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NYIT researcher aims to study link between wound healing problems and methamphetamine use

A chance observation in a Southern California fast food restaurant led Luis Martinez, Ph.D., to wonder about the connections behind wound healing problems and methamphetamine use.

19 Aug 2016

Neuropsychologist pinpoints risk factors for dementia

Dementia strikes one in 14 people in the UK over 65, and 47 million people worldwide.Yet scientists are still urgently trying to find why the disease affects some but not others.

19 Aug 2016

Active video games offer potential personal and public health benefits

The combination of augmented reality technology, geocaching, and other novel techniques to create innovative active video games (AVGs) has potential personal and public health implications, as discussed in the Editorial "Pokémon Go, Go, Go, Gone? (http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/g4h.2016.01055.tbp)" published in Games for Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

19 Aug 2016

Regular family meals create positive outcomes in children

Juggling jobs, kids and the demands of a busy, modern life often comes at the expense of family mealtime at home.

19 Aug 2016

Revised wheelchair can effortlessly tackle stairs

The Balgrist campus is bustling with activity. After ten months and countless technical changes, the revised wheelchair from the Scewo team is ready for its first test drive.

19 Aug 2016

Neuroscientists demonstrate revolutionary new way of mapping the brain at single-neuron resolution

Neuroscientists today publish in Neuron details of a revolutionary new way of mapping the brain at the resolution of individual neurons, which they have successfully demonstrated in the mouse brain.

19 Aug 2016

Researchers reveal first three-dimensional molecular map of protein linked to many cancers

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers have revealed for the first time the three-dimensional molecular 'map' of a protein that has been pinpointed as a driver of many types of cancers.

19 Aug 2016

Cloth masks not very effective in offering protection against air pollution, study shows

Results of a new study by environmental health scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggest that inexpensive cloth masks worn by people who hope to reduce their exposure to air pollution vary widely in effectiveness and could be giving users a false sense of security, especially in highly polluted areas.

19 Aug 2016

Swimming can be effective option for treating patients with fibromyalgia pain

A study performed by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo shows swimming is as effective as walking to relieve pain and improve quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia.

19 Aug 2016

$Vertebroplasty helps decrease acute pain in patients with osteoporotic fractures$

Vertebroplasty helps decrease acute pain in patients with osteoporotic fractures

Vertebroplasty is a safe and effective procedure to reduce acute pain and disability in patients who have experienced spinal fractures within a 6-week period, according to a new study published this week in The Lancet.

19 Aug 2016

Study examines psychological impact of tumor gene testing in subset of NCI-MATCH patients

The ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group has received federal approval to add a quality-of-life research study, COMmunication and Education in Tumor Profiling (EAQ152) or 'COMET' to the NCI-MATCH (EAY131) trial, already underway.

19 Aug 2016

Regenstrief tests new method for compiling healthcare information electronically

If you are rushed to a hospital in an emergency, is your complete medical record available to those caring for you? Will they know all medications you have been prescribed and whether you are taking them as directed? Does your primary care physician know your complete medical history?

19 Aug 2016

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NYIT researcher aims to study link between wound healing problems and methamphetamine use

Neuropsychologist pinpoints risk factors for dementia

Active video games offer potential personal and public health benefits

Regular family meals create positive outcomes in children

Revised wheelchair can effortlessly tackle stairs

Neuroscientists demonstrate revolutionary new way of mapping the brain at single-neuron resolution

Researchers reveal first three-dimensional molecular map of protein linked to many cancers

Cloth masks not very effective in offering protection against air pollution, study shows

Swimming can be effective option for treating patients with fibromyalgia pain

Vertebroplasty helps decrease acute pain in patients with osteoporotic fractures

Study examines psychological impact of tumor gene testing in subset of NCI-MATCH patients

Regenstrief tests new method for compiling healthcare information electronically

Researchers identify tantalizing target in fight against aggressive form of lung cancer

New report explores safety of inks used for tattoos and permanent makeup

Maternal language influences first cry of newborn babies

Checkpoint inhibitor for treatment of NSCLC patients shows indication of added benefit

Added benefit of combination drug for HIV-infected patients not proven

Testing lesions in food pipe could provide early and accurate diagnosis of oesophageal cancer

Smokers who switch to vaping may have fewer respiratory infections, study reveals

Cells may need some reactive forms of oxygen to maintain health

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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