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·March 26, 2017·3 min read

Fainting Disorder Mechanism Identified

Researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the fainting disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

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·September 9, 2019·4 min read

Study identifies first potential biomarker for a debilitating fainting condition

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a disorder characterized by sudden fainting, may be an autoimmune disease. A new study reveals 89% of patients with the condition had elevated levels of autoantibodies against the adrenergic alpha 1 receptor. The potential biomarker can be identified via blood samples.

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·September 6, 2020·3 min read

First Treatment Identified for Fainting

A pacemaker could help prevent unpredictable fainting caused by missed heartbeats.

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·May 16, 2019·5 min read

First gene that increases the risk of fainting identified

A gene situated on chromosome 2 may increase the risk of fainting. Women, the study reports, have three times increased risk of fainting disorder.

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·July 19, 2019·5 min read

Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Astronauts do not feel dizzy or faint during post-flight exercise, so long as they participate in certain types of exercise in space and receive IV fluids when they return to earth. The findings could have implications for people postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).