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Researchers from Britain and Australia discovered that playing a quick 3 minute game of Tetris can significantly reduce cravings for food, drink and smoking. They attribute this “Tetris effect” to the idea that playing a visually stimulating game such as Tetris occupies the mental process that are responsible for cravings. The theory being that in…
The American College of Allergy just released an a article in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology stating that epinephrine should be used in all cases of suspected anaphylaxis even if they do not meet all the established criteria for diagnosing this condition. Furthermore, the article states that epinephrine should be given to patients at risk of…
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A rather disturbing study published in the Journal of Science Translation found that genes that conferred both intrinsic and acquired antibiotic resistance also imparted an in vivo fitness advantage to Pseudomonas during infection. These results were duplicated in Acinetobacter baumannii and Vibrio cholerae species. This would be another reason to advocate for antibiotic stewardship in both health care…
Here are some interesting highlights from the annual 2015 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference held in Washington DC. New Possible Risk Factors identified for Alzheimer’s Disease – Sedentary behavior and lack of exercise. A Study in people aged 18 to 30 showed that lack of physical activity and prolonged TV viewing may lead to poorer cognitive…
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