Authors: Vlisides, Phillip E., MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: May 2019 – Volume 128 – Issue 5 – p 944–952 BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium is an important public health concern without effective prevention strategies. This study tested the hypothesis that perioperative epidural use would be associated with decreased risk of delirium through postoperative day 3. METHODS: This […]
Read MoreI wanted to share with our readers. By Catharine Paddock PhD Medical News Today Differences in the cells that store fat in the body could explain why some people are more prone to obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. Scientists at the University of Melbourne, in Australia, led an investigation that examined human white fat […]
Read MoreI wanted to share this because I thought it was very interesting. By Ana Sandoiu Medical News Today New research suggests that a simple blood test, which doctors currently use to diagnose heart attacks, may be useful in predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease. New research suggests a simple blood test could accurately predict who will […]
Read MoreAuthor: Joe Dziemianowicz New York Daily News Cheers to life — seriously. When it comes to making it into your 90s, booze actually beats exercise, according to a long-term study. The research, led by University of California neurologist Claudia Kawas, tracked 1,700 nonagenarians enrolled in the 90+ Study that began in 2003 to explore impacts […]
Read MoreThis is an interesting article I wanted to share. By Ana Sandoiu Medical News Today Using a mouse model of pancreatic cancer, researchers have zoomed in on a single gene that stopped aggressive pancreatic cancer from developing when the scientists removed it. New research sheds light on the genetic drivers behind pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is an […]
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