Archive: 14/09/2018
ADHD medication use is increasing but some patients in some countries are still not receiving the treatment they need
There has been an increase in the use of medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both adults and children between 2001 and 2015, according to a major observational study involving over 154 ...
Sep 14, 2018
Lesbian, gay or bisexual youth are at increased risk of using multiple substances
Young people who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual are at increased risk of using substances such as alcohol, nicotine and marijuana, a new study from Oregon State University has found.
Sep 14, 2018
Dietary fiber reduces brain inflammation during aging
As mammals age, immune cells in the brain known as microglia become chronically inflamed. In this state, they produce chemicals known to impair cognitive and motor function. That's one explanation for why memory fades and ...
Sep 14, 2018
Children who develop ALL may have dysregulated immune function at birth
Neonatal concentrations of eight detectable inflammatory markers were significantly different in children later diagnosed with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) compared with controls.
Sep 14, 2018
New study shows eczema in African-Americans is more difficult to treat
Those who suffer with atopic dermatitis (AD) - also known as eczema—know it can be an uphill battle to find the right treatment. Symptoms include severe itching, scaly rashes, extreme dry skin and inflammation. And that ...
Sep 14, 2018