Using light to learn: Environmental light triggers production of memory proteins in fruit flies Maintaining long-term memories requires environmental light, according to research in fruit flies recently published in JNeurosci. Jan 13, 2020 0 1
Mandatory vaccination ups prevalence of vaccine coverage (HealthDay)—Mandatory vaccination is associated with increased vaccination coverage for measles and pertussis as well as reduced measles incidence in Europe, according to a study published online Jan. 13 in Pediatrics. Jan 13, 2020 0 7
Implementing post-genomic personalized medicine: The rise of glycan biomarkers An in-depth look at the science of glycobiology and glycan diagnostics, and their promise in personalized medicine in the current post-genomic era are featured in a special issue of OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology. Jan 13, 2020 0 1
Prolonged ECG monitoring of ED patients with syncope is safe alternative to hospitalization Prolonged cardiac rhythm monitoring will improve arrhythmia diagnostic yield among non-low-risk emergency department patients with syncope. That is the finding of a study published in the January 2020 issue of Academic Emergency ... Jan 13, 2020 0 1
Study questions routine troponin testing for ACS in geriatric patients with NSCs The results of a study conducted by researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine may not support troponin testing for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in selected elderly patients with nonspecific complaints (NCSs). ... Jan 13, 2020 0 1
Black and Latina mothers face higher rates of severe maternal morbidity (HealthDay)—Within the same New York City hospital, black and Latina women are at higher risk for severe maternal morbidity than white women, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Jan 13, 2020 0 1
Could your morning coffee be a weight-loss tool? (HealthDay)—If losing weight sits high atop your New Year's resolution list, you might want to reach for a piping-hot cup of joe. Jan 13, 2020 0 10
Guidance issued for hepatic, mesenteric circulation disorders (HealthDay)—In a clinical guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology, published in the January issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for management of disorders of ... Jan 13, 2020 0 1
Can pot bring on psychosis in young users? It may be happening, experts say (HealthDay)—The idea of marijuana causing a psychotic breakdown sounds like something out of the camp film classic "Reefer Madness," but many experts argue it's not that far-fetched. Jan 13, 2020 1 91
Researchers find minimally invasive procedure to treat chronic Achilles tendon disorder A minimally invasive procedure to treat a common foot and ankle disorder can reduce pain, recovery time, and postsurgery complications while improving functional outcomes, according to a report published in the journal Foot ... Jan 13, 2020 1 4