News tagged with phd student


Study of the machinery of cells reveals clues to neurological disorder

(Medical Xpress)—Investigation by researchers from the University of Exeter and ETH Zurich has shed new light on a protein which is linked to a common neurological disorder called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Neuroscience created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Childhood egg allergy a 'piece of cake' for researchers

Young children who suffer from allergy to raw egg are being fed cake containing baked egg in a new study aimed at helping children to outgrow their allergy.

Immunology created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Children's brain processing speed indicates risk of psychosis

(Medical Xpress)—New research from Cardiff and Bristol universities shows that children whose brains process information more slowly than their peers are at greater risk of psychotic experiences.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Holistic scoring system of obesity treatment outcomes

A new scoring system takes a holistic view of the effect of obesity treatment in patients.

Overweight and Obesity created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Meal-induced falls in blood pressure in Parkinson's sufferers

University of Adelaide researchers are hoping to better understand why some sufferers of Parkinson's disease experience a marked reduction in blood pressure after they've eaten a meal.

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sweet potato weaning food to improve infant nutrition

A Massey University PhD student has developed a complementary food for infants in developing nations that could help minimise vitamin A deficiency.

Health created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hand surgery enhances life quality for those with spinal cord injuries

Reconstructive hand surgery can dramatically enhance the life quality and independence of those paralysed by a cervical spinal cord injury. Despite this, the operation is not frequently performed, either ...

Surgery created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Grandad's hip fracture a risk factor for osteoporosis

Has your paternal or maternal grandfather broken their hip on any occasion? In that case there is a greater risk that your own bones are more fragile as an adult. This has been demonstrated in a thesis at the Sahlgrenska ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Defining the new normal in aging

Diana McIntyre approaches her 80th birthday later this year with the same energy and zest for life of friends decades her junior. Aside from back surgery years ago, she's never been sick and, through a busy volunteer schedule, ...

Health created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Preventing chronic pain with stress management

For chronic pain sufferers, such as people who develop back pain after a car accident, avoiding the harmful effects of stress may be key to managing their condition. This is particularly important for people with a smaller-than-average ...

Neuroscience created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gene associated with high anxiety can have protective effect on the battlefield

(Medical Xpress)—The onset of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is unpredictable. Because it depends on the unforeseeable occurrence of traumatic events, it is difficult to identify preventative or ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Higher risk of stroke from common heart disease

(Medical Xpress)—Australians are being warned of a higher risk of stroke caused by the nation's most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation.

Cardiology created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Measuring distress in people with Types 1 and 2 diabetes

(Medical Xpress)—Australian diabetes experts, psychiatrists and neuroscientists have reported the benefits of measuring depression and disease-related distress in patients with diabetes. They have also ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Better understanding of the cause of Alzheimer's disease: New suggestion for a possible treatment

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting over 35 million people worldwide. It is generally assumed that the clumping of beta-amyloid (Aß) protein causes neuronal loss in patients. Medication focuses ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Dec 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Help for European children to resist unhealthy temptations

Children and young people in Europe are exposed to all kinds of fast food, crisps and fizzy drinks – so how can they learn to resist the temptation to indulge?

Health created Nov 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0