Archive: 01/08/2016

Leaky calcium triggers brainstem blackout that results in sudden cardiac death

Epilepsy is an extremely common disorder affecting people of all ages, from infants through teenagers to older adults. One of the most mysterious things about this disorder is that about 6 percent of the people with epilepsy ...

Aug 1, 2016

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SFRP4 linked to impaired glucose tolerance, T2DM

(HealthDay)—Secreted frizzled-related protein 4 (SFRP4) is associated with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a report published online July 6 in Diabetes Care.

Aug 1, 2016

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Four out of five kids with epilepsy have other health problems: study

(HealthDay)—Nearly 80 percent of children who have the seizure disorder epilepsy also have other health conditions, such as digestive troubles and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a large Norwegian study finds.

Aug 1, 2016

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August designated National Immunization Awareness Month

(HealthDay)—In order to remind adults of the importance of immunizations throughout life, August is being recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month, according to a report from the American College of Physicians ...

Aug 1, 2016

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Age-related declines evident before 60

(HealthDay)—Age-related physical decline might begin earlier than thought, a new study indicates.

Aug 1, 2016

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Homegrown Zika raises more questions about the evolving risk

Homegrown mosquitoes have infected more than a dozen people with Zika in a small area of Miami, and officials are recommending that pregnant women stay away from the neighborhood.

Aug 1, 2016

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A potential new way to sway the immune system found

August 1, 2016 - A new international collaboration involving scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) opens a door to influencing the immune system, which would be useful to boost the effectiveness of vaccines ...

Aug 1, 2016

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No link found between erectile dysfunction drugs and risk of prostate cancer

While some previous studies have indicated that taking erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs may reduce the likelihood of developing prostate cancer, new research published in The Journal of Urology found that these drugs do not ...

Aug 1, 2016

Study using animal model provides clues to why cocaine is so addictive

Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center are one step closer to understanding what causes cocaine to be so addictive. The research findings are published in the current issue of the Journal of Neuroscience.

Aug 1, 2016

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Coordinated response cuts time to treatment for deadly heart attacks

When emergency medical services (EMS) and hospital providers worked together in a coordinated system, people suffering deadly heart attacks received life-saving treatment sooner, according to a new study in the American Heart ...

Aug 1, 2016

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