Opioids given too easily to children: study
(HealthDay)—Many children are prescribed powerful opioid painkillers they don't really need, putting them and those around them at risk, a new study shows.
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On-the-job stress relief
(HealthDay)—You've probably heard the health warning: Sitting is the new smoking.
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Early treatment with nusinersen can mean better outcomes for babies
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that affects motor neurons in the spinal cord, resulting in muscle atrophy and widespread weakness that eventually impair swallowing and breathing. A new study in the Journal ...
Jul 16, 2018
Researchers identify model for reducing binge drinking in college students
Researchers found the secret to getting college students to drink responsibly is convincing them it will quickly improve their health, relationships and grades. However, sustaining responsible drinking behavior takes a comprehensive ...
Jul 16, 2018
Plant-based products are not lowering blood pressure
In the high-pressure world of lowering hypertension, a surprising favorite isn't standing up too well in clinical trials.
Jul 16, 2018
AASM publishes clinical practice guideline on use of actigraphy for sleep disorders
Actigraphy can be a useful clinical tool for the evaluation of adult and pediatric patients with suspected sleep disorders, including circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, according to a clinical practice guideline from ...
Jul 16, 2018
