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USF researcher using VR to map the brain, understand and treat disorders such as autism
TAMPA, Fla. (May 24, 2024) – Through high-tech imaging and virtual reality, a University of South Florida medical engineering professor is creating...
Boost for research aiming to cure chronic diseases in an aging population
The DRIVE-RM consortium, led by Professor of Experimental Nephrology Marianne Verhaar from UMC Utrecht, has been awarded €37.5 million under...
Weighted blankets do not improve sleep among children with a history of maltreatment
A study by University of Houston sleep expert and psychology professor Candice Alfano has found that weighted blankets, between 5...
Continuing study: Tel Aviv University researchers identify the pathogen causing sea urchin mass mortalities in the Red Sea; The epidemic has spread to the Indian Ocean possess an eminent threat to coral reefs
Embargoed until Thursday, May 23rd at 11AM (Israel time)Credit: Jean-Pascal Quod Embargoed until Thursday, May 23rd at 11AM (Israel time)...
Urban gardening may improve human health – Research subjects benefitted from microbial exposure that boosts the immune system
A one-month indoor gardening period increased the bacterial diversity of the skin and was associated with higher levels of anti-inflammatory...
Researchers advocate for structured framework to study the benefits of exercise training in multiple sclerosis rehabilitation
East Hanover, NJ – May 22, 2024 – A team of experts in multiple sclerosis (MS) research recommends a structured...
Producing novel liquid crystals by stacking antiaromatic units
In organic chemistry, π-stacking systems are supramolecular structures that arise due to the dispersion force, a type of intermolecular noncovalent...
Big data, AI, and personalized medicine: scientists reveal playbook aiming to revolutionize healthcare
What should the medicine of the future look like? A team of scientists writing in Frontiers in Science lays out...
Mistaken identity cleared up of foodborne pathogen causing severe symptoms in children
The prevalence of pathogenic E. coli has meant the frequent misidentification of a similar bacterium of the Escherichia genus. E....
Survey: Parents of young athletes value health benefits of sports, but experts emphasize watching for signs of stress, burnout
COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 23, 2024) — Positive sports experiences can be a game changer for kids, with physical, social, emotional...
Stroke-care metrics improve with stroke center certification and coordinators
Key stroke-care metrics improve at telestroke hospitals with stroke center certification and stroke coordinators.Credit: Medical University of South Carolina Key...
UArizona Health Sciences professor uses CT network to promote public access to open science
Reading about the latest scientific discovery – such as the unearthing of a fossil representing a new species of tiny...
Study suggests it may be safe to de-escalate surgery in middle-aged breast cancer patients
Surgery involving sentinel lymph node biopsy for middle-aged women with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer may do more harm than...
Sleep disturbance, self-harm and high levels of social media and smartphone use are prevalent among young people with mental health conditions, with half of participants meeting criteria for problematic smartphone use
Sleep disturbance, self-harm and high levels of social media and smartphone use are prevalent among young people with mental health...
San Francisco study explores the growing culture of fentanyl smoking
An interview-based study in San Francisco, CA, highlights individual experiences and local trends around fentanyl smoking, deepening understanding of this...
Promethium bound: Rare earth element’s secrets exposed
Scientists have uncovered the properties of a rare earth element that was first discovered 80 years ago at the very...
High BMI linked to reduced brain volume and increased white matter lesions
A recent study published in Health Data Science, a Science Partner Journal, reveals the significant impact of high cumulative body...
Comprehensive bibliographic dataset advances health AI research
A groundbreaking study published in Health Data Science, a Science Partner Journal, introduces a curated bibliographic dataset that aims to...
New evidence suggests link between teen cannabis use and psychotic disorders may be stronger than previously thought
Toronto, ON, May 22, 2024 – A new study published in the journal Psychological Medicine estimates that teens using cannabis...
Ohio State survey finds half of Americans feel unprepared to help in a life-threatening emergency
COLUMBUS, Ohio – If someone collapsed after going into cardiac arrest, would you be prepared to help? For nearly half...
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