MEDICINE & HEALTH

Smartphone Usage Amongst Children Must Be Monitored, Says Expert

POLICY 07.16.2019 08:33 AM

Some children as young as 13 years old are being treated for digital technology addiction. Countless hours spent communicating with friends on Snapchat and Instagram may be as dangerously addictive for teenagers and children as drugs and alcohol, and needs to be treated just the same, school administrators and teachers were warned at an education conference in London.

Hospital Infections Rampant And It’s Not What You Think

07.16.2019 08:30 AM

Medical devices are often seen as the source of the infection, but people always ask how patients develop hospital-acquired pneumonia.

Social Media could Keep Depression and Anxiety at Bay

07.15.2019 08:58 AM

Research from Michigan State University has revealed that regular use of social media can improve mental health among the adult age group.

Research Suggests That Sleeping in a Cold Room Lowers Stress and May Help You Lose Weight

07.15.2019 08:40 AM

A cold room encourages a more restful sleep. If you and your partner are one of the thousands of couples out there who battle daily over the number on the thermostat, listen up - whoever likes it colder at night may now have some science to lend a helping hand to their side of the argument.

After concussion, biomarkers in the blood may help predict recovery time

07.15.2019 08:26 AM

A study of high school and college football players suggests that biomarkers in the blood may have potential use in identifying which players are more likely to need a longer recovery time after concussion

C. difficile Persists on Surgical Gowns, Stainless Steels and Resists Hospital Disinfectant

07.13.2019 06:39 AM

This pathogen commonly affects older adults in hospitals and long-term care facilities Even after they are treated with the recommended disinfectant, surgical gowns and stainless steel remained contaminated with the pathogen Clostridium difficile.

Researchers Discover New Potential Target in Brain Cancer

07.12.2019 12:07 PM

The team discovered that inhibiting ID1 slows the progression of tumors in glioblastoma, breast adenocarcinoma, and melanoma. In human tissue, researchers found that the protein caused cells to be more resistant to chemotherapy treatment in glioblastoma

3D Printed Wood Now Possible

07.12.2019 11:47 AM

A 3D printing process that uses a wood-based ink to produce components with the unique ‘ultrastructure’ of wood has been demonstrated by a group of researchers from Sweden’s Chalmers University.

Genetic Editing May Save HIV Patients

07.12.2019 11:09 AM

HIV patients are now offered a new way to get rid of the virus from their body and genetic editing might be the best thing that will save their lives.

Will they ever wake up? New study on consciousness after brain injury shows ‘maybe’

07.12.2019 10:42 AM

A new study on consciousness could help answer the question “will they ever wake up? “ Acute brain injury can result in significant damage and loss of consciousness, and it may warrant life support and admission to an intensive care unit.

New Study Reveals Obesity could Stem from Genetic Disposition

07.12.2019 10:21 AM

A new study highlights how genetic predisposition could lead to higher rates of weight gain. (Photo : Tumisu ) Since 1975, there has been an influx in the number of obese adults.

New Study Links Brisk Walking to Longevity

07.11.2019 07:59 AM

While exercising, in general, has a positive impact for the human body, walking as part of a person's daily life is revealed to also tip the scales towards a healthier lifestyle that largely affects longevity.

Toxic Algae Closes Mississippi Beaches

07.10.2019 09:04 AM

While the sand on the beaches is still open, the state's DEQ said beachgoers should avoid water contact.

Clinical Analysis Reveals drug Slows down Respiratory Decline

07.10.2019 08:58 AM

The research demonstrates that eteplirsen may slow the rate of respiratory decline and therefore may delay time to milestones of decline

Researchers Find Treatment Targeted at Reducing Symptoms of Psychosis

07.10.2019 08:57 AM

The compelling aspect is that this CNV can be linked to pathophysiology, and, as the new study shows, to treatment

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