Highlights of October's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, include good news on preserving vision in people with type 1 diabetes, a warning from the Cardiovascular H

The Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization, which advises WHO (World Health Organization) on policies and strategies for vaccines and immunization, devoted a session of its 27-29 O

Researchers in the UK found that by manipulating the genes of laboratory mice they could mimic the effect of calorie restriction and extend the mammals' lifespan by up to 20 per cent as well as reduc

NHS Confederation chief executive Steve Barnett comments on the publication of today's CQC report on the management of prescribed medicines after patient discharge from hospital.  "Sharing and coord

a study has found that facial injuries can dramatically increase the risk for depression.  ENT UNIT Researchers from Birmingham in the United Kingdom did the study. They focused on visitors to one o

A U.S. study of more than 6,000 people has found that those who have had repeated root canal treatment also are more likely to have heart disease.  Several studies have linked periodontal disease wit

Researchers from the University of Calgary did the study. It involved 2,149 people who had visited a sleep clinic for testing. They were tested for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and asked about their

A small study has found that special chewing gum may help to strengthen teeth.Australian researchers did the study. They compared four types of gum: two sugar-free gums without added calcium and two s