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White matter affects how people respond to brain stimulation therapy
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 03:47
Tiny changes in the microscopic structure of the human brain may affect how patients respond to an emerging therapy for neurological problems.
Eliminating visual stimulation may help counter symptoms of spatial neglect after stroke
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 22:23
A recent report has described the effects of binocular occlusion in a patient with spatial neglect and severe posture impairment.
Emotion recognition deficits impede community integration after traumatic brain injury
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 22:23
Researchers have found a correlation between deficits in facial emotion recognition and poor community integration in individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Their findings have implications for the d...
New radiomics model uses immunohistochemistry to predict thyroid nodules
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 21:07
Researchers have validated a first-of-its-kind machine learning-based model to evaluate immunohistochemical characteristics in patients with suspected thyroid nodules, achieving 'excellent performance' for individualized...
Study suggests transplanting Hep C-infected kidneys to uninfected donors safe, study suggests
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 21:07
Transplantation of kidneys from Hepatitis C-infected donors to uninfected recipients is safe and can be successfully implemented as a standard of care, according to an observational study.
Skin cancer risk in athletes: The dangers of ultraviolet radiation
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 17:55
The dangers of ultraviolet radiation exposure, which most often comes from the sun, are well-known. Researchers discuss how broad its effects can be, from premature aging to cancer, and how this can be influenced by diff...
Creation of new brain cells plays an underappreciated role in Alzheimer's disease
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 17:28
Researchers show how in genetic forms of Alzheimer's, a process called neurogenesis, or the creation of new brain cells, can be disrupted by the brain's own immune cells.
Scientists uncover key new molecules that could help to tackle tooth loss and regeneration
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 17:28
New research published in the Journal of Dental Research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligament, which helps keep the tooth stable in the jawbone. This improved understanding will ...
Understanding probiotic yeast
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 17:28
Researchers have discovered that Saccharomyces boulardii, a yeast with probiotic properties, produces uniquely excessive amounts of acetic acid, the main component of vinegar. They were also able to find the genetic basi...
Psychosensory electronic skin technology for future AI and humanoid development
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 15:21
Scientists have developed electronic skin technology for robots or electronic devices to feel pain through sense of touch. Expected to be applied in humanoid that needs 5 human senses and patients wearing prosthetic hand...
Victorian child hearing-loss databank to go global
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 15:21
A unique databank that profiles children with hearing loss will help researchers globally understand why some children adapt and thrive, while others struggle.
It's never too late to start exercising, new study shows
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 14:26
Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programs have the same ability to build muscle mass as highly trained master athletes of a similar age, according to new research.
Number of years in NFL, certain positions portend greater risk for cognitive, mental health problems
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 14:26
Study shows link between longer NFL career and higher risk of cognitive, mental health problems. Risk persisted over time, even 20 years following injury. Certain positions also carried elevated risk for cognitive proble...
Changing treatment practices for alcohol use disorder could save lives
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 00:41
Treatment practices need to change in order to help more people with alcohol use disorder, according to a recent article. More than 1 million Canadians have alcohol use disorders in any given year, but the vast majority ...
Menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer incidence
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 00:41
New research suggest that all types of MHT, except topical vaginal estrogens, are associated with increased risks of breast cancer, and that the risks are greater for users of estrogen-progestagen hormone therapy than fo...
Drug use, excess alcohol and no helmet common among US injured eScooter users
Science Daily - 30 Aug 2019 00:41
A significant proportion of eScooter injuries in the US seem to be occurring while 'drivers' are under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and almost never wearing a helmet, suggests a new study.