Science News
Kisspeptin boosts male sexual appetite and reduces anxiety
EurekAlert! - 4 Nov 2017 06:00
(Society for Endocrinology) Increased activity of the hormone, kisspeptin, enhances sexual attraction and decreases anxiety in male mice, according to new research presented today at the Society for Endocrinology annual ...
This Week's Awesome Stories From Around the Web (Through November 4)
Singularity Hub - 4 Nov 2017 17:00
TRANSPORTATION Who’s Ready to Put Their Kid on a Self-Driving School Bus? Aarian Marshall | Wired "The designers know the concept is provocative, but they think it points to a bigger truth: You'll know autonomous vehic...
Methotrexate drug holiday improves flu vaccine efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis patients
EurekAlert! - 4 Nov 2017 06:00
(American College of Rheumatology) People with RA who stop taking methotrexate treatment for just two weeks after they have a seasonal flu shot can improve the vaccine's efficacy without increasing RA disease activity, a...
Biologic use during pregnancy may not increase opportunistic infection risks in infants
EurekAlert! - 4 Nov 2017 06:00
(American College of Rheumatology) Using a biologic therapy to manage rheumatoid arthritis may not significantly increase an infant's risk for developing opportunistic infections like pneumonia, meningitis, and tuberculo...
Age, CRP levels predict success in tapering of biologics in rheumatoid arthritis patients
EurekAlert! - 4 Nov 2017 06:00
(American College of Rheumatology) Rheumatoid arthritis patients in remission may experience more successful tapering of their biologic drugs if they meet a certain set of factors, including younger age, no concomitant s...
Opioids & antidepressants linked to higher fracture risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients
EurekAlert! - 4 Nov 2017 06:00
(American College of Rheumatology) Opioids and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a widely used group of antidepressants, are both associated with higher risk of osteoporotic fractures for patients with rheumatoid ...