Archive: 04/11/2015
Chemotherapy-induced hearing loss affects cognition in pediatric brain tumor survivors
More children are surviving malignant brain tumors than in the past, thanks to the use of intense treatments using platinum-based chemotherapy (cisplatin and high-dose carboplatin). Unfortunately, the therapy has a known ...
Nov 4, 2015
Virtual doctor visits offer convenience, lower costs
When you're coming down with a cold, there are a few items you typically reach for to start feeling better: cough drops, herbal tea, maybe an over-the-counter medication.
Nov 4, 2015
Study examines factors that may contribute to hypersexuality
In a study of European men, hypersexuality—a preoccupation with sexual fantasy or an excessive indulgence in sexual activity—correlated with proneness to sexual boredom and problems with erectile function.
Nov 4, 2015
Sexual dysfunction is prevalent among recently deployed veterans
In a recent study of 247 US veterans returning from conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, almost 18% screened positive for sexual functioning difficulties. Self-reported sexual dysfunction was most strongly linked with depression, ...
Nov 4, 2015
Requiring drug makers to take back unused pharmaceuticals
About $5 billion worth of unused prescription drugs get flushed down toilets, tossed in the trash or left in medicine cabinets across the U.S. each year. These practices can contribute to a host of problems, including water ...
Nov 4, 2015
Racial anxiety may alter time perception for some white Americans, research finds
Time may appear to slow down for white Americans who feel threatened by an approaching black person, raising questions about the pervasive effects of racial bias or anxiety in the United States, according to research published ...
Nov 4, 2015
York report recommends enhanced care for under-25s with life-limiting conditions
The number of babies, children and young people in Scotland with life-limiting conditions is rising and an increase in palliative care services is required to meet their needs, according to a new study by University of York ...
Nov 4, 2015