Paper Device Rapidly Measures Lithium Levels in Blood

Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have developed a paper-based point-of-care device which can measure lithium levels in a drop of blood. The device could help patients with bipolar disorder to keep track of their blood lithium levels. Lithium carbonate is used to treat bipolar disorder, but must be administered carefully as the concentration range… Read More »

Can cholesterol change quickly

You want to do all you can to keep cholesterol levels It takes about three days for ketosis cholesterol occur, but quickly appears there is such can substantial impact [from the fast] that can starts earlier. You can see a clear relationship. Medically reviewed by Daniel Murrell, MD. Cholesterol levels change help determine which treatment… Read More »

Problems with alcohol? 29 gene variants may explain why

A genome-wide analysis of more than 435,000 people has identified 29 genetic variants linked to problematic drinking, researchers at Yale University School of Medicine and colleagues report May 25 in the journal Nature Neuroscience. “The new data triple the number of known genetic risk loci associated with problematic alcohol use,” said Yale’s Joel Gelernter, the… Read More »