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Chronic opioid users at increased risk of complications after spinal fusion surgery

Patients who have been taking opioid pain relievers for several months before spinal fusion surgery are at increased risk of complications after their surgery, reports a study in the journal Spine, published by Wolters Kluwer.

21 Mar 2018

Prolonged sitting, physical inactivity linked to development of lower urinary tract symptoms

Prolonged sitting time and low physical activity levels were linked with the development of lower urinary tract symptoms in a BJU International study of 69,795 middle-aged Korean men.

21 Mar 2018

Measles infection in early childhood could contribute to later COPD

In a new Respirology study, having measles—a highly contagious respiratory infection—during early childhood was linked with an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in middle age, but only in adults with asthma and a considerable history of smoking.

21 Mar 2018

NSAID use linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation

Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) was associated with an 18% increased risk of atrial fibrillation—an irregular, often rapid heart rate—in a study of middle-aged adults in Taiwan. The findings are published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

21 Mar 2018

Scientists develop brain “stethoscope” that can detect silent seizures

Neurologists at Stanford have developed a diagnostic tool that can translate the brain’s activity into sounds for the detection of silent seizures.

21 Mar 2018

New method predicts effects of global warming on disease

Scientists have developed a new way of predicting how increasing global temperatures could affect the severity of parasitic diseases.

21 Mar 2018

Discovery of genes could lead to development of novel therapies for EBV-related cancers

VCU Massey Cancer Center researchers have identified two genes that are responsible for governing the replication of the Epstein-Barr virus, an infection that drives the growth of several types of cancer.

21 Mar 2018

Praising people with autism shows promise for producing more exercise

Simple statements of praise may have a big effect on the amount of exercise young adults with autism complete, according to preliminary research from the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute.

21 Mar 2018

Vitamin D deficiency linked to metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women

Results of a study carried out in Brazil showed a strong association between vitamin D deficiency and metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women.

21 Mar 2018

Acupuncture helps manage menopausal symptoms, review finds

An umbrella review from Duke Clinical Research Institute that was a comprehensive assessment of previous systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials has found that women who received acupuncture had less frequent and less severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause than women who did not have acupuncture.

21 Mar 2018

Clash over abortion hobbles a health bill. Again. Here’s how.

The Affordable Care Act very nearly failed to become law due to an intraparty dispute among Democrats over how to handle the abortion issue. Now a similar argument between Democrats and Republicans is slowing progress on a bill that could help cut soaring premiums and shore up the ACA.

21 Mar 2018

Study identifies two genes associated with extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Most women experience some morning sickness during pregnancy, but about 2 percent of pregnant women experience a more severe form of nausea and vomiting.

21 Mar 2018

High-fat, high-cholesterol diet depletes ranks of artery-protecting immune cells

New research from scientists at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology shows how a diet high in fat and cholesterol depletes the ranks of artery-protecting immune cells, turning them into promoters of inflammation, which exacerbate atherosclerotic plaque buildup that occurs in cardiovascular disease.

21 Mar 2018

New app may help predict, track manic and depressive episodes in bipolar patients

An app that one day may help predict and monitor manic and depressive episodes in people with bipolar disorder is now available in the App Store.

21 Mar 2018

Increase in coffee consumption may help battle against colon cancer

A report that Americans are drinking a lot of coffee might be good news in the battle against colon cancer, scientists with the Simmons Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center say.

21 Mar 2018

Are there risks from secondhand marijuana smoke? Early science says yes.

The inspiration arrived in a haze at a Paul McCartney concert a few years ago in San Francisco. “People in front of me started lighting up and then other people started lighting up,” said Matthew Springer, a biologist and professor in the division of cardiology at the University of California-San Francisco. “And for a few naive split seconds I was thinking to myself, ‘Hey, they can’t smoke in AT&T Park! I’m sure that’s not allowed.’ And then I realized that it was all marijuana.”

21 Mar 2018

Sartorius Stedim Biotech selected by ABL Europe to supply single-use process technologies

Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A., a leading international technology partner of the biopharmaceutical industry, has been selected by ABL Europe as its primary supplier of single-use systems.

From Sartorius 21 Mar 2018

MR Solutions introduces new gradient coil upgrade service for MRI imaging systems

MR Solutions, subsidiary MRS Magnetics, is launching a gradient coil upgrade service for coil replacement within preclinical MRI imaging systems.

From MR Solutions 21 Mar 2018

Audiologist urges tinnitus sufferers facing 'revolving door healthcare' to seek support

An audiologist from the UK’s leading tinnitus clinic is urging sufferers to seek support after a study has revealed considerable regional variation in tinnitus service provision across the UK, particularly in the availability of psychological treatments.

21 Mar 2018

Paxman receives BritishAmerican Business TAG Award for its US success

UK scalp cooling expert Paxman, have been awarded the BritishAmerican Business TransAtlantic Growth AwardSmall Gold Export Award for its US success.

21 Mar 2018

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Chronic opioid users at increased risk of complications after spinal fusion surgery

Prolonged sitting, physical inactivity linked to development of lower urinary tract symptoms

Measles infection in early childhood could contribute to later COPD

NSAID use linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation

Scientists develop brain “stethoscope” that can detect silent seizures

New method predicts effects of global warming on disease

Discovery of genes could lead to development of novel therapies for EBV-related cancers

Praising people with autism shows promise for producing more exercise

Vitamin D deficiency linked to metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women

Acupuncture helps manage menopausal symptoms, review finds

Clash over abortion hobbles a health bill. Again. Here’s how.

Study identifies two genes associated with extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

High-fat, high-cholesterol diet depletes ranks of artery-protecting immune cells

New app may help predict, track manic and depressive episodes in bipolar patients

Increase in coffee consumption may help battle against colon cancer

Are there risks from secondhand marijuana smoke? Early science says yes.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech selected by ABL Europe to supply single-use process technologies

MR Solutions introduces new gradient coil upgrade service for MRI imaging systems

Audiologist urges tinnitus sufferers facing 'revolving door healthcare' to seek support

Paxman receives BritishAmerican Business TAG Award for its US success

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