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Limited exposure to language during childhood alters adult brain structure

Researchers assess the impact of restricted language access among children on the organization of the adult brain in specific language regions.

8 Feb 2023

‘We ain’t gonna get it’: Why Bernie Sanders says his ‘Medicare for all’ dream must wait

After railing at the injustices of U.S. health care for decades, Sen. Bernie Sanders in January became the new chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee.

8 Feb 2023

Using Webinars to Tell Science Stories – PART II

In Part II, we carry on our conversation with Danny Layzell, Virtual Events Manager at AZoNetwork, and dive a little deeper into production considerations, different types of webinars, and how this can fit into your marketing mix.

From AZoNetwork UK Ltd. 8 Feb 2023

Why two states remain holdouts on distracted driving laws

Max Herrick pulled over on the interstate near Harrisonville, Missouri, on a spring night in 2020 to offer antifreeze to a woman whose car had overheated.

6 Feb 2023

Soft robotic wearable can assist ALS patients with upper arm and shoulder movement

A team of researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has developed a soft robotic wearable capable of significantly assisting upper arm and shoulder movement in people with ALS.

3 Feb 2023

Traffic noise exposure linked to higher risk of developing tinnitus

If you live near a busy road, it may increase your stress levels and affect your sleep. When we are under stress and sleep poorly, we may be at a higher risk of developing tinnitus.

3 Feb 2023

The trajectory of long-COVID in the general population of Scotland

Researchers presented the findings of the Long-COVID in Scotland Study (Long-CISS) conducted nationwide among the general population of Scotland.

2 Feb 2023

Researchers identify brain marker that indicates vulnerability to developing PTSD

Understanding one's susceptibility to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important.

1 Feb 2023

Effectiveness of exome and genome sequencing to detect undiagnosed syndromes

Scientists review existing literature to evaluate the advancements in genomic and exome sequencing for the accurate detection of undiagnosed syndromes.

1 Feb 2023

Cochlear avatars provide a platform for deciphering the mechanisms of sensorineural hearing loss

Disabling hearing loss affects one in every ten people and up to 25% of people over 60, according to the World Health Organization, and can have both genetic and environmental causes such as infections and noise exposure.

1 Feb 2023

Setting new guidelines for innovative services to prevent Alzheimer's disease

Memory loss, behavioral changes, cognitive deficits: Alzheimer's disease leads to a dramatic loss of autonomy for those affected and has a heavy impact on health costs.

31 Jan 2023

Montana pharmacists may get more power to prescribe

Mark Buck, a physician and pharmacist in Helena, Montana, said he's been seeing more patients turn to urgent care clinics when they run out of medication.

27 Jan 2023

Brazilian study uncovers reorganization of anatomical structures in the brains of congenitally blind people

Recently published in the scientific journal Human Brain Mapping, a Brazilian study has identified for the first time the reorganization of anatomical structures in the brain of people with congenital blindness.

20 Jan 2023

Luring out-of-state professionals is just the first step in solving Montana’s health worker shortage

Jenna Eisenhart spent nearly six years as a licensed therapist in Colorado before deciding to move to a place with a greater need for her services.

20 Jan 2023

Schizophrenia may be linked with vascular alterations in the brain, study suggests

A study conducted in Brazil and reported in an article published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that schizophrenia may be associated with alterations in the vascularization of certain brain regions.

19 Jan 2023

Differences in brain wiring could explain social communication difficulties in autistic children

Children with autism often struggle to identify emotional cues in other people's voices because of differences in the wiring and function of a key social center in their brains, according to a new study from the Stanford School of Medicine.

19 Jan 2023

Rural seniors benefit from pandemic-driven remote fitness boom

Eight women, all 73 or older, paced the fellowship hall at Malmo Evangelical Free Church to a rendition of Daniel O'Donnell's "Rivers of Babylon" as they warmed up for an hourlong fitness class.

17 Jan 2023

The brain architecture can develop independently from sensory experience acquired after birth

To build a representation of the external world, and give it a coherent sense, our brain needs to process and integrate information coming from all our senses, including vision and hearing.

16 Jan 2023

Protein heat shock transcription factor 1 may be a viable therapeutic target for hepatoblastoma

Although rare compared to adult liver cancers, hepatoblastoma is the most common pediatric liver malignancy, and its incidence is increasing.

16 Jan 2023

Study sheds light on how an employee's hearing loss can impact their work experience

Hearing loss cases are climbing globally - 1 in 5 adults are affected - along with a growing number of older workers who are more likely to experience hearing loss.

15 Jan 2023

Hearing News and Research

Limited exposure to language during childhood alters adult brain structure

‘We ain’t gonna get it’: Why Bernie Sanders says his ‘Medicare for all’ dream must wait

Using Webinars to Tell Science Stories – PART II

Why two states remain holdouts on distracted driving laws

Soft robotic wearable can assist ALS patients with upper arm and shoulder movement

Traffic noise exposure linked to higher risk of developing tinnitus

The trajectory of long-COVID in the general population of Scotland

Researchers identify brain marker that indicates vulnerability to developing PTSD

Effectiveness of exome and genome sequencing to detect undiagnosed syndromes

Cochlear avatars provide a platform for deciphering the mechanisms of sensorineural hearing loss

Setting new guidelines for innovative services to prevent Alzheimer's disease

Montana pharmacists may get more power to prescribe

Brazilian study uncovers reorganization of anatomical structures in the brains of congenitally blind people

Luring out-of-state professionals is just the first step in solving Montana’s health worker shortage

Schizophrenia may be linked with vascular alterations in the brain, study suggests

Differences in brain wiring could explain social communication difficulties in autistic children

Rural seniors benefit from pandemic-driven remote fitness boom

The brain architecture can develop independently from sensory experience acquired after birth

Protein heat shock transcription factor 1 may be a viable therapeutic target for hepatoblastoma

Study sheds light on how an employee's hearing loss can impact their work experience

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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