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Anesthesia Exposure Linked To ADHD In Children
Feb 03, 2012 -- A study by researchers at Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minn., and published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, reveals that children who have been under anesthesia many times when they are young have a greater risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to David Warner, M...
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Space Researchers Develop Ultrasound Technology That Detects, Treats Kidney Stones
Feb 02, 2012 -- Just the mention of kidney stones can cause a person to cringe. They are often painful and sometimes difficult to remove, and 10 percent of the population will suffer from them. In space, the risk of developing kidney stones is exacerbated due to environmental conditions. The health risk is compounded by the fact that resource limitations and distance from Earth could restrict treatment options...
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Helping Seniors With Pain: New GSA Resources
Feb 02, 2012 -- The pain suffered by older adults is the shared focus of the two newest entries in The Gerontological Society of America's (GSA) From Publication to Practice* series. Together they address both pain management and new labeling changes for one of the most popular pain medications, acetaminophen...
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Researchers Develop Novel Drug Delivery System
Feb 02, 2012 -- Long duration, controllable drug delivery is of wide interest to medical researchers and clinicians, particularly those seeking to improve treatment for patients with chronic pain or to prevent cancer recurrence after surgery...
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Massages Scientifically Proven To Help Reduce Pain
Feb 02, 2012 -- According to a study published online in Science Translational Medicine by researchers from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario, massages aid the growth of new mitochondria in skeletal muscle, and help to reduce inflammation...
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New Drug Release Mechanism Developed That Utilizes 3D Superhydrophobic Materials
Jan 31, 2012 -- According to a recent study, there is a new mechanism of drug release using 3D superhydrophobic materials that utilizes air as a removable barrier to control the rate at which drug is released. The study was electronically published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society...
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Cyberknife Radiation Successful For Treating Tigeminal Neuralgia
Jan 30, 2012 -- A small study published online in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery shows that a technique in which highly concentrated beams of radiation are used, known as Cyberknife, can relieve the stabbing pain of the facial nerve condition trigeminal neuralgia...
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Sedentary Lifestyle A Problem For 2 In 5 Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Jan 27, 2012 -- A new study, funded by a grant from the National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), found that two in five adults (42%) with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were inactive...
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What Is Achilles Tendon Inflammation? What Is Achilles Tendinitis?
Jan 27, 2012 -- Achilles tendinitis (tendonitis) or Achilles tendon inflammation occurs when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed as a result of the Achilles tendon being put under too much strain. The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles to the heel bone, and is found at the back of a person's lower leg. It is the largest tendon in the body and is able to endure great force, but is still susceptible to injury...
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Recommendations For Tablet Computer Use To Avoid Shoulder Pain
Jan 26, 2012 -- The sudden popularity of tablet computers such as the Apple iPad® has not allowed for the development of guidelines to optimize users' comfort and well-being...
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