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Study links signs of heightened arousal in PTSD to overactivity of locus coeruleus

A new study in Biological Psychiatry has linked signs of heightened arousal and reactivity -- a core symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) -- to overactivity of the locus coeruleus (LC), a brain region that mediates arousal and reactivity. By combining bodily responses and brain imaging data, the new paper by Dr. Christoph Mueller-Pfeiffer at the University of Zurich, Switzerland and colleagues is the first to provide direct human evidence for a theory over 30 years old.

31 Oct 2017

Eating too much black licorice can lead to heart issues, FDA warns ahead of Halloween

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging people to be careful how much black licorice they eat if they are planning to snack on the candy over Halloween.

31 Oct 2017

NHS tests potential of new SOS UK phone app to help during health emergency

People across South Yorkshire are being offered the opportunity to test the SOS UK phone app which could potentially help healthcare professionals to know about allergies, conditions or other important facts about themselves in an emergency.

31 Oct 2017

Regularly sharing experiences enhances hospital and hospice staff's wellbeing

Healthcare staff who regularly share the emotional, social or ethical challenges they face in the workplace experience less psychological distress, improved teamwork and increased empathy and compassion for patients and colleagues, a new study commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research reports.

31 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

New device holds potential for early detection of cavities

Imagine if dentists could find clear signs of tooth decay long before dental lesions turn into cavities and without using X-rays. A new device cleared for commercialization this month by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a potential tool for dentists to do just that.

30 Oct 2017

Multiple adverse experiences in early childhood linked to poor health in teen, preteen years

Adverse experiences in childhood - such as the death of a parent, growing up in poverty, physical or sexual abuse, or having a parent with a psychiatric illness - have been associated with physical and mental health problems later in life.

30 Oct 2017

New discovery challenges basic assumptions about the brain's cellular makeup

A discovery made by Junhwan Kim, PhD, assistant professor at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, is challenging science's longstanding beliefs regarding the cellular makeup of the brain. This breakthrough was outlined in a study recently published in the journal Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry.

30 Oct 2017

New gene drive approach helps pinpoint combination therapies against fungal pathogens

Candida albicans is a notorious human fungal pathogen that causes thrush and serious systemic infections. Opportunistic C. albicans fungi, which often live inconspicuously in the normal flora of human skin and gut, can switch from their harmless stealth mode to become aggressive pathogens, especially in people whose immune systems are already compromised by pre-existing diseases or harsh drug therapies.

30 Oct 2017

3D implants and robotic surgery set to advance the way physicians surgically treat tumors

A major new Australian research project using 3D implants and robotic surgery is set to radically advance the way physicians surgically treat tumors and bone cancer.

30 Oct 2017

HPV vaccination and screening combination can decrease cancer risk by more than 90%

Every year there are around 400 new cases of cervical cancer and a total of approximately 800 cancers associated with HPV (human papilloma virus). Two measures could reverse this trend: the nonavalent HPV vaccination co-developed at MedUni Vienna's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology under the supervision of Elmar Joura and HPV screening by means of smear tests as secondary prevention.

30 Oct 2017

Experts call for mandatory helmet use at all positions of youth baseball and softball

Despite lower rates of traumatic brain injuries in baseball and softball, there is poor compliance overall with helmet use and return-to-play guidelines following a concussion across all levels of play, according to a new systematic review.

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

Multiple methods found to minimize pain caused by surgery and reduce use of opioids

Studies suggest that using more than one type of pain medicine to target different pain pathways has been shown to decrease pain while reducing side effects of knee replacement surgery.

28 Oct 2017

Type of needle used in anesthesia not linked to post-dural puncture headache, study shows

The type of needle used in certain kinds of anesthesia is not linked to post-dural puncture headache (PDPH), a serious and potentially life-threatening complication, according to a recent study.

28 Oct 2017

ACIST Medical Systems announces debut of next generation FFR solution

ACIST Medical Systems, Inc., a Bracco Group Company, today announced the global launch of its ACIST RXi Mini System, the next generation system of its RXi Rapid Exchange FFR System. The RXi Mini System will debut at the 29th Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics scientific symposium in Denver, Colorado.

28 Oct 2017

Leaders from non-profit organizations come together to support hurricane relief efforts

Saving lives is truly the mission of HealthFREE.org, a South Florida non-profit organization currently working to provide help, hope and healing to those affected by the devastation of the recent hurricanes. In efforts to effectively serve the residents of Puerto Rico, leadership from HealthFREE.org met with Coalition of Hope to discuss how both organizations can collaborate to save lives of fellow Americans on the island.

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

ASCO's big-data, real-world health system revolutionizes future of cancer care

Future Science Group today announced the publication of an article in Future Oncology discussing the American Society of Clinical Oncology's CancerLinQ real-world, rapid learning health system.

28 Oct 2017

Novel consortium aims to create new paradigm of cancer drug discovery

Scientists from two U.S. national laboratories, industry and academia today launched an unprecedented effort to transform the way cancer drugs are discovered by creating an open and sharable platform that integrates high-performance computing, shared biological data from public and industry sources and emerging biotechnologies to dramatically accelerate the discovery of effective cancer therapies.

27 Oct 2017

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study links signs of heightened arousal in PTSD to overactivity of locus coeruleus

Eating too much black licorice can lead to heart issues, FDA warns ahead of Halloween

NHS tests potential of new SOS UK phone app to help during health emergency

Regularly sharing experiences enhances hospital and hospice staff's wellbeing

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

New device holds potential for early detection of cavities

Multiple adverse experiences in early childhood linked to poor health in teen, preteen years

New discovery challenges basic assumptions about the brain's cellular makeup

New gene drive approach helps pinpoint combination therapies against fungal pathogens

3D implants and robotic surgery set to advance the way physicians surgically treat tumors

HPV vaccination and screening combination can decrease cancer risk by more than 90%

Experts call for mandatory helmet use at all positions of youth baseball and softball

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

Multiple methods found to minimize pain caused by surgery and reduce use of opioids

Type of needle used in anesthesia not linked to post-dural puncture headache, study shows

ACIST Medical Systems announces debut of next generation FFR solution

Leaders from non-profit organizations come together to support hurricane relief efforts

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

ASCO's big-data, real-world health system revolutionizes future of cancer care

Novel consortium aims to create new paradigm of cancer drug discovery

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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