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AAGBI sets out three-point plan to address culture surrounding doctor fatigue in hospitals

On World Sleep Day, which highlights the importance of getting adequate sleep, the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland sets out its three-point plan to address the culture surrounding doctor fatigue in hospitals and tackle the problem of excessive fatigue, which is known to impair decision making, with consequences for both doctors and their patients.

20 Mar 2017

Vitamin B12 supplementation could offer protection against impacts of air pollution

New research has recommended that those living in heavily polluted cities such as London, could benefit by supplementing B vitamins.

From BetterYou Ltd 17 Mar 2017

Breakthrough brain repair discovery could revolutionise treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

Queen's University Belfast scientists have discovered that specific cells from the immune system are key players in brain repair - a fundamental breakthrough that could revolutionise the treatment of debilitating neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis.

15 Mar 2017

VUMC’s Undiagnosed Diseases Network solves medical mysteries using advanced technologies

It's human nature to need answers. Patients with debilitating symptoms need a diagnosis — somewhere to place the blame, a starting point to search for answers.

14 Mar 2017

Beneficial bacteria may be key to reverse gut inflammation seen in inflammatory bowel diseases

Beneficial bacteria may be the key to helping to reverse a cycle of gut inflammation seen in certain inflammatory bowel diseases, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have found.

13 Mar 2017

Study finds depression to be strongest predictor of death following heart disease diagnosis

Depression is the strongest predictor of death in the first decade following a diagnosis of coronary heart disease, according to a new study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

13 Mar 2017

Genentech grant funds home-based telemedicine program for treating MS patients

Multiple sclerosis (MS) clinicians face continued challenges in optimizing neurological care, especially for people with advanced MS living in medically underserved communities. Because of insurmountable geographical and physical challenges, patients cannot always travel to neurology office appointments.

10 Mar 2017

Exercise helps gastrointestinal cancer patients cope better with side effects of chemotherapy

Walking or jogging helps patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancer to cope better with the side effects of chemotherapy.

10 Mar 2017

Zika virus may also cause serious cardiovascular complications, research shows

Zika also may have serious effects on the heart, new research shows in the first study to report cardiovascular complications related to this virus, according to data being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

10 Mar 2017

Mice study shows role of yeast in aggravating IBD symptoms

During the past decade, the gut has experienced a renaissance as investigations focus on the role of the microbiome on human health.

8 Mar 2017

New drug-like compound shows potential to treat symptoms of lupus

Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, has proved difficult to treat, but a new international study co-led by a Rush University Medical Center researcher suggests that a drug starting through the pipeline could ameliorate or even eliminate the symptoms in most sufferers.

7 Mar 2017

Study shows and measures effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs on chess play

The first study to both show and measure the effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs such as modafinil, methylphenidate, and caffeine, on chess play is being published in the March edition of the peer-reviewed journal European Neuropsychopharmacology.

6 Mar 2017

Study finds link between vitamin D levels and severity of malabsorption issues

Natural health experts BetterYou have welcomed a recommendation by leading gastroenterology expert Isobel Mason, to take a vitamin D supplement to reduce Crohn’s flare-ups.

From BetterYou Ltd 3 Mar 2017

Study provides better understanding of MS patients at higher risk of getting worse

In older people with MS, having fatigue and limited leg function is more often seen in people with MS progression than in those without, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 69th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 22 to 28, 2017.

3 Mar 2017

New online intervention can be useful weapon to fight against chronic cancer-related fatigue

A large proportion of patients who have undergone cancer treatment go on to suffer from chronic fatigue. A new online intervention, which uses an activity tracker and a standard smartphone, has brought significant improvement in 66% of cases, while 21% of patients report a complete recovery.

3 Mar 2017

Clarkson University researcher explores acute effects of cocoa and caffeine

Deep down, we always knew it, but science is proving that cocoa and caffeine are indeed the best marriage ever. Clarkson University researcher Ali Boolani recently completed a study that explores the powers of these two dark delights.

3 Mar 2017

Study provides new insights into side effects of antipsychotics

After much deliberation and anxiety, the family finally sought psychiatric help for their son. And the results were in a way, a relief.

28 Feb 2017

OU study identifies numeracy as decision delay risk factor for individuals experiencing ACS

In a recent study to determine why some individuals who experience symptoms for acute coronary syndrome decide to seek medical attention more quickly than others, a University of Oklahoma researcher has identified numeracy -- the ability to understand and apply numerical concepts as the primary decision delay risk factor for individuals experiencing the medical condition.

28 Feb 2017

Mayo Clinic study finds link between biology of aging and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

A Mayo Clinic study has shown evidence linking the biology of aging with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that impairs lung function and causes shortness of breath, fatigue, declining quality of life, and, ultimately, death.

23 Feb 2017

Australia's Ross River Virus could be next global epidemic, study suggests

Australia's Ross River Virus (RRV) could be the next mosquito-borne global epidemic according to a new research study led by the University of Adelaide and The Australian National University.

23 Feb 2017

Fatigue News and Research

AAGBI sets out three-point plan to address culture surrounding doctor fatigue in hospitals

Vitamin B12 supplementation could offer protection against impacts of air pollution

Breakthrough brain repair discovery could revolutionise treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

VUMC’s Undiagnosed Diseases Network solves medical mysteries using advanced technologies

Beneficial bacteria may be key to reverse gut inflammation seen in inflammatory bowel diseases

Study finds depression to be strongest predictor of death following heart disease diagnosis

Genentech grant funds home-based telemedicine program for treating MS patients

Exercise helps gastrointestinal cancer patients cope better with side effects of chemotherapy

Zika virus may also cause serious cardiovascular complications, research shows

Mice study shows role of yeast in aggravating IBD symptoms

New drug-like compound shows potential to treat symptoms of lupus

Study shows and measures effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs on chess play

Study finds link between vitamin D levels and severity of malabsorption issues

Study provides better understanding of MS patients at higher risk of getting worse

New online intervention can be useful weapon to fight against chronic cancer-related fatigue

Clarkson University researcher explores acute effects of cocoa and caffeine

Study provides new insights into side effects of antipsychotics

OU study identifies numeracy as decision delay risk factor for individuals experiencing ACS

Mayo Clinic study finds link between biology of aging and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Australia's Ross River Virus could be next global epidemic, study suggests

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