Foot painters' toes mapped like fingers in the brain Using your feet like hands can cause organised 'hand-like' maps of the toes in the brain, never before documented in people, finds a new UCL-led study of two professional foot painters. Sep 10, 2019 0 228
Two commonly used uveitis drugs perform similarly in clinical trial Methotrexate and the more expensive mycophenolate mofetil performed similarly in a head-to-head clinical trial that compared the two drugs for treating noninfectious uveitis, an eye disease that accounts for up to 15% of ... Sep 10, 2019 0 0
An overactive cerebellum causes issues across the brain The cerebellum, located in the lower back of the skull, plays a key role in regulating voluntary movement like balance, motor learning and speech. Sep 10, 2019 0 231
Studying vision in pitch darkness shines light on how a mammal's brain drives behavior New work from Finland has been able to link mammalian behavior to its underlying neural code. The work examined how mammals' brains interpret signals from the eyes at low light levels. Sep 10, 2019 0 6
Women pediatricians earn less than men and work more at home, study finds Female pediatricians not only get paid less than their male counterparts, but they're more likely to have prime responsibility for housework and caring for their own children, according to new research. Sep 10, 2019 0 0
Survey shows many primary care doctors are unprepared to help patients avoid diabetes Which of these is not a risk factor for prediabetes? Sep 10, 2019 0 3
How to fight hidden causes of inflammation (HealthDay)—Tamping down inflammation is a must for people with a chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. But you can be exposed to damaging inflammation without having a specific medical condition. Sep 10, 2019 0 0
Fast prep steps for healthier salads (HealthDay)—Make the most of your farmers market bounty with fast salads that highlight end-of-summer's best produce, like a filling Cobb salad with tomatoes, corn, and green and red lettuces. Sep 10, 2019 0 1
Research shows 80% drop in ICU bloodstream infections Bloodstream infections acquired in UK Intensive Care Units (ICUs) reduced by 80% between 2007 and 2012, according to research funded by the NIHR Guy's and St Thomas' Biomedical Research Centre. Sep 10, 2019 0 0
Link between gut microbes and muscle growth suggests future approach to tackle muscle loss The microorganisms living in the intestines could help with muscle growth and function, opening new doors to interventions for age-related skeletal muscle loss, an international research team led by Nanyang Technological ... Sep 10, 2019 0 280