Welcome S.C.T.C, here are Medical News Today's headlines for October 19, 2018. |
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| Alzheimer's / Dementia |
| Herpes may account for 50 percent of Alzheimer's cases A large review suggests that the herpes virus may result in a heightened risk of senile dementia, and may account for numerous Alzheimer's diagnoses. |
| Biology / Biochemistry |
| 5 strange, rare, and fascinating medical conditions Our bodies can work in mysterious ways, which sometimes give rise to strange medical conditions. In this Spotlight we look at five of these rare diseases. |
| Herpes may account for 50 percent of Alzheimer's cases A large review suggests that the herpes virus may result in a heightened risk of senile dementia, and may account for numerous Alzheimer's diagnoses. |
| Cancer: Could a 'universal' blood test make detection easier? Researchers have been developing a 'universal' blood test that can quickly detect the presence of cancer. The scientists are now working to improve it. |
| Blood / Hematology |
| Cancer: Could a 'universal' blood test make detection easier? Researchers have been developing a 'universal' blood test that can quickly detect the presence of cancer. The scientists are now working to improve it. |
| Bones / Orthopedics |
| What's the best way to get rid of a bunion? Bunions are when a bump forms at the base of the big toe. Surgery is a treatment option, and the type of surgery depends on symptoms, size, and the shape of the bunion. Full recovery can take up to a year, but doctors will likely remove the stitches after 2 weeks. Learn more here. |
| Cancer / Oncology |
| Cancer: Could a 'universal' blood test make detection easier? Researchers have been developing a 'universal' blood test that can quickly detect the presence of cancer. The scientists are now working to improve it. |
| How a 150-year old drug might help battle cancer The potency of cancer treatments is often reduced by a lack of oxygen in and around the tumor. Researchers have found an existing drug that might help. |
| COPD |
| What is orthopnea? Orthopnea is a symptom rather than a condition. It is a shortness of breath that only occurs when a person is lying down and usually subsides when they sit or stand up. Causes include conditions that affect the heart or lungs, such as heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Learn more here. |
| Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness |
| Does the hCG diet work? The hCG diet combines using a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone supplement and restricting food intake to 500 calories a day. However, hCG weight loss products are illegal in the United States, and there is no evidence to show that the diet is safe or effective. Learn more here. |
| GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology |
| 5 strange, rare, and fascinating medical conditions Our bodies can work in mysterious ways, which sometimes give rise to strange medical conditions. In this Spotlight we look at five of these rare diseases. |
| Genetics |
| 5 strange, rare, and fascinating medical conditions Our bodies can work in mysterious ways, which sometimes give rise to strange medical conditions. In this Spotlight we look at five of these rare diseases. |
| Health Insurance / Medical Insurance |
| How to find private health insurance Health insurance can be costly, and insurers are firm about applying their often rigid policies. There are many factors in choosing cover for you and your family that can alter both the price and the treatments available in the plan, as well as the way the plan works. Read on for help in choosing a plan. |
| What is health insurance? Good health insurance coverage can mean that a company covers expensive medical treatments. However, with such a range of types of coverage, as well as the complicated nature of the insurance industry, knowing how to select an insurance provider may save a life further down the line. Read on for a guide on insurance. |
| Heart Disease |
| What is orthopnea? Orthopnea is a symptom rather than a condition. It is a shortness of breath that only occurs when a person is lying down and usually subsides when they sit or stand up. Causes include conditions that affect the heart or lungs, such as heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Learn more here. |
| Immune System / Vaccines |
| What are the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that affects the joints and also produces symptoms throughout the body. Find out more about how to recognize RA. |
| What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is a lifelong condition that causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in two or more joints. It can also affect the heart, lungs, and other parts of the body. It can lead to joint damage and difficulty functioning in daily life. Treatment can help manage the symptoms. Find out more. |
| What are 10 risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis? The exact causes of rheumatoid arthritis are unclear, but researchers have identified several risk factors. These range from genetic predispositions to gum disease. Learn more here. |
| Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses |
| Antibiotic resistance: Breakthrough study offers solution Mice treated with small molecules that stop bacteria forming toxins survived MRSA infection without the need for antibiotics, study found. |
| Herpes may account for 50 percent of Alzheimer's cases A large review suggests that the herpes virus may result in a heightened risk of senile dementia, and may account for numerous Alzheimer's diagnoses. |
| Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP |
| What is health insurance? Good health insurance coverage can mean that a company covers expensive medical treatments. However, with such a range of types of coverage, as well as the complicated nature of the insurance industry, knowing how to select an insurance provider may save a life further down the line. Read on for a guide on insurance. |
| MRSA / Drug Resistance |
| Antibiotic resistance: Breakthrough study offers solution Mice treated with small molecules that stop bacteria forming toxins survived MRSA infection without the need for antibiotics, study found. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Herpes may account for 50 percent of Alzheimer's cases A large review suggests that the herpes virus may result in a heightened risk of senile dementia, and may account for numerous Alzheimer's diagnoses. |
| How do dogs process words? Brain study investigates Dogs may have 'a neural representation for the meaning of words they have been taught,' finds a new study, which placed dogs inside a brain scanner. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| Does the hCG diet work? The hCG diet combines using a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone supplement and restricting food intake to 500 calories a day. However, hCG weight loss products are illegal in the United States, and there is no evidence to show that the diet is safe or effective. Learn more here. |
| Pain / Anesthetics |
| What are the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that affects the joints and also produces symptoms throughout the body. Find out more about how to recognize RA. |
| What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is a lifelong condition that causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in two or more joints. It can also affect the heart, lungs, and other parts of the body. It can lead to joint damage and difficulty functioning in daily life. Treatment can help manage the symptoms. Find out more. |
| What are 10 risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis? The exact causes of rheumatoid arthritis are unclear, but researchers have identified several risk factors. These range from genetic predispositions to gum disease. Learn more here. |
| Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry |
| Antibiotic resistance: Breakthrough study offers solution Mice treated with small molecules that stop bacteria forming toxins survived MRSA infection without the need for antibiotics, study found. |
| How a 150-year old drug might help battle cancer The potency of cancer treatments is often reduced by a lack of oxygen in and around the tumor. Researchers have found an existing drug that might help. |
| Psychology / Psychiatry |
| How do dogs process words? Brain study investigates Dogs may have 'a neural representation for the meaning of words they have been taught,' finds a new study, which placed dogs inside a brain scanner. |
| Public Health |
| What is health insurance? Good health insurance coverage can mean that a company covers expensive medical treatments. However, with such a range of types of coverage, as well as the complicated nature of the insurance industry, knowing how to select an insurance provider may save a life further down the line. Read on for a guide on insurance. |
| Respiratory |
| What is orthopnea? Orthopnea is a symptom rather than a condition. It is a shortness of breath that only occurs when a person is lying down and usually subsides when they sit or stand up. Causes include conditions that affect the heart or lungs, such as heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Learn more here. |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| What are 10 risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis? The exact causes of rheumatoid arthritis are unclear, but researchers have identified several risk factors. These range from genetic predispositions to gum disease. Learn more here. |
| What are the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that affects the joints and also produces symptoms throughout the body. Find out more about how to recognize RA. |
| What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is a lifelong condition that causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in two or more joints. It can also affect the heart, lungs, and other parts of the body. It can lead to joint damage and difficulty functioning in daily life. Treatment can help manage the symptoms. Find out more. |
| Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia |
| 5 strange, rare, and fascinating medical conditions Our bodies can work in mysterious ways, which sometimes give rise to strange medical conditions. In this Spotlight we look at five of these rare diseases. |
| Stem Cell Research |
| What are stem cells, and what do they do? Stem cells are basic cells that can become almost any type of cell in the body. Human stem cells can come from an embryo or an adult human. They have many possible uses in science and medicine, yet controversy surrounds them. |
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