Cardiology
Target heart rates should be recalculated, cardiologist says
Target heart rates for fitness and heart health need a change, says Ohio State University Medical Center cardiologist Martha Gulati.
Sep 26, 2011
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Health
Eating diet high in polyunsaturated fats can protect against effects of 'splurge' meals, study finds
A diet that includes higher amounts of polyunsaturated fats, found in foods like walnuts and salmon, can help offset the detrimental effects of the occasional meal high in saturated fats, University of Georgia researchers ...
Jun 2, 2016
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UT Arlington engineer developing 'Biomask' to aid soldiers recovering from facial burns
UT Arlington engineers working with Army surgeons are developing a pliable, polymer mask embedded with electrical, mechanical and biological components that can speed healing from disfiguring facial burns and help rebuild ...
Jan 25, 2012
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Medical research
New method may better predict the best treatment for burn wounds
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 180,000 deaths every year are caused by burns, with the majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Upon arriving at the emergency room with a burn, the ...
Feb 1, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Caution: handle TCA with care to avoid chemical burns
(HealthDay)—Gynecologists should be aware that accidental exposure to trichloroacetic acid, which is used in routine procedures, may lead to serious chemical burns, according to a case report published in the August issue ...
Jul 10, 2015
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Medical selfies on the rise for diagnostics
Patient-generated health data - a new phenomenon that includes taking medical selfies, wearing body monitoring devices, and recording info on mobiles and health apps - has come under the lense of medical photographer and ...
Aug 10, 2015
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Gastroenterology
Q&A: Functional dyspepsia can significantly affect quality of life
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have dealt with digestive issues for much of my 30s. Ulcers run in my family. My doctor said that while I could have an ulcer, testing could determine if it is functional dyspepsia. What is the difference, ...
Jul 8, 2022
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Vitamin D may be simple treatment to enhance burn healing
Patients with severe burns who have higher levels of vitamin D recover more successfully than those with lower levels, according to a study presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Harrogate. This study ...
Nov 6, 2017
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Anti-obesity vaccine reduces food consumption in animals
A new therapeutic vaccine to treat obesity by suppressing the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin decreases food intake and increases calorie burning in mice, a new study finds. The results will be presented Sunday at The ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Dentistry
Burning mouth syndrome is often difficult to diagnose
Oral pain that feels like a scalded mouth and can last for months has baffled dental researchers since the 1970s, when burning oral sensations were linked to mucosal, periodontal, and restorative disorders and mental or emotional ...
Oct 24, 2013
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