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Corticosteroids quadruple risk of tennis elbow recurrence at 1 year

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From Rheumatology News, 26 February 2013: Corticosteroids may offer short-term relief from the symptoms of lateral epicondylalgia, but they significantly increase the risk of recurrence compared with physiotherapy or placebo, according to a randomized controlled trial reported in JAMA. The 1-year study of 165 patients also examined the interaction between corticosteroids and physiotherapy, finding that … Continue reading Corticosteroids quadruple risk of tennis elbow recurrence at 1 year

Asthma drug treats diabetes in obese mice

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From ABC Science, News in Science, 11 February 2013: A drug used to treat asthma and mouth ulcers has shown promise in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes in obesity, according to a study in mice. Researchers found that obese mice treated with the drug amlexanox not only lost a significant amount of weight, … Continue reading Asthma drug treats diabetes in obese mice

Men contribute more than sperm to pregnancy

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From ABC Science Online, News in Science, 28 November: Men may contribute far more to a successful pregnancy than just sperm, with evidence suggesting seminal fluid primes a woman’s immune system to be more receptive to the foetus. Researchers from the University of Adelaide have found a mechanism that may explain why women who have … Continue reading Men contribute more than sperm to pregnancy

Temperament gives ‘red flags’ for autism

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From ABC Science Online, News in Science, 10 September 2012: Lack of cuddliness and a fixation with textures, sounds and smells in children under two years of age could be signs of autism, say researchers. They say such patterns in temperament could be used to help detect the disorder earlier and tailor treatment, giving behavioural … Continue reading Temperament gives ‘red flags’ for autism

Asbestos may raise risk of non-lung cancers

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From ABC Science Online, News in Science, 27 August 2012: Children exposed to blue asbestos may face more wide-ranging health problems in adulthood than mesothelioma and lung cancer, according to an Australian study. Researchers from Western Australia analysed health data from children who lived at Wittenoom, a now-abandoned WA town where blue asbestos was mined … Continue reading Asbestos may raise risk of non-lung cancers

Whooping cough vaccine: how well is it working?

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From ABC Health and Wellbeing, 14 August 2012: New research shows the current whooping cough vaccine is not as effective as its predecessor, so what’s the best way to protect children against this potentially deadly infection? A highly contagious disease, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, whooping cough is known for its severe coughing attacks … Continue reading Whooping cough vaccine: how well is it working?