Tinnitus is popularly known as a ‘ringing in the ears’, but the term actually refers to any perception of noise in the absence of a …
Melanoma Rates Rise Sharply in Young Women
Melanoma accounts for less than 5 percent of skin cancer cases, but is responsible for more than 75 percent of skin cancer deaths. At a …
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) Are the Most Effective Form of Emergency Contraception
Unintended pregnancies are pregnancies that are unplanned or unwanted at the time of conception. It is estimated that as many as 41 percent of the …
Inflammatory Protein May Provide Link Between Obesity and Severe Pancreatitis
The pancreas is a large gland located in the abdomen adjacent to the stomach. It plays an important role in the digestion and utilization of …
Virtual Colonoscopy Without Laxatives Is an Effective Screening Tool for Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men worldwide, and the second most common cancer in women. It is the fourth most common …
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Help Treat PTSD
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as an accident, war, unexpected death of …
Simple Blood Test May Help Predict Breast Cancer Survival
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and the leading global cause of cancer death in women. The lifetime risk of breast …
New Vaccine May Help Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a devastating brain disorder causing a number of neurological symptoms including tremors, muscle stiffness and slowing of movement. The disease usually strikes …
New PET-CT Technique Permits Earlier Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a term describing the loss of memory and other cognitive functions to the point of interfering …