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Study sheds light on brain circuit behind auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia

Voice experiments in people with epilepsy have helped trace the circuit of electrical signals in the brain that allow its hearing center to sort out background sounds from their own voices.

3 Dec 2024

Loss of empathy in frontotemporal dementia linked to brain activity changes

Patients with frontotemporal dementia often lack the ability to empathize. A study at Karolinska Institutet has now shown that these patients do not show the same brain activity as healthy individuals when they witness the pain of others, a finding that it is hoped will increase understanding of this specific dementia disease.

3 Dec 2024

MIT engineers develop inflatable gastric balloon for weight loss

Gastric balloons - silicone balloons filled with air or saline and placed in the stomach - can help people lose weight by making them feel too full to overeat.

3 Dec 2024

CBT and rehabilitation show modest benefits for long COVID recovery, study finds

CBT and combined rehabilitation offer moderate benefits for long COVID, enhancing quality of life and reducing fatigue, but evidence quality is variable.

3 Dec 2024

PCORI funds $156 million for new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has approved funding awards totaling more than $156 million for new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER), as well as research to improve methods and strengthen the science of engagement in CER.

3 Dec 2024

Scientists aim to identify the most effective TBS protocols for treating schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, which is characterized by positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations and delusions), negative symptoms (diminished emotional expressions or avolition), and cognitive impairments (attention deficits and poor learning skills), is a serious mental health condition that affects how individuals think, behave, and perceive the world.

3 Dec 2024

Minimally invasive procedure provides relief for knee osteoarthritis sufferers

A minimally invasive procedure provides significant relief from knee pain and may prevent the need for knee replacement surgery in people with osteoarthritis, according to a study being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

3 Dec 2024

Gut microbes may have helped human ancestors develop larger brains

Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body, and as a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and maintenance.

3 Dec 2024

Lifestyle choices and cognitive health linked to future dementia risk

The risk of developing dementia later in life is strongly predicted by a person's cognitive ability, functional limitations and physical health as many as 20 years before onset of the illness, according to a new RAND report.

3 Dec 2024

Skeletal muscle loss linked to increased risk of dementia

Skeletal muscle loss is a risk factor for developing dementia, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

3 Dec 2024

Research sheds light on how mutated PSEN2 accelerates familial Alzheimer's disease progression

Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating condition that slowly robs people of their memory and cognitive abilities, affecting millions of people worldwide.

3 Dec 2024

Brain scan could predict success of spinal surgery for chronic pain

A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain. The Kobe University result gives doctors a much-needed biomarker to discuss with patients considering spinal cord stimulation.

3 Dec 2024

Study links menopause hormone therapy to varied heart and blood clot risks

Research on hormone therapy reveals critical insights into cardiovascular disease risks, guiding clinicians in selecting safer treatment options for menopause.

3 Dec 2024

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Brings Cutting-Edge Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Solutions to Saudi Arabia with New Registration

With the launch of NObreath® FeNO and Gastrolyzer® devices, Bedfont® and Tebaba Medical Services are advancing breath analysis technology in the Middle East.

From NObreath 3 Dec 2024

Orbit Discovery and Evergreen Theragnostics expand research collaboration to advance targeted therapeutics development

Orbit Discovery, a leading provider of peptide discovery services, and Evergreen Theragnostics, a radiopharmaceutical company at the forefront of precision medicine, today announced an extension to their research collaboration to find novel targeting peptides for radiopharmaceutical delivery.

From Orbit Discovery 3 Dec 2024

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Study sheds light on brain circuit behind auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia

Loss of empathy in frontotemporal dementia linked to brain activity changes

MIT engineers develop inflatable gastric balloon for weight loss

CBT and rehabilitation show modest benefits for long COVID recovery, study finds

PCORI funds $156 million for new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research

Scientists aim to identify the most effective TBS protocols for treating schizophrenia

Minimally invasive procedure provides relief for knee osteoarthritis sufferers

Gut microbes may have helped human ancestors develop larger brains

Lifestyle choices and cognitive health linked to future dementia risk

Skeletal muscle loss linked to increased risk of dementia

Research sheds light on how mutated PSEN2 accelerates familial Alzheimer's disease progression

Brain scan could predict success of spinal surgery for chronic pain

Study links menopause hormone therapy to varied heart and blood clot risks

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Brings Cutting-Edge Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Solutions to Saudi Arabia with New Registration

Orbit Discovery and Evergreen Theragnostics expand research collaboration to advance targeted therapeutics development

Key risk factors influencing mortality rates in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis patients

With Trump on the way, advocates look to states to pick up medical debt fight

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California falling short of enrollment goal as mental health courts roll out statewide

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Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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