News tagged with medical attention

US military unveils non-lethal heat ray weapon

A sensation of unbearable, sudden heat seems to come out of nowhere -- this wave, a strong electromagnetic beam, is the latest non-lethal weapon unveiled by the US military this week.

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 11, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (19) | comments 41

Increase in 'academic doping' could spark routine urine tests for exam students

The increasing use of smart drugs or "nootropics," to boost academic performance, could mean that exam students will face routine doping tests in future, suggests an article in the Journal of Medical Ethics.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Sep 30, 2009 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (5) | comments 4

Deficits in brain's reward system observed in ADHD patients

A brain-imaging study conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory provides the first definitive evidence that patients suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Sep 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Lowering the Blow

(PhysOrg.com) -- Serving lower-alcohol drinks at public events can help reduce the number of people who need medical attention.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Probing question: What is 'Talk and Die' Syndrome?

Ah, summer! Season of baseball, bike rides, barbecues -- and head injuries. There’s nothing like warm weather to get people outside and active, and nothing like activity to fill up an emergency room.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jun 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Studies examine genetic determinants of ADHD

A special issue of American Journal of Medical Genetics (AJMG): Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics presents a comprehensive overview of the latest progress in genetic research of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jan 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 2


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