Now Playing newOne in Ten Teens Using “Study Drugs,” but Parents Aren't Paying AttentionJust one in 100 parents believe their kids have used prescription stimulants to boost grades, according to new U-M National Poll on Children’s Health. – University of Michigan Health System|5/20/2013 9:00 AM EDT
Sunscreen 101: Dermatologists Answer Burning Questions About SunscreensTo help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing sunscreen, dermatologists answer some of the most common sunscreen questions and address some consumers’ safety concerns about sunscreen. – American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)|5/20/2013 9:00 AM EDT
Metabolic Biomarkers can Predict Mortality in the ICUA metabolic profile of intensive care unit (ICU) patients based on biomarkers of four metabolites can be used to accurately predict mortality, according to a new study. – American Thoracic Society (ATS)|5/20/2013 8:15 AM EDT
Stress Test May Help Predict Increased Mortality Risk in Sleep Apnea PatientsMany studies have shown that men and women who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - a disorder that causes breathing to halt intermittently during sleep – have a higher mortality rate than those who do not have the disorder. Now, a study from researchers at the Cleveland Clinic shows that OSA patients who also have poor functional capacity have an even greater risk of mortality and suggests that an assessment of functional capacity in this population can help physicians identify patients most at risk for death. – American Thoracic Society (ATS)|5/20/2013 8:15 AM EDT
New Study Identifies Risk Factors for Depression among COPD PatientsPatients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) typically suffer from depression more frequently than those without COPD, resulting in higher levels of disability and illness and increasing the overall healthcare burden for the COPD population. Now, a study from researchers in Argentina indicates female COPD patients and patients who experience significant shortness of breath may have the greatest risk for developing depression. – American Thoracic Society (ATS)|5/20/2013 8:15 AM EDT
Source of Infection Affects Hospital Mortality in Septic Shock Patients in the ICUIn ICU patients who have septic shock, the anatomic source of infection has a strong effect on the chances of survival, according to a new study from researchers in Canada. – American Thoracic Society (ATS)|5/20/2013 8:15 AM EDT
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Raises Risk of MelanomaPatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at higher risk of melanoma, a form of skin cancer, report researchers at Mayo Clinic. – Mayo Clinic|5/20/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Launches First Interactive, Online Lighting Design Resource for Homes
The Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has launched the first interactive website to help homeowners, contractors and builders choose the right light bulbs, fixtures and controls to maximize energy savings, and design quality, healthy lighting. The site includes photo-realistic illustrations created by 3-D modeling software and an interactive economic calculator. The website is available to the public completely free of charge, and can be accessed from any computer or web-enabled mobile device. – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)|5/20/2013 8:00 AM EDT
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