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New mole-melanoma link leads to better treatment of major skin cancer: Research

Australian scientists said they have found a way to help dermatologists better determine a patient’s risk of developing melanoma, pointing to improved understanding and treatment of the major skin cancer.

Researchers say pioneering emergency eye care trial leads to quicker treatment times

A trial virtual emergency consultation program for eye patients has led to quicker treatment times and removed the need for follow up hospital appointments in more than half of cases, according to researchers.

Nigerian court accused of delaying Sheikh Zakzaky's treatment

Attempts to secure the release of imprisoned Nigerian Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky have suffered a fresh setback with the adjournment of a court hearing that was due to decide whether the ailing leader of the African country's Islamic movement should be freed to receive urgent medical treatment.

Obstructive sleep apnea may be one reason depression treatment doesn't work

When someone is depressed and having suicidal thoughts or their depression treatment just isn't working, their caregivers might want to check to see if they have obstructive sleep apnea, investigators said.

Adults with HIV who have compassionate care providers start and remain in treatment longer

Adults with HIV are more likely to continue life-saving treatments if their primary health care providers show respect, unconditional empathy without judgement and demonstrate an ability to partner with patients in decision making to address their goals, a Rutgers study finds.

Hypertension treatment may slow down Alzheimer's progression

Researchers found that nilvadipine, a drug that doctors regularly use to treat hypertension, may help people with Alzheimer's disease by increasing blood flow to the brain.

Breakthrough for diabetes treatment

A breakthrough drug can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes, a major study shows.

Signs, treatment, prevention tips for dehydrated child

As the weather warms up, it’s important for parents to ensure that children get plenty of fluids and water to stay healthy, active and well-hydrated.

Turkey expects US not to end preferential trade treatment

Turkey is expecting the US to not implement a decision to terminate the country’s preferential trade treatment under a program that allowed some exports to enter the US duty free, the Turkish embassy in Washington said in a statement on Friday.

British scientists on the cusp of curing blindness with pioneering treatment

Victims of a devastating form of blindness have been given hope by a new stem-cell treatment that rejuvenates the eyes.

Radical Parkinson's treatment tested in patients

A radical Parkinson's treatment that delivers a drug directly to the brain has been tested in people.

China to establish collaboration network for rare disease diagnosis, treatment

China will establish a national collaborative network of hospitals for rare disease diagnosis and treatment to promote the early detection and effective treatment of such diseases, according to a decision by the National Health Commission (NHC).

Infertility treatment linked with slightly higher risk of pregnancy complications

Women who have undergone infertility treatment, such as in vitro fertilization, are more likely to experience severe pregnancy complications, according to new research published in Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).

Portugal opens hepatitis C treatment consultation centers for drug addicts

Former and current drug addicts in Portugal can now get a hepatitis C appointment outside hospitals — an initiative launched by the Portuguese Group of Activists in Treatment (GAT), that aims to bring this population closer to healthcare.

Bahraini political prisoner may go blind over denial of treatment: Report

Bahraini activists say an imprisoned political dissident is at serious risk of losing his eyesight due to abuse and denial of medical treatment as the ruling Al Khalifah regime.