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Synthetic surfactant could ease breathing for patients with lung disease and injury

10.07.2018 Health Problems

Human lungs are coated with a substance called surfactant which allows us to breathe easily. When lung surfactant is missing or depleted, which can happen with premature birth or lung injury, breathing becomes difficult. In a collaborative study between Lawson Health Research Institute and Stanford University, scientists have developed and tested a new synthetic surfactant that could lead to improved […]

Sleep disorder linked with changes to brain structure typical of dementia

06.07.2018 Health Problems

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with changes to the structure of the brain that are also seen in the early stages of dementia, according to a study published in the European Respiratory Journal. OSA, where the walls of the throat relax and narrow during sleep stopping breathing, is known to reduce levels of oxygen in the blood. The new […]

For dialysis patients with AFib, a newer blood thinner may provide a safer option

05.07.2018 Health Problems

People with irregular heartbeat due to a condition called atrial fibrillation, are often prescribed blood thinners to reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause a stroke. But for those who are also on dialysis for kidney failure, the already-difficult choice of blood thinner can seem like a guessing game without a right answer. One reason: patients on dialysis […]

AMA urges caution with use of wire-bristle BBQ grill brushes

05.07.2018 Kids Health

(HealthDay)—The American Medical Association (AMA) states that caution should be exercised with use of wire-bristle grill brushes due to the potential health and safety risks associated with bristles that may break off and adhere to the grill or cooked food. The AMA adopted a new policy at its annual meeting last month, calling on the federal government to require warning […]

Kym Johnson Returns to Dance Post-Birth, Loves Watching Robert Herjavec With Their Twins

26.06.2018 Kids Health

Australia native Kym Johnson Herjavec — Dancing with the Stars pro and new mom of twins — returned to the studio to teach her first dance class since delivering her babies two months ago. A source told Us Weekly, “Kym taught her first dance class as a mommy outside at the newly renovated Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles… […]

Eva Longoria Rallies to Keep Kids With Their Parents Shortly After Giving Birth

23.06.2018 Kids Health

Actor Eva Longoria gave birth to her first child, Santiago Enrique Bastón, on Tuesday — and in between snuggle sessions, she’s using her platform to rally against the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance immigration policy. "In light of my son’s birth I wanted to bring focus on the families that have been separated at the border," Longoria captioned her first publicly shared […]

One year of school comes with an IQ bump, meta-analysis shows

22.06.2018 Health Problems

A year of schooling leaves students with new knowledge, and it also equates with a small but noticeable increase to students’ IQ, according to a systematic meta-analysis published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. “Our analyses provide the strongest evidence yet that education raises intelligence test scores,” says psychological scientist Stuart J. Ritchie of the […]

Researchers identify method to diagnose cancer in patients with early onset diabetes

21.06.2018 Health Problems

Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer can develop elevated blood sugar levels up to three years before their cancer diagnosis, according to the results of a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published the journal Gastroenterology. “Pancreatic cancer is rapidly fatal after its diagnosis, with average survival of six months,” says Suresh Chari, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic. “It has also […]

Important to be open to discussing sex with young cancer survivors

20.06.2018 Health Problems

Feeling unattractive and dissatisfied with their sexual ability – that is reality for many teenage and young adult cancer survivors. Research from Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden, now gives a voice to a group that often has a difficult journey back to a normal life. “People in healthcare are afraid to talk about this, but you have to dare and you have […]

Small vessels with big impact on cardiovascular disease

19.06.2018 Health Problems

Cardiovascular diseases are commonly associated with large vessel atherosclerosis. However, accumulating evidence demonstrates disturbances in the small arteries that control tissue perfusion. In particular, under specific conditions such as hypertension, aging, diabetes and obesity, these vessels undergo alteration in size and function, a process known as small artery remodelling. Such changes limit the capacity of these vessels to deliver oxygen […]

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