Health
New Jersey Health Foundation funds stroke study by Kessler Foundation & Stevens Institute
Credit: Kessler Foundation East Hanover, NJ - March 20, 2018 - Karen Nolan, PhD, senior research scientist in Human Performance...
Health-related quality of life for patients with vascular malformations
Bottom Line: Patients with vascular malformations, which include blood vessel, artery and lymph vessel abnormalities, appear to have more pain...
How often do medical problems lead to bankruptcy?
CAMBRDIGE, MASS.--A team of researchers led by an MIT economist has found that medical expenses account for roughly 4 percent...
Medicating for mental health
Credit: University of Guelph Weight gain and Type 2 diabetes are potential side effects in people taking a common medication...
Can a smartwatch detect irregular heartbeat?
Bottom Line: A smartwatch coupled with a machine learning algorithm was able to detect irregular heartbeat, or atrial fibrillation (AF),...
Identifying the chemical forming carcinogens in recycled water
Engineers at wastewater recycling plants can rest easy knowing that their methods for minimizing the formation of a potent carcinogen...
Georgetown to collaborate with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations US
WASHINGTON (March 21, 2018) -- Georgetown University and CEPI U.S. - the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations U.S. - today...
Machine learning predicts which patients benefit from prostate multiparametric MRI
Leesburg, VA, March 21, 2018 - A newly developed machine learning model can accurately predict which patients are most likely...
Researchers target immune cells to slow progression of ALS
Credit: Westmead Institute for Medical Research New research into Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - also known as motor neuron disease...
Proteins reveal new mechanisms in prostate cancer
A study by the University of Tampere in Finland used protein profiling to find new prostate cancer mechanisms that are...
New links between genetic abnormality and brain function in Huntington’s disease
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, March 21, 2018 -- While the gene mutation that causes Huntington's...
Cold can activate body’s ‘good’ fat at a cellular level, study finds
Lower temperatures can activate the body's 'good' fat formation at a cellular level, a new study led by academics at...
Medical expansion has improved health — with one exception
COLUMBUS, Ohio - While Americans debate the rising cost of health care, a new study of 30 countries over 27...
Study finds the emergency department can play a key role in identifying undiagnosed HIV cases in low
Credit: Johns Hopkins Medicine South Africa has the worst epidemic of HIV in the world. According to the Joint United...
Link between 2 key Alzheimer’s proteins explained
It's a paradox of Alzheimer's disease: Plaques of the sticky protein amyloid beta are the most characteristic sign in the...
The quest for neuronal origins
Credit: © UNIGE The cerebral cortex consists of a large diversity of neurons, each displaying specific characteristics in terms of...
Neuroscientists develop potential tools for the study of brain function
Credit: Melody Kroll, MU Division of Biological Sciences A team of University of Missouri neuroscientists are inching closer to developing...
Sex workers need workplace regulations to improve safety: Study
Credit: University of British Columbia Canada's sex workers, many of whom work indoors, are enterprising and vigilant when it comes...
Forgetting details, getting the gist may prompt false memories in older adults
Older adults often complain about forgetting, but Penn State psychologists suggest that another problem may be misremembering. In a study,...
Racial disparities in HIV control persist despite equal access to care
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, March 21, 2018--Researchers report that racial disparities in HIV control (viral...
