Medications
Opioids exact another toll on newborns: Smaller heads
(HealthDay)—Infants born addicted to opioids may be more likely to have smaller heads that might hinder their development, new research suggests.
Dec 10, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
PTSD study of combat veterans finds similar outcomes among common therapies
In a study among United States combat veterans, researchers found no significant difference between two of the most common treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and no benefit for combination treatment. The ...
Dec 6, 2018
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Pediatrics
Study reveals how long it takes for LEGO head to pass through adult human digestive tract
A team of researchers from several medical institutions in Australia and the U.K. has discovered how long it takes for a LEGO head to pass through the digestive tract of a normal healthy adult human. In their paper published ...
Health
How to get rid of head lice without spending loads of money
Parents are being warned there could be a big rise in head lice outbreaks in schools this winter. The health charity Community Hygiene Concern has predicted that low-income families will be hit hardest after a change in NHS ...
Nov 19, 2018
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Neuroscience
Cell study reveals how head injuries lead to serious brain diseases
UCLA biologists have discovered how head injuries adversely affect individual cells and genes that can lead to serious brain disorders. The life scientists provide the first cell "atlas" of the hippocampus—the part of the ...
Nov 16, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers detect the most efficient salivary biomarkers for detecting oral cancer
Over 90 percent of malign tumours in the head and neck are originated from carcinomas of squamous cells that appear in superficial areas of the oral cavity. Their detection with salivary biomarkers can contribute to early ...
Nov 15, 2018
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Neuroscience
Study evaluates effect of heading a ball in soccer
The soccer ball is racing at a speed of 80 km/hr when the player uses their head to redirect it and score. Their team wins the game—but at what cost? UBC Okanagan research suggests the price is high.
Nov 14, 2018
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Neuroscience
Regular checks of very preterm babies' head size can help identify long-term IQ problems
Regular early head circumference assessments add valuable information when screening for long-term neurocognitive risk – according to new research by an international research collaboration, including the University of ...
Nov 14, 2018
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Neuroscience
New study finds evidence of brain injuries in football players at surprisingly young age
There have been more and more cases confirming that repeated hits to the head have lifelong consequences for professional football players, but a new study by Orlando Health in collaboration with the Concussion Neuroimaging ...
Nov 1, 2018
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Pediatrics
No drop seen in CT use for pediatric head trauma
(HealthDay)—Computed tomography (CT) neuroimaging did not decrease from 2007 to 2015 among pediatric patients evaluated in the emergency department for head injury, according to a study published in the October issue of ...
Oct 28, 2018
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