News tagged with research findings


Asthma study finds children being stigmatised in India

Chidren with asthma in India are being prevented from receiving effective treatment by a range of widely-held myths and misconceptions, says a University of Sydney study.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 14, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers form new nerve cells—directly in the brain

The field of cell therapy, which aims to form new cells in the body in order to cure disease, has taken another important step in the development towards new treatments. A new report from researchers at Lund University in ...

Neuroscience created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Moving 3D computer model of key human protein is powerful new tool in fight against cancer

A picture is worth 1,000 words when it comes to understanding how things work, but 3D moving pictures are even better. That's especially true for scientists trying to stop cancer by better understanding the ...

Cancer created Jun 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

For some children with ADHD, music has similar positive effects to medication

(Medical Xpress)—The findings are part of a study on the effects of distractors on children with ADHD. A team of researchers, led by FIU Center for Children and Families Director William E. Pelham Jr., ...

Attention deficit disorders created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Meditation technique enhances children's mental health

(Medical Xpress)—Teachers in schools across the globe are turning to a new philosophy to help improve the behaviour and well-being of students.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Branded for life? Researchers examine impact of consumer culture on UK's children

Consumers of fashionable brands, the latest gadgets, and the coolest looks are getting ever younger. Yet, children who immerse themselves in consumer culture feel worse about themselves, not better, say researchers at the ...

Health created May 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Potential drug for treating deadly brain cancer

(Medical Xpress)—A*STAR scientists have identified a biomarker of the most lethal form of brain tumours in adults − glioblastoma multiforme. The scientists found that by targeting this biomarker and depleting ...

Cancer created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Hold the extra burgers and fries when people pleasers arrive

If you are a people-pleaser who strives to keep your social relationships smooth and comfortable, you might find yourself overeating in certain social situations like Super Bowl watch parties. A new study from Case Western ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Broader approach reveals genetic complexity behind diabetes genes

(Medical Xpress)—Using a new method, diabetes researchers at Lund University, Sweden, have been able to reveal more of the genetic complexity behind type 2 diabetes. The new research findings have been achieved as a result ...

Genetics created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A new approach to understanding research relevance

(Medical Xpress)—"Science is broken; let's fix it," says the University of Sydney's Associate Professor Alex Holcombe, who is part of a major new effort to improve the reliability of psychological research.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Same gene variant promotes pain in women, suppresses pain in men

More women than men develop chronic low back pain and sciatica. The explanation may lie with a gene variant that plays into the body's pain regulation.

Medical research created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Intervention results in increased use of evidence-based medications for patients with acute coronary syndrome

Among patients with acute coronary syndromes (such as heart attack or unstable angina) treated at public hospitals in Brazil, implementation of a multifaceted intervention that included educational materials, checklists and ...

Cardiology created Mar 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Spin' in media reports of scientific articles

Press releases and news stories reporting the results of randomized controlled trials often contain "spin"—specific reporting strategies (intentional or unintentional) emphasizing the beneficial effect of the experimental ...

Other created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Online or off, bullying proves harmful

Children who are bullied online or by mobile phone are just as likely to skip school or consider suicide as kids who are physically bullied, according to a study led by a Michigan State University criminologist.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Exome sequencing: Potential diagnostic assay for unexplained intellectual disability

Research findings confirming that de novo mutations represent a major cause of previously unexplained intellectual disability were presented on Nov. 8 at the American Society of Human Genetics 2012 meeting in San Francisco.

Genetics created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0