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Medical Xpress / Runners improve performance by narrowing their visual focus
The factors that go into optimizing athletic performance have long been of interest to trainers, scientists, and, of course, athletes themselves. These include workout regimens, nutrition, and technique. A team of psychology ...
Medical Xpress / Chromosome imbalances disrupt mitochondrial function in cancer cells, study finds
It has been known for several years that abnormal chromosome numbers lead to protein imbalances in the affected cells. Researchers at RPTU have now investigated the detailed effects of such imbalances. Surprisingly, they ...
Medical Xpress / Targeting newly-identified brain protein brings hope of new treatment for Parkinson's disease
Groundbreaking research by the University of Sydney has identified a new brain protein involved in the development of Parkinson's disease and a way to modify it, paving the way for future treatments for the disease.
Dialog / The hidden problem in emergency department STI care: Overtreating men, undertreating women
When I work shifts in the emergency department, I often find myself weighing two imperfect options for patients who might have a sexually transmitted infection. Should I administer antibiotics "just in case," or wait for ...
Medical Xpress / One-size-fits-all approach does not work for autistic adults
In a world that is often overwhelming for people with autism, a new study by Australian and U.S. researchers is calling for a rethink in how calming spaces and sensory rooms are designed.
Medical Xpress / Researchers find cognitive impairment is common after cardiogenic shock
Many survivors of cardiogenic shock showed evidence of new cognitive impairment after leaving the hospital, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of ...
Medical Xpress / A good soak in a hot tub might beat a sauna for health benefits
Hot tubs and saunas can both soothe aching muscles and provide welcome warmth, but hot tubs might offer greater health benefits.
Medical Xpress / Early blood-thinning treatment found to be safe and effective for stroke patients
Patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced a stroke would benefit greatly from earlier treatment than is currently recommended in current UK guidelines, finds a new study led by UCL (University College London) ...
Medical Xpress / Inflammatory cells remain in the blood after treatment of severe asthma, study shows
Biological drugs have improved the lives of many people with severe asthma. However, a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that some immune cells with high inflammatory potential are not completely eradicated ...
Medical Xpress / Seasonal and weekly changes shape global sleep patterns, study finds
A new international study drawing on 73 million nights of data reveals that our sleep patterns are seriously shaped by the day of the week, the season, and where we live.
Medical Xpress / A cure for type 1 diabetes? Beta cell replacement with zimislecel achieves insulin independence in early trial
In a clinical trial led by University of Toronto researchers, an allogeneic stem cell–derived islet therapy (zimislecel) restored insulin production and ended severe hypoglycemia in adults with type 1 diabetes within a ...
Medical Xpress / How hippocampal place cells and synaptic plasticity contribute to the progressive acquisition of memories
The human brain is known to store various memories for long periods of time, progressively learning from new experiences and forming adaptive representations that ultimately guide decision-making and behavior. When people ...
