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Shear shock waves may explain why some head knocks cause more harm than others

Veteran sailors know that rogue waves can rise suddenly in mid-ocean to capsize even the largest vessels. Now it appears that a similar phenomenon called shear shock wave occurs in the concussed brain. It may help explain why some head knocks cause so much more harm than others.

1 Nov 2017

Condition of hands impacts quality of life and job satisfaction for nurses, survey finds

Overworked. Undervalued. Less encounters that bring joy. This is a glimpse at what nurses are up against in today's healthcare landscape. With 43 percent of respondents to a recent RNnetwork nurse survey saying their workplaces also don't support a healthy work/life balance, new thinking and approaches to drive clinician well-being are required to keep quality nurses in healthcare.

31 Oct 2017

Humana’s new tool assists people with drug and premium costs during annual Medicare enrollment

People with Medicare looking to ensure the medication they take is covered by their Medicare Advantage or Part D plan now have an easy-to-use tool thanks to Humana's Rx Calculator.

31 Oct 2017

Stoked! Weed may light the flame for a roll in the hay

Many states permit the use of medical marijuana. Now there's evidence that pot might work as "marital marijuana," revving up sex drives in both men and women.

31 Oct 2017

Researchers caution against using antibodies to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child

HIV+ mothers who possess a strong neutralizing antibody response may be more likely to pass the virus on to her infant through breast feeding. In addition, infants born to mothers with a strong antibody response are significantly more likely to have a serious illness or death, regardless of whether or not they acquire the virus.

31 Oct 2017

Findings offer new approach for detecting dyslexia risk before children learn to read

Almost 10% of the world population suffers dyslexia. Establishing an early diagnosis would allow the development of training programs to palliate this disorder.

31 Oct 2017

Studying the nanomechanical properties of aging and cancerous cells using AFM

An interview with Prof. Igor Sokolov, Tufts University conducted by April Cashin-Garbutt, MA (Cantab).

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 31 Oct 2017

Neuronal cross-talk in the sleeping brain may play role in memory formation

Using an innovative "NeuroGrid" technology, scientists showed that sleep boosts communication between two brain regions whose connection is critical for the formation of memories.

30 Oct 2017

Losing weight with diet, physical activity can improve blood flow in the brain of older adults with diabetes

Type 2 diabetes affects blood circulation. The disease stiffens blood vessels and reduces the amount of oxygen that circulates throughout your body. This includes your brain. When blood flow in the brain is impaired, it can affect the way we think and make decisions.

30 Oct 2017

Cochrane review provides clarity about safety of mefloquine for preventing malaria in travelers

Researchers from LSTM Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group publish two systematic reviews this week about the safety of mefloquine (Lariam) for preventing malaria in travelers.

30 Oct 2017

Novartis PARADIGMS study shows safety and efficacy of new treatment in pediatric MS patients

Novartis today announced full results from the positive Phase III PARADIGMS study, investigating the safety and efficacy of Gilenya (fingolimod) vs. interferon beta-1a, in children and adolescents (ages 10 to 17) with multiple sclerosis (MS).

30 Oct 2017

Could marijuana be an aphrodisiac?

A new study is the first to show that regular use of marijuana or cannabis is linked to having more sex. The study by the Stanford researchers assessed the use of marijuana and frequency of sexual intercourse among participants in the United States. Results were unprecedented.

29 Oct 2017

Flu season: UAB experts recommend everyone to receive their yearly influenza vaccine

Flu season is here. The contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs can cause mild to severe illness and at times may lead to death. People of every age - including people in good health - are at risk for flu.

28 Oct 2017

FUJIFILM SonoSite to exhibit innovative portfolio of ultrasound solutions at ACEP 2017

FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc., specialists in developing cutting-edge ultrasound solutions and providing world-leading education to enable point-of-care visualization access, will present its innovative portfolio of ultrasound solutions and highlight product features and upgrades at the American College of Emergency Physicians Annual Scientific Assembly, October 29 - November 1 in Washington, DC.

28 Oct 2017

Research: 45% of adults with food allergies develop them in adulthood

When people think of food allergies, it's mostly in relation to children. New research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting shows that almost half of all food-allergic adults surveyed reported one or more adult-onset food allergies.

27 Oct 2017

UC San Diego scientists unravel how ‘resting-state connectivity’ occurs in the brain

Scientists have known that areas of the brain with similar functions--even those in different brain hemispheres--connect to share signals when the body rests, but they haven't known how this "resting-state connectivity" occurs.

26 Oct 2017

New study hopes to shed light on mechanism behind epileptic and non-epileptic seizures

Seizures are a common result of traumatic brain injury, especially in military veterans. A new study funded by the DOD, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, and conducted in Providence RI and Birmingham AL hopes to shed new light on the mechanism behind seizures associated with post-traumatic epilepsy and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures.

25 Oct 2017

Study explores role of genes in depression vulnerability

In the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics a study explored the role of genes in depression vulnerability. The financial crisis that has afflicted Greece since 2008 has adversely affected the physical and mental health of the population, with reports pointing to a rise in the prevalence of depression from 3.3% prior to the crisis to 12.3% in 2013.

24 Oct 2017

Study discovers new genetic risk loci linked to children's food allergies

What role do genes play in egg, milk, and nut allergies? A study published in Nature Communications, led by the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, has found five genetic risk loci that point to the importance of skin and mucous membrane barriers and the immune system in the development of food allergies.

24 Oct 2017

Failure of doctors to recognize diabetes subtype puts patients’ health at risk

The health of people with diabetes is being put at risk due to the failure of doctors to recognize which type of diabetes they have, a new study in the journal Diabetes Care reports.

24 Oct 2017

Frequency News and Research

Shear shock waves may explain why some head knocks cause more harm than others

Condition of hands impacts quality of life and job satisfaction for nurses, survey finds

Humana’s new tool assists people with drug and premium costs during annual Medicare enrollment

Stoked! Weed may light the flame for a roll in the hay

Researchers caution against using antibodies to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child

Findings offer new approach for detecting dyslexia risk before children learn to read

Studying the nanomechanical properties of aging and cancerous cells using AFM

Neuronal cross-talk in the sleeping brain may play role in memory formation

Losing weight with diet, physical activity can improve blood flow in the brain of older adults with diabetes

Cochrane review provides clarity about safety of mefloquine for preventing malaria in travelers

Novartis PARADIGMS study shows safety and efficacy of new treatment in pediatric MS patients

Could marijuana be an aphrodisiac?

Flu season: UAB experts recommend everyone to receive their yearly influenza vaccine

FUJIFILM SonoSite to exhibit innovative portfolio of ultrasound solutions at ACEP 2017

Research: 45% of adults with food allergies develop them in adulthood

UC San Diego scientists unravel how ‘resting-state connectivity’ occurs in the brain

New study hopes to shed light on mechanism behind epileptic and non-epileptic seizures

Study explores role of genes in depression vulnerability

Study discovers new genetic risk loci linked to children's food allergies

Failure of doctors to recognize diabetes subtype puts patients’ health at risk

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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