Archive: 18/04/2014

Research could improve understanding of risky behavior, addiction

(Medical Xpress)—It follows logically: If you are unable to predict how a decision might affect your life, your decisions may be more impulsive.

Apr 18, 2014

Autonomy and relationships among 'good life' goals

Young adults with Down syndrome have a strong desire to be self-sufficient by living independently and having a job, according to a study into the meaning of wellbeing among young people affected by the disorder.

Apr 18, 2014

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COPD patient returns to active lifestyle thanks to pulmonary rehabilitation

In the waiting room at UK HealthCare's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinic sits a large binder labeled "Success Stories." Inside are pages and pages of testimony from patients who discovered a renewed quality of life as a result ...

Apr 18, 2014

Scientists unlock key to the sound of blood pressure reduction in a traffic jam

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has released key findings into the effects of music on the cardiovascular system, and most importantly, what we need to be listening to in order to reduce our blood pressure in a traffic ...

Apr 18, 2014

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Diagnosing and treating autism

April is National Autism Awareness Month. The Child Development Clinic at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) provides comprehensive assessment for pediatric patients with developmental delays or disabilities, including ...

Apr 18, 2014

Researchers find new method to combat common childhood illness

Almost all children are infected with respiratory syncytial virus by the time they are two. Most recover quickly from cold-like symptoms. But for others, RSV can cause serious lung infections, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, ...

Apr 18, 2014

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Education, breastfeeding and gender affect the microbes on our bodies

Trillions of microbes live in and on our body. We don't yet fully understand how these microbial ecosystems develop or the full extent to which they influence our health. Some provide essential nutrients, while others cause ...

Apr 18, 2014

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The effects of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria in African healthcare settings

Researchers from the Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group conducted a review of the effects of introducing rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for diagnosing malaria in primary healthcare settings in Africa where laboratory services ...

Apr 18, 2014