High blood pressure is known as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke and kidney disease, among other health conditions. But new findings published in The Lancet Neurology suggest an association between blood pressure changes in a person’s 30s and 40s and brain changes later in life, reports Medical News Today. For the study, researchers… Read More »
TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2019 — Purdue Pharma, the drug giant many have blamed for the ongoing U.S. opioid abuse crisis, has offered $ 10 billion to $ 12 billion to settle more than 2,000 lawsuits lodged against it, NBC News is reporting. The news comes a day after the first of many pending state-driven opioid… Read More »
USC scientists and colleagues have discovered a novel potential target for treating glioblastoma, the deadly cancer that took the life of Sen. John McCain and kills 15,000 Americans a year. By Leigh Hopper cientists at USC and UC San Diego have discovered a potential novel target for treating glioblastoma, the deadly brain cancer that took… Read More »
Essential oils are concentrated liquids taken from plants, including herbs and fruits. Common essential oils include lemon, peppermint and lavender, but there are dozens, if not hundreds, of essential oils. They’ve been around for centuries, and are frequently used in food and other products to add flavor or a pleasing scent. Recently, essential oils have seen… Read More »
Waitematā District Health Board (DHB) in New Zealand has developed a Digital Academy to train its clinical IT leaders of the future. Robyn Whittaker, clinical director innovation at the DHB’s Institute for Innovation and Improvement i3, said clinicians do not get taught change management as part of their training, but those who can lead IT… Read More »