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Surgeons 'emotionally affected' by surgical complications
Date: Nov-14-2013Most people would assume that surgeons become accustomed to carrying out major surgical procedures. But according to a new study published in the British Journal of Surgery, many surgeons are emotionally affected by major surgical complications and feel they need better support.Researchers from Imperial College London in the UK say that the operating room is one of the highest risk areas for serious complications, and these obstacles can have serious implications for both the surgeons and the patients.
Pain may be prolonged by use of morphine after abdominal surgery
Date: Nov-14-2013Using morphine to fight the pain associated with abdominal surgery may paradoxically prolong a patient's suffering, doubling or even tripling the amount of time it takes to recover from the surgical pain, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder.The research team from CU-Boulder's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience - led by Peter Grace, a postdoctoral research fellow, together with Erika Galer, a professional research assistant - was able to identify the mechanism that caused the prolonged pain.
Aerobic exercise improves memory, brain function and physical fitness
Date: Nov-14-2013A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas published online in the open-access journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience found that engaging in a physical exercise regimen helps healthy aging adults improve their memory, brain health and physical fitness. This finding is significant considering that among adults 50 and older, "staying mentally sharp" outranks social security and physical health as the top priority and concern in the United States.
Resting pulse rates of UK pre-teens have risen during past 30 years
Date: Nov-14-2013The resting pulse rate of UK pre-teens may have risen by up to two beats a minute during the past 30 years. But the rise does not seem to be linked to the overall weight gain seen in this age group during this period, reveals research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.While this rise may seem modest, resting pulse rate is a proxy for general physical fitness and cardiovascular health, say the authors. And it could translate into higher risks of diabetes and heart disease in later life, they warn.
Molecular markers may predict disease severity in respiratory syncytial virus infection
Date: Nov-14-2013A study published this week in PLOS Medicine reveals profound systemic dysregulation of the immune response induced by RSV infection in young children and suggest that molecular markers might be able to predict disease severity.RSV is responsible for a substantial fraction of serious respiratory infections and deaths among young children worldwide and a top candidate for vaccine development.
Molecular markers may predict disease severity in respiratory syncytial virus infection
Date: Nov-14-2013A study published this week in PLOS Medicine reveals profound systemic dysregulation of the immune response induced by RSV infection in young children and suggest that molecular markers might be able to predict disease severity.RSV is responsible for a substantial fraction of serious respiratory infections and deaths among young children worldwide and a top candidate for vaccine development.
Molecular markers may predict disease severity in respiratory syncytial virus infection
Date: Nov-14-2013A study published this week in PLOS Medicine reveals profound systemic dysregulation of the immune response induced by RSV infection in young children and suggest that molecular markers might be able to predict disease severity.RSV is responsible for a substantial fraction of serious respiratory infections and deaths among young children worldwide and a top candidate for vaccine development.
New treatments for binge eating, how our diet impacts brain function, and the connection between marijuana and obesity
Date: Nov-14-2013A growing body of evidence shows the impact of diet on brain function, and identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders such as binge eating and purging. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2013, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world's largest source of emerging news about brain science and health.Millions of people worldwide suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
New treatments for binge eating, how our diet impacts brain function, and the connection between marijuana and obesity
Date: Nov-14-2013A growing body of evidence shows the impact of diet on brain function, and identifies patterns of brain activity associated with eating disorders such as binge eating and purging. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2013, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world's largest source of emerging news about brain science and health.Millions of people worldwide suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
What is proton therapy?
Date: Nov-14-2013Proton therapy, also called Proton beam therapy, is the most advanced radiation therapy available today - it destroys cancer cells but does not attack surrounding healthy tissue nearly as much as traditional radiation therapy does. Proton therapy, a kind of particle therapy, directs proton beams with great precision at cancer cells.In proton therapy, a high energy beam of protons, instead of high energy X-rays, is used to deliver a dose of radiation therapy to cancer patients.
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