Archive: 11/03/2020

'Zombie' brain cells develop into working neurons

Preventing the death of neurons during brain growth means these 'zombie' cells can develop into functioning neurons, according to research in fruit flies from the Crick, the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the Max Planck ...

Mar 11, 2020

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Study reveals a delicate dance of dynamic changes in the conscious brain

Imagine you're at work: you're focused on a task when suddenly your mind starts to wander to thoughts of the weekend—that is, until you catch your boss walking by out of the corner of your eye. This back and forth in consciousness ...

Mar 11, 2020

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Giving common muscle relaxant via nose shows potential to treat neurodegenerative diseases

Delivering the medication dantrolene through the nose rather than the mouth may help the medication penetrate the brain more effectively, potentially maximizing its therapeutic benefits in the treatment of neurodegenerative ...

Mar 11, 2020

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More than half of Americans want money, control in exchange for genetic data

As people become more aware of privacy concerns and the ways in which genomic database companies are profiting from their data, their expectations for compensation and control may increase, according to researchers at Penn ...

Mar 11, 2020

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No, coronavirus isn't the same as the flu

Aches and pains, sore throat, fever—although they may feel similar to those suffering from their symptoms, the novel coronavirus is not the same as the seasonal flu, experts stressed Wednesday.

Mar 11, 2020

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States race to stop virus, as official warns of worse ahead

Governors and other leaders scrambling to slow the spread of the coronavirus stepped up bans on large public gatherings and a rapidly expanding list of universities moved classes online, as the U.S. government's top infectious-disease ...

Mar 11, 2020

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Honduras confirms first 2 cases of new coronavirus

Honduras has confirmed its first two cases of the new coronavirus, authorities reported Wednesday.

Mar 11, 2020

African Americans, Hispanics less likely to receive recommended lung cancer imaging

The use of PET-CT imaging gives doctors the best possible picture of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and this accurate imaging helps to match patients with the best treatments. Unfortunately, not every NSCLC patient gets ...

Mar 11, 2020

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Immunosuppressive therapy for inflammatory bowel disease does not increase women's risk of vulvar or vaginal cancer

In a new retrospective study, researchers found that the use of immunosuppressive therapy does not increase the occurrence or recurrence of vulvar or vaginal cancer in women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, ...

Mar 11, 2020

Artificial intelligence and family medicine: Better together

Attention all family medicine physicians: Identify a computer scientist with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI). Pick up the phone. Make a connection. This is your chance to shape the future of the AI revolution. Dr. ...

Mar 11, 2020

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Archive: 11/03/2020

'Zombie' brain cells develop into working neurons

Study reveals a delicate dance of dynamic changes in the conscious brain

Giving common muscle relaxant via nose shows potential to treat neurodegenerative diseases

More than half of Americans want money, control in exchange for genetic data

No, coronavirus isn't the same as the flu

States race to stop virus, as official warns of worse ahead

Honduras confirms first 2 cases of new coronavirus

African Americans, Hispanics less likely to receive recommended lung cancer imaging

Immunosuppressive therapy for inflammatory bowel disease does not increase women's risk of vulvar or vaginal cancer

Artificial intelligence and family medicine: Better together

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