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Link found between digital device overload and how first impressions are formed

Beware, media multitaskers: New research from Rice University researchers has found a link between spending too much time on digital devices and how first impression are formed.

25 Oct 2018

New genetic pathways associated with severe lung disease identified in extremely premature infants

Scientists from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and colleagues identified promising new genetic pathways associated with severe lung disease in extremely premature infants, as well as pathways linked to faster recovery from lung disease in this population.

25 Oct 2018

Researchers create new devices to mechanically stress retinal cells

Researchers at Utah State University have developed new devices to mechanically stress human cells in the lab.

25 Oct 2018

Loss of serotonin neuron activity blunts the body’s ability to recover from interrupted breathing

Scientists trying to identify the roots of sudden infant death syndrome, the leading cause of death in U.S. infants between 1 month and 1 year old, have increasingly turned their attention to the neurotransmitter serotonin and the brain cells that produce it.

25 Oct 2018

Hospitals differ largely in using 'trial of labor after cesarean delivery'

Despite the conventional belief that for women giving birth "once a cesarean always a cesarean," vaginal delivery after cesarean -- also known as "trial of labor after cesarean delivery" -- offers a safe option for many second-time mothers with no contraindications.

25 Oct 2018

Long spaceflight causes structural changes in the brain

Spending long periods in space not only leads to muscle atrophy and reductions in bone density, it also has lasting effects on the brain. However, little is known about how different tissues of the brain react to exposure to microgravity, and it remains unclear whether and to what extent the neuroanatomical changes so far observed persist following return to normal gravity.

25 Oct 2018

Effective dose of cannabidiol for safe pain relief without the typical 'high'

In the wake of cannabis legalization, a team of scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center and McGill University have delivered encouraging news for chronic pain sufferers by pinpointing the effective dose of marijuana plant extract cannabidiol for safe pain relief without the typical "high" or euphoria produced by the THC.

25 Oct 2018

Stress can cause memory loss and brain shrinkage finds study

According to a new study persistent stress can cause real damage to the brain. It can cause loss of memory as well as shrinkage of the brain matter say researchers. The results of this new study have been published in the latest issue of the journal Neurology this week.

25 Oct 2018

Research shows link between higher generic drug use and Medicare Part D star ratings

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR, announced today the publication of new research showing that Medicare Part D prescription plans with higher generic drug use have higher summary star ratings and improved member experience.

25 Oct 2018

Battling against resistant and sensitive types of influenza A

Another flu season is here, which means another chance for viruses to mutate. Already, most influenza A viruses contain a mutation that confers resistance against one class of antiviral medications, and the bugs are steadily gaining resistance against another class.

25 Oct 2018

Experts highlight need to address challenge of multimorbidity in the NHS

The number of people with multiple long-term conditions, known as multimorbidity, is rising internationally, putting increased pressure on health care systems, including the NHS.

25 Oct 2018

Study shows gap in preparedness between new nurses with associate and bachelor's degrees

Nurses with bachelor's degrees report being very prepared in more quality and safety measures than do their peers with associate degrees, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

24 Oct 2018

Spanish-speaking women encounter challenges when receiving dense breast notifications

Spanish-speaking women encounter unique challenges when receiving notifications regarding their mammogram results and breast density.

24 Oct 2018

Scientists engineer antiviral peptide that exploits Achilles' heel of Zika virus

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have engineered an antiviral peptide that exploits the Zika virus at its Achilles' heel - the viral membrane - hence stopping the virus from causing severe infections.

24 Oct 2018

Men who lack resilience have greater risk for depression

Men who lack resilience are exponentially more vulnerable to becoming severely depressed after their spouse dies, according to a new study from Florida State University researchers.

24 Oct 2018

Silver nanoparticles coated with anti-seizure drugs can kill brain-eating amoebae

Halloween is just around the corner, and some people will celebrate by watching scary movies about brain-eating zombies.

24 Oct 2018

Exposure to transportation noise and air pollution raises heart attack risk

Where air pollution is high, the level of transportation noise is usually also elevated. Not only air pollution negatively impacts on health, but also car, train and aircraft noise increases the risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, as previous research has demonstrated.

24 Oct 2018

Stress-induced mental disturbances are directly linked to abnormal glucose metabolism

Chronic stress is a well-known risk factor for the development of psychiatric illnesses including depression disorders. The brain requires a great deal of glucose, and stress is known to alter glucose metabolism.

24 Oct 2018

Lead accumulation in shin bone linked to treatment-resistant hypertension

A study has found that treatment-resistant hypertension may be associated with low-level accumulation of lead in the shin bone of men.

24 Oct 2018

Study maps incidence of pediatric deaths from motor vehicle collisions

A child seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision (MVC) may not have the same chance of survival as one injured in a different state, or even a neighboring county, where there is a closer proximity to available trauma centers and quicker emergency response times, according to new research findings.

24 Oct 2018

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Link found between digital device overload and how first impressions are formed

New genetic pathways associated with severe lung disease identified in extremely premature infants

Researchers create new devices to mechanically stress retinal cells

Loss of serotonin neuron activity blunts the body’s ability to recover from interrupted breathing

Hospitals differ largely in using 'trial of labor after cesarean delivery'

Long spaceflight causes structural changes in the brain

Effective dose of cannabidiol for safe pain relief without the typical 'high'

Stress can cause memory loss and brain shrinkage finds study

Research shows link between higher generic drug use and Medicare Part D star ratings

Battling against resistant and sensitive types of influenza A

Experts highlight need to address challenge of multimorbidity in the NHS

Study shows gap in preparedness between new nurses with associate and bachelor's degrees

Spanish-speaking women encounter challenges when receiving dense breast notifications

Scientists engineer antiviral peptide that exploits Achilles' heel of Zika virus

Men who lack resilience have greater risk for depression

Silver nanoparticles coated with anti-seizure drugs can kill brain-eating amoebae

Exposure to transportation noise and air pollution raises heart attack risk

Stress-induced mental disturbances are directly linked to abnormal glucose metabolism

Lead accumulation in shin bone linked to treatment-resistant hypertension

Study maps incidence of pediatric deaths from motor vehicle collisions

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