Dorothy L. Tengler

Dorothy L. Tengler, MA, is a freelance medical writer/communication specialist with nearly 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and medical communication industries. She has developed educational and medical marketing materials, including monographs, slide kits, health articles, primary and review manuscripts, and pharmaceutical sales training materials.

Articles by Dorothy L. Tengler

• The complications of choosing a pain reliever

  Although over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat pain,…

  Tuesday, February 18, 2020

• Taking on the coronavirus with a new next-generation sequencing strategy

  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused…

  Monday, February 10, 2020

• The return of whooping cough

  Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium…

  Tuesday, January 21, 2020

• How diet influences macular degeneration

  The risk of irreversible age-related macular degeneration (AMD) increases with age. About 10 million…

  Thursday, January 02, 2020

• Study results: Long naps, long nighttime sleeping may be risk factors for stroke

  Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke; every four minutes, someone dies from stroke. Although stroke…

  Wednesday, December 18, 2019

• Anti-inflammatory agents for major depression: Results of a pooled data analysis

  Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. An estimated 65% of…

  Tuesday, November 26, 2019

• Study: Off-label use of gabapentin for cancer pain

  Although not all cancer patients have pain, it is still one of the most common symptoms caused by cancer…

  Tuesday, November 05, 2019

• Study reveals the best time to take blood pressure medications

  About 7 in 10 adults with high blood pressure use medications to treat the condition. However, what time…

  Tuesday, October 29, 2019

• Controlling hypertension: Do electronic pill bottles and text messaging work?

  Only half of the 77.9 million adults in the United States with high blood pressure have their condition…

  Tuesday, October 15, 2019

• On the horizon: Video selfie blood pressure monitoring

  Blood pressure readings taken at home are often lower than those taken at a doctor’s office and may…

  Tuesday, October 01, 2019

• Study provides new insight into the decline of older brains

  As people age, their ability to perform tasks may be impaired not just because they can’t remember…

  Tuesday, September 24, 2019

• Pilot study: Treating opioid use disorder with naltrexone during pregnancy shows promise

  Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) is common due to the current opioid addiction epidemic. The…

  Thursday, September 19, 2019

• Researchers chase new treatments for urinary tract infections

  In the United States, urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for more than 8-10 million office visits…

  Wednesday, September 04, 2019

• Study investigates effectiveness of hormone injections for weight loss in obese patients

  Obesity increases the risk of health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal…

  Friday, August 23, 2019

• Study: Surgical gowns remain contaminated with C. difficile after disinfectant

  Clostridium difficile infects 500,000 Americans and kills 29,000 each year. Commonly affecting older…

  Wednesday, July 31, 2019

• Researchers develop turmeric drug delivery system to inhibit cancer cell growth

  The American Cancer Society estimates 3,500 new cases of bone and joint cancer in 2019 and expects 1,660…

  Friday, July 19, 2019

• Study: Caring for dementia caregivers

  Worldwide, an estimated 50 million people are living with dementia. These numbers are projected to reach…

  Tuesday, July 16, 2019

• Preventing chronic pain in lab mice

  In the U.S., chronic pain affects more people than cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes combined.…

  Friday, July 12, 2019

• A new device that measures stress

  According to a new survey from the American Psychological Association, average stress levels in the U.S.…

  Tuesday, June 11, 2019

• Study: Cardiac resuscitation outside the hospital performed less frequently in women

  Although death and disability have been significantly reduced by bystander interventions such as cardiopulmonary…

  Wednesday, June 05, 2019

• New study: Exercise improves memory in heart failure patients

  About 5.7 million adults in the United States have heart failure (HF). One in nine deaths in 2009 included…

  Wednesday, May 29, 2019

• New study shows compelling case for link between autism, antidepressant use during pregnancy

  Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. Although many causes have been proposed, the cause is…

  Monday, May 20, 2019

• Brain circuit implicated in cocaine relapse

  Repeated use of cocaine rewires the brain and changes the brain’s reward circuitry, which leads to…

  Thursday, May 16, 2019

• The increasing health benefits of walnuts

  Based on several research studies, walnuts may be thought of as the superfood of nuts. A few years ago,…

  Tuesday, May 14, 2019

• Australian researchers develop new animal model of schizophrenia

  The exact cause of schizophrenia remains unknown, but current research suggests that it is a multifactorial…

  Friday, May 10, 2019

• Study: Failed birth control may be linked to gene

  Different birth control methods may be highly effective for preventing pregnancies, but birth control…

  Tuesday, May 07, 2019

• Researchers present new implications for treating sickle cell disease

  In sickle cell disease (SCD), hemoglobin molecules form into fibers that act like stiff rods within the…

  Monday, April 22, 2019

• Treating bacteria in urine: IDSA recommendation update

  Accurate diagnosis of urinary tract infections depends on both the presence of symptoms and a positive…

  Wednesday, April 17, 2019

• Study reveals statins have surprising benefits

  Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Approximately…

  Wednesday, April 10, 2019

• Study: Higher risk of depression in women who work long hours

  Working women face challenging stressors involving both their family and professional lives, juggling…

  Friday, April 05, 2019

• A new insight for studying dyslexia

  Dyslexia, a widespread learning disability, occurs when an individual has significant difficulty with…

  Tuesday, April 02, 2019

• Study results show promise for using ultrasound to assess bone health

  Osteoporosis affects about 25 percent of women aged 65 years and over and about 5 percent of men aged…

  Thursday, March 28, 2019

• A blood test to measure pain

  Whether acute or chronic, most of us have dealt with pain. In 2016, 20 percent of adults in the United…

  Tuesday, March 05, 2019

• Exercise training for patients with Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease

  ​The World Health Organization estimated that 9 percent of the world's population had diabetes in 2014,…

  Wednesday, February 20, 2019

• Detecting hidden anxiety, depression in children

  As many as 1 in 5 children suffer from anxiety or depression, starting in preschool years. Early diagnosis…

  Thursday, February 14, 2019

• Common pain relievers may promote C. difficile

  Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is the most commonly diagnosed cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea…

  Tuesday, February 12, 2019

• Psychological stress in midlife may be a risk factor for dementia

  Vital exhaustion, a kind of emotional collapse, is further defined as excessive fatigue, feelings of…

  Tuesday, February 05, 2019

• New study evaluates presentation of chronic fatigue syndrome in the ED

  Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is poorly understood, but proposed mechanisms include biological, genetic,…

  Wednesday, January 30, 2019

• Getting clever to beat the flu

  We all dread the flu. From late fall to early spring, from mild to severe to even deadly varieties, the…

  Friday, January 25, 2019

• Hand hygiene in the operating room: Halting the spread of staph infections

  In 2014, approximately 14.2 million inpatient operations were performed in U.S. hospitals. A survey of…

  Friday, January 04, 2019

• Do patients lie to their physicians? Results of an eye-opening survey

  In the delicate doctor-patient relationship, not telling the truth to patients requires special attention…

  Tuesday, December 18, 2018

• Should everyone be taking a statin? Results of an umbrella review

  Statins are relatively inexpensive and do not have many downsides; the most common complaint is myalgia,…

  Tuesday, December 11, 2018

• Study: Evening stress may be worse than morning stress

  The Decade of the Brain, as proclaimed by President George H.W. Bush for the 1990s, has come and gone.…

  Tuesday, December 04, 2018

• Study refutes effectiveness of drug combination for treatment-resistant depression

  Many treatment options are available for depression, but how well treatment works depends on the type…

  Monday, November 26, 2018

• Study: Controlling blood pressure with blue light shows promising results

  About 75 million American adults (32 percent) have high blood pressure — that’s 1 in every 3 adults…

  Monday, November 19, 2018

• Pilot study showcases breathing device for acute migraine

  Migraine is the third most prevalent neurological disease in the world, affecting 39 million men, women,…

  Tuesday, November 13, 2018

• Study shows larger brain region for stress in those with depression

  According to the World Health Organization, 322 million people worldwide were affected by depression…

  Thursday, November 01, 2018

• Physician burnout may affect patient care

  Physicians are at high risk for burnout, which is marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and…

  Tuesday, October 16, 2018

• Decreasing the risk of suicide in fibromyalgia patients

  Fibromyalgia, one of the most common pain conditions, affects about 10 million adults in the U.S. About…

  Friday, October 05, 2018

• Diabetology: An emerging, but stunted, new field

  New cases of diabetes have doubled during the last 30 years, mainly among obese people. This increase…

  Tuesday, October 02, 2018

• Tapering off opioids after surgery: The Transitional Pain Program

  Preoperative opioid use is reported in 23.1 percent of patients undergoing surgery. However, there is…

  Wednesday, September 26, 2018

• Increasing antibiotic resistance leads to emergency department visits for children

  Antibiotics, which are among the most commonly prescribed medications, are often lifesaving, yet may…

  Monday, September 17, 2018

• Study reveals promise for ‘triple pill’ to treat high blood pressure

  Hypertension is the most common of all the conditions of the circulatory system. An estimated 103 million…

  Thursday, September 13, 2018

• Study shows promising new therapy for humans, dogs with Type 1 diabetes

  In the U.S. alone, more than 1 million people are living with Type 1 diabetes, and approximately 80 people…

  Tuesday, September 11, 2018

• Antibiotic-resistant UTIs are on the rise in emergency departments

  Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for 8.3 million doctor visits, 1 million emergency department…

  Wednesday, September 05, 2018

• Detecting kidney cancer with a blood test

  One of every four deaths in the United States is due to cancer. Kidney cancer is among the 10 most common…

  Tuesday, August 28, 2018

• New research focuses on link between hormones and migraines in women

  The three most common forms of pain treated in the United States are headache, backache, and metastatic…

  Thursday, August 23, 2018

• The benefits, risks of new blood pressure guidelines

  Since 1999, more people with high blood pressure — especially those 60 years of age or older — have…

  Monday, August 20, 2018

• Recent study uncovers gene responsible for addictive behavior

  Cocaine is one of the oldest and most widely abused stimulants in the United States, and addiction affects…

  Wednesday, August 15, 2018

• Computer program breaks new ground in treatment for triple-negative breast cancer

  Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, with about 1.7 million new cases diagnosed…

  Friday, August 10, 2018

• NIH study sheds new light on bacteria therapy for eczema

  Not only do the embarrassing patches of rough, reddened eczema erode self-esteem, the intense itching…

  Tuesday, August 07, 2018

• The link between diabetes and cancer in women

  Nearly half of American adults have diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease…

  Thursday, August 02, 2018

• Identifying, treating age-related muscle weakness

  Lean muscle mass contributes up to 50 percent of total body weight in young adults, but that decreases…

  Friday, July 13, 2018

• Action needed to minimize ovarian cancer risk in LGBT community

  According to the American Cancer Society, 22,240 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer…

  Tuesday, July 10, 2018

• Replacing opioids with medical marijuana in older adults with chronic pain

  While often effective and appropriate, opioid painkillers have contributed to the worst drug epidemic…

  Thursday, July 05, 2018

• Assessing pain with a new tool

  Although estimates of the prevalence of chronic pain vary, the number of persons experiencing chronic…

  Tuesday, July 03, 2018

• Older mothers and the risk of heart disease in their children

  The average age of first-time mothers is increasing because more women are waiting until their 30s and…

  Thursday, June 28, 2018

• Osteoporosis patients who take ‘drug holidays’ may suffer increased fracture risk

  Osteoporosis affects nearly 200 million women worldwide, and the prevalence of bone diseases is expected…

  Tuesday, June 26, 2018

• The effects of loneliness on our hearts

  It is well-known that our hearts often respond to our emotional state. For example, broken heart syndrome,…

  Wednesday, June 20, 2018

• Reducing the need for corticosteroids in treating severe asthma

  Severe asthma includes up to 20 percent of asthma patients who have frequent and severe symptoms despite…

  Thursday, June 14, 2018

• Are antidepressants and bladder medications contributing to dementia?

  Dementia is the leading cause of dependence and disability. The number of people living with dementia…

  Tuesday, June 12, 2018

• Your stress, my brain: Communicating stress to others

  Stress affects everyone. Whether it’s routine stress related to pressures at work, school or family,…

  Wednesday, June 06, 2018

• New study: AFib and noise may be linked

  Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. About 2.7 to 6.1 million people…

  Tuesday, May 29, 2018

• Do oncologists have enough knowledge to prescribe medical marijuana?

  Although 30 states and the District of Columbia now allow marijuana use for medical purposes, physicians…

  Wednesday, May 23, 2018

• Large-scale study shows link between allergies and depression

  Allergies are a major health issue, the sixth-leading cause of chronic illness in the United States,…

  Wednesday, May 16, 2018

• Are opioids more effective for chronic musculoskeletal pain?

  In the last 20 years, physicians have been prescribing opioids for chronic pain with the rationale that…

  Thursday, April 26, 2018

• Experimental drug may decrease hot flashes during menopause

  ​Menopause affects every woman, and with the large baby boomer generation reaching midlife and beyond,…

  Wednesday, April 25, 2018

• The ongoing debate on acupuncture for pain

  ​Chronic pain, which affects 100 million adults in the United States, continues to be an immense clinical…

  Wednesday, April 18, 2018

• Problem with insomnia? You may be born with it

  As adults, we need seven or more hours of sleep each night for the best health and well-being. However,…

  Friday, April 13, 2018

• Aware or unaware: Exploring the brain during unconsciousness

  The unconscious brain is difficult to investigate. Yet we know that even when the body rests deeply in…

  Thursday, April 05, 2018

• The role of fitness and brain fiber in dementia

  ​An estimated 2 million people in the United States suffer from severe dementia, and 5 to 8 percent…

  Friday, March 30, 2018

• How video games help rehabilitate stroke survivors

  Every year, about 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke, and approximately two-thirds of…

  Monday, March 19, 2018

• Opioid addiction treatment could cause breathing problems

  Opioid addiction remains an alarming epidemic in the United States — in fact, ​it may even be getting…

  Friday, March 09, 2018

• Music helps soothe patients during cast room procedures

  ​Fractures, whether intrinsic or extrinsic, account for 16 percent of all musculoskeletal injuries…

  Thursday, March 08, 2018

• Exercise may help prevent heart failure in aging hearts

  ​Heart disease continues to be one of the country's most serious health problems and the leading cause…

  Monday, March 05, 2018

• Study: Controlling the risk of osteoarthritis with proteins

  Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease that affects 30 million adults in the United States. OA is a…

  Thursday, February 22, 2018

• Ibuprofen: Exceeding the daily dosing limits

  ​Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most commonly used drugs worldwide to treat…

  Tuesday, February 20, 2018

• A simple food preservative may help some schizophrenia patients

  ​Schizophrenia can affect all aspects of a person — thinking, feeling and behaving — and is associated…

  Friday, February 16, 2018

• A targeted healing agent for bones that won’t mend

  The human body contains 206 bones vulnerable to fractures of all kinds, and the average person has two…

  Thursday, February 15, 2018

• Patients with fibromyalgia may screen positive for ADHD

  ​Fibromyalgia (FM) is one of the most common pain conditions, characterized with diffuse aching, pain…

  Thursday, February 08, 2018

• Influenza may be another risk for heart attack

  The number of seasonal influenza cases has increased sharply in the United States this year, with 42…

  Wednesday, February 07, 2018

• The effect of salt on brain function and blood pressure

  Diseases related to blood pressure — including stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure and kidney…

  Tuesday, February 06, 2018

• Large clinical study explores link between sepsis and cardiac arrhythmias

  We all know that feeling of our heart skipping a beat. These cardiac arrhythmias are common. Symptoms…

  Tuesday, January 30, 2018

• Antidepressants may not work in patients with chronic illnesses

  Clinical depression is a serious and often complex medical condition, affecting about 16 million people…

  Tuesday, January 23, 2018

• Landmark research explores a new and safer opioid

  A large percentage of American adults suffer from some sort of severe or chronic pain. According to data…

  Thursday, January 18, 2018

• Study: Skipping breakfast may increase risk of atherosclerosis

  Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of 17.7 million people each year, accounting for 31 percent of…

  Thursday, January 11, 2018

• ERs play a growing role in US medical care

  ​Emergency room (ER) visits play a major role in the health of people in the United States. In recent…

  Monday, December 18, 2017

• ADHD: A constellation of disorders

  Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 1 in 20 children in the United States and has…

  Monday, December 04, 2017

• Research: How skin may help control blood pressure

  ​Hypertension, the silent killer, is ​a major public health problem. The American Heart Association…

  Wednesday, November 29, 2017

• Is time of day a factor for surgical complications?

  All surgical procedures have potential complications that can increase the risks of a negative outcome,…

  Monday, November 27, 2017

• EAET: A new therapy for fibromyalgia

  Fibromyalgia affects 10 million or more Americans ages 18 and older and an estimated 3-6 percent of the…

  Tuesday, November 21, 2017

• Who are the defenders against antimicrobial resistance?

  Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health. Nearly 2 million Americans per…

  Friday, November 17, 2017

• More children arriving at emergency departments addicted to opioids

  Opioid addiction is a big problem in the United States. Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental…

  Friday, November 03, 2017

• A critical link between menopause and Alzheimer’s disease

  ​Alzheimer's disease, a devastating and irreversible brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and…

  Thursday, October 26, 2017

• Are primary care physicians recognizing prediabetes patients?

  Approximately 84 million American adults — more than 1 out of 3 — have prediabetes, with an increased…

  Friday, October 20, 2017

• The dangers of organ damage in hypertensive young men and teens

  About 75 million American adults have high blood pressure — roughly 1 of every 3 adults. High blood…

  Wednesday, October 18, 2017

• Saving lives with smart tattoos

  Although tattoos have served in various cultures as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols…

  Monday, October 16, 2017

• Researchers identify brain area responsible for hearing voices in schizophrenia

  ​Schizophrenia affects more than 21 million people worldwide. Between 0.2 percent and 2 percent of…

  Wednesday, October 11, 2017

• Report: 4 key strategies to improve overcrowded EDs

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 136 million people visit…

  Friday, October 06, 2017

• Promoting sleep — brain, muscle or both?

  ​According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), insufficient sleep ​is a public…

  Thursday, October 05, 2017

• A new superbug on the horizon

  ​According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 23,000 Americans die each…

  Thursday, September 28, 2017

• Can a protein trick your heart into thinking you exercise?

  ​Heart failure (HF), the final common stage of many diseases of the heart, continues to be a major…

  Friday, September 22, 2017

• 2 studies explore depression and the brain

  Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States with 1 in 6 people experiencing…

  Wednesday, September 20, 2017

• Using lasers to detect heart attack and stroke

  ​Cardiovascular disease (CVD) from atherosclerosis accounts for 29 percent of deaths worldwide and…

  Friday, September 15, 2017

• Teaching physicians how to interact with transgender patients

  ​Accessing appropriate medical care is more challenging for members of the LGBT community than for…

  Friday, September 08, 2017

• Research: What causes depression in elderly adults?

  While people are starting to recognize and seek treatment for depression during the teen years and adulthood,…

  Thursday, September 07, 2017

• Challenging the concept of healthy obesity

  ​Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. About 610,000 people die of heart…

  Monday, August 28, 2017

• Do male and female brains process depression differently?

  ​Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, carrying with it…

  Thursday, August 17, 2017

• A technique to look inside dangerous blood clots

  On average, 274 people die every day from blood clots, one person every six minutes. Each year, 100,000…

  Thursday, August 10, 2017

• First, do no harm? A failure of stethoscope hygiene

  Although studies have illustrated the importance of stethoscope hygiene and guidelines have been established,…

  Tuesday, August 08, 2017

• How can we heal the healers?

  The prevalence of burnout among physicians in the United States is at an alarming level. Although practicing…

  Monday, July 31, 2017

• Brain scans show fathers respond differently to daughters than sons

  The ratio of boys to girls born in the United States is 51 percent to 49 percent. Since 1940, an average…

  Thursday, July 27, 2017

• Flying physicians to stroke patients: A new intervention standard?

  ​More than 130,000 Americans die from a stroke each year. Stroke is the third leading cause of death…

  Tuesday, July 25, 2017

• Regular walks help lower office workers’ blood lipids

  Working long hours in the office has been linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. In a long-term…

  Monday, July 17, 2017

• Saving lives with a novel antibacterial wound cover

  Skin wounds — and the infections that come with them — pose a big challenge for medical professionals.…

  Tuesday, July 11, 2017

• Is doodling good for your brain?

  Art therapy — often used in combination with traditional psychotherapeutic theories and techniques…

  Friday, July 07, 2017

• Possible link between marijuana use in young people and schizophrenia

  Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S. — for the population overall and for youths…

  Thursday, June 29, 2017

• Is red wine really good for your heart?

  ​A glass of wine a day helps keep heart disease away, right? We've all heard that enticing claim. But…

  Monday, June 26, 2017

• Mental health concerns among physicians

  Of all occupations and professions, the medical profession is at the top of the list of occupations with…

  Thursday, June 22, 2017

• Study shows possible relationship between blood sugar, brain cancer

  More than 29 million Americans are living with diabetes, and 86 million are living with prediabetes.…

  Wednesday, June 21, 2017

• Gray hair may predict risk of coronary artery disease in men

  We can all probably remember the day we found our first gray hair — some of us as early as high school…

  Friday, June 09, 2017

• Can suicide intervention at the ED save lives?

  Although many suicide attempts go unreported or untreated, surveys suggest that at least 1 million people…

  Wednesday, June 07, 2017

• The brain’s failure in obsessive compulsive disorder

  Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was previously considered an anxiety disorder but is now classified…

  Thursday, June 01, 2017

• NSAID use connected to increased risk of heart attack

  Some people take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) every day either for chronic pain, inflammation,…

  Tuesday, May 30, 2017

• Unnecessary antibiotics: Treating the common cold

  Antibiotic resistance is a major concern worldwide. It has been well established that antibiotic use…

  Wednesday, May 17, 2017

• Symptom relief for worsening heart failure

  Heart failure (HF) is a growing problem. More than 20 million people worldwide are affected by HF, including…

  Monday, May 15, 2017

• Getting a good night’s sleep to stay young

  ​Everyone has had a sleepless night once in a while, and we all have gone through periods of unwelcome…

  Wednesday, May 03, 2017

• Progress in overcoming antibiotic‑resistant bacteria

  ​Since the 1940s, antibiotics have been used to treat infectious diseases. With long-term use, however,…

  Monday, May 01, 2017

• The brain of a superager: Staying sharp in later life

  ​In 2010, 40.3 million people in the United States were 65 and older, accounting for 13 percent of…

  Thursday, April 27, 2017

• Study: Statins may increase risk of diabetes in older women

  ​The number of people taking cholesterol-lowering medications continues to grow. The percentage of…

  Thursday, April 20, 2017

• The new hope for an eczema cure

  Atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic inflammatory skin disease, is often referred to as "eczema," which…

  Wednesday, April 19, 2017

• Social anxiety disorder: Researchers study genetic causes

  Social anxiety is normal for everyone, except when the anxiety begins to interfere with living a happy…

  Thursday, April 13, 2017

• Opioid prescription practices among emergency physicians

  Treating pain is a large part of emergency medicine, often involving aggressive treatment to get a patient's…

  Wednesday, April 12, 2017

• Turning spinach into human heart tissue

  Like Popeye, we have all grown up knowing the health benefits of eating leafy green spinach. Belonging…

  Thursday, April 06, 2017

• I scratch, you scratch: A study of contagious itching in mice

  We begin to recognize emotions in others at an early age and copy what we see. The urge to mimic the…

  Thursday, March 30, 2017

• Do anti-inflammatory drugs really improve low back pain?

  ​Acute back pain is one of the most common reasons for visits to primary care physicians, second only…

  Tuesday, March 21, 2017

• Removing ovaries during hysterectomy may increase risk of heart disease

  ​Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in women. ​Approximately 600,000 hysterectomies…

  Monday, March 20, 2017

• Minor eye problems overburdening emergency departments

  ​Despite limited resources, emergency departments (EDs) face ever-increasing demand to provide effective…

  Thursday, March 16, 2017

• New study examines anorexia in the brain

  The brain needs no introduction; it makes us who we are. And yet, this organ that lets us understand…

  Monday, March 13, 2017

• Mental health concerns among parents of children with heart problems

  Dealing with sick children can be challenging for parents. Usually, parents can handle common short-lived…

  Thursday, March 09, 2017

• Battling heart failure: Study provides new insight

  Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem associated with significant mortality and morbidity,…

  Tuesday, February 28, 2017

• Researchers find key brain differences in those with ADHD

  With symptoms of inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…

  Thursday, February 23, 2017

• Are you wasting your doctor’s time?

  ​The relationship between patients and their doctors has long been explored and remains key to delivering…

  Wednesday, February 22, 2017

• Researchers discover brain changes in social anxiety disorder

  No one enjoys making mistakes, looking bad, feeling embarrassed or being humiliated in front of others.…

  Thursday, February 16, 2017

• The link between heart health and psychiatric disorders

  Although anxiety and depression are different disorders, they often produce similar symptoms, such as…

  Wednesday, February 08, 2017

• Cardiac monitoring in the emergency department

  Chest pain — ranging from musculoskeletal chest pain to potentially life-threatening emergencies such…

  Tuesday, February 07, 2017

• Do night owls really work better at night?

  We all know the old proverb, "Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." Ben…

  Monday, February 06, 2017

• How do infant brains compare to adult brains?

  The brain is a remarkable organ, always undergoing changes. For example, studies show ​the brain shrinks…

  Tuesday, January 24, 2017

• Tapping into the link between emotions and politics

  There was a time when emotions were considered a weakness, getting in the way of good thinking. We now…

  Thursday, January 12, 2017

• Holiday season heart attacks spike in women

  Studies show that heart attacks increase during the holiday season. Aside from the risk factors for coronary…

  Tuesday, January 03, 2017

• Reducing heart failure with the Mediterranean diet

  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for more than 17.3 million…

  Wednesday, November 30, 2016

• Surgeon general addresses opioid addiction crisis

  Doctors most often prescribe opioids to relieve pain from toothaches and dental procedures, injuries,…

  Tuesday, November 22, 2016

• The relationship between physical activity and brain function

  ​We have all heard and read the advice about feeling, thinking and performing better overall — drink…

  Thursday, November 17, 2016

• A new pathway to treat depression

  Depression has many faces — from the common sad mood variety to major psychotic depression. ​Major…

  Tuesday, October 25, 2016

• An alarming link between early menopause and cardiovascular disease

  In a study published recently in the journal Menopause, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School…

  Thursday, October 06, 2016

• How do we concentrate? New insights into the brain

  ​Former President George H.W. Bush's "Decade of the Brain" has come and gone, but many mysteries remain.…

  Wednesday, September 21, 2016

• New hope for treatment-resistant depression

  Although sadness is something we all experience from time to time, depression interferes with daily life…

  Tuesday, September 20, 2016

• Study: Your smartphone may help prevent a stroke

  Across the globe, 33 million people have atrial fibrillation (AF), a disorder of heart rhythm. In the…

  Tuesday, September 06, 2016

• Cognitive offloading: Help or hindrance?

  Roughly two-thirds of Americans (68 percent) have smartphones, and nearly half (45 percent) have tablet…

  Friday, August 26, 2016

• Promising relief for neuropathic pain

  Neuropathic pain erodes quality of life. In this chronic pain state, nerves in the central nervous system…

  Thursday, August 18, 2016

• Researchers find on-off switch between sleep and wakefulness

  Sufficient sleep is increasingly being recognized as an essential aspect of chronic disease prevention…

  Tuesday, August 09, 2016

• Can neurons tell us when to stop drinking?

  It’s summer. You're on vacation, poolside and drinking your favorite alcoholic beverage. But how many…

  Monday, August 01, 2016

• New study links education levels to heart failure risk

  A Norwegian study of over 70,000 cardiac patients found that the more education patients had, the less…

  Thursday, July 28, 2016

• How the brain adapts to childhood adversity

  ​Mental illnesses in children are so complex that healthcare professionals cannot always detect them.…

  Thursday, July 21, 2016

• Researchers may have found key to switching off junk food cravings

  High calorie intake causes stress on our bodies. Extraordinary intake of foods high in fats and sugars…

  Thursday, July 14, 2016

• Researchers find brain circuit that spurs bullying in mice

  Bullying — whether physical, emotional or social — should not be considered a normal rite of passage…

  Thursday, July 07, 2016

• When high cholesterol is a family affair

  ​​In the United States, 73.5 million adults (31 percent) have high levels of low-density lipoprotein…

  Wednesday, July 06, 2016

• Hope on the horizon: Experimental antibiotic to treat deadly MRSA

  ​Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria…

  Wednesday, June 15, 2016

• Clearing the air: The link between air pollution and heart disease

  Whether you live in a city where smog forecasts are routine or in a less populated place, tiny pollution…

  Tuesday, June 14, 2016

• Working together: Differences in male and female brains

  Cooperation, the cornerstone of all successful relationships, is an important societal issue. Cooperation…

  Thursday, June 09, 2016

• Researchers find clue to editing memories

  If moments are fleeting, then memories are permanent. When we share our most powerful memories, they…

  Thursday, May 12, 2016

• Analyzing the social brain

  ​In 2010, medical researchers uncovered a wiring diagram that shows how the brain pays attention to…

  Thursday, May 05, 2016

• Warding off heart disease with dietary supplements

  ​Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as ischemic heart disease, is the most common type of heart…

  Tuesday, May 03, 2016

• Long-term memories may be the result of ‘replay’

  When my dad was in his 80s, he was able to remember everything from decades earlier, but little about…

  Thursday, April 28, 2016

• The surprising connection between heart rate and wisdom

  According to Aristotle, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." Although wisdom may be difficult…

  Thursday, April 21, 2016

• Forgetting to learn: Making room in the brain

  Human memory is a complex, brainwide process that is essential to who we are. Experts say once you've…

  Wednesday, March 30, 2016

• Studies: Women really do have more sensitive hearts than men

  According to French author Henri B. Stendhal, "Since I am a man, my heart is three or four times less…

  Friday, March 25, 2016

• Food for the aging brain: Re‑energizing with pyruvate

  Deterioration of the brain sneaks up on most of us. Some people may notice a modest decline in their…

  Thursday, March 24, 2016

• Research brings new hope for pediatric brain tumors

  ​Childhood brain tumors are the second-most frequent malignancy of childhood and the most common form…

  Wednesday, March 23, 2016

• Can happiness break your heart?

  Heart disease is ​the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The relationship…

  Friday, March 18, 2016

• Do students think best on their feet?

  ​Thinking on your feet has always been thought of as how to perform well under pressure, staying composed…

  Tuesday, February 23, 2016

• Can mindfulness help childhood obesity?

  Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States. Despite recent declines in the prevalence…

  Wednesday, February 17, 2016

• The link between TBI and neurodegenerative disorders

  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, contributing…

  Tuesday, February 16, 2016

• Treating heart disease through the gut

  Cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths…

  Wednesday, February 10, 2016

• A new understanding of spelling impairment after stroke

  ​After a stroke, many people face communication challenges. Stroke's impact on language and speech…

  Friday, February 05, 2016

• Study shows connection between life purpose and risk of death

  We all have a need to find purpose in life. Some people find a way to express their purposes in their…

  Thursday, February 04, 2016

• Fragmented sleep may be linked to stroke risk in elderly

  A new study has identified a link between disrupted sleep and the risk of cerebral blood vessel damage…

  Monday, February 01, 2016

• More clues to understanding schizophrenia

  The exact causes of schizophrenia, which affects about one in every 100 adults worldwide and more than…

  Friday, January 29, 2016

• Despite slow start, it’s still too soon to declare this a mild flu season

  Flu season is unpredictable. Over a period of 30 years, between 1976 and 2006, annual estimates of flu-associated…

  Thursday, January 14, 2016

• Pain and the brain: Examining differences in coping mechanisms

  ​A recent market research report indicates more than 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic…

  Wednesday, January 13, 2016

• CDC: ‘Phantom menace’ superbug on the rise

  A particularly dangerous superbug, dubbed the "phantom menace" by scientists, is on the rise in the United…

  Thursday, December 10, 2015

• How your stomach bile may protect against heart disease

  In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds, and someone dies from a heart disease-related…

  Monday, December 07, 2015

• The absence of positive thoughts during depression

  People with depression or healthy people with a depressed mood can be affected by depressive thoughts.…

  Monday, November 30, 2015

• Aortic valve replacement: Mechanical or biological?

  ​Heart disease is the ​leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 600,000 Americans…

  Tuesday, November 24, 2015

• As we age, brain health linked to fitness level

  ​People are living longer, and while that is a good thing, growing older in today's world presents…

  Wednesday, November 18, 2015

• Anti-heartburn medications may increase risk of death for hospital patients

  Antacids are used commonly for symptoms such as heartburn, abdominal pain and nausea resulting from a…

  Thursday, November 12, 2015

• Digital app helps detect and treat COPD symptoms

  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death in the world, representing an…

  Wednesday, November 04, 2015

• How exactly does the brain handle our complex multitasking?

  How many windows are open on your computer right now? Most of us are running a few websites, not to mention…

  Thursday, October 29, 2015

• The heart-healthy benefits of beer

  Among the many attractions, the "liquid gold" is probably the most important thing at Oktoberfest. But…

  Wednesday, October 14, 2015

• Childhood shyness and the connection to mental illness

  ​Although childhood shyness is commonplace, it concerns many parents, especially those who place great…

  Thursday, September 24, 2015

• Air pollution and its effect on the heart

  Smog in urban areas has been a concern for a long time because of the problems it can cause for our lungs.…

  Monday, September 21, 2015

• Cognitive rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury

  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, TBIs…

  Wednesday, September 16, 2015

• E-health and the battle against heart disease

  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. About 26.6 million adults (11.3 percent)…

  Tuesday, September 15, 2015

• Study: Quick adrenaline reduces cardiac arrest mortality in children

  Sudden cardiac arrest is a primary cause of death in adults (about 300,000 deaths each year in the United…

  Thursday, September 10, 2015

• Study: Calling 911 for stroke differs by race and sex

  Evidence in a new study shows blacks are more likely to die from a stroke than whites, and that minorities…

  Thursday, September 03, 2015

• Can’t make a decision? Here is what’s happening in your brain

  ​For many, making a relatively simple decision ends up being a source of stress. The story is familiar…

  Wednesday, September 02, 2015

• Depressed teens may be headed for heart disease

  ​Adolescence can be a difficult time for both young people and their parents. The normal and often-turbulent…

  Wednesday, August 26, 2015

• Study: Your choice of sleep position may affect your brain

  We all have our favorite sleeping positions — back, side, stomach — but a new study shows our sleeping…

  Wednesday, August 12, 2015

• Study: Poverty harms brain development in children

  ​Between 2009 and 2010, 1 million more children in America joined the ranks of those living in poverty,…

  Thursday, July 30, 2015

• First, do no harm: When healthcare practitioners work while sick

  "Go to school. You'll be fine," or "If I miss work, I'll be fired." These are all common misconceptions…

  Monday, July 20, 2015

• New study damages old heart attack theory

  Medical researchers have been examining the link between excess calcium in heart cells and the death…

  Thursday, July 16, 2015

• Replenishing the heart muscle

  The adult heart muscle is made of cells called cardiomyocytes, which don't replenish themselves after…

  Thursday, June 25, 2015

• The brain and autism: Challenging traditional testing

  About 1 in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to estimates…

  Tuesday, June 09, 2015

• Study: New hope for infants with congenital heart defects

  Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) affect nearly 1 percent (about 40,000) of births per year in the United…

  Tuesday, June 02, 2015

• Scientists are closing in on the root cause of schizophrenia

  ​Schizophrenia was once thought to be just a catch-all term for forms of mental behavior that we don't…

  Thursday, May 14, 2015

• Spotting a heart attack with a thermometer

  ​Every year, about ​735,000 Americans suffer a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack.…

  Wednesday, May 13, 2015

• Teens and food: How a fatty diet can disrupt muscle response

  ​Today, about 1 in 3 American kids and teens is overweight or obese. Tripling from 1971 to 2011, childhood…

  Monday, May 11, 2015

• Future implications of the increase in middle-aged hip replacements

  More than 300,000 total hip replacements are performed in the U.S. each year, and that number is expected…

  Monday, May 04, 2015

• Life after cardiac arrest

  Nearly 383,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually. Of those who survive a cardiac…

  Friday, May 01, 2015

• How often are opioids for chronic pain truly misused?

  More than 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain, and treating it can be challenging for…

  Monday, April 27, 2015

• Preventing and reversing cardiac hypertrophy with an ancient remedy

  Cardiac hypertrophy, or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), is a thickening of cardiac muscle often caused…

  Friday, April 24, 2015

• Researchers examine link between creativity and mental illness

  ​The link between creativity and mental illness has been a fascinating topic for many researchers.…

  Thursday, April 23, 2015

• Clinical trial offers new hope for psoriasis sufferers

  Significant progress has been made in understanding the inheritance of psoriasis. A number of genes involved…

  Wednesday, April 15, 2015

• New research shows progress in the fight against lupus

  ​Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease in which the immune system produces antibodies…

  Tuesday, March 24, 2015

• Smoking impairs drug response in axial spondyloarthritis

  Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) is a potentially disabling chronic inflammatory condition, principally…

  Wednesday, March 18, 2015

• Fluorescent probe may hold key to early detection of osteoarthritis

  ​Osteoarthritis (OA), often called "wear and tear" arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis…

  Tuesday, March 10, 2015

• Spider venom has strong painkiller potential

  Pain is a serious health problem that affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer…

  Friday, March 06, 2015

• Physician burnout: Erosion of the soul

  ​We have long tended to view the medical profession as being glamorous — filled with status and prestige.…

  Wednesday, February 25, 2015

• What autism may teach us about brain cancer

  ​Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication…

  Thursday, February 19, 2015

• What your tongue says about your health

  Can we reveal our health by simply examining our tongues? It is not uncommon for doctors and other healthcare…

  Thursday, February 12, 2015

• Anxiety and concussion-related depression linked to white matter

  Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry and…

  Wednesday, January 21, 2015

• How the brain interprets reality vs. imaginary thought

  Imagination may be our greatest skill. Neuroscientists and psychologists used to regard our ability to…

  Wednesday, December 17, 2014

• Changing how PCPs treat symptoms during outpatient visits

  Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. An estimated 20 percent…

  Monday, December 15, 2014

• Researchers discover gene that reduces the risk of stroke

  Strokes — sudden disabling attacks caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain —…

  Tuesday, December 09, 2014

• Researchers examining new paths to treat pain and inflammation

  Pain of any type — whether acute or chronic — is the most frequent reason for physician consultation…

  Wednesday, December 03, 2014

• The mystery of memory: Unveiling FXR1P

  Ordinary human memory is a mess. Most of us can recall the major events in our lives but may have to…

  Tuesday, November 25, 2014

• Severe stroke survival may depend on treatment facility volume

  Emergent management of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is critical. An estimated 10-15 percent of patients…

  Monday, November 24, 2014

• A need for RNs: Heading off the nursing shortage

  Despite the chatter about a nursing shortage, registered nurses are near the top of the list when it…

  Friday, November 14, 2014

• How bullying may physically alter our developing brains

  It's no mystery that the brain develops before birth and continues throughout adulthood. But we may not…

  Thursday, November 13, 2014

• Hope on the horizon: Addressing the causes of schizophrenia

  Schizophrenia is a severe, chronic and generally disabling brain and behavior disorder — a type of…

  Wednesday, November 12, 2014

• ‘Dishing’ out a new test to improve breast cancer treatment

  Excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States,…

  Friday, November 07, 2014

• Chronic fatigue syndrome may be linked to brain abnormalities

  ​Up to 4 million Americans experience chronic fatigue syndrome, a debilitating, difficult-to-diagnose…

  Thursday, November 06, 2014

• Regenerative cells: Hope for people disabled by spinal cord injury

  Stem cells have several unique properties that separate them from other cells. They can proliferate so…

  Thursday, October 30, 2014

• Winning the war against brain tumors with nanotechnology

  ​The Greeks used the Trojan horse to enter the city of Troy and win the war after a fruitless 10-year…

  Wednesday, October 29, 2014

• What are the top financial concerns for physicians?

  Practicing medicine continues to be complex and challenging — often to the detriment of physicians'…

  Monday, October 20, 2014

• Research examines EPO’s effect on the health of preterm baby brains

  Preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn deaths worldwide. Annually, an estimated 15 million babies…

  Wednesday, October 01, 2014

• The surge in US healthcare jobs: Looking ahead to 2022

  The jobs with the largest expected growth are often those that benefit from America's changing demographics.…

  Friday, September 26, 2014

• Could losing your sense of smell predict Alzheimer’s?

  ​Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain's neurons, resulting…

  Tuesday, August 26, 2014

• Mothers may pass their fears to children through smell

  Scientists generally define fear as a negative emotional state triggered by the presence of a stimulus…

  Wednesday, August 06, 2014

• What happens after brain injury to trigger epilepsy?

  Although the relationship is not clearly understood, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a risk factor for…

  Wednesday, July 30, 2014

• Researchers show the danger of dormant viruses in the body

  ​Sepsis is caused by many different types of microbes, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. This…

  Friday, July 11, 2014

• A heady study: Can football helmets reduce risk of concussion?

  Of all sports, football holds the highest incidence of concussion. Although collisions are an essential…

  Monday, June 30, 2014

• Behind the white coats: Looking at the lifestyles of today’s physicians

  When we visit our physicians, we usually don't think about the commitment they made to be able to treat…

  Monday, May 19, 2014

• Doctor or nurse? Blurring the lines of medical treatment

  Academic Medicine, the journal of the American Association of Medical Colleges, recently called for articles…

  Friday, April 18, 2014

• Does heavy drinking affect brain function?

  Not much research exists that examines the impact of alcohol consumption on brain aging before old age.…

  Thursday, March 06, 2014

• 30 years later: Are we any closer to a cure for AIDS?

  ​Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was first discovered in 1983. In 1984, HIV was definitively linked…

  Monday, February 03, 2014

• Emergency department observation units: A double-edged sword?

  What emergency department (ED) wouldn't like millions of dollars in cost savings? Theoretically, this…

  Thursday, January 23, 2014

• The importance of blood vessel reorganization after face transplants

  For the handful of full facial transplants that have been performed, there is a complex rehabilitation…

  Tuesday, December 17, 2013

• A blood test that predicts suicide?

  There are other variables, however, that affect suicide rates, such as socioeconomic status, employment,…

  Friday, December 13, 2013

• Text messaging in emergency medicine

  Texting via cellphones and other electronic communication devices is used more than ever today. Interacting…

  Friday, December 13, 2013

• The growing need for psychiatric EDs

  In 2010, there were 129.8 million emergency department visits. However, not all of these visits were…

  Tuesday, November 12, 2013

• New study sheds light on presentation of CTE symptoms

  ​Scientists have long been aware of the devastation of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which…

  Tuesday, October 08, 2013

• Improving brain surgery with laser-guided tool

  For every 100,000 people in the United States (US), approximately 221 have been diagnosed with brain…

  Monday, September 30, 2013

• How to operate a successful urgent care center

  In a growing trend, consumers are increasingly turning to walk-in clinics and urgent care centers for…

  Monday, September 23, 2013