Health
Waking up to sleeping pill risks
Insomnia is a real medical issue. But is it so prevalent that millions of Americans need to take sleeping pills every night?
Mar 11, 2020
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Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Start low, go slow' still applies for pain management, especially for older patients
Chronic pain affects a large proportion of older adults and most long-term care residents. Managing chronic pain effectively is essential but challenging, and it has been complicated by concerns about opioid abuse.
Mar 2, 2020
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Cardiology
Earlier detection of women's vascular health issues can affect heart disease risk
Men and women differ in the way their vascular systems age and the rate at which atherosclerosis—the hardening of artery walls or buildup of arterial blockage—progresses over time. These sex- and age-related differences ...
Feb 6, 2020
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Neuroscience
Keep exercising: New study finds it's good for your brain's gray matter
Cardiorespiratory exercise—walking briskly, running, biking and just about any other exercise that gets your heart pumping—is good for your body, but can it also slow cognitive changes in your brain?
Jan 3, 2020
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Cardiology
Diabetes can independently lead to heart failure, population study shows
Heart problems are a common development for people with diabetes. In fact, about 33% of people in the U.S. admitted to the hospital for heart failure also have diabetes. Heart failure may be the result of a co-condition, ...
Jan 2, 2020
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Medical economics
Structured, salary-only compensation plan for physicians is a model for pay equity, study finds
Gender pay equity in the field of medicine remains elusive. Gender-based pay differences have been shown to persist, even when controlling for experience, clinical productivity, academic rank and other factors. These inequities ...
Dec 26, 2019
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Study finds little increased risk of injury in high-intensity functional training program
High-intensity group workout classes are increasingly popular at fitness centers. While research has shown that these workouts can have cardiovascular and other benefits, few studies have been conducted on whether they lead ...
Dec 5, 2019
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Health
Study examines the relationship between sugars and heart health
The impact of sugars on heart health depends on the dose and type of sugar consumed, suggests a new study led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital.
Dec 5, 2019
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Medical research
Case report: Stem cells a step toward improving motor, sensory function after spinal cord injury
Stem cells derived from a patient's own fat offer a step toward improving—not just stabilizing—motor and sensory function of people with spinal cord injuries, according to early research from Mayo Clinic.
Dec 2, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Study finds associations between rheumatoid arthritis, other diseases before and after diagnosis
A Mayo Clinic-led study involving 3,276 patients has found that people with inflammatory bowel disease, Type 1 diabetes or blood clots may be at increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. The study, published in Mayo ...
Nov 20, 2019
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