As sleep apnea wears you down more and more, it’s tempting to look for a quick fix to the problem, something that will make snoring and nighttime waking a thing of the past. That’s why so many sleep apnea patients are turning to laser procedures that are relentless with their promises — no anesthesia, immediate … Read more
“This is the first study to show that caffeine, the mostly widely used psychoactive drug in the world, has an influence on the human circadian clock,” said Wright, a professor in CU-Boulder’s Department of Integrative Physiology. “It also provides new and exciting insights into the effects of caffeine on human physiology.” A paper on the … Read more
New delivery methods of older therapies—including patches, inhalers, nasal sprays, and a variety of devices—are allowing for faster medication delivery. These delivery methods offer some advantages over older treatments in that they offer a way to bypass the gastrointestinal system, which is advantageous for patients with chronic headaches who also have stomach issues. There are … Read more
The bag in question was the same one I once used in medical school, as well as during my residency. In those environments it is not uncommon to encounter nitroglycerin as a treatment chemical, especially in the treatment of heart disease. Still, I was surprised to see the positive reaction. There were only trace amounts … Read more
