Archive: 10/04/2017
A little inhibition shapes the brain's GPS
Researchers from King's College London have discovered a specific class of inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex which plays a key role in how the brain encodes spatial information. The findings are published in the journal ...
Apr 10, 2017
Cause of an inherited neurological disorder discovered
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have identified the basis for how a single gene mutation can cause a rare neurological movement disorder known as dystonia.
Apr 10, 2017
Quest for balance in radiation leads to lower doses
A new study led by UC San Francisco has found that radiation doses can be safely and effectively reduced - and more consistently administered - for common CT scans by assessing and comparing doses across hospitals, and then ...
Apr 10, 2017
Patients at hospital-based primary practices more likely to get unnecessary tests
Patients with common conditions such as back pain, headaches and upper respiratory infections are more likely to receive tests and services of uncertain or little diagnostic or therapeutic benefit—so-called low-value care—when ...
Apr 10, 2017