Evoked potential test and results Evoked potential test and results:- Used as a diagnostic tool, evoked potential tests can detect abnormal responses to stimulation that may indicate a medical condition. Evoked potential tests are commonly used to help diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS). This article will give an overview of what […]
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Empty nose syndrome: Causes, symptoms, and treatment Empty nose syndrome: Causes, symptoms, and treatment:- Empty nose syndrome (ENS) is most common in people who have had nasal surgery, such as a turbinectomy. The turbinates play a vital role in breathing, and altering them may bring about the symptoms of ENS. […]
America’s ‘drug infested dens’ a national emergency? America’s ‘drug infested dens’ a national emergency?:- Last Monday the White House commission examining the nation’s opioid epidemic, headed by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, released its interim report that says President Donald Trump should declare an emergency because “our citizens are dying.” […]
Dopamine neurons may regulate our biological clock Dopamine neurons may regulate our biological clock:- A team of researchers from the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville set out to examine the neurological underpinnings of our so-called body clock. The phrase “biological clock” refers to the “center” that controls the different […]
New discovery may ‘impact treatment of autoimmune diseases New discovery may ‘impact treatment of autoimmune diseases:- Autoimmune diseases are triggered when our immune system misidentifies healthy cells as foreign bodies and decides to attack them. In this process, certain cells called “T cells,” which are found in the immune system, […]
Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to papayas sickens another 64 people Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to papayas sickens another 64 people:- A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to papayas imported from Mexico sickened an additional 64 people and expanded to 16 U.S. states, federal health officials reported on Friday. The Centers for […]
Diabetes Drug Shows Promise Against Parkinson’s Diabetes Drug Shows Promise Against Parkinson’s:- The diabetes drug exenatide (Byetta) may do double duty as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests. “This is a very promising finding, as the drug holds potential to affect the course of the disease itself, […]
As Many as 1 in 3 Experience New or Worse Pain With Yoga As Many as 1 in 3 Experience New or Worse Pain With Yoga:- Many people try yoga hoping to heal an injury, but some wind up with more aches and pains, a new study finds. The study, […]
Walking and biking tied to lower risk of hospitalization with sciatica Walking and biking tied to lower risk of hospitalization with sciatica:- Lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking are known to raise people’s risk of developing sciatica, but a new study finds that regular walking and biking may have an […]
For older breast cancer survivors, unclear when to stop mammograms For older breast cancer survivors, unclear when to stop mammograms:- Older breast cancer survivors who may not live long enough to benefit from routine mammograms are still often getting them, while some who do have more years ahead are not […]
