AAOS.org – Although most commonly associated with military combat, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur in civilians, too – and with consequences that are just as serious, according to a new review article in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that occurs after a [...]

Stanford.edu – Depression and anxiety may result from short-term digestive irritation early in life, according to a study of laboratory rats by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The findings suggest that some human psychological conditions may be the result, rather than the cause, of gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. “A [...]

HopkinsMedicine.org – Losartan, a commonly used blood pressure medication, not only improves regeneration of injured muscle but also protects against muscle wasting from inactivity, according to a NIH-funded team at Johns Hopkins that discovered the muscle-sparing effect in geriatric mice. A report on the old drug’s new role, which is prompting preparations for a clinical [...]

A new study published in the journal Respirology reveals that adult patients admitted to the hospital with pneumonia are more likely to die if they have Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is known to be involved in the innate immune response to infection. The team of researchers at Waikato Hospital and the Universities of Waikato [...]

Computer games are not just for kids now. New research published in Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, a BioMed Central open access journal, shows that computer games can speed up and improve a patient’s recovery from paralysis after a stroke. It is often difficult for stroke victims to recover hand and arm movement, and 80 [...]

Vitamin D supplements may help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) get more from their pulmonary rehabilitation programs, according to a study conducted by researchers from Belgium. The study results are being presented at the ATS 2011 International Conference in Denver. “Our study shows that high doses of vitamin D supplementation on top of [...]