Archive: 06/02/2018

Asthma attacks on the decline among U.S. kids

(HealthDay)—Fewer U.S. children are having to deal with asthma attacks in recent years, federal health officials reported Tuesday.

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Study questions link between medical marijuana and fewer opioid deaths

The association between medical marijuana and lower levels of opioid overdose deaths—identified previously in several studies—is more complex than previously described and appears to be changing as both medical marijuana ...

Feb 6, 2018

New algorithm decodes spine oncology treatment

Every kind of cancer can spread to the spine, yet two physician-scientists who treat these patients describe a paucity of guidance for effectively providing care and minimizing pain.

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Relationship factors affect decisions about contraceptive use among young adults

The dynamics of a couple's relationship, including the exclusivity of the partnership, the level of commitment to the partnership and participation in sexual decision-making with their partner, impact young adults' decisions ...

Feb 6, 2018

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A blueprint for future blood-nerve barrier and peripheral nerve disease research

Human peripheral nerves—all the nerves outside of the central nervous system—are protected by the blood-nerve barrier. This is a tight covering of endothelial cells that maintains the microenvironment within the nerves ...

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Symptoms of alcoholism make taking medication to treat the disease more difficult

Symptoms of alcoholism make it more difficult for some people to regularly take the prescription drug naltrexone, which could help treat their disease, a researcher at Oregon State University has found.

Feb 6, 2018