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Daily movement program has potential to boost children’s learning

Following a daily movement program can improve children's physical development levels and has the potential to boost their chances in the classroom, researchers from Loughborough University have found.

5 Jul 2017

Memocate offers solutions for interaction problems that arise from memory disorders

A startup based on University of Helsinki research offers solutions for the interaction problems that arise from memory disorders.

5 Jul 2017

AI networks can assess radiographs with same accuracy as human specialists

Many jobs, medical and otherwise, might one day be performed using artificial intelligence.

5 Jul 2017

People with chronic tic disorder have higher suicide risk than general population

People with Tourette's disorder or chronic tic disorder are over four times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry.

5 Jul 2017

Scientists discover role of skin in spreading leishmaniasis

Scientists at the University of York have discovered that parasites responsible for leishmaniasis - a globally occurring neglected tropical disease spread by sand flies - are mainly acquired from the skin rather than a person's blood.

5 Jul 2017

New study finds that CRP point-of-care testing reduces antibiotic prescribing for chest infections

A pilot study into the use of near patient diagnostics in general practice, to help GPs and nurse practitioners prescribe antibiotics for chest infections more precisely, has won a national Public Health England Award.

5 Jul 2017

Study examines novel surgical procedure to combat peri-implantitis

Peri-implantitis is an irreversible inflammatory disease that is commonly caused by plaque and biofilm that accumulates on the exterior of a dental implant. It effects both the soft and hard tissues surrounding the implant, and without treatment, may result in excessive bone loss proximal to the implant and its eventual failure.

5 Jul 2017

New study finds improvement in outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery

A new study has found that outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery performed for abnormal reactions to metal have improved since the initial reports were published over five years ago, and are now similar to the outcomes in patients with other types of hip replacement undergoing revision surgery.

5 Jul 2017

Natural coloring agent found in vegetables could suppress inflammation, study finds

Lutein, a nutrient found in several highly coloured vegetables and fruits, can suppress inflammation, according to a new study by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden.

5 Jul 2017

Comprehensive surgical options could benefit osteoporosis patients with medication-related jaw necrosis

Osteoporosis patients who suffer drug side effects that result in painful exposed bone in the jaw could benefit if they are treated with one of the more comprehensive surgical options that could lower the risk of relapse and repeat surgery, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

5 Jul 2017

Mayo Clinic study: Patients with Parkinson's have higher risk of melanoma and vice versa

People with the movement disorder Parkinson's disease have a much higher risk of the skin cancer melanoma, and vice versa, a Mayo Clinic study finds.

5 Jul 2017

Findings reveal how Ca2+ promotes endothelium-mediated feedback vasodilation in arterioles

Vasoconstriction must be balanced with vasodilation, particularly in the arterioles that supply tissues with blood.

5 Jul 2017

New study shows link between marijuana use and psychotic-like experiences

Going from an occasional user of marijuana to a weekly or daily user increases an adolescent's risk of having recurrent psychotic-like experiences by 159%, according to a new Canadian study published today in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

5 Jul 2017

Novel bandage could help monitor chronic wounds at home

A novel bandage alerts the nursing staff as soon as a wound starts healing badly. Sensors incorporated into the base material glow with a different intensity if the wound's pH level changes. This way even chronic wounds could be monitored at home.

5 Jul 2017

Researchers gain new insights into how proteins help immune defense mechanism in the body

Researchers have gained new insights into the mechanisms with which certain proteins help the immune defense mechanism in the human body.

4 Jul 2017

UC scientists develop new computerized tool to promote shared decision-making with CF patients

Physician-researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a computerized decision-making model to promote shared decision-making with cystic fibrosis patients.

4 Jul 2017

Researchers compare different types of insulin in treating patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes

Treatment with the insulin degludec compared to glargine U100 for 32 weeks resulted in a reduced rate of hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) episodes among patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes and at least one risk factor for hypoglycemia, according to two studies published by JAMA.

4 Jul 2017

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Daily movement program has potential to boost children’s learning

Memocate offers solutions for interaction problems that arise from memory disorders

AI networks can assess radiographs with same accuracy as human specialists

People with chronic tic disorder have higher suicide risk than general population

Scientists discover role of skin in spreading leishmaniasis

New study finds that CRP point-of-care testing reduces antibiotic prescribing for chest infections

Study examines novel surgical procedure to combat peri-implantitis

New study finds improvement in outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery

Natural coloring agent found in vegetables could suppress inflammation, study finds

Comprehensive surgical options could benefit osteoporosis patients with medication-related jaw necrosis

Mayo Clinic study: Patients with Parkinson's have higher risk of melanoma and vice versa

Findings reveal how Ca2+ promotes endothelium-mediated feedback vasodilation in arterioles

New study shows link between marijuana use and psychotic-like experiences

Novel bandage could help monitor chronic wounds at home

Researchers gain new insights into how proteins help immune defense mechanism in the body

UC scientists develop new computerized tool to promote shared decision-making with CF patients

Researchers compare different types of insulin in treating patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes

Study reveals higher number of eggs as determinants of IVF success

Emory scientists show how same enzyme spurs Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

First systematic genomic analysis of patients with T-ALL may aid development of new therapies

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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