Are antibiotics a recipe for obesity in childhood? (HealthDay)—Children who receive multiple antibiotic prescriptions early in life may be vulnerable to obesity, two new studies suggest. Jan 22, 2020 0 3
Both simple and advanced imaging can predict best stroke patients for thrombectomy Both simple and advanced computed tomography (CT) were effective in accurately predicting which stroke patients would benefit from endovascular thrombectomy to remove a large cerebral clot, but together they were even better, ... Jan 22, 2020 0 2
Is it time to stop ringing the cancer bell? It's a scene that some cancer patients dream about: they celebrate the end of a course of radiation or chemotherapy by ringing a bell, surrounded by family and cheering cancer clinic staff. Indeed, many patients say they ... Jan 22, 2020 0 2
Study explores cognitive function in people with mental illness A study funded by the Veterans Administration and directed by researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has shown few differences in the profiles of genes that influence cognition between people with ... Jan 22, 2020 0 3
Scientists isolate biomarkers that can identify delirium risk and severity Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified blood-based biomarkers associated with both delirium duration and severity in critically ill patients. This finding opens the door ... Jan 22, 2020 0 3
Climate change could unlock new microbes and increase heat-related deaths The Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) recently published "Viewpoint" articles by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine professors who warn that global climate change is likely to unlock dangerous new microbes, ... Jan 22, 2020 0 1
Potential way to halt blinding macular degeneration identified Researchers have successfully treated age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in mice after finding an unexpected link between the two main forms of the blinding eye disease, the leading cause of vision loss in people 60 and ... Jan 22, 2020 0 785
What it's like to live without a sense of smell The smell of cut grass, freshly baked bread, childhood memories, lost loved ones, Christmas. What happens when it's all gone? Jan 22, 2020 0 3
Study finds meth use interferes with opioid treatment When Dr. Judith Tsui moved from Boston to Seattle five years ago, she immediately recognized something she didn't see much back East: People seeking treatment for opioid use disorder were also using methamphetamine. Jan 22, 2020 0 1
Spikes in blood pressure among young adults spell trouble in mid-age Wide swings in blood pressure readings among young adults are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease by middle age, a new analysis led by Duke Health researchers shows. Jan 22, 2020 0 72
