Young college students are capable of leading real research. And according to a new study, students in FRI do better…
How relapse happens: Opiates reduce the brain’s ability to form, maintain synapses
Exposure to heroin sharply reduces levels of the protein necessary for developing and maintaining the brain’s synapses, a preclinical study…
Discovery concerning the nervous system overturns a previous theory
It appears that when our nervous system is developing, only the most viable neurons survive, while immature neurons are weeded…
Advanced MRI brain scan may help predict stroke-related dementia
An advanced MRI brain scan analysis in patients with stroke-damaged blood vessels helped predict problems with thinking (planning, organizing information…
Treatment of Hypertension in Patients with Asthma
Asthma and hypertension are common chronic diseases, each with attendant morbidity, mortality, and economic effects. It is estimated that 300…
Breaching the Professional–Personal Boundary — An Unrecognized Risk for Burnout
I recently received a call from a friend and palliative care colleague whose mother had metastatic uterine cancer. She had…
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Case 28-2019: A 22-Year-Old Woman with Dyspnea and Chest Pain
Presentation of Case. Dr. Bethany L. Bartley (Pediatrics): A 22-year-old woman was seen in the pediatric pulmonary clinic of this…
At a Maternity Center Near a War Zone, 20 Births in One Day
A hospital in a remote area of Afghanistan is a haven for impoverished mothers and newborns in a country ravaged…
At a Maternity Center Near a War Zone, 20 Births in One Day
A hospital in a remote area of Afghanistan is a haven for impoverished mothers and newborns in a country ravaged…