News tagged with fatigue
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Is that sleepiness during pregnancy normal or a sign of sleep apnea?
(Medical Xpress) -- Most pregnant women complain of being tired. Some of them however, could be suffering more than normal fatigue associated with their pregnancy; they may have developed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a ...
Sleep apnea
Feb 10, 2012 |
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Study finds that red blood cell transfusion decreases fatigue in women with acute postpartum anemia
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in Dallas, Texas, researchers will report findings that show that in women with acute postpartum ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 10, 2012 |
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Heavy lifting for cancer research
Many patients with advanced cancer suffer from cachexia, a condition also called body-wasting or wasting syndrome, which causes significant weight loss, extreme fatigue and reduces quality of life.
Cancer
Feb 09, 2012 |
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For some medical residents, empathy declines with long-call
In a newly published study, researchers found the majority of medical residents surveyed experienced a decline in empathy over the course of the oft-used "long-call" shift.
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Jan 31, 2012 |
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FDA approves Roche skin cancer drug Erivedge
(AP) -- Federal regulators on Monday approved a pill that treats the most common type of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma.
Medications
Jan 30, 2012 |
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Mexico enacts rules against 'miracle cure' ads
(AP) -- Mexico enacted tough new rules Thursday to ban advertising of "miracle cures" for weight loss, sagging body parts and more serious illnesses like prostate ailments, chronic fatigue and even cancer.
Medications
Jan 20, 2012 |
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Exercise in a pill may protect against extreme heat sensitivity
We've all seen the story in the news before. Whether it's the death of a physically fit high school athlete at football training camp in August, or of an elderly woman gardening in the middle of the day in July, heat stroke ...
Medical research
Jan 08, 2012 |
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Impaired quality of life: A warning signal after oesophageal cancer surgery
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that most patients who survive for at least five years after oesophageal cancer surgery recover an average quality of life. However, quality of life deteriorates signif ...
Cancer
Jan 04, 2012 |
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Journal Science retracts mouse virus link to fatigue
The prominent US journal Science on Thursday retracted a 2009 report linking a mouse retrovirus to chronic fatigue syndrome after it was disproved by researchers earlier this year.
Medical research
Dec 22, 2011 |
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Study to reveal causes of chronic fatigue syndrome
Scientists at the University of Liverpool are the first to use a new laboratory technique that could reveal the causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
Medical research
Dec 22, 2011 |
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Sleep disorders common among police officers
A survey of police officers indicated that about 40 percent have a sleep disorder, which was associated with an increased risk of adverse health, safety and performance outcomes, according to a study in the December 21 issue ...
Sleep apnea
Dec 20, 2011 |
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'Mindfulness' exercises help curb stress and fatigue associated with arthritis
"Mindfulness" exercises, which focus on experiencing the present moment, no matter how difficult, can help curb the stress and fatigue associated with painful rheumatoid joint disease, indicates a small study published online ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Dec 20, 2011 |
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Is chronic fatigue a major cause of school absence?
(Medical Xpress) -- New research into the cause of school absence finds that up to one per cent of secondary pupils could be suffering from chronic fatigue. The study, led by academics at the University of ...
Health
Dec 13, 2011 |
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Concussion testing makes everyone tired
Testing athletes for concussions may induce mental fatigue in subjects whether or not they have a head injury, according to Penn State researchers.
Neuroscience
Dec 06, 2011 |
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Follow-up study finds prolonged fatigue for those who had chemotherapy for breast cancer
In a follow-up study, researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues have found that patients who receive chemotherapy for breast cancer might experience prolonged fatigue years after their therapy. The new study, published ...
Cancer
Dec 05, 2011 |
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