Archive: 24/05/2019

Blood pressure and glucose control may prevent common arrhythmia

Blood-pressure and glucose control may be effective in preventing heart block, a common form of arrhythmia, and the subsequent need for a pacemaker, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco.

May 24, 2019

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Hospitals fall short in teaching fall prevention to departing patients

Falls are a leading cause of hospitalizations and emergency room visits among older adults, but until now, little was known about the relationship between falls and hospital readmissions.

May 24, 2019

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360-degree immersive video of surgeon performing cancer surgery

New technology has allowed the public to immerse themselves in a cancer operating theatre by filming a complex operation performed by Professor Tim Underwood in 360 Degrees.

May 24, 2019

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Got knee pain? What you need to know about alternatives to surgery

Arthritis in the knees can strike people as young as 45, with symptoms severe enough to limit activities and harm quality of life. What can be done about it?

May 24, 2019

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Researchers recommend limiting the time during which mother's milk is given to premature babies

Giving human milk to premature babies is recommended by the WHO for at least six months to provide nutrients and essential antimicrobial substances for those babies born with low weight or who are immunosuppressed. In premature ...

May 24, 2019

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People with traumatic brain injury, who often lose empathy, can regain it with treatment

Most people can easily determine when a loved one is feeling sad or anxious. This recognition will often trigger the person to offer a comforting gesture or even have a contagious emotional reaction, causing them to also ...

May 24, 2019

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ALS research reveals new treatment approach

On June 2, 1941, at the age of 37, baseball player Lou Gehrig succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive muscle degeneration disease. Today, nearly 80 years following his death, scientists are still searching ...

May 24, 2019

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Worry less for better health

Do you worry a lot? Besides the anxiety it's causing you emotionally, it can threaten your health.

May 24, 2019

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How single neurons and brain networks support spatial navigation

Spatial navigation is an essential cognitive function, which is frequently impaired in patients suffering from neurological and psychiatric disorders. Research groups worldwide have studied the neuronal basis of spatial navigation, ...

May 24, 2019

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Black lung disease continues to surge in Appalachia; new research suggests why

New mining methods that churn up silica-laden rock are likely responsible for the surge of black lung disease that has afflicted hundreds of miners across Central Appalachia in recent years, according to new research presented ...

May 24, 2019

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