Archive: 30/05/2017

Ketamine doesn't affect delirium or pain after surgery, study finds

Ketamine was first introduced into clinical practice by investigators at the University of Michigan in the mid-1960s as a general anesthetic that could offer advantages, such a preserving breathing, not afforded by other ...

May 30, 2017

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Causes of major birth defects still largely unknown

Causes of major birth defects remain largely unknown, say US researchers in The BMJ today, who were able to establish a definite cause in only one in every five infants they studied.

May 30, 2017

How to prepare your teen for that first ob-gyn visit

(HealthDay)—A teen's first visit to an obstetrician-gynecologist can be intimidating, so one gynecologist offers moms some tips to help make the experience easier for daughters.

May 30, 2017

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Preschoolers who know snack-food brands on road to obesity?

(HealthDay)—Preschoolers who recognize food brands such as Coca-Cola, M&M's, KFC and Pringles may be more likely to be obese, a new study says.

May 30, 2017

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Does dad time with infants boost babies' IQ?

(HealthDay)—If you're a new father, spending plenty of time with your baby could boost his or her mental development, a new study suggests.

May 30, 2017

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Can a 70-year-old have the arteries of a 20-year-old?

(HealthDay)—Imagine having the clear, supple, healthy blood vessels of a 20-year-old in your 70s. It's possible, but "challenging," a new study suggests.

May 30, 2017

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Many cancer patients' Emergency Department visits appear preventable

As many as 53 percent of cancer patients' Emergency Department visits that do not require admission could be avoided with better symptom management and greater availability of outpatient care tailored to their needs, according ...

May 30, 2017