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MGH researchers develop novel approach to analyze brainwave activity during sleep

Massachusetts General Hospital investigators have developed a novel approach to analyze brainwaves during sleep, which promises to give a more detailed and accurate depiction of neurophysiological changes than provided by a traditional sleep study.

8 Feb 2017

Researchers receive $2.9 million grant to advance screening capabilities for suicide risk

A multidisciplinary team from Care New England's Butler Hospital, Brown University and the University of Michigan has come together to advance screening capabilities for suicide risk.

8 Feb 2017

UEA study identifies protein essential for healthy development of gut cells

Scientists have uncovered key processes in the healthy development of cells which line the human gut, furthering their understanding about the development of cancer.

8 Feb 2017

New study uncovers important links between glioblastoma and epileptic seizures

Detecting brain tumors at the earliest possible stage and eliminating them before seizures begin might be possible one day, according to research by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital.

7 Feb 2017

Exposure to heightened air pollution increases risk of Type 2 diabetes in obese Latino children

Latino children who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution have a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new USC-led study.

7 Feb 2017

Studies open new windows into understanding untreatable group of common genetic disorders

Two Princeton University studies are opening important new windows into understanding an untreatable group of common genetic disorders known as RASopathies that are characterized by distinct facial features, developmental delays, cognitive impairment and heart problems.

7 Feb 2017

New thyroidectomy approach can be employed using standard surgical equipment, study shows

A surgical approach developed by ENT surgeons at LSU Health New Orleans to perform thryroidectomies without scarring the neck appears to be just as successful using standard surgery.

7 Feb 2017

Study highlights need for increased vigilance when using GFAP, UCH-L-1 as potential biomarkers of mTBI

In patients who suffered acute orthopedic injuries, two proposed biomarkers for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) were not able to distinguish between patients who did or did not have mTBI.

7 Feb 2017

Mutated genes lead to tooth enamel defects that increase risk of caries

Bacteria are not the sole cause of caries; tooth resistance also plays an instrumental role. Researchers from the University of Zurich demonstrate that mutated genes lead to defects in the tooth enamel and can therefore encourage the development of caries.

7 Feb 2017

Short, intense bursts of stair climbing can provide major benefits for heart health

There are no more excuses for being out of shape. Researchers at McMaster University have found that short, intense bursts of stair climbing, which can be done virtually anywhere, have major benefits for heart health.

7 Feb 2017

Melanoma research breakthrough opens up new pathways to treatment

A QUT-driven project has identified the way in which melanoma cells spread, opening up new pathways to treatment via drugs to 'turn off' the invasive gene.

7 Feb 2017

New technique efficiently separates circulating tumor cells in bloodstream

A new research, affiliated with UNIST has been highlighted on the front cover of the January 2017 issue of the prestigious journal Analytical Chemistry. The key finding of this study is the development of a new technique that seperates circulating tumor cells from whole blood at a liquid-liquid interface.

7 Feb 2017

Early menstruation linked to higher stroke risk

Women who started menstruating early in life could later face a higher risk of stroke.

7 Feb 2017

Researchers create first animal model of rare disease linked to problem of adrenal glands

The name of the gene is Armc5, for Armadillo repeat containing 5. Until now, its function was unknown. After 10 years of research, a team at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centrehas succeeded in deleting this gene in experimental mice and discovered that its loss gives rise to a heretofore unidentified syndrome.

7 Feb 2017

Study finds negligible link between excessive screen time and depression, delinquency among teenagers

Chances are that your children will turn out OK even though they spend hours playing video games or watching TV.

7 Feb 2017

Quality of diet and multi-dimensional exercise training regimen can improve fitness

In two recent peer-reviewed papers published by Nutrients and Growth Hormone and IGF-1 Research, Skidmore College exercise scientist Paul Arciero and colleagues report proven benefits of consuming moderate amounts of protein regularly throughout the day (protein-pacing) combined with a multi-dimensional exercise regimen that includes resistance exercise, interval sprint exercise, stretching and endurance exercise.

7 Feb 2017

Body dysmorphic disorder may be ‘under-diagnosed’ by cosmetic professionals, study suggests

Plastic surgeons and other cosmetic professionals are familiar with the challenges posed by patients with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) seeking cosmetic procedures, reports a survey study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

7 Feb 2017

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MGH researchers develop novel approach to analyze brainwave activity during sleep

Researchers receive $2.9 million grant to advance screening capabilities for suicide risk

UEA study identifies protein essential for healthy development of gut cells

New study uncovers important links between glioblastoma and epileptic seizures

Exposure to heightened air pollution increases risk of Type 2 diabetes in obese Latino children

Studies open new windows into understanding untreatable group of common genetic disorders

New thyroidectomy approach can be employed using standard surgical equipment, study shows

Study highlights need for increased vigilance when using GFAP, UCH-L-1 as potential biomarkers of mTBI

Mutated genes lead to tooth enamel defects that increase risk of caries

Short, intense bursts of stair climbing can provide major benefits for heart health

Melanoma research breakthrough opens up new pathways to treatment

New technique efficiently separates circulating tumor cells in bloodstream

Early menstruation linked to higher stroke risk

Researchers create first animal model of rare disease linked to problem of adrenal glands

Study finds negligible link between excessive screen time and depression, delinquency among teenagers

Quality of diet and multi-dimensional exercise training regimen can improve fitness

Body dysmorphic disorder may be ‘under-diagnosed’ by cosmetic professionals, study suggests

Novel evidence-based tool provides guidance for women on elective egg freezing

Rewards can be effective treatment for alcohol abuse in people with mental illness

Study finds high levels of toxic metals in e-cigarette liquids

Making Complex Cell Culture Easy and Efficient with AI

This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Healthcare

Microphysiological systems in drug discovery

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