The analysis of the human brain is a central goal of neuroscience. However, for methodological reasons, research has largely focused on model organisms, in particular the mouse. Now, neuroscientists have gained novel insights on human neural circuitry using tissue obtained from neurosurgical interventions. Three-dimensional electron microscope data revealed a novel expanded network of interneurons in
Black people in the U.S. are twice as likely as white people to be coerced into procedures during perinatal and birth care, and to undergo them without their explicit consent, according to a new study by researchers at UBC’s Birth Place Lab and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Pregnant people of other minoritized
For patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), ranibizumab with a port delivery system (PDS) with one refill costs more than intravitreal ranibizumab or aflibercept injections if about 11 or 10 injections, respectively, or fewer are needed within the first year, according to a study published online June 16 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Shefali Sood, M.D.,
If you struggle to fall asleep at night, you are not alone. About 28% of Americans say insomnia is taking a toll on their daily lives, and about 64% say they take sleep aids to help them fall asleep or stay asleep. “Chronic insomnia is a dangerous public health problem,” said Jennifer Martin, a licensed
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the immunity dynamics following infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in children and adolescents. Study: Naturally-acquired Immunity Dynamics against SARS-CoV-2 in Children and Adolescents. Image Credit: L Julia/Shutterstock Background Several studies have investigated the duration of protection conferred by previous
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I product recall for the SafeStar 55 Breathing System Filter. The manufacturer, Germany based Draeger Inc, initiated the recall on May 9, following an injury and a complaint from its customers. A Class I recall is reserved for only the most serious of situations, for
New research has compared the risk of getting long COVID from two different SARS-CoV-2 variants, the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers from King’s College London recently found that people with Omicron infections are 20-50% less likely to develop long COVID symptoms than those who had the Delta variant. The research team also found the absolute
Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, is awarding $21.7 million to fund 48 new research projects at 26 distinguished academic medical institutions in the U.S. that are focused on improving patient outcomes – particularly for people with the most aggressive breast cancers, or who have experienced a recurrence or metastasis. With this
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Each year, around 2.3 million people worldwide contract the disease. If doctors detect breast cancer early enough, patients usually respond well to treatment. However, things become much more difficult if the cancer has already metastasized. Metastasis occurs
If there’s one thing for sure, it’s that life doesn’t always go our way. A rejection, no matter the circumstance or size, can be painful, but it is something we all experience at some stage in our lives. Dr. Kelsey Zimmermann, a researcher at the School of Psychology, UNSW Science, says while rejection affects us
Body-mass index and diet have both been linked to increased cancer risk, though the exact nature of the mechanism behind this is not well understood, and is assumed to be multifactorial. New research has shown a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal
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New wearable technology creates new possibilities for assessing the neurological development of young children. Early motor assessment is essential for supporting the early detection of neurodevelopmental problems and their therapeutic interventions. A Finnish research group at the BABA Center, Helsinki Children’s Hospital, has developed a novel wearable for infants for the reliable assessment of motor
A collaborative study from UT Southwestern scientists has identified a new function for a protein called TAO2 that appears to be key to inhibiting replication of the influenza virus, which sickens millions of individuals worldwide each year and kills hundreds of thousands. The findings were published in PNAS. "These results uncover new strategies for interfering
Simple brain scan can detect early-stage Alzheimer’s with 98% accuracy and give same-day result, study finds — and it could be on the NHS by 2025 Computer programme uses standard MRI technology found in most hospitals Produces a result in 10 to 12 hours, which could slash current NHS waiting times Researchers who developed it
A specific cell within our retina, the light-sensitive part of our eyes responsible for sending visual information to our brain, appears to be particularly good at housing Ebola and other viruses, new research has found. A highly infectious and lethal viral disease, Ebola was first observed 1976 and has since impacted thousands of humans and
An innovative light-activated therapy developed at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, could help detect and treat an aggressive brain cancer type, a new study shows. The “photoimmunotherapy” combines a special fluorescent dye with a cancer-targeting compound, which together boosts the body’s immune response. In studies in mice, the combination was shown to improve the
Long Covid: Dr Sara Kayat discusses impact on children We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Research conducted by La Trobe University
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