Epigenetics Offers New Clues to Mental Illness (preview)
In Brief
- New findings suggest that experiences can contribute to mental illness by adding or removing “epigenetic” marks on chromosomes. The
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation increases airflow during sleep in obstructive sleep apnea
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) produced marked dose-related increases in airflow in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients without arousing them from sleep, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center. The study suggests the potential therapeutic efficacy of HGNS across a broad range of sleep apnea severity and offers an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the current mainstay of treatment for moderate to severe OSA. The effectiveness of CPAP is often limited by poor patient adherence.
With HGNS, airflow increased in all of our patients, and increased progressively with stimulus amplitude, according to Alan R.
Health Technology’s ‘Enthusiasm Gap’
The Washington Post reports that many of the predictions for health technology’s future depend on how willing health care providers are to embrace new technology. Meanwhile, Kaiser Health News reports specifically on the important and evolving role of home care technology and iWatch News offers a status report of how the states are doing.
The Washington Post: In Health Technology, An Enthusiasm Gap Between Startups And Doctors Topol and the other presenters at this week’s mHealth Summit predict that health care in coming years will be highly personalized, ultra-efficient and will most likely involve smart phones and tablets. Th
Research Shows BMI and Waist Size Signal Cardiovascular Risks in Preschoolers
A Miller School childhood obesity research team has published a landmark, population-based study showing that multiethnic children as young as 3 who have elevated body mass indexes and large waistlines are already at risk for cardiovascular disease and facing a potentially dire future.
Led by Sarah Messiah, Ph.D., M.P.H., research associate professor of pediatrics, the study, “BMI, Waist Circumference, and Selected Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Preschool-Age Children,” was published today in the online edition of Obesity. The
How Switching Hair Styles Can Boost Self Esteem
If youre like most women then you probably like to improve your look with a variety of hair styles. Hairstyles not only improve your look, but can also boost your self-esteem. If youve been feeling down in the dumps lately and feel like your confidence is at an all-time low, the best thing you can do might just be to head to your favorite salon.
If you want to enhance your physical appearance, then there is no doubt that your hair style is one of the factors that you should consider.
