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New study to explore therapeutic pill for treatment of concussion

The goal of finding a treatment for concussion may be one step closer due to a new study being launched by University of Miami researchers.

1 Nov 2016

Achieving equality in mental health for all

“What is the most important thing in the world? The people, the people, the people.” A beautiful Mauri translation given by Professor Dinesh Bhugra, of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), to sum up the work of Careif and celebrate its 10 year anniversary at a recent House of Lords reception on ‘Equality in mental health for all.’

1 Nov 2016

Second annual conference at UofL focuses on improving access to quality health care for adults with IDD

Thanks to advances in medical science and a highly developed network of specialized pediatric health care services, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are much more likely to live into adulthood than they were several decades ago.

1 Nov 2016

Research shows genetic link between mitochondrial DNA and autism

Cornell University researchers have confirmed a genetic link between mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which is passed on from the mother, and some forms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

31 Oct 2016

Researchers identify potential approach for preventing neurological problems caused by blast-related TBI

More than 200,000 U.S. soldiers serving in the Middle East have experienced a blast-related traumatic brain injury, making it a common health problem and concern for that population.

31 Oct 2016

Noen AS runs courses to improve personalised care for dementia patients

The company Noen AS runs courses for its helpers to enable them to establish close relationships with their dementia patients.

31 Oct 2016

Experts meet at Hyderabad for four-day World Stroke Congress

Stroke is devastating. Everyone can have a stroke. For many people, the stroke happens suddenly and without warning. According to Stroke Association, when it happens, there is a little time to prepare. It can affect how one moves, feels and thinks.

31 Oct 2016

Well-established screening tool may be over-diagnosing ADHD in children with autism, study finds

A well-established screening tool used to assess children for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be less accurate when a child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

31 Oct 2016

Research findings provide clues to possible genetic causes and potential treatments for autism

As a researcher at Harvard Medical School, Christopher W. Cowan, Ph.D., used to watch autistic kids come onto campus to attend a special school.

26 Oct 2016

DHA supplements show potential to prevent early preterm births

Sophisticated analyses of two clinical trials — one in the U.S. and the other in the Australia — suggest that thousands of early preterm births — those at or before 34 weeks' gestation — could be prevented if pregnant women took daily docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplements.

26 Oct 2016

Scientists discover potential new target for protective vaccines against Chagas disease

Saint Louis University Center for Vaccine Development researchers have identified a potential new target for vaccines that activates a part of the immune system not previously known to be protective against Chagas disease, tuberculosis and AIDS, as well as other diseases.

25 Oct 2016

UA neuroscientists receive $10.3 million grant to find cause for heightened risk of Alzheimer's in women

Why do more women than men get Alzheimer's disease? In their quest to find the answer, neuroscientist Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, and her collegues in the Center for Innovation in Brain Science at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, have been awarded a $10.3 million five-year Program Project Grant from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health.

21 Oct 2016

Disability News and Research

New study to explore therapeutic pill for treatment of concussion

Achieving equality in mental health for all

Second annual conference at UofL focuses on improving access to quality health care for adults with IDD

Research shows genetic link between mitochondrial DNA and autism

Researchers identify potential approach for preventing neurological problems caused by blast-related TBI

Noen AS runs courses to improve personalised care for dementia patients

Experts meet at Hyderabad for four-day World Stroke Congress

Well-established screening tool may be over-diagnosing ADHD in children with autism, study finds

Research findings provide clues to possible genetic causes and potential treatments for autism

DHA supplements show potential to prevent early preterm births

Scientists discover potential new target for protective vaccines against Chagas disease

UA neuroscientists receive $10.3 million grant to find cause for heightened risk of Alzheimer's in women

New wearable electronic device could revolutionise treatment for stroke patients

Study estimates impact of six common healthcare-associated infections

World's premier cardiovascular congress returns to Paris in 2019

Cancers that cause huge impact on healthy years of life linked to smoking and alcohol

Babies born to older women from assisted reproduction have fewer birth defects, research finds

Knowingly taking placebo pills can help alleviate chronic back pain, study finds

Young physician-scientists win Harry Winston Fellowships for innovative pediatric research

Portsmouth scientist wins major award to develop treatments for MS patients

Industry Focus eBook - Analytical Chemistry (2nd Edition) eBook

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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