Sleep-related hypoxemia is a better indicator of atrial fibrillation (AF) risk than the commonly-used apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), new research suggests. "Our findings suggest the importance of looki… [+4176 chars]
What Is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a state in which your body’s blood glucose (also known as blood sugar) falls to a critically low level. It is most often experienced by people with diabetes, bu… [+8421 chars]
Miguel Regueiro, MD:Now were going to get into the treatments for ulcerative colitis [UC]. Marla, Im going to start with you. When we think about shared decision-making and patient goals and preferen… [+4306 chars]
Opioid use in the elderly is associated with an almost 40% increased risk of dementia, in new findings that suggest exposure to these drugs may be another modifiable risk factor for dementia. "Clini… [+6092 chars]
Mechanical engineering professor Anna Tarakanova listens during the 2020 Women in STEM Frontiers in Research Expo, which she co-organized. Contributed photo. Anna Tarakanova has long had an interest… [+3228 chars]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by chronic inflammation of synovium, eventually leading to joint destruction. Epigenetic alteration (the mechanism of gene expression regulation without DNA… [+2598 chars]
The trial saw every participant recover with no loss of bodily function. Video / CNNA new cancer drug has shocked researchers with how well it has performed in a breakthrough study, which virtually c… [+1859 chars]
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 11:17 amPress Release: National Science Challenges Two organisations committed to doing science differently Ageing Well National Science Challenge and Te Atawhai o Te Ao a… [+2502 chars]
Soups are considered good for colds because they are rich in vitamins, nutrient-rich veggies, and make for a light and delicious dinner. We may lose our appetite when we’re suffering from a sore thro… [+601 chars]
TUESDAY, June 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A blood test could save some colon cancer patients from getting unnecessary chemotherapy following surgery, while making sure that those who would benefit fr… [+4386 chars]
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom — Having nightmares may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease, a new study reveals. A team from the University of Birmingham say older men experiencing frequent nightmare… [+3497 chars]
This article by Alex Bartle examines the underlying pathology of restless legs syndrome, while acknowledging many facets remain unknown. Up to one in 10 people are affected by RLS to some degree, but… [+170 chars]