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Guidelines stress caution when combining anti-epileptic, HIV drugs
New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology will help physicians better choose seizure drugs for people on HIV/AIDS medication, avoiding deadly drug interactions and preventing critical anti-HIV ...
Neuroscience
Jan 04, 2012 |
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Autism researchers make exciting strides
Teaching young children with autism to imitate others may improve a broader range of social skills, according to a new study by a Michigan State University scholar.
Autism spectrum disorders
Dec 12, 2011 |
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Moral dilemma: Would you kill 1 person to save 5?
Imagine a runaway boxcar heading toward five people who can't escape its path. Now imagine you had the power to reroute the boxcar onto different tracks with only one person along that route.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 01, 2011 |
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Diabetes drug metformin shows promise in reducing risk of cancer
An inexpensive drug that treats Type-2 diabetes has been shown to prevent a number of natural and man-made chemicals from stimulating the growth of breast cancer cells, according to a newly published study by a Michigan State ...
Cancer
Nov 23, 2011 |
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New research on body parts' sensitivity to environmental changes
Research by a team of Michigan State University scientists has shed new light on why some body parts are more sensitive to environmental change than others, work that could someday lead to better ways of treating ...
Genetics
Nov 21, 2011 |
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More fiber, but not necessarily less fat, good for teen diets
A diet high in fiber – but not necessarily one low in saturated fat or cholesterol – is tied to a lower risk of heart disease and type-2 diabetes in teenagers, according to new findings from Michigan State University.
Health
Nov 10, 2011 |
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Video game playing tied to creativity
Both boys and girls who play video games tend to be more creative, regardless of whether the games are violent or nonviolent, according to new research by Michigan State University scholars.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 02, 2011 |
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I vs. we: Individuals perform better when focused on team's effort
Individuals perform better and are more confident when they practice motivational tactics focused not on them but on the team they belong to, according to a recently published study by Michigan State University ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Research sheds light on origins of greatness
What makes people great? Popular theorists such as the New Yorker's Malcolm Gladwell and the New York Times' David Brooks argue that intelligence plays a role -- but only up to a point. Beyond that, they say, ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 05, 2011 |
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Medical packaging can make the difference
(Medical Xpress) -- At the site of a car crash, in an emergency room or at an operating table: The seconds it takes to get a medical device to work properly or to understand the packaging on a device can be ...
Health
Sep 30, 2011 |
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People learn while they sleep, study suggests
People may be learning while they're sleeping – an unconscious form of memory that is still not well understood, according to a study by Michigan State University researchers.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 27, 2011 |
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Modified vaccine shows promise in preventing malaria
Continuing a global effort to prevent malaria infections, Michigan State University researchers have created a new malaria vaccine – one that combines the use of a disabled cold virus with an immune system-stimulating ...
Medical research
Sep 26, 2011 |
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MSU engages public on using newborn blood spots for research
With millions of newborns' blood samples stored in a Michigan bio-bank, researchers are working to determine public attitudes toward the practice of using the blood spots for medical research.
Other
Sep 21, 2011 |
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Parents' behavior linked to kids' videogame playing
Children who think their parents are poor monitors or nag a lot tend to play videogames more than other kids, according to a study by Michigan State University researchers.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 07, 2011 |
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Breakthrough procedure helps patients with throat, mouth cancer
(Medical Xpress) -- A new robotic procedure performed by a Michigan State University physician at Lansing's Sparrow Hospital could vastly improve the quality of life and recovery time for patients who suffer from throat and ...
Cancer
Sep 01, 2011 |
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