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Parkinson's discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis

(Medical Xpress)—A new study could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, after a Malaysian researcher working for Newcastle University in the UK identified that even early in the disease people experience symptoms.

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Apr 18, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Vitamin D proven to boost energy—from within the cells

Vitamin D is vital for making our muscles work efficiently and boosting energy levels, new research from Newcastle University has shown.

Medical research created Apr 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Vital children's cancer drug being underdosed

(Medical Xpress)—A study has found that many patients receiving a potentially life-saving drug for the childhood cancer neuroblastoma are potentially being under-dosed. Every year in the UK approximately 100 children aged ...

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Paper examines the illusion of the scintillating grid

(Medical Xpress)—The fascinating but deeply weird illusion of the scintillating grid, where the grid appears to sparkle, has been shown to be more sparkly when you view it with both eyes rather than one ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Ideal body size identified

(Medical Xpress)—The ideal male and female bodies according to each of the sexes have been identified by researchers at Newcastle University using a special 3D design programme. The findings, published today in the journ ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 03, 2012 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (8) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Interaction between auditory cortex and amygdala responsible for our response to unpleasant sounds, research finds

(Medical Xpress)—Heightened activity between the emotional and auditory parts of the brain explains why the sound of chalk on a blackboard or a knife on a bottle is so unpleasant.

Neuroscience created Oct 10, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Discovering how the brain ages

Researchers at Newcastle University have revealed the mechanism by which neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and other parts of the body, age. The research, published today in Aging Cell, opens up new avenues of understanding ...

Neuroscience created Sep 12, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Discovery of new white blood cell reveals target for better vaccine design

Researchers in Newcastle and Singapore have identified a new type of white blood cell which activates a killing immune response to an external source – providing a new potential target for vaccines for conditions such ...

Immunology created Jul 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A quarter of our very elderly have undiagnosed treatable heart problems, research reveals

The very oldest in our society are missing out on simple heart treatments which can prolong and improve their quality of life, Newcastle heart experts say.

Cardiology created Jul 24, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Long-term study identifies early predictors of sedentary behavior in children

In work published in the open access journal PLoS ONE today, more than 500 8 to 10-year-olds wore activity monitors providing Newcastle University and University of Strathclyde researchers with a very accurate picture of how ...

Health created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Musical brain patterns could help predict epileptic seizures

The research led by Newcastle University's Dr Mark Cunningham and Professor Miles Whittington and supported by the Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research, indicates a novel electrical bio-marker in humans.

Neuroscience created Jun 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists discover how common treatment-related cancer develops

(Medical Xpress) -- Scientists in a team at Newcastle University have identified a mechanism by which treatment-related leukaemia develops, raising hopes that this side effect of toxic chemotherapy could be ...

Cancer created May 31, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Lack of alternatives drives teenagers to drink, study warns

(Medical Xpress)—A focus on alcohol-related entertainment in the North East normalises binge drinking among young people, a new study has found. Tim Townshend, of the School of Architecture, Planning & Lan ...

Health created Apr 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Poorer patients with lung cancer less likely to receive treatment than wealtheir patients

Poorer lung cancer patients in the developed world are significantly less likely to receive treatment than richer patients, researchers from Newcastle University have found. This inequality in treatment may contribute to ...

Cancer created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Top ten tips to combat diabetes this New Year

(Medical Xpress)—Getting your family and friends to support you in being physically active and setting yourself physical activity goals are among the top ten tips scientifically proven to help combat Type 2 diabetes.

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