Medications
Synthetic marijuana use linked to kidney damage
(HealthDay)—Synthetic marijuana products, also known as Spice or K2, are potentially very dangerous for the kidneys, new research suggests.
Feb 12, 2013
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Is tracking your sleep a good idea?
If you have trouble falling asleep or getting a good night's sleep, it seems intuitive to work harder to solve the problem by using some of the sleep apps, bracelets and other devices that have become increasingly popular.
Oct 20, 2022
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Cardiology
Potential RNA markers of abnormal heart rhythms identified in circulating blood
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often rapid heart rate. It increases the risk of developing strokes, heart failure, and even dementia. Although associated with aging, high blood ...
Mar 19, 2018
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Children, people with respiratory problems especially vulnerable to bitter wind chill
The arctic cold snap affecting the Midwest and the Northeast this weekend should not be taken lightly, says David Holmes, MD, clinical associate professor of family medicine in the University at Buffalo School of Medicine ...
Feb 16, 2015
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Cardiology
Can light therapy treat atrial fibrillation?
New research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine demonstrates that optogenetics—which uses light-sensitive proteins to control the activity of targeted cells—is a promising shock-free approach to treating atrial ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Medications
Synthetic pot linked to kidney injury
(HealthDay)—New research suggests that synthetic marijuana, also known as K2 or Spice, might harm the kidneys.
Mar 30, 2015
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Cardiology
Septic shock patients have better outcomes when their heart rates are lower, study finds
Researchers at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, along with researchers from four other centers, including Harvard Medical School, have found that patients with a lower heart rate who are in septic shock have ...
Oct 4, 2016
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ER visits linked to synthetic pot more than double, report finds
(HealthDay)—The number of visits to U.S. emergency rooms linked to synthetic pot—also known as "K2" or "Spice"—have more than doubled in recent years, U.S. officials reported Thursday.
Oct 16, 2014
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Cardiology
Public awareness of atrial fibrillation is low
In a Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis study that surveyed the general public in 10 countries, only 48% of people were aware of atrial fibrillation (AF), which is lower than the awareness of other common ...
Oct 27, 2017
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Graves' disease: When the thyroid is overactive
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It's the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid.
Jan 19, 2024
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