Tag: Medicine/Health

Study seeks 330 volunteers for clinical trialsCredit: URI photo by Michael Salerno. KINGSTON, R.I. - January 6, 2020 -- The ...

Some genetic sequencing fail to analyze large segments of DNA

UTSW experts: Gaps in clinical whole exome sequencing at major commercial labs indicative of larger issueCredit: UTSW Highlights: Reanalysis of ...

Epilepsy study shows link between brain activity and memory

Cedars-Sinai research findings could lead to better treatments for cognitive impairment in epilepsy patientsCredit: Cedars-Sinai LOS ANGELES (Jan. 6, 2020) ...

New imaging system and artificial intelligence algorithm accurately identify brain tumors

Credit: Daniel Orringer, NYU Langone Health A novel method of combining advanced optical imaging with an artificial intelligence algorithm produces ...

Half of women with heart failure get the wrong treatment

As many as 50 per cent of women suffering from cardiac arrest are given insufficient treatment, because the heart failure ...

False negatives: Delayed Zika effects in babies who appeared normal at birth

Credit: Children's National Hospital Colombian infants exposed to Zika virus in the womb showed neurodevelopmental delays as toddlers, despite having ...

2017 San Diego wildfire increased pediatric ER visits for breathing problems

Credit: ATS Jan. 6, 2020--A small wildfire in San Diego County in 2017 resulted in a big uptick in children ...

Insufficient home care the biggest challenge to overcome after release from hospital

Ontario patients and caregivers consistently prioritized insufficient publicly funded home care services as the gap in the health system that ...

Oregon scientist shows possible path to improved bone-repair procedures

Experiments with adding a heparin mixture with clinically relevant levels of bone morphogenetic protein leads to significant reductions of ossification ...

Kids twice as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy food

A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found children ages 10-12 were nearly three times ...

Using gene therapy to treat chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, January 3, 2020--A new study shows the feasibility of using gene ...

Drug trial seeking first ever treatment for dangerous side effect of Prader-Willi syndrome

A worldwide research effort is underway for finding a treatment option for hyperphagia, the most common genetic cause of life-threatening ...

Research identifies changes in neural circuits underlying self-control during adolescence

Penn study shows developing brain networks support cognition in youthCredit: Graham Baum PHILADELPHIA -- The human brain is organized into ...

Researchers identify key structure of C. difficle bacteria that could lead to future treatments

Mapping of new cell binding component on bacteria could lead to new structure-based drug-designCredit: PNAS Researchers from the University of ...

Scientists find a new use for already known anti-cancer drugs

Researchers from Nizhny Novgorod and Ghent have proposed new approaches to enhancing the efficacy of cancer therapy and preventing the ...

New radiotracer offers opportunities for earlier intervention after heart attack

Credit: Z Varasteh and S Robu, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar der TUM, Munich, Germany. Reston, VA--Insights ...

Plants can improve your work life

The mere sight of an indoor plant can reduce stressCredit: Masahiro Toyoda A study out of the University of Hyogo ...

1ST reported occurrence & treatment of spaceflight medical risk 200+ miles above earth

Credit: NASA New Orleans, LA - Serena Auñón-Chancellor, M.D., M.P.H., Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans ...

Extra benefit from epilepsy neurostimulators — reducing comorbid neuropsychiatric symptoms

Case studies show five people who found better treatments for neuropsychiatric symptoms from data collected while patients were at homeCredit: ...

Engrams emerging as the basic unit of memory