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Brain stimulation for PTSD patients
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 16:56
Electrical engineers report that the tiny beads of sweat, which appear in patients experiencing PTSD or other neuropsychiatric disorders can be measured and used to design and more responsive brain stimulator for therapy...
Chemotherapy drugs react differently to radiation while in water
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 16:56
Researchers have studied the way various molecules, found in chemotherapy drugs, react to ionization by radiation similar to that used in cancer treatment.
Gluten response in celiac patients could lead to diagnostic test
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 20:44
Distinct markers in the blood of people with celiac disease have been detected within a few hours of gluten being consumed. The findings address a longstanding mystery about what drives the adverse reaction to gluten in ...
New data indicate rise in opioid use for migraine treatment
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 20:43
An increasing number of Americans are using opioids to treat their migraine headaches, despite the fact that opioids are not the recommended first-line therapy for migraine in most cases.
Routine hits playing football cause damage to the brain
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 20:22
New research indicates that concussions aren't the sole cause of damage to the brain in contact sports. A study of college football players found that typical hits sustained from playing just one season cause structural ...
Fast-food availability near commute route linked to BMI
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 20:22
In a study of commuting workers, the number of different types of food stores available near residences and commute routes -- but not near workplaces -- had a significant association with body mass index (BMI).
New intra-nasal imaging to study airways in patients with cystic fibrosis
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 20:22
Researchers describe minimally invasive new tool for viewing differences in the nasal airways of cystic fibrosis patients in vivo at a cellular level.
Opioid use and misuse 3 months after ED visit for acute pain
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 19:47
Opioid use at the three-month follow-up in emergency department patients discharged with an opioid prescription for acute pain is relatively low and not necessarily synonymous with opioid misuse.
New synthesis method opens up possibilities for organic electronics
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 19:19
Scientists have modified a previous synthesis method to create a new semiconducting polymer with remarkable properties which could be used in organic electronic devices such as thin film transistors.
Key proteins for the repair of nerve fibers identified
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 19:19
Scientists have identified a group of proteins that help to regenerate damaged nerve cells.
Climate change likely to increase human exposure to toxic methylmercury
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 19:19
Researchers developed a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive model that simulates how environmental factors, including increasing sea temperatures and overfishing, impact levels of methylmercury in fish. The researchers foun...
Wearable motion sensors could save unborn babies
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 19:19
Researchers have developed a technique that could allow expectant parents to hear their baby's heartbeat continuously at home with a non-invasive and safe device that is potentially more accurate than any fetal heartrate...
Why so fly? Scientists discover some fruit flies learn better than others
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 18:13
Fruit flies could one day provide new avenues to discover additional genes that contribute to a person's ability to learn and remember. Scientists are studying genes of fruit flies to explore why an individual fly can be...
Medical mistrust impacts African American men's preventive health, but racism also matters
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 16:56
Mistrust of health care providers, fueled by painful experiences with racism, makes African American men more likely to delay routine screenings and doctor's appointments, with potentially serious implications for their ...
Air pollution cuts are saving lives in New York state
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 16:56
Lower air pollution levels saved an estimated 5,660 lives in New York State in 2012, compared to 2002 levels, according to a new study.
Gene mutation combo linked to common cancer in women
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 16:56
Researchers have identified a combination of two gene mutations that is linked to endometrial cancer.
Transport by mobile stroke units get patients quicker treatment than ambulance
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 15:56
Every second counts for stroke patients, as studies show they can lose up to 27 million brain cells per minute. Researchers have recently shown that patients transported to the hospital by mobile stroke unit instead of s...
Nanosecond pulsed electric fields activate immune cells
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 15:24
Nanosecond pulsed electric fields are strong electrical pulses over a very short period of time (nanoseconds) that results in high electrical power. They are used in many fields and now researchers have found that stimul...
Tiny biodegradable circuits for releasing painkillers inside the body
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 15:23
Researchers have developed biodegradable microresonators that can be heated locally with a wireless system. Doctors could soon be using them in implants to control the release of painkillers within tissue.
Substituting poultry for red meat may reduce breast cancer risk
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 15:23
Results from a new study suggest that red meat consumption may increase the risk of breast cancer, whereas poultry consumption may be protective against breast cancer risk.
Marijuana legalization reduces opioid deaths
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 15:23
A new study finds that marijuana access leads to reductions in opioid-related deaths.
Characteristics of older adults with moderately severe dementia
Science Daily - 7 Aug 2019 15:23
A study has found that many characteristics among older adults with moderately severe dementia differ depending on whether they live at home or in residential care or nursing facilities.