Ученые изучали есть ли связь между грудным вскармливанием и применение практики контакта кожа-к-коже между матерью и младенцем с внезапной детской смертностью. Предыдущие исследования показали, что большое количество случаев внезапных смертей младенцев происходит в первые шесть дней после рождения. Такие данные позволили предположить, что определенную роль здесь могут играть некоторые методики, практикуемые в госпиталях. Эти наблюдения…
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A recent study reports that oliceridine, an opioid drug, has fewer adverse effects compared with morphine for postoperative pain relief. Oliceridine is an opioid drug that is used intravenously for severe acute pain. It is a G-protein, μ-opioid receptor biased agonist developed by Trevena. A study published in The Journal of Pain Research found that an…
Internet counselling is being used to manage such diseases as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and dementia. Internet counselling is a new way to manage patients using the internet and a desktop computer, tablet, or laptop. In a study published in Lancet Digital Health, internet counselling was used to manage cardiovascular disease. The study included a total…
Heart disease is characterized as a reduction in blood flow to the heart. Heart failure is when the organ is not able to carry out its main purpose and the body is unable to properly circulate blood. With advancements in medicine and pharmacology, medication such as angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACEs) inhibitors, angiotensin-receptor blocks (ARBs), and beta-blockers have…
An alternate erythropoietin receptor found in insects may be useful in leading the discovery of a cure for neurodegenerative diseases in humans. Erythropoietin (Epo) is a hormone that promotes the production of red blood cells (erythropoiesis) to improve oxygen supply to tissues and protect nerve cells from dying. Clinically, erythropoietin has been used as a…
A new study investigates how the timing of meals and exercise can affect obesity, blood sugar levels, and hormones. There is a lot of debate about what time of the day is best to exercise. Some people enjoy exercise mid-day, some enjoy exercising at night, and some people enjoy exercising first thing in the morning…
Researchers recently studied the effect of diet on the cognitive ability of older adults. Alzheimer’s disease affects almost 50 million people worldwide. By the year 2050, that number is expected to rise to 115 million. It is the most common cause of dementia, and it begins with mild memory loss. In its late stages, Alzheimer’s…
Researchers develop a new way to track where amyloid plaques start in the brain, and where they spread in Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder that is characterized by impaired memory, cognition, language, and eventually results in dementia. The disease is caused by the accumulation of misfolded proteins that form insoluble aggregates. The two…
In a recent study, researchers analyzed whether retinal changes can be useful as early diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder; recent research efforts have focused on the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The retina is an extension of the central nervous system, sharing many structural and functional features of the…
Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain scan analysis helps to identify patients with a high risk of developing stroke-related dementia, study finds. Strokes, which occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked, can affect the thinking abilities of the patient and also lead to dementia. When the stroke affects the small blood vessels in…