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Just one cigarette could lead to a life time habit

According to researchers at the Queen Mary University of London, trying out a single cigarette could raise the risk of taking up smoking as a habit for two thirds of the individuals.

11 Jan 2018

Telemedicine support and school-based care reduce ER visits in half for children with asthma

Children with asthma in the Rochester City School District who received a combination of telemedicine support and school-based medication therapy were almost half as likely to need an emergency room or hospital visit for their asthma, according to new research from the University of Rochester Medical Center.

10 Jan 2018

KTU students working on development of dissolving lenses for patients with glaucoma

Students' team from Kaunas University of Technology is working on a development of dissolving contact eye lenses, which can be of great assistance for those suffering from glaucoma.

9 Jan 2018

Student nurses celebrate achievements at University of Bolton

The first nurses in England to complete self-funded studies celebrate as they approach graduation from the University of Bolton.

8 Jan 2018

Why Should We Weigh Every Protein in the Human Body?

Our mission is to advance the measurement of human proteins with greater precision, to bring to the world the benefits of absolute molecular specificity when it comes to interrogating proteins at the molecular level.

From Pittcon 5 Jan 2018

Study reveals neural and physiological underpinnings of trypophobia

Trypophobia, commonly known as "fear of holes," is linked to a physiological response more associated with disgust than fear, finds a new study published in PeerJ.

4 Jan 2018

Study finds significant increase in perfectionism among young people since the 1980s

A new study published by the American Psychological Association in the journal Psychological Bulletin suggests that in comparison with prior generations, the urge among today's college students to be perfect in mind, body, and career has remarkably increased, and this may take a toll on the mental health of young people.

4 Jan 2018

Supercomputers help scientists to devise cancer models for predicting individual treatment outcomes

Attempts to eradicate cancer are often compared to a "moonshot" -- the successful effort that sent the first astronauts to the moon.

3 Jan 2018

Research explores added work demands faced by women in academia

Who do students turn to when they want to ask for an extended assignment deadline or an increase in their marks? Most likely their female professors, says Amani El-Alayli of the Eastern Washington University in the US. El-Alayli is lead author of an article in Springer's journal Sex Roles which investigates the added work demands often faced by women in academia.

3 Jan 2018

Pharmacists slow to dispense lifesaving overdose drug

Gale Dunham, a pharmacist in Calistoga, Calif., knows the devastation the opioid epidemic has wrought, and she is glad the anti-overdose drug naloxone is becoming more accessible.

3 Jan 2018

Spider's web inspires new device that could revolutionize management of type 1 diabetes

For the more than 1 million Americans who live with type 1 diabetes, daily insulin injections are literally a matter of life and death. And while there is no cure, a Cornell University-led research team has developed a device that could revolutionize management of the disease.

3 Jan 2018

Terrifying brush with death drives doctor to fight for patients

The searing abdominal pain came on suddenly while Dr. Rana Awdish was having dinner with a friend. Soon she was lying in the back seat of the car racing to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where Awdish was completing a fellowship in critical care.

2 Jan 2018

Regular skiing and running at low altitudes can delay aging

Most biologists and medical professionals would agree that skiing and running can delay aging. This is essentially because of the direct positive impact on the body due to good exercise and physical fitness.

27 Dec 2017

UTA researcher working to show potential link between blast-like trauma and neurological disorders

Efficient communication between neurons in the brain is the key to achieving cognitive function. A University of Texas at Arlington researcher is working to determine how mechanical forces such as blasts or repeated blows to the head could damage neurons and lead to neurological disorders.

22 Dec 2017

Experts highlight need to better address neurosexuality care for patients with neurodisabilities

For people with brain disorders, whether from injury or disease, rehabilitation is a complex process. Neurosexuality is an emerging area of study and practice that focuses on the relationships between brain and sexual function in individuals with and without neurological disorders.

21 Dec 2017

One-time, brief burst of exercise can measurably boost brain power

A 10-minute, one-time burst of exercise can measurably boost your brain power, at least temporarily, researchers at Western University in London, Canada, have found.

21 Dec 2017

Psychosocial risks experienced during adolescence may increase chance of HIV in adulthood

The psychological and social risks that adolescents experience can have a lasting impact on adulthood.

21 Dec 2017

Two surgical procedures found to be equally effective in treating infants with hydrocephalus

Implanting a shunt or endoscopically reducing intracranial pressure and reducing fluid production are equally effective in treating infants with hydrocephalus caused by brain infections, according to an international team of researchers, but endoscopy may have fewer down-the-line complications.

21 Dec 2017

Portable technique produces rapid blink measurements for assessing neurological function

The blink reflex has been shown to be sensitive to a number of neurological insults, including traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease, suggesting that it could be a useful tool for neurological assessment.

20 Dec 2017

Learning through drama helps nurses to prepare for future professional role

Learning through drama has unique potential for preparing future nurses and specialist nursing staff for their future professional role, as shown by research from Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden.

20 Dec 2017

Students News and Research

Just one cigarette could lead to a life time habit

Telemedicine support and school-based care reduce ER visits in half for children with asthma

KTU students working on development of dissolving lenses for patients with glaucoma

Student nurses celebrate achievements at University of Bolton

Why Should We Weigh Every Protein in the Human Body?

Study reveals neural and physiological underpinnings of trypophobia

Study finds significant increase in perfectionism among young people since the 1980s

Supercomputers help scientists to devise cancer models for predicting individual treatment outcomes

Research explores added work demands faced by women in academia

Pharmacists slow to dispense lifesaving overdose drug

Spider's web inspires new device that could revolutionize management of type 1 diabetes

Terrifying brush with death drives doctor to fight for patients

Regular skiing and running at low altitudes can delay aging

UTA researcher working to show potential link between blast-like trauma and neurological disorders

Experts highlight need to better address neurosexuality care for patients with neurodisabilities

One-time, brief burst of exercise can measurably boost brain power

Psychosocial risks experienced during adolescence may increase chance of HIV in adulthood

Two surgical procedures found to be equally effective in treating infants with hydrocephalus

Portable technique produces rapid blink measurements for assessing neurological function

Learning through drama helps nurses to prepare for future professional role

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