The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday—eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April—in a resurgence that has led some governors to backtrack…
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High doses of ketamine can temporarily switch off the brain, say researchers
Researchers have identified two brain phenomena that may explain some of the side-effects of ketamine. Their measurements of the brain waves of sheep sedated by the drug may explain the out-of-body experience and state of complete oblivion it can cause….
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During outbreak, most pregnant women had high Zika awareness
(HealthDay)—Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak, according to a study published in the May issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Letitia Williams, M.P.H., from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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How pregnant woman’s high blood pressure can change shape of baby’s heart
Mothers who have high blood pressure are more likely to have babies with slightly different-shaped hearts, a finding that could impact future cardiovascular care for those women and their children, according to a new study. The research, published Thursday in…
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High blood pressure: This vegetable dye, lowers our blood pressure – Natural medicine naturopathic specialist portal
Flavonoids for lowering blood pressure suitable A study came to the result that the Flavonoid Quercetin can lower blood pressure. The phytochemical in onions, tea, grapes, citrus fruits and Apples find. The researchers compared a number of studies to identify…
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New York passes virus ‘high point’ as Trump, governors feud
The state of New York, epicenter of America’s coronavirus infections, appeared to have passed the peak of the outbreak Sunday, as President Donald Trump bumped heads with governors over the pace of ending lockdowns. The United States has so far…
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Incidence of subclinical CT changes high in COVID-19 cases
(HealthDay)—The incidence of subclinical computed tomography (CT) changes in coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) cases is high, with milder severity seen on CT for asymptomatic versus symptomatic cases, according to a study published online March 17 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging. Shohei Inui,…
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Estimates of preventable hospital deaths are too high, new study shows
Previous estimates of preventable deaths of hospitalized patients may be two to four times too high, a new Yale School of Medicine study suggests. The meta-analysis of eight studies of inpatient deaths, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine,…
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