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Research shows role played by brain reorganisation process in success or failure of cochlear implants

A cochlear implant is an electronic device capable of restoring hearing in a profoundly deaf person by directly stimulating the nerve endings in the inner ear. This technology enables people who have become deaf to be able to communicate orally again, even by telephone, and children born deaf to learn to speak and to benefit from normal schooling.

28 Mar 2017

New study explores biomechanics of head injury in pediatric patients

The biomechanics of head injury in youths (5 to 18 years of age) have been poorly understood. A new study reported in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics set out to determine what biomechanical characteristics predispose youths with concussions to experience transient or persistent postconcussion symptoms.

28 Mar 2017

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

High concentrations of the stress hormone, Cortisol, in the body affect important DNA processes and increase the risk of long-term psychological consequences.

28 Mar 2017

Shutting down key protein could slow or prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study shows

In experiments with a protein called Ephexin5 that appears to be elevated in the brain cells of Alzheimer's disease patients and mouse models of the disease, Johns Hopkins researchers say removing it prevents animals from developing Alzheimer's characteristic memory losses.

28 Mar 2017

Researchers map key Zika virus protein to accelerate search for cure

A study published today shows how Indiana University scientists are speeding the path to new treatments for the Zika virus, an infectious disease linked to birth defects in infants in South and Central America and the United States.

28 Mar 2017

MIT researchers develop new technique for early liver cancer diagnosis

In many parts of the world, including Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, exposure to a fungal product called aflatoxin is believed to cause up to 80 percent of liver cancer cases. This fungus is often found in corn, peanuts, and other crops that are dietary staples in those regions.

28 Mar 2017

Study finds higher burden of poor health-related quality-of-life among minority colorectal cancer patients

A study of racial disparities in health-related quality of life of colorectal cancer patients revealed among several findings, that Hispanics and blacks had a higher burden of poor health-related quality-of-life (HR-QoL) than white patients and that poor HR-QoL resulted in shorter median survival.

27 Mar 2017

Mettler Toledo present webinar on technique for ion determination in food

Learn more about the multiple standard addition for ion determination in food - sodium, nitrate, magnesium, etc. – in a new webinar from METTLER TOLEDO.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 27 Mar 2017

Study shows existence of numerous, varied genetic syndromes linked to obesity than previously thought

A new study led by researchers from McMaster University has shown that, while relatively rare in the general population, there are a large number of varied, genetic syndromes associated with obesity.

27 Mar 2017

Simple colour changing test can help speed up research for cancer drugs

A simple colour changing test to help scientists investigate potential cancer drugs has been developed by University of Bath scientists, allowing research to progress at a much greater speed than has been possible until now.

27 Mar 2017

First national survey reveals high burden of iodine deficiency among Israelis

62% of school-age children and 85% of pregnant women in Israel have low iodine intakes, according to the country's first national iodine survey. Government funding and legislation, and a government-regulated program of salt or food iodization, are essential to reducing the deficiency, which poses a high risk of impaired neurological development.

27 Mar 2017

Poor vitamin B12 status in small children linked to difficulties in solving cognitive tests

Small children with low levels of vitamin B12 had more difficulties solving cognitive tests, such as the ability to do puzzles, recognize letters and interpret other children's feelings.

27 Mar 2017

New genetic test may give men better view on how to deal with prostate cancer risk

Scientists are reporting a test which can predict which patients are most at risk from aggressive prostate cancer, and whether they suffer an increased chance of treatment failure.

27 Mar 2017

Report: Global increase in drug-resistant TB threatens to ruin efforts to eradicate the disease

The rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis (TB) threatens to derail decades of progress in controlling the disease, according to a new report in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine published on World TB day (24th March).

25 Mar 2017

UAB Voice Center provides free screening to vocal students

Freshman voice student Lilly Bateh was excited to see what shape her vocal cords were in, despite the rigid scope that Richard McHugh, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology and co-director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Voice Center, held in his hand.

25 Mar 2017

Researchers find lower academic performance among children prenatally exposed to alcohol

Despite greater awareness of the dangers of prenatal exposure to alcohol, the rates of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders remain alarmingly high.

25 Mar 2017

Researchers report discovery of new gene linked to Tau accumulation in AD

Tau pathology is one of the defining features of Alzheimer disease (AD), which is the most common form of dementia in older age.

25 Mar 2017

New gene linked to Tau pathology

Investigators at Rush University Medical Center and the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston reported the discovery of a new gene that is associated with susceptibility to a common form of brain pathology called Tau that accumulates in several different conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, certain forms of dementia and Parkinsonian syndromes as well as chronic traumatic encephalopathy that occurs with repeated head injuries.

24 Mar 2017

Scientists discover potential role for 'jumping genes' in ALS

By inserting an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-linked human gene called TDP-43 into fruit flies, researchers at Stony Brook University and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory discovered a potential role for 'transposons' in the disease.

24 Mar 2017

Researchers develop nanoparticle to deliver potential new drug to breast cancer cells

The research, a collaborative project between Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University, began at the Queen's Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology in 2014, and was led by Professor Mohamed El-Tanani.

24 Mar 2017

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Research shows role played by brain reorganisation process in success or failure of cochlear implants

New study explores biomechanics of head injury in pediatric patients

High concentrations of stress hormone affect DNA processes and mental health

Shutting down key protein could slow or prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study shows

Researchers map key Zika virus protein to accelerate search for cure

MIT researchers develop new technique for early liver cancer diagnosis

Study finds higher burden of poor health-related quality-of-life among minority colorectal cancer patients

Mettler Toledo present webinar on technique for ion determination in food

Study shows existence of numerous, varied genetic syndromes linked to obesity than previously thought

Simple colour changing test can help speed up research for cancer drugs

First national survey reveals high burden of iodine deficiency among Israelis

Poor vitamin B12 status in small children linked to difficulties in solving cognitive tests

New genetic test may give men better view on how to deal with prostate cancer risk

Report: Global increase in drug-resistant TB threatens to ruin efforts to eradicate the disease

UAB Voice Center provides free screening to vocal students

Researchers find lower academic performance among children prenatally exposed to alcohol

Researchers report discovery of new gene linked to Tau accumulation in AD

New gene linked to Tau pathology

Scientists discover potential role for 'jumping genes' in ALS

Researchers develop nanoparticle to deliver potential new drug to breast cancer cells

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