In the United States sudden cardiac death (SCD) claims 325,000 lives every year. SCDs are due to abnormalities in the conducting system of the cardiac tissue, resulting in arrhythmias, and can often occur after cardiac surgeries and other treatments. SCDs are medical emergencies, as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation must be administered as soon as possible.… Read More »
A brother and sister in Britain drowned during a game to see who could swim the furthest out from shore — an incident ruled a “tragic accident” in an inquest this week, according to new reports. Malika Shamas, 14, was swimming near Clacton Pier in Essex last Aug. 8, when she got to a point… Read More »
Apple staff (red t-shirt) and a customer (R) wearing protective facemasks are seen inside of an Apple store in Beijing on January 30, 2020 NICOLAS ASFOURI Apple’s decision to temporarily shutter its stores in China as a result of the new coronavirus could delay up to 1 million iPhone sales but is unlikely to have… Read More »
A new study using a roundworm model of Parkinson’s disease found that a probiotic bacterium could prevent, and in some cases reverse, toxic protein buildup. Misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain are the hallmark sign of Parkinson’s disease. Many experts believe that these toxic protein clumps lead to the progressive loss of brain cells that… Read More »
Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are extremely common, especially in women after menopause. According to data from the National Institutes of Health, sleep disturbance varies from 16% to 42% before menopause, from 39% to 47% during perimenopause, and from 35% to 60% after menopause. Insomnia is a serious medical problem defined by frequent difficulty falling… Read More »
A new study has found a blood plasma linked to inflammation that could be a warning signal for certain dementias. Could it pave the way for low cost screening? Share on PinterestAn inflammation marker in the blood could help predict dementia. Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, around… Read More »