Archive: 27/04/2018
Tenacious invasive tick survived winter in N.J. Experts are worried
The East Asian longhorned tick, previously unknown in the United States, is likely now an unwanted permanent resident of New Jersey that concerns federal, state and local officials.
Apr 27, 2018
Medical marijuana's 'catch-22': Fed limits on research hinder patients' relief
By the time Ann Marie Owen turned to marijuana to treat her pain, she was struggling to walk and talk. She also hallucinated.
Apr 27, 2018
What we know and don't know about memory loss after surgery
Two years ago, Dr. Daniel Cole's 85-year-old father had heart bypass surgery. He hasn't been quite the same since.
Apr 27, 2018
Drug test spurs frank talk between hypertension patients and doctors
There's an irony at the heart of the treatment of high blood pressure. The malady itself often has no symptoms, yet the medicines to treat it—and to prevent a stroke or heart attack later—can make people feel crummy.
Apr 27, 2018
Hearing screening for public safety professionals—new method for 'fitness for duty' assessments
Hearing is an important part of fitness-for-duty assessments of police officers and other public safety professionals - but standard hearing tests don't give a true picture of whether these professionals can hear and communicate ...
Apr 27, 2018