Jorge Rodrigues Simao | ACADEMY PUBLIC POLICIES

8. Hyperglycemia

Nov 22, 2012 |

Hyperglycemia is known to worsen stroke outcome. The mechanism by which and level at which hyperglycemia worsens stroke is not known. However, there are data that show even modest hyperglycemia (glucose >150 mg/dl) enlarges...

(12) Quit Smoking

Nov 21, 2012 |

What are the psychological effects of nicotine? In the brain, nicotine acts on the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which in turn act as neuromodulators that affect the actions of many other neurotransmitters. These include:...

7. Radiotherapy

Oct 21, 2012 |

Radiotherapy is the use of high-energy X-rays, in this case to destroy any cancer cells that may have been left behind in the breast area after surgery. Radiotherapy also reaches normal cells which are in the treatment area. All...