Who takes care of the elderly? Findings from rural South Africa South Africa is aging rapidly, sparking increasing interest both in what care is needed for older adults and on how it's provided. Oct 17, 2019 0 0
What affects people's brain function as they grow older? We sought answers in rural South Africa The world's population is aging and for the first time ever there are more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 5. This global trend is reflected in many sub-Saharan African countries, including South Africa. Oct 17, 2019 0 5
Drug treats inflammation associated with genetic heart disease that can be deadly in young athletes When young athletes experiences sudden cardiac death as they run down the playing field, it's usually due to arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), an inherited heart disease. Now, Johns Hopkins researchers have shed new light ... Oct 17, 2019 0 2
Molecular control of neurotransmitter linked to autism described Many neurodevelopmental disorders such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, and autism have been linked to disruption of the key neurotransmitter GABA, but the underlying causes of the disruptions have been difficult to pinpoint. ... Oct 17, 2019 0 334
Opioids may not be needed for acute pain control after vasectomy Opioids do not provide improved pain control following a vasectomy and may be tied to a higher risk for persistent use, according to a study published in the October issue of The Journal of Urology. Oct 17, 2019 1 0
Breathalyzer for weed could be a 'game changer' for legalization efforts When New Jersey lawmakers debated earlier this year whether to legalize recreational use of marijuana, the Garden State's police organizations were adamantly against it. Oct 17, 2019 2 1
Financial hardship in cancer: The role of health insurance literacy A new American Cancer Society study links health insurance literacy with medical financial hardship as well as non-medical financial sacrifices among adult cancer survivors in the United States. The authors say the study ... Oct 17, 2019 0 0
Postop opioid Rx sevenfold higher in U.S., Canada versus Sweden (HealthDay)—Patients in the United States and Canada receive prescription opioids after surgeries at a rate that is approximately seven times higher than the rate in Sweden, according to a study published online Sept. 4 ... Oct 17, 2019 0 0
Dopamine agonists tied to higher risk for psychiatric events (HealthDay)—Patients with primary restless leg syndrome who begin dopamine agonist (DA) therapy may be at increased risk for adverse psychiatric events, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal ... Oct 17, 2019 0 2
Abnormal menstrual cycle linked to elevated mortality (HealthDay)—Abnormal menstrual cycle characteristics are associated with elevated mortality risk, according to a study presented at the annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Scientific Congress and Expo, ... Oct 17, 2019 0 1
