'Sticky synapses' can impair new memories by holding on to old ones
(Medical Xpress)—A team of UBC neuroscientists has found that synapses that are too strong or 'sticky' can actually hinder our capacity to learn new things.
May 26, 2014
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Conflicting conclusions in two bronchiolitis studies, editorial explains why
Less Improvement in Infants with Bronchiolitis After Nebulized Hypertonic Saline Treatment
May 26, 2014
Hot flashes, night sweats solutions: Estrogen therapy vs. Venlafaxine
A new research study from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) that compares low-dose oral estrogen and low-dose non-hormonal venlafaxine hydrochloride extended release (XR) to placebo were both found effective in reducing ...
May 26, 2014
Counties sue pharmaceutical companies over opioid painkillers
Two California counties sued five of the world's largest narcotics manufacturers on Wednesday, accusing the companies of causing the nation's prescription drug epidemic by waging a "campaign of deception" aimed at boosting ...
May 26, 2014
Implications of mandatory flu vaccinations for health-care workers
Employers planning to implement mandatory influenza vaccination policies for health care workers need to understand the implications, according to an analysis published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
May 26, 2014
