Archive: 12/02/2018

Brain thickness provides insight into teenage decision-making

Young adults with thinner cortex in particular brain regions are more impulsive during a decision-making task than teens with thicker cortex, according to a large correlational study of adolescents from the Philadelphia Neurodevelopmental ...

Feb 12, 2018

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Ultrasound for rectal cancer staging tied to more chemoradiation

(HealthDay)—Use of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for rectal cancer (RC) staging is associated with higher use of neoadjuvant chemoradiation but no significant improvement in overall survival, according to a study published ...

Feb 12, 2018

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Implanted continuous glucose sensor proven safe and accurate in types 1 and 2 diabetes

Results of the PRECISE II study showed the implanted continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system from Eversense to be safe and highly accurate over the 90-day sensor life in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. More than ...

Feb 12, 2018

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New cannabis products highly potent, pose mental health risks

Schizophrenia and other psychiatric issues may be triggered by marijuana use, according to a research analysis in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

Feb 12, 2018

Who gets unneeded antibiotics most often?

(HealthDay)—Some patients are more likely than others to get antibiotics they don't need, new research shows.

Feb 12, 2018

New research shows shorter fitness test still accurately predicts risk of mortality

Queen's University researcher Louise de Lannoy has determined a short, five minute treadmill test can predict the risk of mortality. This risk is determined independent of other traditional risk factors including age, weight, ...

Feb 12, 2018