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Doctors are improving their ability to diagnose skin problems with the help of a new computer program, developed at the University of Rochester. Experts who designed the Visual DX Software say it offers an improvement over the book photos traditionally used to help make a diagnosis. With it, doctors can browse through thousands of photos from the image bank and easily narrow their search. Studies at the University of Rochester show that training on the system were twice as likely to make an accurate diagnosis.
A new study of nearly 400 back patients says that heat beats over the counter medications for the treatment of low back pain. Experts in New Jersey compared the effects of a low-level heat wrap with the non-prescription pain relievers, Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen. Results show the heat wraps provided much more pain relief, starting on the first day of treatment. Researchers also noted relief lasted more than 48 hours after the treatment ended. Low back pain is the leading cause of disability among people under the age of 45.
Researchers in Washington State say there's no comparison, seat belts do a better job than air bags in keeping you alive during a car crash. They studied more than 50,000 accidents in which either the driver, passenger, or both were killed. Those experts found that airbags reduced the risk of death by just 8%. But that wearing a seat belt cut their risk of death by 65%. Not that one should replace the other, but the study shows that the survival rate jumped 68% if they were wearing a seat belt and had air bags in their vehicle.
Earlier this month, superstar Lady Gaga took to social media to announce that she has long struggled with fibromyalgia.
Earlier this month, superstar Lady Gaga took to social media to announce that she has long struggled with fibromyalgia.
Grit and determination are not necessarily ingrained. Rather, they're qualities learned from a very young age, a new lab experiment demonstrates.
Grit and determination are not necessarily ingrained. Rather, they're qualities learned from a very young age, a new lab experiment demonstrates.
Kidney dialysis patients in the United States have high rates of prescriptions for opioid painkillers and many also receive high doses of the potentially addictive drugs, a new study finds.
Kidney dialysis patients in the United States have high rates of prescriptions for opioid painkillers and many also receive high doses of the potentially addictive drugs, a new study finds.
If mom is an insomniac, her kids are likely to be poor sleepers, too.
If mom is an insomniac, her kids are likely to be poor sleepers, too.
A combination antibody strategy could be the key to halting the spread of HIV, according to results from two promising animal studies.
A combination antibody strategy could be the key to halting the spread of HIV, according to results from two promising animal studies.
Are you a hardcore coffee drinker?
If so, you’re not alone - most adults in the United States still prefer coffee, making it America’s morning beverage of choice.
Are you a hardcore coffee drinker?
If so, you’re not alone - most adults in the United States still prefer coffee, making it America’s morning beverage of choice.
Earlier this month, superstar Lady Gaga took to social media to announce that she has long struggled with fibromyalgia.
Earlier this month, superstar Lady Gaga took to social media to announce that she has long struggled with fibromyalgia.
Kidney dialysis patients in the United States have high rates of prescriptions for opioid painkillers and many also receive high doses of the potentially addictive drugs, a new study finds.
Kidney dialysis patients in the United States have high rates of prescriptions for opioid painkillers and many also receive high doses of the potentially addictive drugs, a new study finds.
A combination antibody strategy could be the key to halting the spread of HIV, according to results from two promising animal studies.
A combination antibody strategy could be the key to halting the spread of HIV, according to results from two promising animal studies.
The nicotine in e-cigarette vapor may cause adrenaline levels to spike in the heart, potentially increasing risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death, a new study reports.
The nicotine in e-cigarette vapor may cause adrenaline levels to spike in the heart, potentially increasing risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death, a new study reports.
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