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Nebraska researcher develops equation to pinpoint athletes who try to evade concussion protocols

An equation that combines multiple subtest scores into one could make fooling a concussion protocol nothing more than a fool's errand, says a recent study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

23 Feb 2017

BIDMC review focuses on neural circuitry of wakefulness and sleep

Sleep remains an enduring biological mystery with major clinical relevance, according to a review by clinician-researcher Thomas Scammell, MD, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and colleagues.

23 Feb 2017

New research pinpoints how immigrant microbes get to the lungs

They traveled a huge distance, evaded a protective barrier, and found themselves in a strange and unwelcoming land.

23 Feb 2017

Eating up to ten portions of fruit and vegetables a day may reduce disease, early death risk

A fruit and vegetable intake above five-a-day shows major benefit in reducing the chance of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death.

23 Feb 2017

Study shows how variations in receptor genes may lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder traits

A new Northwestern Medicine study found evidence suggesting how neural dysfunction in a certain region of the brain can lead to obsessive and repetitive behaviors much like obsessive-compulsive disorder.

22 Feb 2017

Johns Hopkins researchers find how itch-detecting neurons manage pain

There are neurons in your skin that are wired for one purpose and one purpose only: to sense itchy things.

22 Feb 2017

Penn-led researchers gain better understanding of how T cells support long-lived plasma cells

If you've ever wondered how a vaccine given decades ago can still protect against infection, you have your plasma cells to thank. Plasma cells are long-lived B cells that reside in the bone marrow and churn out antibodies against previously encountered vaccines or pathogens.

22 Feb 2017

Scientists discover potent trigger of inflammatory disease

Institute scientists have revealed a potent inflammatory molecule released by dying cells triggers inflammation during necroptosis, a recently described form of cell death linked to inflammatory disease.

22 Feb 2017

Research shines new light on role of AKI in development of lung injury

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is sudden kidney failure or damage lasting from a few hours to several days. During this time, the kidney's ability to maintain a proper balance of bodily fluids is compromised and causes a buildup of waste products in the blood.

22 Feb 2017

Studies do not provide clear information on benefits of cognitive training in dementia patients

"The effects of cognitive training in dementia patients have been studied actively during recent decades but the quality and reliability of the studies varies," says licenced neuropsychologist Eeva-Liisa Kallio. She reviewed 31 randomized controlled trials on cognitive training in dementia patients.

22 Feb 2017

New study to learn about risk factors for Alzheimer's disease in older Latino adults

Rush University Medical Center has launched a unique, cohort study called Latino Core to learn about the aging process and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease in older Latino adults.

22 Feb 2017

New fluid makes ultrasound images easier to interpret during brain surgery

The fluid, which resembles brain tissue, makes ultrasound images easier to interpret during an operation. This will make it easier for surgeons to remove brain tumours more accurately.

22 Feb 2017

Discovery of early biomarkers paves way for new insight into Huntington's disease

Early warning signs of Huntington's disease have been uncovered in a sheep carrying the human HD mutation, leading the way for new insight into this devastating illness, a new study in Scientific Reports has found.

22 Feb 2017

Successful insomnia treatment may not require complicated neurofeedback, study shows

A new study published in Brain indicates that successful treatment for insomnia may not actually require complicated neurofeedback (direct training of brain functions). Rather, it appears patients who simply believe they're getting neurofeedback training appear to get the same benefits.

22 Feb 2017

Epigenetic changes that affect formation of new muscle cells may be contributing factor to obesity

Obesity is associated with reduced muscle mass and impaired metabolism. Epigenetic changes that affect the formation of new muscle cells may be a contributing factor, according to new research from Lund University, Sweden.

22 Feb 2017

Prolonged use of popular heartburn drugs linked to silent, gradual kidney damage

Taking popular heartburn drugs for prolonged periods has been linked to serious kidney problems, including kidney failure.

22 Feb 2017

Drugs that target tissue stiffness could potentially prevent cancer metastasis

In order for cancer to spread, malignant cells must break away from a tumor and through the tough netting of extracellular matrix, or ECM, that surrounds it. To fit through the holes in this net, those cancerous cells must elongate into a torpedo-like shape.

22 Feb 2017

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Nebraska researcher develops equation to pinpoint athletes who try to evade concussion protocols

BIDMC review focuses on neural circuitry of wakefulness and sleep

New research pinpoints how immigrant microbes get to the lungs

Eating up to ten portions of fruit and vegetables a day may reduce disease, early death risk

Study shows how variations in receptor genes may lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder traits

Johns Hopkins researchers find how itch-detecting neurons manage pain

Penn-led researchers gain better understanding of how T cells support long-lived plasma cells

Scientists discover potent trigger of inflammatory disease

Research shines new light on role of AKI in development of lung injury

Studies do not provide clear information on benefits of cognitive training in dementia patients

New study to learn about risk factors for Alzheimer's disease in older Latino adults

New fluid makes ultrasound images easier to interpret during brain surgery

Discovery of early biomarkers paves way for new insight into Huntington's disease

Successful insomnia treatment may not require complicated neurofeedback, study shows

Epigenetic changes that affect formation of new muscle cells may be contributing factor to obesity

Prolonged use of popular heartburn drugs linked to silent, gradual kidney damage

Drugs that target tissue stiffness could potentially prevent cancer metastasis

Mouse model shows how chronic demyelination may cause seizures in MS patients

U of T study uncovers gene that may play key role in obesity

Community-based palliative care linked to reduction in ER visits for dying patients

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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