Segal Trials What causes hot flashes? We still don’t know for sure. Changes in hormonal balance during menopause clearly play a role. Some think that changes in the circulatory system could be a trigger, which would explain why the face flushes red. Even though their cause remains a puzzle, more than two in three women experience symptoms …
According to a new study, women who suffer hot flashes during menopause are almost twice as likely to fracture their hips later in life. Hip fractures are among the most damaging injuries for seniors. Carolyn J. Crandall of UCLA, the author of the study, analyzed data for over 23,000 women between 50 and 70 years …
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often feel so many strong and negative emotions that they have difficulty expressing themselves and communicating their needs. That is why, if you have a loved one with PTSD, it is especially important for you to know how to react to the condition’s symptoms. With a little insight and …
What is a cold sore exactly? A cold sore is a bothersome blister that forms on the lips, gums or roof of the mouth. They generally last a week to ten days and are contagious. The herpes virus is the direct cause of cold sores. People often mistake them for canker sores, which are painful …
Hot flashes are irritating, and having one in public can cause stress and embarrassment. However, with a little planning and foresight, you can reduce their frequency and severity. Here are some techniques to help you deal with them: Layer up: It is always helpful to dress comfortably, so that you will be ready when a …
A new study suggests that women suffering from PTSD may be more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Published in JAMA Psychiatry, it was one of the first longitudinal studies on PTSD and type 2 diabetes, examining almost 50,000 participants over 22 years. The study found that women experiencing symptoms of PTSD may have …
A recent study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that almost half of primary care physicians say they are less likely to prescribe opioids as a pain treatment today than one year ago. Nine out of ten of these physicians claimed abuse of prescription drugs is a significant problem in …
One in three women in the US will undergo a hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus, before the age of 60. Although the number of these procedures has significantly declined over the past near-decade, a study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology claims that many of the hysterectomies performed each year are …
Growing evidence suggests that illicit drug use may be one of the many genetic and environmental factors that trigger schizophrenia. Researchers have focused on marijuana as a possible trigger, however, they are unsure about the exact nature of the link between marijuana and psychosis. One view posits that the gene which indicates a risk for …
Segal Institute for Clinical Research is conducting a medical research study of an investigational medication to help opioid dependence. If you or a loved one have dependence problems with prescription and non-prescription opioid drugs such as codeine, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, or heroin, please call us at 1-877-SEGAL-88. These studies will be conducted at: WEST BROWARD …
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