Pain and fatigue of osteoarthritis peaks in morning after a poor night’s sleep
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 12, 2019
Pain and fatigue are common companions of adult osteoarthritis, but a bad night’s sleep may further compound the problems, investigators said.
Hot water therapy boosts function in those with peripheral arterial disease
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 12, 2019
Hot water therapy works just as well as supervised exercise to improve blood flow and functional walking ability in those with peripheral arterial disease, say New Zealand researchers.
Data scientists map the world of pneumonia-causing bacterium, pave way for vaccines
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2019
Scientists have unveiled a world map of the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia, giving the scientific world an unprecedented view of the information needed to predict strains and produce vaccines.
Three simple interventions would dramatically cut deaths caused by heart disease, researchers say
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 10, 2019
Worldwide efforts to dramatically reduce deaths caused by heart disease should target three key areas: lowering blood pressure, cutting sodium intake and eliminating trans fats. So concludes a study conducted...
Pfizer finds itself playing defense after shelving a promising Alzheimer’s treatment
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 06, 2019
A large pharmaceutical company has come under fire, following reports that it failed to pursue a promising Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
Robot wellness coach links patients with providers while easing isolation
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 06, 2019
A robot helps chronic disease patients better manage their treatment plan and feel less alone while doing so.
Ouch! Half of gout patients with regular flares don’t take allopurinol, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 06, 2019
Urate-lowering drugs are known to be an effective therapy for gout. Yet only half of patients who suffered regular flares reported taking allopurinol, a study says.
Mild traumatic brain injuries can disrupt daily function long-term; study suggests targeted follow-up...
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 04, 2019
People who experience a mild traumatic brain injury are more likely to have lasting deficits that affect the performance of daily activities, a new study finds.