Deep brain stimulation shows immediate improvement in arm and hand function post-brain injury, study finds

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDeep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or s

Updated on: October 16,2024

Deep brain stimulation shows immediate improvement in arm and hand function post-brain injury, study finds

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDeep brain stimulation may provide immediate improvement in arm and hand strength and function weakened by traumatic brain injury or s

Updated on:October 16,2024

UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

byUniversity of CambridgeThese models can be created in the lab and mimic aspects of early human embryo development, which raises various ethical considerations. Credit: Irene Zorzan and Teresa

Updated on: July 05,2024

UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

byUniversity of CambridgeThese models can be created in the lab and mimic aspects of early human embryo development, which raises various ethical considerations. Credit: Irene Zorzan and Teresa

Updated on:July 05,2024

New insight into gene uncovers its link to incurable birth defect

byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Researchimage shows neurons and their connections to each other in red and yellow, and the cell's DNA in blue. WEHI researchers have, for the fir

Updated on: March 14,2024

New insight into gene uncovers its link to incurable birth defect

byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Researchimage shows neurons and their connections to each other in red and yellow, and the cell's DNA in blue. WEHI researchers have, for the fir

Updated on:March 14,2024

Clinical presentation of IDDMSSD syndrome likely associated with molecular location of mutation in PAK1 gene

by Texas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine has expanded the clinical spectrum of a new epileptic

Updated on: April 01,2024

Clinical presentation of IDDMSSD syndrome likely associated with molecular location of mutation in PAK1 gene

by Texas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine has expanded the clinical spectrum of a new epileptic

Updated on:April 01,2024

Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endo

Updated on: March 28,2024

Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endo

Updated on:March 28,2024

Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal consumption data show that there is an increasing trend of sedative–hypnotic prescriptions, especially in more developed aff

Updated on: January 26,2024

Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal consumption data show that there is an increasing trend of sedative–hypnotic prescriptions, especially in more developed aff

Updated on:January 26,2024

Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test

by Elana GotkineFewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study publis

Updated on: March 30,2024

Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test

by Elana GotkineFewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study publis

Updated on:March 30,2024

Scientists identify mutations that cause inherited kidney disease

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit:Kidney International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2023.11.021Genetic changes or mutations can cause hereditary kidney disease, which can event

Updated on: March 13,2024

Scientists identify mutations that cause inherited kidney disease

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit:Kidney International(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.kint.2023.11.021Genetic changes or mutations can cause hereditary kidney disease, which can event

Updated on:March 13,2024

Measles cases surge 20%, global study shows

An electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. GoldsmithMeasles infections soared by a fifth last year to over 10 million cases globally, revealing alarming gaps in v

Updated on: December 03,2024

Measles cases surge 20%, global study shows

An electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. GoldsmithMeasles infections soared by a fifth last year to over 10 million cases globally, revealing alarming gaps in v

Updated on:December 03,2024

New tool improves the search for genes that cause diseases

byUniversity of ChicagoDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA new statistical tool developed by researchers at the University of Ch

Updated on: April 26,2024

New tool improves the search for genes that cause diseases

byUniversity of ChicagoDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA new statistical tool developed by researchers at the University of Ch

Updated on:April 26,2024

Clinical trial: New dual therapy could revolutionize treatment of urothelial and bladder cancers

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityDr. Alison Zhang. Credit: Macquarie UniversityAn international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can

Updated on: January 26,2024

Clinical trial: New dual therapy could revolutionize treatment of urothelial and bladder cancers

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityDr. Alison Zhang. Credit: Macquarie UniversityAn international clinical trial of a treatment for advanced urothelial cancer has found a new dual therapy can

Updated on:January 26,2024

Researchers make mice a more powerful tool to study a wide range of human diseases

byJackson LaboratoryThe new protocol coaxes mouse stem cells to develop across multiple strains of mice, not just strain 129. This enables researchers to identify which strain best resemebles ce

Updated on: April 06,2024

Researchers make mice a more powerful tool to study a wide range of human diseases

byJackson LaboratoryThe new protocol coaxes mouse stem cells to develop across multiple strains of mice, not just strain 129. This enables researchers to identify which strain best resemebles ce

Updated on:April 06,2024