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A sleep study can reveal much about fibromyalgia

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:45:26 GMT

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What A Sleep Study Can Reveal About Fibromyalgia

Research engineers and sleep medicine specialists from two Michigan universities have joined technical and clinical hands to put innovative quantitative analysis, signal-processing technology and computer algorithms to work in the sleep lab. One of their recent findings is that a new approach to analyzing sleep fragmentation appears to distinguish fibromyalgia patients from healthy controls.

MTRI, a freestanding research institute acquired by Michigan Tech in 2006 and based in Ann Arbor, specializes in remote sensors that collect data, and in signal processing, using algorithms or computer programs to analyze and correlate the information the sensors gather. MTRI has developed an ongoing collaboration with the University of Michigan's sleep laboratory, one of the nation's leading clinical and research centers specializing in sleep medicine.

Tags: sleep, sleep_disorders, insomnia, research, fibromyalgia, sleep_study, sleep_medicine, s

Older Fathers Linked to Bipolar Children

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:35:41 GMT

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A new Swedish study suggests older age among fathers may be associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder in their offspring.

Other than a family history of psychotic disorders, few risk factors for the condition have been identified. Older paternal age has previously been associated with a higher risk of complex neurodevelopmental disorders, including schizophrenia and autism.

Emma M. Frans, M.Med.Sc., of the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, and colleagues identified 13,428 patients in Swedish registers with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. For each one, they randomly selected from the registers five controls who were the same sex and born the same year but did not have bipolar disorder.

When comparing the two groups, the older an individual’s father, the more likely he or she was to have bipolar disorder.

After adjusting for the age of the mother, participants with fathers older than 29 years had an increased risk.

Tags: bipolar, mental_health, research, science, genetics

Can toomuch or too little pain med cause delirium in the elderly?

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:23:41 GMT

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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578507?src=mp&spon=24&uac=123819PT

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Aging and Delirium: Too Much or Too Little Pain Medication?

Delirium, also known as acute confusion, is common in hospitalized elders and can result in poor outcomes. Delirium occurs in as many as 50% of general hospital patients and rises to more than 80% in intensive care patients and patients at the end of life (Esper and Heidrich 2005, Inouye 1998, Inouye 2006, Pisani et al 2003). Delirium is associated with increased morbidity, increased length of stay, poorer functional outcomes, increased risk of nursing home placement, and increased patient care costs (Pompei, Foreman, Rudberg, Inouye, Braund & Cassel, 1994). Medicare hospital expenditures attributable to delirium are nearly $6.9 billion (Inouye, 2006). The clinical features include a rapid onset, disordered attention, disturbance of the sleep-wake cycle, and a fluctuating course with deterioration in the evening. Alertness can be either increased (hyperactive) or decreased (hypoactive) (Burns, Gallagley, & Byrne, 2004).

Tags: delirium, elderly, confusion, hospitalization, pain, pain_medication, drugs, medication, aging

Try chewing gum to reduce your stress...a study

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:35:13 GMT

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Stressed Out — Chew Some Gum

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Monday, Sep 1 (Psych Central) -- A new study discovers chewing gum helped relieve anxiety, improve alertness and reduce stress among individuals in a laboratory setting.

The study examined whether chewing gum is capable of reducing induced anxiety and/or acute psychological stress while participants performed a battery of ‘multi-tasking’ activities.

The use of chewing gum was associated with higher alertness, reduced anxiety and stress, and improvement in overall performance on multi-tasking activities.

Andrew Scholey, Ph.D., professor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia led the research study of 40 gum chewers.

The participants who averaged 22 years old, were tested with the Defined Intensity Stressor Simulation (DISS), a multi-tasking platform which reliably induces stress and also includes performance measures, while chewing and not chewing gum.

Tags: stress, anxiety, psychology, science, research, testing, gum

Do wolves really howl at the moon?

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:07:58 GMT

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Full article:http://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/wolves-howling-at-moon.htm

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The wolf-moon connection has been around in folklore since ancient times. See more
wolf pictures.

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Global Wolf: Call of the Wild

A zoologist develops a connection with a wild wolf when a chance encounter turns into a howling session. See it in this clip from Animal Planet. (May 15)

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While camping in Yellowstone National Park, you fall asleep to a symphony of crickets and rustling leaves beneath a brilliant full moon. A little while later, a high-pitched moan snaps you out of your slumber. You hear the noise again, and it immediately registers -- a wolf's howl. "No need to worry," you think as you close your eyes, "that old canine is just yapping at the moon."

Many ancient civilizations stretching back to the Neolithic Age continually paired wolves with the moon in images and literature, which eventually evolved into today's popular belief.

Tags: animal, wolves, canine_behavior, animal_behavior, mythology, barking

Most wet behind the ears, Sarah Palin 4 President

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:17:29 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I am still in a state of shock over McCain's pick for a running mate. On the Internet there is a site (http://www.inews3.com/landing.php) where you can put in your own name for President and a propaganda video will appear announcing you or anyone you choose, as a candidate for president of the USA. Using Sarah Palin name is as apropos as any Jane/John Schmo. Holy cow, haven't we had enough of the PETER PRINCIPAL ("In a Hierarchy Every Employee Tends to Rise to His Level of Incompetence.") in the oval office? Goes to show what McCain really cares about... AND IT AIN'T "WE THE PEOPLE"! thinkingblue

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SARAH PALIN

FOR

PRESIDENT '08

Why not, she's qualified as the Most wet behind the ears, Unknown, yet.

ISN'T IT TIME TO
HAVE AN UNKNOWN, callow, green. immature, inexperienced, innocent, naive‚
unsophisticated PRESIDENT
THINK ABOUT IT,
McCain did.

Sarah Louise Heath Palin, born February 11, 1964, is the current governor of the U.S. state of Alaska, and is the presumptive Republican vice presidential nominee in the 2008 United States presidential election.

In 2006, Palin was sworn in as the 11th governor of Alaska

. Palin served two terms on the Wasilla, Alaska, city council from 1992 to 1996, then served two terms as mayor of Wasilla from 1996 to 2002. After an unsuccessful campaign for lieutenant governor of Alaska in 2002

On August 29, 2008, Republican presidential candidate John McCain announced he had chosen Palin as his running mate

1984, Palin won the Miss Wasilla beauty contest

then finished second in the Miss Alaska pageant

Tags: sarah, palin, mccain, peter, principal, politics

Finding a genetic link for bipolar disorder.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:51:30 GMT

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Genetic Link For Bipolar

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Monday, Aug 18 (Psych Central) -- The largest genetic analysis of its kind suggests bipolar disorder is influenced by the balance of sodium and calcium in brain cells.

Researchers found an association between the disorder and variation in two genes that make components of channels that manage the flow of the elements into and out of cells, including neurons.

“A neuron’s excitability – whether it will fire – hinges on this delicate equilibrium,”

“Finding statistically robust associations linked to two proteins that may be involved in regulating such ion channels – and that are also thought to be targets of drugs used to clinically to treat bipolar disorder – is astonishing.”

Although it’s not yet known if or how the suspect genetic variation might affect the balance machinery, the results point to the possibility that bipolar disorder might stem, at least in part, from malfunction of ion channels.

Tags: genetics, biology, science, psychology, neuroscience, neuropsychiatry, research

Are some hybrids just greenwashed?

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:19:32 GMT

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Ah, nothing like going green -- and with so many green products on the market, it's easy. You can sweep out all of your toxic cleaning products for Earth-friendly ones and then…oops. The new products may be Earth-friendly, but they have more packaging than your old cleaning supplies. OK then, on to the grocery store, where there's organic asparagus, so you know no pesticides were used. Perfectly green, right? Right, except for the fact that the asparagus was flown in from New Zealand, and while it's green, transporting it to the U.S. definitely wasn't; that long flight spewed tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere.

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With carmakers more interested than ever in promoting fuel-efficient hybrid cars, it's important to look beyond the label. See more hybrid car pictures.

Tags: enviromental. hybrid, green_products, earth_friendly, commercialism

'Perfect Pitch' In Humans More Common Than Expected

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:31:23 GMT

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080826080600.htm

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Their research shows that perfect pitch—the ability to recognize and remember a tone without a reference—is apparently much more common in non-musicians than scientists had expected. Previous tests have overlooked these people because without extensive musical training it's very difficult for someone to identify a pitch by name, the method traditionally used for identifying those with perfect pitch. The new test can be used on non-musicians, and is based on a technique to discern how infants recognize words in a language they're learning.

"Tests for perfect pitch have always demanded that subjects already have some musical training or at least familiarity with a particular piece of music, which really limits the pool of candidates you can test," says Elizabeth Marvin, professor of music theory at the world-renowned Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. "That means nobody really knew how prevalent perfect pitch is in humans in general."

Tags: research, science, pitch, music, hearing, neuroscience

Genetic Predisposition May Play A Role In Anxiety Disorders

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:47:41 GMT

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Finnish scientists have identified genes that may predispose to anxiety disorders. Research conducted under the supervision of Academy Research Fellow Iiris Hovatta have focused on genes that influence human behaviour, and some of the studied genes show a statistical association with specific anxiety disorders. The work is carried out as part of the Academy of Finland Research Programme on Neuroscience (NEURO).

Previously Hovatta's team have explored the genetic background of anxiety in experimental models. The current study follows up on these findings in humans using data collected as part of national Health 2000 Survey consisting of 321 individuals who had been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and 653 healthy controls. Hovatta says it was interesting that different genes showed evidence for association to specific types of anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder, social phobias or generalised anxiety disorder. The results will be published in Biological Psychiatry in October.

Tags: anxiety, psychology, science, research, neuroscience, neu

Do horses with broken legs have to be shot?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:23:45 GMT

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Science Helps Horses in Pain
Cameras and sensors help detect pain in horses. (February 27).
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It's difficult for a horse's leg to heal due to a combination of factors. Their legs must absorb considerable shock as their powerful bodies gallop at high speeds. Horses engage in a lot of physical activity, and the consequences of this behavior can eventually lead to deteriorated leg bones and increased opportunities to fall. Another thing to consider is how many leg bones horses have. Out of the 205 bones that make up a horse's entire body, 80 of them are located in its legs. The complex system of joints, bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, lubricant, laminate and hooves that contribute to a horse's amazing speed can also be the cause of its downfall. What's more, between 60 to 65 percent of a horse's weight rests on its front legs -- that's why most of its injuries occur here.

Recovery is further complicated because horses can't lie down the entire time they recuperate. Horses are programmed to stand a good portion of the time -- including while they sleep

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Tags: horses, equine, animals, orthopedic, veterinary_care, veterinarian

Just one sleepless night-increses dopamine!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:51:12 GMT

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There is a lot on this page-open, along with your eyes...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080819213033.htm

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One Sleepless Night Increases Dopamine In The Human Brain

Just one night without sleep can increase the amount of the chemical dopamine in the human brain, according to new imaging research in the August 20 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Because drugs that increase dopamine, like amphetamines, promote wakefulness, the findings offer a potential mechanism explaining how the brain helps people stay awake despite the urge to sleep.

However, the study also shows that the increase in dopamine cannot compensate for the cognitive deficits caused by sleep deprivation.

"This is the first time that a study provides evidence that in the human brain, dopamine is involved in the adaptations that result from sleep deprivation," said Nora Volkow, MD, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, who led the study.

Future research will examine the long-term effects of chronic sleep disturbances on dopamine brain circuits.

Tags: brain, sleep, research, dopamine, science, health, insomnia, sleep_disorders

What happens to gum in your stomach?

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:40:59 GMT

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http://health.howstuffworks.com/gum-seven-years.htm

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Does gum really stay in you for seven years?

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Surely you were warned, most likely by your mother: You shouldn't swallow gum, because it stays in your digestive system for seven years. But if that were true, what kind of havoc would that wreak?

Our digestive system is built to dissolve and excrete what we put in our mouths in a matter of hours, days at most, but certainly not years.The urban legend reference Web site Snopes.com put the kibosh on the rumor that gum stays in you for years, and medical science confirms the site's conclusion. Pediatric gastroenterologist David Milov tells the magazine Scientific American that he can say "with complete certainty" that gum does not stay in you for seven years [source: Scientific American].

This is due to the effectiveness of your digestive system

Tags: digestive_system, stomach, gi_system, gastro_intestinal_tract, digestion, gum

Pregnancy affects the senses of taste and smell.

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:19:31 GMT

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One such study, published in 2004, asked more than 100 pregnant women to report on their senses at several points in their pregnancy, and 76 percent of respondents experienced a change in smell or taste [source: Nordin et al]. Two-thirds of the women reported increased smell sensitivity, but they also reported distortions in smells, phantom smells and abnormal tastes, including increased bitter sensitivity and decreased salt sensitivity [source: Nordin et al.]. Women experienced these effects mostly during the first trimester of pregnancy, though a smaller percentage reported changes at a later stage of pregnancy as well. After pregnancy, all changes to smell and taste perception disappeared.

One supermarket chain thought pregnant women would make better wine tasters.

Tags: pregnancy, smell, senses, research, science, taste

ADORABLE PANDA PHOTOS-must see!

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:29:59 GMT

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Most pandas are protected well, especially the babies,

even if they were scared a lot.

Right after earthquake. They rushed out and some stayed together.

He earthquake was right in the area where giant pandas live.

People are rescuing pandas.

Giving them milk-

After meal

Look at this baby!

Look at these babies!

Stay here maybe safer...

Here is safe!

I don't want a shot!

You scared me!

Tags: photos, photography, bears, panda_bears, panda_photos