Since the advent of the hearing trumpet in the 18th century, hearing care professionals have been searching for the best way to funnel sound directly to the inner ear of a person who has hearing loss. As a result, hearing devices have become smaller and more effective at delivering amplified sound to the auditory system… Read More »
Diet soft drinks have raised suspicion for some time. There have been concerns that the mix of artificial sweeteners and preservatives may have neurological implications, and questions have been raised about the impact they have on our appetite and cravings for sweet foods. Diet soft drinks are heavily promoted as a low-calorie solution to traditional… Read More »
Alcoholism is hardly a rare disorder in the United States. According to recent studies, 12.7% of adult Americans currently suffer from alcohol use disorder, more commonly known as alcoholism; according to other studies, 29% will meet the criteria for an alcohol use disorder at some point during their adult lives. If you add drugs to… Read More »
Credit: Chris Nickels for NPR When Kim Hilliard shows up at the clinic at the New Orleans University Medical Center, she’s not there simply for an eye exam. The human touches she gets along the way help her navigate her complicated medical conditions. In addition to diabetes, the 56-year-old has high blood pressure. She has… Read More »
What’s the best treatment for teenage acne? Beauty editor and mum Annabel Meggeson – who has four teens of her own – reveals ten smart fixes for teenage spots In my day, it was super-strength Clearasil, the occasional ‘Don’t pick!’ hurled across the room, and a vague feeling of shame. How things have changed for… Read More »
Pinnacle Ventures has launched a pharmacogenomics programme to enable genetic testing to drive personalised prescribing decisions. The innovation arm of Pinnacle Midlands Health Network, a not-for-profit primary health care management company in New Zealand, is also working on embedding biomarker information into electronic health records and linking it to a clinical-decision support prescribing tool that… Read More »