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MRI brain scans can reveal MS risk in children before clinical symptoms appear

By the time multiple sclerosis (MS) is diagnosed in children, it may be difficult to prevent the disabilities and relapses that come with the disease. In a new Yale School of Medicine study, researchers examined MRI brain scans to identify children at high risk of developing MS before symptoms appear, which may lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.

13 Oct 2017

Study provides insights into potential causes of spinal stenosis

A new study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research indicates that certain genetic changes are linked with an increased risk of developing lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the open spaces in the lower spine that can lead to pain in the legs when individuals walk.

13 Oct 2017

New study describes unique role of androgens in kidney cancer

A new study is believed to be the first to describe the unique role of androgens in kidney cancer, and it suggests that a new approach to treatment, targeting the androgen receptor (AR), is worth further investigation.

13 Oct 2017

Huddersfield researchers write groundbreaking report on intersex and DSD in the UK

UNIVERSITY of Huddersfield researchers have written a report that calls for a national review of Intersex and DSD medical and social treatment in the UK.

13 Oct 2017

Survey: Perceptions of college administrators on student marijuana use

The first-ever national survey of college administrators on their perceptions related to student marijuana use will be released at a forum Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the University of Maryland.

13 Oct 2017

RUDN University scientists synthesize new range of cytotoxic substances

Scientists from RUDN University have synthesized a number of new cytotoxic substances - the ones that can damage cells. In the future the results of the study can be used in cancer therapy.

13 Oct 2017

Humor limits effectiveness of road safety advertisements, study shows

Getting a laugh may not help get the road safety message across, with a new QUT study showing humorous driver sleepiness advertisements can get lost in translation.

13 Oct 2017

Surgeries performed later in the day linked to increased risk of complications

A new study published in Neurosurgery finds that patients who undergo a neurosurgical procedure with surgical start times between 9 pm and 7 am are at an increased risk of developing complications compared to patients with a surgical start time earlier in the day.

13 Oct 2017

TSRI study offers key insights into possible links between sleep and hunger

A new study from scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute offers important insights into possible links between sleep and hunger - and the benefits of studying the two in tandem.

13 Oct 2017

Breakthrough discovery reveals positive correlation between sugar and cancer

A nine-year joint research project conducted by VIB, KU Leuven and VUB has led to a crucial breakthrough in cancer research.

13 Oct 2017

Researchers find how tDCS could increase performance of associative learning

HRL Laboratories, LLC, researchers have determined how non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) could increase performance of associative learning.

13 Oct 2017

Local anesthesia before inserting venous cannula clearly reduces sensation of pain

Patients who are given a local anesthetic before having a venous cannula inserted have a clearly reduced sensation of pain when larger gauge cannulas are used. Compared with intradermal lidocaine infusion, the use of vapocoolant spray has the advantage that the rate of venepuncture failures is lower.

13 Oct 2017

Timbre shifting is a new attribute of “baby talk” found in all languages, study reveals

A new study suggests that mothers shift the timbre of their voice in a specific way when they talk to their infants. The results of the study were found to hold true irrespective of a mother's native language.

13 Oct 2017

Higher vitamin D dosing decreases risk of premature infants having low bone density

Results of a University of Nebraska Medical Center study published in the Oct. 10 issue of PLOS ONE, found if the standard supplementation of 400 IUs of vitamin D is increased to 800 IUs daily there are reductions in the number of premature and preterm babies with extremely low bone density.

13 Oct 2017

Study pinpoints which lifestyle factors cause longer or shorter lifespan

People who are overweight cut their life expectancy by two months for every extra kilogramme of weight they carry, research suggests.

13 Oct 2017

McGill researchers discover new cellular mechanism in Alzheimer's disease

McGill University researchers have discovered a cellular mechanism that may contribute to the breakdown of communication between neurons in Alzheimer's disease.

13 Oct 2017

NTNU researchers reveal how HCV converts innocent cells into virus factories

The Hepatitis C (HCV) virus is a sly enemy to have in one's body. Not only does it manage to make itself invisible to the immune system by breaking down communication between the immune cells, it also builds secret virus "factories" that quickly go into mass production.

13 Oct 2017

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MRI brain scans can reveal MS risk in children before clinical symptoms appear

Study provides insights into potential causes of spinal stenosis

New study describes unique role of androgens in kidney cancer

Huddersfield researchers write groundbreaking report on intersex and DSD in the UK

Survey: Perceptions of college administrators on student marijuana use

RUDN University scientists synthesize new range of cytotoxic substances

Humor limits effectiveness of road safety advertisements, study shows

Surgeries performed later in the day linked to increased risk of complications

TSRI study offers key insights into possible links between sleep and hunger

Breakthrough discovery reveals positive correlation between sugar and cancer

Researchers find how tDCS could increase performance of associative learning

Local anesthesia before inserting venous cannula clearly reduces sensation of pain

Timbre shifting is a new attribute of “baby talk” found in all languages, study reveals

Higher vitamin D dosing decreases risk of premature infants having low bone density

Study pinpoints which lifestyle factors cause longer or shorter lifespan

McGill researchers discover new cellular mechanism in Alzheimer's disease

NTNU researchers reveal how HCV converts innocent cells into virus factories

Magic mushrooms may effectively reset activity of brain circuits involved in depression

New study uncovers 13 previously-unknown genetic risk variants for restless legs syndrome

MD Anderson researchers chosen for national effort to expand reach of cancer immunotherapy

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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