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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Can Exercise Help People with Parkinson’s Disease?
According to a study published in the journal Neurology, exercise may help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their balance, ability to move around and quality of life, even if it does not reduce their risk of falling. Falling is a common problem …
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Carotid Stenting Linked to High Real-world Mortality
Analysis following carotid stenting in Medicare patients revealed a notably high mortality rate, which draws into question if the procedure may be shortening the lifespan of elderly patients. The study was conducted by researchers from the Duke Clinical …
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Help with Balance for People with Multiple Sclerosis
A new pilot study conducted by the University of Massachusetts will investigate how sensation in the feet while standing relates to balance ability in people suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), and whether vibrating insoles might aid walking and …
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Monday, January 19, 2015
Study Quantifies the Effect of Depressive Thoughts on Memory
Depressive thinking has been linked to a hindered ability to remember information, according to a study published in the journal Cognition and Emotion, conducted by the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas. Researchers analyzed …
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Monday, January 19, 2015
Epigenetic Changes Tied to Autism Spectrum Disorder
According to a recent study published in the journal Nature, chemical modifications to DNA’s packaging — known as epigenetic changes — can activate or repress genes involved in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and early brain development. Biochemists …
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Friday, January 16, 2015
Neuron Network Tasked with Concentration Identified
A network of neurons has been identified by a McGill University research team which may be a central mechanism in processing information while filtering out distractions, effectively forming what is colloquially known as attention span. The paper, published …
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Friday, January 16, 2015
Study Finds Key to Protecting Children from Head Trauma
Research recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine provides evidence that protecting children in advance from head injuries is the key to reducing their severity. The exhaustive analysis, collected from the data of more than 40,000 …
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Thursday, January 15, 2015
Brain Activity During Epileptic Seizures Recorded
A new procedure performed by the Loyola University Medical Center allows real-time imaging of the brain during epileptic seizures, allowing physicians to target the exact brain mechanisms affected and enhancing diagnosis and treatment options. Patients …
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Thursday, January 15, 2015
Robots to Assist People with Disabilities
New research in robotics may help stroke rehabilitation, guide wheelchairs and assist children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through projects from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH is in its third year of participating in the Interagency …
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Primary Care Doctors Report Prescribing Fewer Opioids for Pain
A striking majority of primary-care physicians are hesitant to prescribe opioids for pain relief due to the ongoing concern over prescription drug abuse, according to a study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, published in JAMA Internal …
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