News tagged with sensitization


Migraine sufferers stigmatized because of their condition: study

(HealthDay)—People who suffer from frequent migraines are stigmatized in much the same way as people with epilepsy are, new research suggests.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Specific protein essential for healthy eyes, study finds

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with researchers at the Salk Institute in California, have found for the first time that a specific protein is essential not only for maintaining a healthy ...

Neuroscience created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study finds important factor in fat storage and energy metabolism

As part of their ongoing research on the physiologic factors that contribute to the development of obesity, Joslin Diabetes Center scientists have identified a cell cycle transcriptional co-regulator – ...

Medical research created Jan 06, 2013 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Dietary PA/OA fat ratio may affect T2DM risk in women only

(HealthDay)—A diet low in palmitic acid (PA) and high in oleic acid (OA) improves insulin sensitivity and is associated with lower levels of markers of metabolic and oxidative stress in women only, according ...

Diabetes created Dec 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Test to detect pre-menstrual syndrome

Even though there are many women who do not notice any special symptoms, there are some whose pre-menstrual disorders hamper their everyday lives: depressive mood, anxiety, excessive emotional sensitivity, fatigue, lack of ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 21, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Genetic differences may influence sensitivity to pain, study finds

The study, published in PLOS Genetics on 20 December, adds to growing evidence that particular genes are involved in chronic pain and highlights this pathway as a potential target for more effective pain relief treatments for pa ...

Genetics created Dec 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Brown adipose tissue beneficial for metabolism and glucose tolerance

Joslin Diabetes Center scientists have demonstrated that brown adipose tissue (BAT) has beneficial effects on glucose tolerance, body weight and metabolism. The findings, which may lead to new treatments for diabetes, appear ...

Medical research created Dec 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Strict ovarian CA screening adherence called for in high-risk

(HealthDay)—For women at higher risk for ovarian and/or fallopian tube cancer (OC/FTC), annual screening offers high sensitivity for detection of incident cancers, but few of these cancers are stage I or ...

Cancer created Dec 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Learning to control brain activity improves visual sensitivity

Training human volunteers to control their own brain activity in precise areas of the brain can enhance fundamental aspects of their visual sensitivity, according to a new study. This non-invasive 'neurofeedback' ...

Neuroscience created Dec 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Extended sleep reduces pain sensitivity

A new study suggests that extending nightly sleep in mildly sleepy, healthy adults increases daytime alertness and reduces pain sensitivity.

Health created Dec 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Supplements of red wine antioxidant don't help obese men

(HealthDay)—Despite showing early promise in some animal studies, supplements of resveratrol, an antioxidant found aplenty in red wine, did not improve insulin sensitivity or heart health in obese men, ...

Diabetes created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New treatment aids weight loss, improves diabetes in monkeys

(HealthDay)—A new, lab-created antibody that mimics the action of a naturally occurring molecule causes weight loss in monkeys, researchers report.

Medical research created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New method for diagnosing malaria

Danish researchers have developed a new and sensitive method that makes it possible to diagnose malaria from a single drop of blood or saliva. The method might eventually be used in low-resource areas without ...

Medical research created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Bariatric surgical procedures have similar therapeutic benefits in obese adults

Obesity is associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, both of which can be significantly improved by weight loss. Gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding are two bariatric surgery techniques that are frequently ...

Surgery created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Why older people struggle to read fine print

(Medical Xpress)—Unique research into eye-movements of young and old people while reading discovers that word recognition patterns change as we grow older

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 23, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (12) | comments 3 | with audio podcast