Archive: 27/11/2018

Guys, avoid 'rhino' sexual enhancement products, FDA says

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning men that "Rhino" products promising better sex may pose serious health risks.

Nov 27, 2018

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Psychological intervention proves 'life-changing' for women experiencing domestic abuse

Training domestic violence and abuse (DVA) advocates to deliver psychological support to women experiencing DVA could significantly improve the health of those affected. In a randomised controlled trial led by researchers ...

Nov 27, 2018

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Home videos of children can be scored to diagnose autism, study says

Short home videos can be used to diagnose autism in children, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Nov 27, 2018

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Why screen time can disrupt sleep—scientists uncover how certain retinal cells respond to artificial illumination

For most, the time spent staring at screens—on computers, phones, iPads—constitutes many hours and can often disrupt sleep. Now, Salk Institute researchers have pinpointed how certain cells in the eye process ambient ...

Nov 27, 2018

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Wriggly, squiffy, lummox, and boobs: What makes some words funny?

Upchuck, bubby, boff, wriggly, yaps, giggle, cooch, guffaw, puffball, and jiggly: the top 10 funniest words in the English language, according to a new study by University of Alberta psychology experts.

Nov 27, 2018

Improve hand hygiene and patient decolonization to help stem high-risk S. aureus transmission in the operating room

Adherence to proven protocols for disinfecting surgeons' hands, patients' skin, and operating room surfaces could help to halt the spread of dangerous Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) pathogens in the operating room and ...

Nov 27, 2018

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Enzyme discovery points researchers toward starving lung cancer as a potential treatment

UT Southwestern researchers have found that an enzyme on the surface of some lung cancer cells helps feed the cancer, making it a tempting treatment target.

Nov 27, 2018

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Botulinum toxin shows promise in trials to reduce post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in cardiac surgery patients

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication, affecting one quarter to one half of all patients following cardiac surgery. It can result in heart failure, stroke, and longer hospital stays, resulting ...

Nov 27, 2018

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Researchers discover clues to brain changes in depression

In new pre-clinical research, scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), led by Scott Thompson, Ph.D., Professor of Physiology, have identified changes in brain activity linked to the pleasure and ...

Nov 27, 2018

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Stigma impairs cognition in men living with HIV

A new study has drawn a direct link between the amount of stigma men with HIV report experiencing and their scores on cognitive tests, measuring abilities such as memory and attention.

Nov 27, 2018

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