Archive: 19/10/2018

The CDC confirms that a mysterious disease is paralyzing children across the US—but where does it come from?

A six-year-old Tennessee boy. Three children in Pittsburgh. Ten people from northern Illinois, all under 18.

Oct 19, 2018

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Study illustrates how neutrophils contribute to healthy tissue function

The cells of the immune system sustain life by infiltrating infected and damaged tissue and eliminating pathogenic microorganisms and cell debris. However, immune action produces collateral damage that can lead to autoimmune ...

Oct 19, 2018

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How clutch molecules enable neuron migration

The brain can discriminate over 1 trillion odors. Once entering the nose, odor-related molecules activate olfactory neurons. Neuron signals first accumulate at the olfactory bulb before being passed on to activate the appropriate ...

Oct 19, 2018

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Nurse-led care significantly more successful in treating gout, trial reveals

The research, led by academics at the University of Nottingham and published in The Lancet, has shown that keeping patients fully informed and involving them in decisions about their care can be more successful in managing ...

Oct 19, 2018

Treat-to-target strategy in gout management is effective

Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis, caused by crystallization of uric acid in the joint. Rheumatologists have long recommended that patients with gout be treated with drugs to lower uric acid in their ...

Oct 19, 2018

Pediatric advance care planning linked to better understanding of child's end-of-life care choices

WASHINGTON-The more that families understand the end-of-life treatment preferences expressed by adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the less likely these youth are to suffer HIV-related symptoms compared ...

Oct 19, 2018

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How schools can optimise support for children with ADHD

New research gives the clearest guidance yet on how schools can best support children with ADHD to improve symptoms and maximise their academic outcomes.

Oct 19, 2018

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One in six premenopausal early breast cancer patients do not adhere to hormonal therapy

Nearly one in six premenopausal women being treated for early stage breast cancer do not adhere adequately to tamoxifen therapy after one year of treatment, potentially putting themselves at increased risk of recurrence and ...

Oct 19, 2018

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Length of breathing disruption in OSA may be better predictor of mortality risk

How long a person with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) stops breathing may be a better predictor of mortality risk from OSA than the number of times they stop breathing, according to new research published online in the American ...

Oct 19, 2018

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1 in 4 JUULvapor tweeps is underage

E-cigarette brand JUUL's Twitter handle is attracting adolescents to the point that at least a quarter of its followers appear to be under age 18, according to a new analysis by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Oct 19, 2018

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