Dry Air May Spur Flu Outbreaks

Dry Air May Spur Flu Outbreaks —by Harrison Wein, Ph.D. Researchers have long puzzled over why flu becomes so much more active in winter. A new study reveals that dry air is one likely culprit. Scientists have proposed different explanations for why influenza makes more people sick in temperate regions during winter. One idea is [...]

Therapy for Peanut Allergies Tested

From Britain’s National Health Service “Doctors in Cambridge believe they may soon have a cure for peanut allergies,” BBC News reported. It said the researchers believe a treatment could be available in two to three years. The news is based on a large randomised controlled trial (RCT) that is about to start. The research follows [...]

CDC to Moniter Reactions and Errors In Blood Transfusions

Blood transfusions: Necessary life-saving medical care or risky medicine that is overused with dangerous consequences? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched the first national surveillance system to monitor adverse events in patients who receive blood transfusions. CDC is encouraging healthcare facilities across the country to enroll in this new surveillance system, which [...]

Improve Your Memory-Rest Says Study

Resting May Boost Memory —by Harrison Wein, Ph.D. Memories grow stronger when people take a break to rest, according to a new study. The finding may have important implications for how students study and how people can best learn new things. The brain’s hippocampus region is critical for creating a memory, but long-term storage of [...]

Mother’s Age Affects Autism Risk Says Study

From Britain’s National Health Service “Women who delay pregnancy are more likely to have a child with autism,” the Daily Mail reported. It said researchers have found that a woman of 40 has a 50% higher risk than a woman in her late 20s. This research followed nearly 5 million children from birth and compared [...]

Funding for Bloodless Surgery

From the Northern Valley Suburbanite in New Jersey Rothman delivers funds for bloodless surgery institute BY JENNIFER KIM ENGLEWOOD — Rep. Steve Rothman came back to his birthplace Jan. 29 at Englewood Hospital Medical Center (EHMC) to announce the final $1.49 million in federal funds for the hospital’s Institute for Patient Blood Management and Bloodless [...]

SIDS Linked to Low Levels of Serotonin

NIH-Funded Study Finds Abnormalities in Brain Region That Regulates Breathing, Sleep The brains of infants who die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) produce low levels of serotonin, a brain chemical that conveys messages between cells and plays a vital role in regulating breathing, heart rate, and sleep, reported researchers funded by the National Institutes [...]

Tests to Spot Arthritis Explored

From Britain’s National Health Service “A simple blood test could help predict if someone is developing rheumatoid arthritis years before symptoms appear,” according to The Daily Telegraph. The newspaper says the test could enable patients to be treated earlier, helping to prevent some of the most devastating effects of the disease. The news is based [...]

Resource for Parents of Austistic Children

Rethink Autism Highlights Web-Based Autism Treatment Platform at CARD Conference Video Model Shows Parents and Educators How to Teach Children Skills Rethink Autism, a web-based curriculum platform for children with autism, will be represented at Florida’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) 17th Statewide Annual Autism Conference January 29-31. Rethink Autism is committed to [...]

How Light Boosts Migraine Pain

How Light Boosts Migraine Pain —by Vicki Contie Most migraine sufferers know that light can intensify headache pain. A new study of blind patients with migraine may help explain why. The finding ultimately may lead to new approaches for calming severe light-induced headaches. More than 1 in 10 people nationwide experience recurring headaches known as [...]

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