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Asthma may have negative effect on fertility
Date: Nov-14-2013A new study suggests that women with asthma could have more difficulty conceiving, resulting in prolonged time to pregnancy. Researchers say the study, published in the European Respiratory Journal, adds to previous research suggesting that asthma impacts fertility.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 12 people in the US has asthma, which totals around 25 million individuals. Women are more likely than men to have asthma, which makes this current study particularly important.
American Thyroid Association issues new ethics guidelines
Date: Nov-14-2013In this changing era of health care delivery, physician guidelines on ethics are more important than ever. As each specialty area faces its own issues and dilemmas regarding patient care, scarcity of resources, and conflicts of interest, the American Thyroid Association has developed ethics guidelines specific to the field of thyroidology. These key guidelines are published in Thyroid, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers and the official journal of the American Thyroid Association (ATA), and are available free on the Thyroid website.M.
The heart's intrinsic pacemaker
Date: Nov-14-2013A specific cell population is responsible for ensuring that our heartbeat remains regular. LMU researchers have now elucidated the mode of action of one of the crucial components of the heart's intrinsic pacemaker.The heart possesses a pacemaker of its very own. Specialized pacemaker cells in the so-called sinoatrial node in the left ventricle of the heart control its rate of contraction and relaxation by orchestrating a recurring sequence of electrical signals.
Powerful mechanism discovered that keeps white blood cells from going rogue
Date: Nov-14-2013The immune system is a double-edged sword. While its primary role is to fight infections, it can also become overactive, leading to problems like allergies and autoimmune diseases.For example, the part of the immune system responsible for resisting parasites acts by releasing white blood cells called eosinophil granulocytes into the blood. But elevated eosinophil levels are also responsible for allergic reactions, including most forms of asthma, gastrointestinal diseases, blood disorders, and cancers.Now a study, led by Dr.
The heart's intrinsic pacemaker
Date: Nov-14-2013A specific cell population is responsible for ensuring that our heartbeat remains regular. LMU researchers have now elucidated the mode of action of one of the crucial components of the heart's intrinsic pacemaker.The heart possesses a pacemaker of its very own. Specialized pacemaker cells in the so-called sinoatrial node in the left ventricle of the heart control its rate of contraction and relaxation by orchestrating a recurring sequence of electrical signals.
Powerful mechanism discovered that keeps white blood cells from going rogue
Date: Nov-14-2013The immune system is a double-edged sword. While its primary role is to fight infections, it can also become overactive, leading to problems like allergies and autoimmune diseases.For example, the part of the immune system responsible for resisting parasites acts by releasing white blood cells called eosinophil granulocytes into the blood. But elevated eosinophil levels are also responsible for allergic reactions, including most forms of asthma, gastrointestinal diseases, blood disorders, and cancers.Now a study, led by Dr.
Powerful mechanism discovered that keeps white blood cells from going rogue
Date: Nov-14-2013The immune system is a double-edged sword. While its primary role is to fight infections, it can also become overactive, leading to problems like allergies and autoimmune diseases.For example, the part of the immune system responsible for resisting parasites acts by releasing white blood cells called eosinophil granulocytes into the blood. But elevated eosinophil levels are also responsible for allergic reactions, including most forms of asthma, gastrointestinal diseases, blood disorders, and cancers.Now a study, led by Dr.
Key factors for successful implementation of shared medical appointments
Date: Nov-14-2013Group visits, also called shared medical appointments (SMAs), can offer advantages over traditional one-on-one patient-physician visits. However, few physician offices have successfully implemented this new care model. Specific factors to support SMA uptake are the focus of an article in Population Health Management, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The article is available free on the Population Health Management website.
Key factors for successful implementation of shared medical appointments
Date: Nov-14-2013Group visits, also called shared medical appointments (SMAs), can offer advantages over traditional one-on-one patient-physician visits. However, few physician offices have successfully implemented this new care model. Specific factors to support SMA uptake are the focus of an article in Population Health Management, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The article is available free on the Population Health Management website.
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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