Simple spray could keep COVID away What if preventing respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza could be as easy as a quick spritz of nasal spray every morning? Jan 12, 2023 2 161
Study identifies cause for mysterious cases of epilepsy in children Epilepsy is present in 4% of the population, and is among the most common brain disorders in children. Modern medicine can prevent most seizure recurrences, but approximately 20% of patients do not respond to treatment. Jan 12, 2023 0 28
From emotional maltreatment to psychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence Emotional maltreatment, also known as psychological violence, is difficult to recognize and record both in research and in practice. That is why researchers at the Leipzig University Faculty of Medicine carried out a highly ... Jan 12, 2023 0 40
Sequential antibiotic therapy in the laboratory and in patients to counteract resistance Recent research results from the Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön (MPI) suggest that rapid switching of antibiotics during the treatment of a patient could successfully counteract the evolution of resistance. ... Jan 12, 2023 0 2
Placebo can reduce feelings of guilt, even when administered openly Guilt is an uncomfortable feeling and can be burdensome. Researchers at the University of Basel have shown that placebos can help reduce feelings of guilt, even when the placebo is administered openly. Jan 12, 2023 0 56
Biomarkers predict weight loss, suggest personalized diets A new analysis of data from a year-long weight-loss study has identified behaviors and biomarkers that contribute to short- and long-term weight loss. Jan 12, 2023 0 44
Benzodiazepine tightrope: Experts advocate education and prescribing surveillance vs. strict governmental regulation Anxiety disorders are among the most common and pervasive mental illnesses in the United States. Antidepressants and psychotherapy typically are the preferred treatment options, although benzodiazepines can be helpful in ... Jan 12, 2023 0 21
Firearms killing and injuring more children during pandemic: Study The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with an increase in the frequency and mortality of pediatric firearm injuries, according to a researcher from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Jan 12, 2023 0 0
Molecular tumor board provides useful assist in cancer precision medicine The field of precision cancer medicine has become so complex that even experienced oncologists can find it challenging to decipher the results of molecular tests of tumor tissue and navigate treatment options for patients. ... Jan 12, 2023 0 25
Artificial intelligence tool developed to predict risk of lung cancer Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States and around the world. Low-dose chest computed tomography (LDCT) is recommended to screen people between 50 and 80 years of age with a significant history ... Jan 12, 2023 0 43
