Archive: 19/05/2014
National heart organizations join to combat the global hypertension epidemic
It's estimated that more than 970 million people have hypertension1 and, globally, the disease is responsible for more than nine million deaths every year, making it one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In an effort ...
May 19, 2014
Peril posed by gene mutations often depends on degree to which allele expressed, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—It's abundantly clear by now that the sequence of our genes can be important to our health.
May 19, 2014
Team studies EEGs in the ER to improve seizure diagnosis, care
(Medical Xpress)—Even though it could impact their admission or care in the hospital, few seizing patients receive a diagnostic electroencephalogram, or EEG, in the emergency department, says a new study presented this ...
May 19, 2014
Making a connection between bullying and health problems
Over the last decade, the subject of bullying has become a topic of academic interest, as scientists and social scientists delve into the psychological and physiological effects for both the bullied and the bully.
May 19, 2014
Racial disparities seen in rates of ER visits by newborns
(Medical Xpress)—During the first month of life, African-American newborns are brought to emergency departments at roughly twice the average rate of all newborns, according to a study led by a researcher at the School of ...
May 19, 2014