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Study finds improved CPR quality saves lives

(Medical Xpress)—Life-saving CPR has been a foundation of emergency medicine for more than a half century. But researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix are continuing to refine the procedure, ...

Cardiology created May 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Brain ultrasound improves mood

Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques aimed at mental and neurological conditions include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression, and transcranial direct current (electrical) stimulation ...

Neuroscience created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research reveals possible reason for cholesterol-drug side effects

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and physicians continue to document that some patients experience fuzzy thinking and memory loss while taking statins, a class of global top-selling cholesterol-lowering ...

Medical research created May 10, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (11) | comments 13 | with audio podcast

Modified formula aims to prevent death in premature infants

Necrotizing Entercolitis, an infection and inflammation that causes destruction of the intestine,affects about 10,000 babies a year in the country, and mortality rates are roughly 40 percent.

Medical research created May 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Geneticists find causes for severe childhood epilepsies

(Medical Xpress)—Using a state-of-the-art DNA sequencing technique, UA researchers have discovered genetic mutations underlying seizure disorders in previously undiagnosed children.

Neuroscience created May 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research suggests link between elevated blood sugar, Alzheimer's risk

(Medical Xpress)—A new University of Arizona study, published in the journal Neurology, suggests a possible link between elevated blood sugar levels and risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Good days, bad days: When should you make sacrifices in a relationship?

(Medical Xpress)—A pile of dirty dishes looms in the kitchen. It's your spouse's night to wash, but you know he or she has had a long day so you grab a sponge and step up to the plate. It's just one of ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study explores parents' struggle with child-care options

(Medical Xpress)—Arizona parents tend to rely on a "patchwork" of child-care arrangements while many are looking for new options at any given time. In addition, many parents struggle to pay for child care ...

Health created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The dangers of 'overparenting'

(Medical Xpress)—Are you that parent who writes your child's essays, cover letters and job applications? Do you call in to encourage employers to give your son or daughter a strong look? If so, you may ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New app lets med students study real human heart on iPad

(Medical Xpress)—Medical students at the University of Arizona are using a new study tool this semester that lets them interact with a real human heart at home – courtesy of their iPads.

Other created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Should grandma join Facebook? It may give her a cognitive boost, study finds

Preliminary research findings suggest that learning to use Facebook may help give adults older than 65 a cognitive boost.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Pregnancy riskline warns about Internet inaccuracies

The Arizona Pregnancy Riskline, a service at the UA College of Pharmacy, warns about inaccurate information on the Internet in light of a recent study on the subject.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Can a sensor prevent diabetic foot amputation?

In the global effort to prevent diabetic foot amputations, one of the most effective tools is a fairly simple, comfortable boot.

Diabetes created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Germs spread fast at work, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—When someone comes to work sick, about half of the commonly touched surfaces in the office will become infected with the virus by lunchtime, according to a new study at the UA.

Health created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study explores promoting teen health via text message

(Medical Xpress)—A study of 177 teenagers looks at whether teens are open to receiving text messages about health and what kind of information those messages should contain.

Health created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0