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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Biologics do not increase the risk of second malignancy in rheumatoid arthritis patients
EurekAlert! - 4 Nov 2017 06:00
(American College of Rheumatology) Treatment with biologics does not increase the risk of a second malignancy in rheumatoid arthritis patients who have a history of cancer, according to new research findings presented th...