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Medical Xpress / Novel therapy may reverse autism-related brain deficits, study suggests
Researchers have identified a promising new therapeutic strategy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A research team led by Director KIM Eunjoon of the IBS Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions has now identified a promising ...
Medical Xpress / Why eating in the middle of the night can cause gastrointestinal issues
Eating when the body is normally asleep appears to desynchronize the circadian clocks of different cell types in the intestines, a UT Southwestern Medical Center study suggests. The findings, published in PNAS, could help ...
Medical Xpress / Brushing your teeth in hospital could reduce the chance of catching pneumonia
You go to the hospital for treatment and to get better. But sometimes, you get something much less welcome: an infection.
Medical Xpress / Mapping brain network changes linked to bipolar disorder severity and treatment
New research from the Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has discovered subtle but widespread differences in the brain's communication networks ...
Medical Xpress / What drives lower-back nerve pain? Genetic clues could reshape stenosis care
An international research team has identified dozens of new genetic risk factors linked to lumbar spinal stenosis, a common degenerative condition of the lower spine. The study, led by researchers at the University of Oulu, ...
Medical Xpress / A popular joint pain supplement may accelerate dementia
New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. The ...
Medical Xpress / More steps are linked to more healthful rest for college students, research shows
University students who aren't always enthused about walking across campus for class can take heart in new research that suggests lots of daily steps translate to improved mental health and better sleep.
Medical Xpress / One tiny patch could bring hospital-style heart checks into homes
A lightweight wearable device developed by UNSW engineers could one day help people monitor their heart and breathing health from home, potentially reducing hospital visits and allowing doctors to detect problems earlier. ...
Medical Xpress / New study reveals how extreme heat shapes cancer care decisions
In South Florida, heat shapes daily routines long before summer officially arrives. For people living with cancer, that heat can feel like an added, continuous health burden that influences daily decisions about care, movement ...
Medical Xpress / A marathon can send heart warning signals soaring, but what those alarms really mean is far from settled
Changes to the heart linked to marathon running vary by age, sex and training level, finds a synthesis of the available data, published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. But it is not clear whether these changes represent ...
Medical Xpress / Moderate screen time in first 3 days after concussion linked to teens' faster recovery
Moderate screen time in the first three days after concussion is linked to faster recovery, with an average 141 minutes of daily use speeding symptom resolution by 35%, according to a study of 80 concussed teens published ...
Medical Xpress / How waste build-up in the brain occurs in aging and neurodegeneration
To function properly, neurons need to recycle cellular waste before it becomes toxic. When neurons can no longer do that, either due to aging or harmful genetic mutations, neurodegenerative disease can set in. One sign that ...
