Increasing numbers of California teens abuse over-the-counter cold medicine
...g rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, agitation, loss of muscle control and psychosis (a loss of contact with reality). Jodi K. Bryner, Pharm.D., School of Pharmacy, University of California, S...Can the Stanley Cup playoffs harm your hearing?
...f a few hours can be harmful. "The risk of hearing loss for those who attend hockey games frequentlyseason...n symptoms of excessive noise exposure are hearing loss and tinnitus, both of which can have a significant negative impact on quality of life....Hair-growth drug artificially lowers PSA levels in prostate cancer screening, study finds
...Dr. Roehrborn said. Both BPH and male-pattern hair loss have to do with the male hormone testosterone, which is being converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by an enzyme named 5-alpha reductase. DHT activates the genes responsible for the development of male-pattern hair loss. Finasteride interferes with ...New info on eating disorders in two Stanford/Packard children's studies
...dolescents with the condition, and pre-teen weight loss in seemingly healthy children. One study, to be ...rder patients may be at risk for more rapid weight loss than adolescents and frequently have atypical presentations that may make diagnosis more difficult. ...New study weighs benefits of exercise, diets
...th and aerobic capacity. "Exercise-induced weight loss provides the additional benefit of improving physi...A critical requirement for exercise-induced weight loss is that food intake does not increase," he says. Weiss, who also is an adjunct research assistant p...Ultrasound mammography, volcano monitoring for aircraft safety
...NDERESTIMATED New data suggest the risk of hearing loss from power hand tools -- such as circular saws, sa...ed with volcanic ash. At least seven cases caused loss of engine power, but fortunately there have not yet been any catastrophes. Yet major limitations exi...Mayo Clinic research reveals 'broken heart syndrome' recurs in 1 of 10 patients
...f the syndrome is severe emotional stress, such as loss of a loved one, the condition several years ago was nicknamed "broken heart syndrome." It is known medically as apical ballooning syndrome (ABS). In a second Mayo study on the syndrome, the Mayo Clinic researchers found one possible cause of the di...Interaction between lymph and liver cells may affect immune response
...and in particular those conditions associated with loss of fenestrations such as cirrhosis and old age," the authors conclude. "We have shown [in previous studies] that old age is associated with dramatic reductions in the fenestrations of LSECs therefore the altered immune responses of older people might...Light-sensitive photoswitches could restore sight to those with macular degeneration
...tes. One in four people over age 65 suffers vision loss as a result of this condition, the most common diagnosis being macular degeneration. The chemistry at the core of the photoswitch is a molecule - an azobenzene compound - that changes its shape when illuminated by light of different colors. Kramer, ...Case Western Reserve University hosts 100th Anniversary of Alzheimer's Disease Conference
...enhance the quality of lives of all touched by the loss of memory as we age. That's why the discussions and presentations at this conference are so important." Speakers at the "Reflecting on 100 Years of Alzheimer's: The Global Impact on Quality of Lives" conference, held November 6-7 in downtown Clevela......e and 20 percent reduction by week two. No further loss was shown from week three and beyond. Researchers suggest that the diaphragmatic atrophy may contribute to difficulty in weaning patients from mechanical ventilation. Pre-existing Medical Conditions Common in Pregnant Women in ICU (Wednesday, Oct...Heavy, chronic drinking can cause significant hippocampal tissue loss
... total hippocampus volume, which likely reflects a loss of hippocampal tissue substance. Results are published in the November issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research . "The hippocampus actually refers to two structures, the right hippocampus and the left hippocampus that are located in...UT Southwestern participating in nationwide study on leading cause of vision loss for seniors
...sh oil products can slow the progression of vision loss from age-related macular degeneration. "This stu...sion by 25 percent and the risk of moderate vision loss by 19 percent. That study involved vitamins C and E, beta carotene, zinc and copper. The new study...New research effort to translate basic science into faster bone healing
...r are simply missing, to prevent amputation. Bone loss is an urgent issue for car crash victims, bone cancer patients and troops injured in the Middle East. Dead bone donated from cadavers is currently used to replace large portions of missing bone in trauma patients. Unlike live bone, dead bone neithe...Synchronous neuronal firing may underlie Parkinson's disease
...ce and gait. Parkinson's disease results from the loss of nerve cells, or neurons, that produce an important brain chemical called dopamine. Neurobiologists previously believed that the tremors and muscular rigidity of this disease were caused by decreases in the activity of neurons in the motor cortex. ...New nationwide study will evaluate effect of antioxidants and fish oil on progression of AMD
...ish oil can further slow the progression of vision loss from AMD, the leading cause of vision loss in the United States for people over age 60. This new study, called the Age-Related Eye Disease Stud...Daily weighing and quick action keeps pounds off
...the first program designed specifically for weight loss maintenance. The study appears in the New England ...ometer, a diet diary and their own weight success loss story. Participants who were in the "red zone" also had the chance to get one-on-one counseling by p...New evidence finds an association between periodontal disease and stroke
...some or all of their teeth or who have significant loss of bone and tissue surrounding their teeth may be ...ntulous and/or had significant clinical attachment loss were more likely to have a history of stroke compared to dentate adults without significant clinical...Study of NYC transit system noise levels finds daily rides can result in hearing loss
...cine. "Noise exposure and noise-induced hearing loss is a global health problem of significant magnitud...rsonal listening device, the potential for hearing loss is even greater." Dr. Gershon further notes that even short exposures to very high noise levels can......on one side of the body; 4.6 percent sudden vision loss in one or both eyes; 2.7 percent sudden loss of the ability to understand what others were saying; and 3.8 percent suddenly could not express the...