Among patients with a diagnosis of delusional skin infestation, neither biopsies nor patient-provided specimens provided…
Month: May 2011
Sensitivity to alcohol can lead to greater consumption and risk for alcoholism
Children with a family history of alcoholism (FHP) have a higher risk for becoming alcoholic…
Binge drinkers have a decreased ability to learn new verbal information
Binge drinking by young adults is prevalent in the United States and increasing in Europe….
Reductions in the brain’s deep gray matter volumes help explain fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders have numerous motor, behavioral, and cognitive difficulties. Deep gray…
Memory problems often not present in middle-aged people with Alzheimer’s disease
A new study suggests more than half of people who develop Alzheimer’s disease before the…
Smoke-related chemical discovered in the atmosphere could have health implications
Cigarette smoking, forest fires and woodburning can release a chemical that may be at least…
COPD patients may breathe easier, thanks to the Wii
According to a new study conducted by researchers in Connecticut, the Wii Fit offers patients…
Miniature ventilator may help COPD patients improve mobility
A miniature, easy-to-carry ventilation system with a simple nasal mask may help patients with chronic…
Inability to combat oxidative stress may trigger development of asthma
An impaired ability to handle oxidative stress that arises from exposure to secondhand smoke and…
Study evaluates parents’ reluctance to vaccinate asthmatic kids
Concern over vaccine safety is one of the primary factors preventing parents from having their…