Welcome S.C.T.C, here are Medical News Today's headlines for December 04, 2018. |
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| Alzheimer's / Dementia |
| Dementia: Gene study boosts search for treatment Using an innovative analytical approach, researchers pinpointed genes that play an important role in the protein buildup associated with dementia. |
| Biology / Biochemistry |
| Researchers find new drug combo to challenge cancer Researchers have discovered a new drug combination that may be able to boost cancer treatment while also preventing tumors from becoming therapy-resistant. |
| Bites and Stings |
| These 10 essential oils can kill persistent Lyme disease A new study finds that essential oils from garlic cloves, myrrh trees, thyme leaves, and several other herbs can kill forms of Lyme disease bacteria. |
| Bones / Orthopedics |
| What causes a lateral collateral ligament sprain? A lateral collateral ligament (LCL) sprain occurs when there is a tear in the ligaments on the outside of the knee. Causes include sports injuries and accidents. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and weakness. Treatment involves rest, medications, and possibly physical therapy. Learn more about LCL sprains here. |
| Cancer / Oncology |
| Researchers find new drug combo to challenge cancer Researchers have discovered a new drug combination that may be able to boost cancer treatment while also preventing tumors from becoming therapy-resistant. |
| Cardiovascular / Cardiology |
| Are statins overprescribed for cardiovascular disease prevention? A modeling study that assessed the harms and benefits of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease suggests that doctors may overprescribe them. |
| Genetics |
| Researchers find new drug combo to challenge cancer Researchers have discovered a new drug combination that may be able to boost cancer treatment while also preventing tumors from becoming therapy-resistant. |
| Dementia: Gene study boosts search for treatment Using an innovative analytical approach, researchers pinpointed genes that play an important role in the protein buildup associated with dementia. |
| Health Insurance / Medical Insurance |
| What are Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare and Medicaid are state- and federal-funded health insurance plans that enable people with a low income to access healthcare in the United States. Find out more about what they are, the plans available, and who can access them. |
| HIV and AIDS |
| HIV and AIDS: A timeline and history In this article, learn about how HIV and AIDS came to affect humans and how researchers discovered the virus. We also cover how the public response and treatment have evolved over several decades. |
| Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses |
| These 10 essential oils can kill persistent Lyme disease A new study finds that essential oils from garlic cloves, myrrh trees, thyme leaves, and several other herbs can kill forms of Lyme disease bacteria. |
| HIV and AIDS: A timeline and history In this article, learn about how HIV and AIDS came to affect humans and how researchers discovered the virus. We also cover how the public response and treatment have evolved over several decades. |
| Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP |
| What are Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare and Medicaid are state- and federal-funded health insurance plans that enable people with a low income to access healthcare in the United States. Find out more about what they are, the plans available, and who can access them. |
| Melanoma / Skin Cancer |
| Researchers find new drug combo to challenge cancer Researchers have discovered a new drug combination that may be able to boost cancer treatment while also preventing tumors from becoming therapy-resistant. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Dementia: Gene study boosts search for treatment Using an innovative analytical approach, researchers pinpointed genes that play an important role in the protein buildup associated with dementia. |
| Preventive Medicine |
| Are statins overprescribed for cardiovascular disease prevention? A modeling study that assessed the harms and benefits of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease suggests that doctors may overprescribe them. |
| Primary Care / General Practice |
| Are statins overprescribed for cardiovascular disease prevention? A modeling study that assessed the harms and benefits of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease suggests that doctors may overprescribe them. |
| Public Health |
| HIV and AIDS: A timeline and history In this article, learn about how HIV and AIDS came to affect humans and how researchers discovered the virus. We also cover how the public response and treatment have evolved over several decades. |
| What are Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare and Medicaid are state- and federal-funded health insurance plans that enable people with a low income to access healthcare in the United States. Find out more about what they are, the plans available, and who can access them. |
| Insomnia: Light pollution and sleeping pill use may be linked New research examines the use of hypnotic drugs in seniors and finds a connection between nighttime exposure to artificial outdoor light and insomnia. |
| Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy |
| What causes a lateral collateral ligament sprain? A lateral collateral ligament (LCL) sprain occurs when there is a tear in the ligaments on the outside of the knee. Causes include sports injuries and accidents. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and weakness. Treatment involves rest, medications, and possibly physical therapy. Learn more about LCL sprains here. |
| Seniors / Aging |
| Insomnia: Light pollution and sleeping pill use may be linked New research examines the use of hypnotic drugs in seniors and finds a connection between nighttime exposure to artificial outdoor light and insomnia. |
| Sexual Health / STDs |
| HIV and AIDS: A timeline and history In this article, learn about how HIV and AIDS came to affect humans and how researchers discovered the virus. We also cover how the public response and treatment have evolved over several decades. |
| Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia |
| Insomnia: Light pollution and sleeping pill use may be linked New research examines the use of hypnotic drugs in seniors and finds a connection between nighttime exposure to artificial outdoor light and insomnia. |
| Sports Medicine / Fitness |
| What causes a lateral collateral ligament sprain? A lateral collateral ligament (LCL) sprain occurs when there is a tear in the ligaments on the outside of the knee. Causes include sports injuries and accidents. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and weakness. Treatment involves rest, medications, and possibly physical therapy. Learn more about LCL sprains here. |
| Statins |
| Are statins overprescribed for cardiovascular disease prevention? A modeling study that assessed the harms and benefits of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease suggests that doctors may overprescribe them. |
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