Welcome S.C.T.C, here are Medical News Today's headlines for May 10, 2018. |
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| Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs |
| Foaming or frothing at the mouth: What to know The conditions known to cause foaming at the mouth are all medical emergencies. They include rabies, seizures, and drug overdoses. In this article, learn what to do if someone starts foaming at the mouth. We also look at treatment options and how to prevent life-threatening complications. | How to manage thin skin As a person ages, their skin naturally becomes thinner, less elastic, or papery. While there is no specific way to treat thin skin or to thicken the skin, a person can prevent skin from getting thinner by using retinol creams and avoiding risk factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and spending time in the sun. |
| Alzheimer's / Dementia |
| New dementia risk factors uncovered Using machine learning techniques, researchers reveal new dementia risks. They conclude that marital status, BMI, and sleep may all play a role. |
| Biology / Biochemistry |
| Scientists halt flesh-eating disease in mice Scientists discover how the germ behind flesh-eating disease hijacks nerve cells and makes them send signals that stop immune cells from killing it. |
| Blood / Hematology |
| Stroke survivors may benefit from magnetic brain stimulation New research suggests that a brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation improves walking speed in stroke survivors. |
| Breast Cancer |
| Body clock gene may protect against breast cancer One of the genes that regulate our circadian rhythm might also contribute to the normal development of mammary glands and protect against breast cancer. |
| Cancer / Oncology |
| How long will I survive after a liver transplant? Liver transplant surgery is the second most common transplant surgery in the U.S. Livers typically come from deceased donors, but transplants using parts of livers from live donors are becoming more frequent. Figures show that more than 50 percent of people who have a liver transplant survive for at least 20 years. | Body clock gene may protect against breast cancer One of the genes that regulate our circadian rhythm might also contribute to the normal development of mammary glands and protect against breast cancer. |
| Crohn's / IBD |
| What to know about diverticulitis surgery Diverticulitis occurs when small pockets in the large intestine become infected, causing pain and other symptoms. It can be severe and require surgery, which carries risks and is not always successful. In this article, learn about the types of diverticulitis surgery, who should have it, and how long recovery may take. |
| Depression |
| Should 'shock therapy' be used to treat depression more often? A study concludes that if electroconvulsive therapy was used earlier in the treatment of depression, the outcome for many patients would be much improved. |
| Dermatology |
| What does a maculopapular rash look like? A maculopapular rash causes both flat and raised lesions on the skin. The causes of a maculopapular rash can be an allergy, an infection, or a response to taking a new type of medication. Treatment depends on the cause. Learn more about the causes, diagnosis, and potential complications of a maculopapular rash here. | How to manage thin skin As a person ages, their skin naturally becomes thinner, less elastic, or papery. While there is no specific way to treat thin skin or to thicken the skin, a person can prevent skin from getting thinner by using retinol creams and avoiding risk factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and spending time in the sun. |
| Ear, Nose and Throat |
| Foaming or frothing at the mouth: What to know The conditions known to cause foaming at the mouth are all medical emergencies. They include rabies, seizures, and drug overdoses. In this article, learn what to do if someone starts foaming at the mouth. We also look at treatment options and how to prevent life-threatening complications. |
| Epilepsy |
| Foaming or frothing at the mouth: What to know The conditions known to cause foaming at the mouth are all medical emergencies. They include rabies, seizures, and drug overdoses. In this article, learn what to do if someone starts foaming at the mouth. We also look at treatment options and how to prevent life-threatening complications. |
| GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology |
| What to know about diverticulitis surgery Diverticulitis occurs when small pockets in the large intestine become infected, causing pain and other symptoms. It can be severe and require surgery, which carries risks and is not always successful. In this article, learn about the types of diverticulitis surgery, who should have it, and how long recovery may take. |
| Genetics |
| Body clock gene may protect against breast cancer One of the genes that regulate our circadian rhythm might also contribute to the normal development of mammary glands and protect against breast cancer. |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| What to know about diverticulitis surgery Diverticulitis occurs when small pockets in the large intestine become infected, causing pain and other symptoms. It can be severe and require surgery, which carries risks and is not always successful. In this article, learn about the types of diverticulitis surgery, who should have it, and how long recovery may take. |
| Immune System / Vaccines |
| Scientists halt flesh-eating disease in mice Scientists discover how the germ behind flesh-eating disease hijacks nerve cells and makes them send signals that stop immune cells from killing it. |
| Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses |
| Scientists halt flesh-eating disease in mice Scientists discover how the germ behind flesh-eating disease hijacks nerve cells and makes them send signals that stop immune cells from killing it. |
| Liver Disease / Hepatitis |
| How long will I survive after a liver transplant? Liver transplant surgery is the second most common transplant surgery in the U.S. Livers typically come from deceased donors, but transplants using parts of livers from live donors are becoming more frequent. Figures show that more than 50 percent of people who have a liver transplant survive for at least 20 years. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Stroke survivors may benefit from magnetic brain stimulation New research suggests that a brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation improves walking speed in stroke survivors. | Should 'shock therapy' be used to treat depression more often? A study concludes that if electroconvulsive therapy was used earlier in the treatment of depression, the outcome for many patients would be much improved. | New dementia risk factors uncovered Using machine learning techniques, researchers reveal new dementia risks. They conclude that marital status, BMI, and sleep may all play a role. |
| Pain / Anesthetics |
| How long will I survive after a liver transplant? Liver transplant surgery is the second most common transplant surgery in the U.S. Livers typically come from deceased donors, but transplants using parts of livers from live donors are becoming more frequent. Figures show that more than 50 percent of people who have a liver transplant survive for at least 20 years. |
| Psychology / Psychiatry |
| Should 'shock therapy' be used to treat depression more often? A study concludes that if electroconvulsive therapy was used earlier in the treatment of depression, the outcome for many patients would be much improved. |
| Public Health |
| Foaming or frothing at the mouth: What to know The conditions known to cause foaming at the mouth are all medical emergencies. They include rabies, seizures, and drug overdoses. In this article, learn what to do if someone starts foaming at the mouth. We also look at treatment options and how to prevent life-threatening complications. |
| Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy |
| Stroke survivors may benefit from magnetic brain stimulation New research suggests that a brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation improves walking speed in stroke survivors. |
| Seniors / Aging |
| How to manage thin skin As a person ages, their skin naturally becomes thinner, less elastic, or papery. While there is no specific way to treat thin skin or to thicken the skin, a person can prevent skin from getting thinner by using retinol creams and avoiding risk factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and spending time in the sun. | New dementia risk factors uncovered Using machine learning techniques, researchers reveal new dementia risks. They conclude that marital status, BMI, and sleep may all play a role. |
| Smoking / Quit Smoking |
| How to manage thin skin As a person ages, their skin naturally becomes thinner, less elastic, or papery. While there is no specific way to treat thin skin or to thicken the skin, a person can prevent skin from getting thinner by using retinol creams and avoiding risk factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and spending time in the sun. |
| Stroke |
| Stroke survivors may benefit from magnetic brain stimulation New research suggests that a brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation improves walking speed in stroke survivors. |
| Surgery |
| What to know about diverticulitis surgery Diverticulitis occurs when small pockets in the large intestine become infected, causing pain and other symptoms. It can be severe and require surgery, which carries risks and is not always successful. In this article, learn about the types of diverticulitis surgery, who should have it, and how long recovery may take. | How long will I survive after a liver transplant? Liver transplant surgery is the second most common transplant surgery in the U.S. Livers typically come from deceased donors, but transplants using parts of livers from live donors are becoming more frequent. Figures show that more than 50 percent of people who have a liver transplant survive for at least 20 years. |
| Women's Health / Gynecology |
| Body clock gene may protect against breast cancer One of the genes that regulate our circadian rhythm might also contribute to the normal development of mammary glands and protect against breast cancer. |
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