Health
Can a video game-based 'digital medicine' help children with autism and co-occurring ADHD?
CHOP researchers evaluate feasibility, safety and benefit potential of project: EVO Platform Philadelphia, January 3, 2019--Researchers at Children's Hospital of...
Ground breaking new saliva diagnostic test to help eliminate malaria
02 January 2019: ERADA Technology Alliance Ltd (ERADA), pioneers of innovative, rapid diagnostic solutions for early detection of infectious diseases,...
Metabolic syndrome patients need more vitamin C to break cycle of antioxidant depletion
CORVALLIS, Ore. - A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially...
Study sheds light on the function of a long-mysterious PCSK9 mutation
Results build on developing model of new druggable PCSK9 interactor High levels of low-density lipoproteins, parcels of lipids and protein...
Study details poverty, lack of health insurance among female health care workers
Mass. General/Penn Medicine study suggests that 1.7 million female health care workers and their children live in poverty A study...
Court decision protects patient care 340B hospitals
The Dec. 27 federal court injunction stopping further cuts in 340B reimbursements for Medicare Part B drugs to some participating...
Controlling neurons with light — but without wires or batteries
University of Arizona research reveals a more sophisticated method for delivering light to control neurons in the brain -- which...
Meta-analysis highlights important challenges in cognitive processing for adults with ASD
The first comprehensive, systematic review and meta-analysis of adults with autism shows that despite having an intact IQ, these adults...
Scavenging molecule provides long-term protection against nerve agents in rodents
For the first time, scientists have created a scavenging molecule that provides long-lasting preventative protection against toxic nerve agents in...
Life Biosciences LLC leads strategic investment in Prana
Life Biosciences LLC leads strategic investment of up to A$44.5 million (US$31.4 million) in Prana MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA AND SAN FRANCISCO,...
To head off late-life depression, check your hearing
The greater the hearing loss, the greater the risk of having symptoms of depression, finds study of elderly Hispanics New...
For first time, researchers can measure insecticide on surface of mosquito nets
Insecticide-infused mosquito netting is in widespread use around the world to limit the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria....
Mystery of Yemen cholera epidemic solved
The most likely source of the cholera epidemic in Yemen has been discovered by scientists The most likely source of...
Risk of developing depression and anxiety is higher in those with cerebral palsy
Adults with cerebral palsy have a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety than their peers without the condition, a...
Work-family conflict hits home
Researchers look at how parent's job stress affects children's health Researchers have long known that sick children can affect a...
WVU researchers find telemedicine may increase patient satisfaction with medical care
Credit: WVU University Relations MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Cardiovascular disease pervades Appalachia, yet many Appalachians live far from any heart and vascular specialist....
'A way cool way to be': Study offers new insights into children with autism
Credit: Bradley Slade It's a challenging proposition for anyone: Lie flat on your back, helmet covering half of your face,...
MGHfC study details development of functional skills in persons with Down syndrome
When expectant parents learn their child will be born with Down syndrome, they invariably have questions about what this diagnosis...
Painful intercourse in women improved with fibromyalgia drug
Study suggests that the oral medication Gabapentin can reduce pain and increase sexual desire and satisfactionCredit: Photo by John O'Boyle...
Two possible new ways to treat silent seizures in children
An unexpected brain region is important for Dravet Syndrome, finds study SAN FRANCISCO, CA--January 2, 2019--As early as 3 months...
