More should be done to help victims of suspected spiking attacks process the psychological trauma of the event by testing patients who arrive at the hospital intoxicated, say the authors of a new study titled, “Drink and injection spiking: how to approach an increase in presentations?” published in the Emergency Medicine Journal. Over recent years there has been a marked […]

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have uncovered a potential new approach against liver cancer that could lead to the development of a new class of anticancer drugs. In a series of experiments in cells and mice, researchers found that an enzyme produced in liver cancer cells could convert a group of compounds […]

Dr Zoe shares natural remedies for colds We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Even as we creep towards spring we can remain susceptible to winter illnesses […]

Forget Viagra! Now ANOTHER type of erection drug will go on sale in shops Cialis is the second erection drug to be made over-the-counter by the MHRA The drug is faster-acting than Viagra and typically lasts for up to 36 hours   Another erection drug will be made available over the counter in the UK, regulators announced today.  Cialis is now […]

Magnesium is an important mineral for all kinds of bodily functions, but the number of different types can be mind-boggling. Here, we explore the top forms of magnesium – and find out why you might want to take them.  Magnesium is an important mineral for supporting a range of key bodily functions, from blood pressure to bone growth. It’s so […]

Mikroscan Technologies, innovators and manufacturers of live robotic microscopy and whole-slide imaging (WSI) systems, announces that it has expanded its relationship with the Veterans’ Administration through the multi-system sale of its SL5-20 Real-Time Telemicroscopy and Digital Pathology systems. The sale builds on Mikroscan’s existing presence within the Veterans’ Health Administration (VHA) system, which has been using the company’s SL5 systems […]

University of Queensland researchers have contributed to the largest ever genetic study of endometriosis, finding new data about the variants that increase risk of the disease. The study found genetic risk factors for endometriosis are also associated with other chronic pain types such as migraine, back pain and multi-site pain. Dr Sally Mortlock and Professor Grant Montgomery from UQ's Institute […]

A new study published in JAMA Network Open explores mortality risk among older adults living with dementia who were exposed to major US hurricanes. Previous studies of hurricanes have shown general increases in mortality, but little has been known about how mortality following hurricane exposure may differ among older adults living with dementia. Their increased risk could be due to […]

Older adults with anxiety are at increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and vice versa, with perceived stress (PS) mediating this bidirectional relationship, new research shows. Investigators found PS was responsible for 37% of the total effect of anxiety on incident MCI and 27% of the total effect of MCI on anxiety. “For practicing clinicians, the take-home message […]

A new study published in Science Immunology points to a promising therapeutic approach for future cancer treatments based on natural killer cells (NK), which are immune cells that bind to tumor cells and destroy them. City of Hope scientists created a knockout mouse model for a protein called XBP1s to explore the molecule’s effect on NK cells and its role […]