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First year of elementary school improves child's attentiveness, research shows

The first year of elementary school markedly boosts a child's attentiveness, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Max Planck Institute in Germany.

11 May 2017

NIH-funded study identifies brain cells in fruit flies that regulate protein hunger

Have you ever found yourself craving a steak or a burger? The brain controls our feelings of hunger and also determines the types of nutrients we should be seeking out.

11 May 2017

Deep-learning network provides accurate detection and delineation of breast cancers on biopsy slides

A deep-learning computer network developed through research led by Case Western Reserve University was 100 percent accurate in determining whether invasive forms of breast cancer were present in whole biopsy slides.

11 May 2017

Study generates comprehensive catalog of diseases linked to variations in HLA genes

A study led by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy has generated the first comprehensive catalog of diseases associated with variations in human leukocyte antigen genes that regulate the body's immune system.

11 May 2017

Study: Brain region that helps manage body functions reacts differently between men and women

A region of the brain that helps to manage body functions including stress, heart rate and blood pressure reacts differently between men and women when presented with certain stimuli, according to a new study from the UCLA School of Nursing.

11 May 2017

Researchers identify cells that drive autoimmune disease

Researchers at National Jewish Health have identified a trigger for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis.

11 May 2017

Study explores use of beetroot juice as targeted treatment option for people with heart disease

A new study finds that dietary nitrate- a compound that dilates blood vessels to decrease blood pressure- may reduce overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs with heart disease.

11 May 2017

Evolution of overall brain size accounts for most of the differences, study reveals

Which came first, overall bigger brains or larger brain regions that control specialized behaviors? Neuroscientists have debated this question for decades, but a new Cornell University study settles the score.

11 May 2017

Scientists discover natural defense mechanism that kills TB bacteria

A natural mechanism by which our cells kill the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis (TB) has been discovered by scientists at the Francis Crick Institute, which could help in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

11 May 2017

Primary care prescription data could help guide GP referrals, improve early diagnosis of cancer

Cancer Research UK-funded scientists are to examine whether identifying patterns in medication given to patients before they develop cancer could improve early diagnosis.

11 May 2017

Early-onset pancreatitis in children linked to family history and genetic mutations

A study published today in The Journal of Pediatrics suggests that early-onset pancreatitis in children is strongly associated with certain genetic mutations and family history of pancreatitis.

10 May 2017

Family dog could help kids with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into daily lives

The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives, a new study from Oregon State University indicates.

10 May 2017

UT Health scientists discover epigenetic changes that contribute to AML

UT Health San Antonio researchers discovered epigenetic changes that contribute to one-fifth of cases of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive cancer that arises out of the blood-forming cells in bone marrow.

10 May 2017

Functional electrical stimulation helps MS and stroke patients to walk effectively

Robert Bush has multiple sclerosis (MS), which sapped his ability to walk five years ago. Joseph McGlynn suffered a stroke that seriously impaired his left side, also five years ago.

10 May 2017

Virtual reality support group could be effective option for older adults who have lost a spouse

As the U.S. population ages, it's estimated that half of women older than 65 are widows, while one-sixth of men of the same age have lost their spouses.

10 May 2017

Spinal cord cross sectional area is not good predictor of axonal loss in MS, say researchers

It is commonly thought that in MS, the loss of axons (nerve fibers) contributes to the chronic disability found in many patients. This has led to the wide use of MRI to measure the cross sectional area of the spinal cord in order to predict disability.

10 May 2017

Demyelination may not be good indicator of MS progression, study finds

A study by researchers from Queen Mary University of London establishes for the first time the extent of neuronal loss in the brain of a person with MS over their life and finds that demyelination may not be as good an indicator of disease progression as previously thought.

10 May 2017

Gut microbiome may play key role in pathology of common cerebrovascular disease

Bacteria in the gut microbiome drive the formation of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), clusters of dilated, thin-walled blood vessels in the brain that can cause stroke and seizures, according to new research published this week in Nature by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

10 May 2017

Mandatory headwear by surgeon does not reduce surgical site infections, study finds

Surgical site infections are noteworthy and costly health complications. Patients with infections are likely to stay longer an intensive care unit and a hospital.

10 May 2017

Yogurt intake may increase hip bone density, reduce risk of osteoporosis in older adults

The largest observational study to date of dairy intakes and bone and frailty measurements in older adults has found that increased yogurt consumption was associated with a higher hip bone density and a significantly reduced risk of osteoporosis in older women and men on the island of Ireland, after taking into account traditional risk factors.

10 May 2017

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First year of elementary school improves child's attentiveness, research shows

NIH-funded study identifies brain cells in fruit flies that regulate protein hunger

Deep-learning network provides accurate detection and delineation of breast cancers on biopsy slides

Study generates comprehensive catalog of diseases linked to variations in HLA genes

Study: Brain region that helps manage body functions reacts differently between men and women

Researchers identify cells that drive autoimmune disease

Study explores use of beetroot juice as targeted treatment option for people with heart disease

Evolution of overall brain size accounts for most of the differences, study reveals

Scientists discover natural defense mechanism that kills TB bacteria

Primary care prescription data could help guide GP referrals, improve early diagnosis of cancer

Early-onset pancreatitis in children linked to family history and genetic mutations

Family dog could help kids with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into daily lives

UT Health scientists discover epigenetic changes that contribute to AML

Functional electrical stimulation helps MS and stroke patients to walk effectively

Virtual reality support group could be effective option for older adults who have lost a spouse

Spinal cord cross sectional area is not good predictor of axonal loss in MS, say researchers

Demyelination may not be good indicator of MS progression, study finds

Gut microbiome may play key role in pathology of common cerebrovascular disease

Mandatory headwear by surgeon does not reduce surgical site infections, study finds

Yogurt intake may increase hip bone density, reduce risk of osteoporosis in older adults

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