Mixing energy drinks with alcohol could enhance the negative effects of binge drinking A key ingredient of energy drinks could be exacerbating some of the negative effects of binge drinking according to a new study. Aug 14, 2018 0 49
Substance abuse treatment relies on good brain function, which many users don't have Methamphetamine and opioid use has become a problem in Australia, and a recent New South Wales parliamentary inquiry recommended urgent action for more substance treatment services, especially residential rehabilitation. Aug 14, 2018 0 33
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency study released Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency consists of a production deficit of a protein that protects the lungs from degradation or inflammation caused by lung infections, as well as from external agents such a tobacco or pollution. ... Aug 14, 2018 0 50
Artificial placenta created in the laboratory In order to better understand important biological membranes, it is necessary to explore new methods. Researchers at Vienna University of Technology (Vienna) have succeeded in creating an artificial placental barrier on a ... Aug 14, 2018 0 70
Alcohol industry resists prioritising health over profits, research finds The Australian alcohol industry fails to acknowledge the substantial burden of disease caused by their products and resists calls for stronger regulation to reduce harm, new research led by Curtin University has found. Aug 14, 2018 0 56
New genome-editing strategy could lead to therapeutics Researchers at UMass Medical School have developed a genome-editing strategy to correct disease-causing DNA mutations in mouse models of human genetic diseases, according to research published in the Aug. 18 edition of Nature ... Aug 14, 2018 0 50
New target found for treating thoracic aortic aneurysm It's a silent, sudden and almost assured killer: a thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) occurs when a weak spot or bulge in the body's main pipeline for pumping blood suddenly ruptures, cutting off the supply of life-sustaining ... Aug 14, 2018 0 124
Study identifies distinct origin of ADHD in children with history of brain injury According to a study in Biological Psychiatry, physical brain injury in children contributes to the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), distinct from genetic risk for the disorder. Aug 14, 2018 0 128
How laser treated implants can boost the healing process Marilys Blanchy is a Research & Development project manager at Rescoll. The French technology center is specialized in polymer science, adhesive and coating and has a subsidiary where medical devices as orthopedics and dental ... Aug 14, 2018 0 37
How we use good deeds to justify immoral behaviour We all like to think of ourselves as morally sound individuals. However in doing so we often assume that morality is static – that we are consistently moral to some extent over time. In reality, research suggests that most ... Aug 14, 2018 0 64