, many places in the world have an ageing population. This means there is an increase in the average age of the population and an […] -
![Further evidence has been produced to support the theory that Alzheimer’s may be transmissible. A study in Swiss Medical Weekly outlines the results of the autopsies of […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2187905205_158290644d_z-115x115.jpg "New Study Supports “Transmissible Alzheimer’s” Theory")
New Study Supports “Transmissible Alzheimer’s” Theory
Posted on February 11, 2016 | No CommentsFurther evidence has been produced to support the theory that Alzheimer’s may be transmissible. A study in Swiss Medical Weekly outlines the results of the autopsies of […] -
![Elimination of worn out cells extends mice life span. Senescence is the term given to cells which have stopped dividing. It is a natural process […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/13924249304_5ba9f7f228_z-115x115.jpg "So Long Senescence")
So Long Senescence
Posted on February 10, 2016 | No CommentsElimination of worn out cells extends mice life span. Senescence is the term given to cells which have stopped dividing. It is a natural process […] -
![This week the World Health Organisation has convened an emergency meeting to discuss measures that can be taken against the Zika virus, which is becoming […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/5284040324_95312c33bd_m-115x115.jpg "Spread of Zika Virus is Alarming")
Spread of Zika Virus is Alarming
Posted on February 3, 2016 | No CommentsThis week the World Health Organisation has convened an emergency meeting to discuss measures that can be taken against the Zika virus, which is becoming […] -
![Antibiotics are one of the most precious resources in modern medicine. Yet, the fear of a post-antibiotic era is looming over the scientific community. Discovery […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1.-Bacteria-115x115.jpg "Antibiotic Resistance – A Global Problem Needing Global Solutions")
Antibiotic Resistance – A Global Problem Needing Global Solutions
Posted on January 28, 2016 | No CommentsAntibiotics are one of the most precious resources in modern medicine. Yet, the fear of a post-antibiotic era is looming over the scientific community. Discovery […] -
![A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week shows that high doses of cocaine can cause the brain to […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/iStock_5809739_403px-115x115.jpg "Cocaine causes the Brain to ‘Eat Itself’")
Cocaine causes the Brain to ‘Eat Itself’
Posted on January 26, 2016 | No CommentsA study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week shows that high doses of cocaine can cause the brain to […] -
![Researchers from John Hopkins have found that a compound, called CGP3466B, elicited antidepressant-like effects when administered to mice. These effects occurred within hours, unlike currently […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/6010535530_fb0c533fec_m-115x115.jpg "New Type of Antidepressant Found to Work in Mice")
New Type of Antidepressant Found to Work in Mice
Posted on January 19, 2016 | No CommentsResearchers from John Hopkins have found that a compound, called CGP3466B, elicited antidepressant-like effects when administered to mice. These effects occurred within hours, unlike currently […]
