Embolization Proves Its Mettle for Subdural Hematoma
PHOENIX — For chronic or subacute subdural hematoma, embolization of the middle meningeal artery (MMA) reduced recurrence, three randomized trials showed. Two trials with the Onyx liquid embolic system and one with the Squid liquid embolic system were reported with what one presenter called “very consistent” findings at the closing late-breaking science session of the […]
Women with a heart healthy diet in midlife are less likely to report cognitive decline later
Women with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17 percent less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline decades later, a new study finds. Led by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the new findings suggest that a mid-life lifestyle modification — adoption of the […]
Which Antibiotic Is Best for An Ear Infection? Treatment, Complications
What are ototopical antibiotics? Ototopical antibiotics are applied as the first-line offense against middle ear infection. Ototopical antibiotics are medications administered topically in the ear for treating middle ear infections. Ototopical antibiotics are usually the first-line treatment for recurrent bacterial ear infections, in the absence of systemic infection. Ear infections are more common in children, […]
6 Most Common Opportunistic Infections & Diseases
Infections of the outer, middle, and inner ear usually are caused by viruses. Most outer (swimmer’s ear) and middle ear (otitis media) infections can be treated at home with remedies like warm compresses for ear pain relief, tea tree, ginger, or garlic oil drops. Symptoms of an outer ear (swimmer’s ear) and middle ear infection […]
‘Hey, do you have a second?’— The upside of workplace interruptions: Research shows these disturbances can create a sense of belonging
If you work in an office environment, it’s a common occurrence: You’re right in the middle of a project and a co-worker stops by to ask for help with a task or to share a photo of their new puppy. When this happens, don’t sigh at being distracted. A new study finds that these interruptions […]
Eating whole grains linked to smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar: Study in middle- to older-aged adults suggests whole grains may protect against heart disease
Middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels over time compared to those who ate less than one-half serving per day, according to new research. Published July 13, 2021, in the Journal of Nutrition, the study by […]
Longest known continuous record of the Paleozoic discovered in Yukon wilderness
Hundreds of millions of years ago, in the middle of what would eventually become Canada’s Yukon Territory, an ocean swirled with armored trilobites, clam-like brachiopods and soft, squishy creatures akin to slugs and squid. A trove of fossils and rock layers formed on that ancient ocean floor have now been unearthed by an international team […]
Surfside Collapse: Beyond the Immediate Aftermath
In the middle of a late-June night, an ordinary condominium building fronting a beach in Surfside, Florida, collapsed suddenly. When I first heard the news about Champlain Towers South, I shared with millions of other people a wave of panic — did I know anyone living there? And, like millions of other people, I watched […]