Archive: 31/07/2012

Reconnecting nerves to their target muscles

European researchers are working toward restoration of mobility in neuromuscular disease and trauma. Using miniature scaffolds to guide nerve regeneration, they are seeking to ensure proper functional connections between ...

Jul 31, 2012

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No difference in development with childcare

Parents who have feared sending their babies to childcare too early can rest a little easier, according to a research project led by a Charles Sturt University (CSU) academic.

Jul 31, 2012

The RHAU helicase: A key player in blood formation

Scientists at the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research have discovered that the helicase RHAU, a protein that can resolve complex structures in both DNA and RNA molecules, is essential for early embryonic ...

Jul 31, 2012

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Brain workout: Older adults can take part in a USF study that is showing benefits in fight against cognitive decline

(Medical Xpress) -- If physical exercise can strengthen muscles, can mental exercise strengthen brains? And if so, for how long?

Jul 31, 2012

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Look at smoking preferences reveals 'left-digit' price effects

(Medical Xpress) -- Georgia sold 544 million packs of cigarettes in 2010, earning $201 million in state tax revenue. New research from the University of Georgia suggests a $1 tax increase would decrease consumption by 20 ...

Jul 31, 2012

Teaching parents about weight while they wait

(Medical Xpress) -- Want to teach parents about healthy lifestyles for their children? There’s going to be an app for that, thanks to researchers in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta.

Jul 31, 2012

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Few regular users of strong painkillers: Norwegian study

Each year roughly 10 per cent of the Norwegian population are given a prescription for opioids. Until recently, the number of these who can be considered regular users of such medications was unknown.

Jul 31, 2012

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Wide variation in number of patients GPs refer with suspected cancer

Information published today by the National Cancer Intelligence Network (NCIN) reveals wide variation across England in the numbers of patients with suspected cancer that GP practices refer to secondary care.

Jul 31, 2012