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GW study will examine molecular mechanisms of male bias in autism
WASHINGTON (July 19, 2018) -- Neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability are more prevalent in males...
Monkeys benefit from the nut-cracking abilities of chimpanzees and hogs
Credit: Tai Chimpanzee Project, Alexander Mielke To investigate the scavenging behaviour first author Bryndan van Pinxteren of the University of...
Pitt engineer awarded $390K to develop imaging tech that may improve brain implant design
Credit: Steven Wellman and Lehong Li. PITTSBURGH (July 18, 2018) ... Chronic brain implants are long-term devices used to record...
The influence of plant photosynthetic indices on the effectiveness of PRI use
To achieve success in agriculture, large expenditures are required for irrigation, fertilizing, pest control, etc. However, these costs are not...
Scientists uncover the role of a protein in production & survival of myelin-forming cells
Credit: Carter Van Eitreim NEW YORK, July 19, 2018 -- The nervous system is a complex organ that relies on...
Caffeine affects food intake at breakfast, but its effect is limited and transient
Credit: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Philadelphia, July 19, 2018 - A new study featured in the...
Food for thought: How the brain reacts to food may be linked to overeating
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The reason why some people find it so hard to resist finishing an entire bag of...
Gene regulator may contribute to protein pileup in exfoliation glaucoma
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (July 19, 2018) - In exfoliation glaucoma, a protein dandruff clogs...
Generic direct acting antivirals in treatment of chronic hepatitis C patients
There has been published results of the study "ORIGINAL VERSUS GENERIC DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC HEPATITIS C...
The Mount Sinai Hospital is first in New York to be accredited as a Geriatric Emergency Department
Credit: Mount Sinai Health System NEW YORK, NY (July 19, 2018) - The Department of Emergency Medicine at The Mount...
International Conference Brings together world’s leaders in Alzheimer’s and dementia research
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 will be held July 22-26 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Each year,...
App, brief intervention may be lifesaver for suicidal teens
Credit: UT Southwestern DALLAS - July 19, 2018 - A troubled teenager is hospitalized with suicidal thoughts. The patient is...
Mayo Clinic study: Anesthesia, surgery linked to decline in memory and thinking
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- In adults over 70, exposure to general anesthesia and surgery is associated with a subtle decline in...
National Academy of Medicine announces Emerging Leaders in Health & Medicine
WASHINGTON -- The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine. The individuals are...
Fewer injuries in girls’ sports when high schools have athletic trainers
Credit: Lurie Children's Study: Fewer Injuries in Girls' Soccer and Basketball When High Schools Have Athletic Trainers Recurrent injury rates...
Cold fronts may increase stroke mortality
A study performed by Brazilian researchers and published in the International Journal of Biometeorology showed that falling temperatures may be...
Wait, just a second, is your doctor listening?
On average, patients get about 11 seconds to explain the reasons for their visit before they are interrupted by their...
BU researcher receives NIH award to examine repetitive head injuries in former NFL players
(Boston)--Michael Alosco, PhD, assistant professor of neurology at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has received a five-year, $793,000 K23...
OHIO professor Hua earns prestigious NSF grant
ATHENS, Ohio (July 19, 2018) - Dr. Zhihua Hua received a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Grant for his work...
Careful patient selection is the key to achieving the best results for vaginal mesh surgery
Credit: Journal of Urology New York, July 19, 2018 - The high number of reported complications from transvaginal repairs for...
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