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LSD treatment for alcoholism gets new look
For the past five years, Dr. Erika Dyck has been unearthing some intriguing facts related to a group of pioneering psychiatrists who worked in Saskatchewan, Canada in the '50s and '60s. view more (2006-10-09)
New Study Shows SARS Can Infect Brain Tissue
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), by its very name, indicates a disease of the respiratory tract. view more (2005-09-15)
Hysterical headlines and fact-free stories result of GMO scare
The result of the recent debate about genetically modified organisms was total delirium, hysterical headlines, and a series of alarmist, largely fact-free stories that suggested GM foods were a threat to human health, concludes Robin McKie, Science Editor of the Observer, in an opinion piece, published in Science and Public Affairs, this month. view more (1999-04-08)
Relationship between delirium and dementia
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is one of the most devastating conditions of older age. Currently affecting nearly 7 million individuals in the U.S. and 24 million worldwide, dementia leads to total loss of memory and the ability to function independently - making it one of people's greatest fears of aging. view more (2007-01-15)
Journal Studies Find Relationship Between Delirium, Dementia
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is one of the most devastating conditions of older age. Currently affecting nearly 7 million individuals in the U.S. and 24 million worldwide, dementia leads to total loss of memory and the ability to function independently-making it one of people's greatest fears of aging. view more (2007-01-18)
Take fatigue seriously, says University of Alberta researcher
Instead of dismissing grumblings about being tired or exhausted, people should take these complaints seriously before they lead to a worsened health state or even death. view more (2007-02-01)
Delirium in non-ventilated patients - predictor of longer hospital stay
A study published today in the journal Critical Care reveals for the first time that nearly half of non-ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICU) experience delirium, which is also an independent predictor of longer hospital stay. view more (2005-05-31)
High risk of head injury after diagnosis of psychiatric illness
Patients with evidence of recent psychiatric illness have a high risk of sustaining head injury over the next 12 months, finds a study in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. view more (2002-04-19)
Delirium could be prevented in a third of cases
At least one third of cases of delirium could be prevented if better systems of care were in place according to a doctor in today's BMJ. view more (2007-04-20)
Commonly used medications may produce cognitive impairment in older adults
Many drugs commonly prescribed to older adults for a variety of common medical conditions including allergies, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease appear to negatively affect the aging brain causing immediate but possibly reversible cognitive impairment, including delirium, in older adults. view more (2009-06-02)
Intensive-care patients with alcohol problems are more likely to require mechanical ventilation
More than 300,000 patients receive mechanical ventilation during intensive care per year in the United States, even though the hospital mortality rate for ventilated patients can approach 50 percent. view more (2007-06-26)
The dopamine transporter gene influences alcohol withdrawal seizures
The physiological component of alcoholism is defined by tolerance and/or withdrawal: the more severe the dependency on alcohol, the more severe the clinical complications, such as greater intensity and/or complications of alcohol withdrawal. view more (2008-01-04)
Get me to the train on time
When the first German rail line was established between Nürnberg and Fürth in 1835, the public was warned of the associated health hazards. According to one medical expert, a ride on the iron horse could lead to delirium furiosum - an early form of "road rage". Even today's public transportation users can occasionally be driven... view more... (2003-12-01)
Inflammatory response to infection and injury may worsen dementia
Inflammation in the brain resulting from infection or injury may accelerate the progress of dementia, research funded by the Wellcome Trust suggests. view more (2008-09-17)
Angiotensin receptor blockers are lower incidence, progression of Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have, for the first time, found that angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)-a particular class of anti-hypertensive medicines-are associated with a striking decrease in the occurrence and progression of dementia. Data from this study will be presented this weekend (July 27) at the 2008... view more... (2008-07-28)
Intensive care quality of sleep improved by new drug, reports study
A new sedative drug has been shown to improve the sleep quality and comfort levels of intensive care patients, compared to the most commonly-used medication, according to research published today in the journal JAMA. view more (2007-12-13)
ICU nurses require training to spot delirium
ICU nurses are poor at spotting delirious patients in their care according to previous research, but a simple educational programme could soon remedy this serious failing. view more (2008-02-21)
Institute for Aging Research finds modifiable hip fracture complications contribute to mortality
Potentially modifiable post-fracture complications, including pneumonia and pressure ulcers, are associated with an increased risk of death among nursing home residents who have suffered a hip fracture, according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife. view more (2009-05-22)
Hormone treatment eases post-surgery distress in children
A scary unknown for many children, the prospect of surgery can cause intense preoperative anxiety. view more (2009-07-02)
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine incorporate multisite geriatric clerkship
As the population ages, it is imperative that medical students are prepared to treat older adults, regardless of their specialty. view more (2009-10-02)
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