University of Cincinnati
Schizophrenia misunderstood, psychiatrist says
(Medical Xpress) -- Most people have heard the term "schizophrenia” and are aware that it’s a mental disorder. Unfortunately, a UC Health psychiatrist says, few people actually understand what schizophrenia is or ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 06, 2011 |
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Bladder 'pacemaker' can fix overactive bladder, other voiding issues
If your day is punctuated by urgent trips to the bathroom or trouble emptying your bladder, you might have a voiding dysfunction condition. The good news is that it can be easily treated.
Cancer
Apr 29, 2011 |
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Avoid chemicals in your daily life by going back to the basics
(Medical Xpress) -- Research increasingly points to the products common in our daily lives—including cosmetics and household cleaners—as sources of potentially dangerous chemical exposures. Susan Pinney, PhD ...
Health
Apr 06, 2012 |
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Research reveals hormone action that could lead to treatments for type 2 diabetes
(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered that the immediate improvement in blood sugar (blood glucose) for those with type 2 diabetes who undergo gastric bypass surgery is related to ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 30, 2011 |
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Resist temptation to tan, despite winter doldrums
(Medical Xpress) -- Don’t let winter’s lack of sunshine lure you into a tanning bed.
Cancer
Dec 30, 2011 |
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Help available for borderline personality disorder
(Medical Xpress) -- Normally, pro football stars call news conferences to discuss touchdowns, tackles or Twitter accounts. But Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall had a completely different objective when he stepped ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 12, 2011 |
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'Brain tsunamis' are clue to helping victims of major head injuries
Treating "brain tsunamis” or "killer waves” could stop many victims of major head injury from suffering additional brain damage, a study published in Lancet Neurology has found.
Neuroscience
Dec 07, 2011 |
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Blood donation still safe for those with tattoos
The weather is finally starting to warm up, and people are breaking out the shorts, bathing suits and flip-flops.
Other
May 20, 2011 |
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Delayed onset muscle soreness a real pain after exercise
For the fitness-inclined, a hard workout can actually feel good: a chance to loosen up tight joints, sweat out the day’s stress and push through the burn of those last few reps.
Health
Oct 07, 2011 |
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Early-life exposure to secondhand smoke affects girls more than boys, new study suggests
The negative health effects of early-life exposure to secondhand smoke appear to impact girls more than boys—particularly those with early-life allergic sensitization, according to new research from the University of ...
Immunology
Mar 26, 2012 |
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New study examines why some people are afraid to relax
(Medical Xpress)—Are you one of those people who can't sit still? A UC researcher develops a questionnaire to explore the physical, cognitive and social issues surrounding the anxiety related to kicking back a little.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 14, 2012 |
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Prostate cancer test still holds value: Urologist addresses common myths about the disease
(Medical Xpress) -- Earlier this year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced recommendations that surprised the medical community: Healthy men should no longer have the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test to ...
Cancer
Dec 23, 2011 |
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Cancer 'freezing' technique lessens pain, cuts hospital stay
(Medical Xpress) -- When considering treatment options for kidney tumors, preserving any kidney function is preferable to removing the entire organ: Cardiovascular health improves, hypertension is less frequent and re-hospitalization ...
Cancer
Jun 17, 2011 |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome challenges patients, medical professionals
(Medical Xpress) -- We all get a little tuckered out now and then, but when that tired feeling doesn’t go away with what’s considered normal rest and relaxation there are a myriad of medical conditions that can ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 01, 2011 |
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Heat in chili peppers can ease sinus problems, research shows
(Medical Xpress) -- Hot chili peppers are known to make people "tear up,” but a new study led by University of Cincinnati allergy researcher Jonathan Bernstein, MD, found that a nasal spray containing an ingredient derived ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Aug 25, 2011 |
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