May I touch you? Being given a choice makes touch more pleasant, researchers discover When people are asked for consent before being touched, they have a more pleasant experience of the interaction, LMU researchers have discovered. Jun 13, 2024 1 23
After major traumatic brain injury, more blood transfusions could mean better outcomes Increased use of blood transfusions after major traumatic brain injury could help people hospitalized in intensive care units regain greater functional independence and a better quality of life. Jun 13, 2024 0 29
Confronting trauma alleviates chronic pain among older veterans, study shows A new study led by UCLA Health and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Office found chronic pain among older adults could be significantly reduced through a newly developed psychotherapy that works by confronting past trauma and stress-related ... Jun 13, 2024 1 80
Study hints at tools to prevent diabetes associated with antipsychotic medications New University of Pittsburgh research points to a potential approach to reducing the risk of diabetes associated with widely-prescribed antipsychotic medications. Jun 13, 2024 0 0
Novel approach enables bidirectional brain-computer interface functionality Brain-computer interfaces, or BCIs, hold immense potential for individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, but the road to implementation is long and nuanced for both the invasive and noninvasive versions of ... Jun 13, 2024 0 25
DNA markers shed light on rare potentially fatal autoimmune disease The largest genetic analysis of an autoimmune disorder known as systemic sclerosis ever conducted in an Asian population has uncovered six new DNA markers for this rare tissue disease—a discovery that promises to improve ... Jun 13, 2024 0 34
Monkeypox's worldwide spread is a warning, researchers say James Cook University researchers examining the spread of the monkeypox virus say its rapid global spread in 2022, after years of being confined to Central and West Africa, shows the need to remain vigilant against virus ... Jun 13, 2024 0 0
Study finds gray divorce puts women at greater risk of food insecurity The COVID-19 pandemic saw increased rates and public awareness of food insecurity. One group that was particularly vulnerable was older adults. Jun 13, 2024 0 0
Gaining a better understanding of brittle bone disease with 3D model featuring biodegradable hydrogel matrix For someone suffering from brittle bone disease, life is fraught with complications. The slightest misstep, a seemingly harmless fall or even one false move can be all it takes to leave them with a broken arm or leg. And ... Jun 13, 2024 0 5
Artificial intelligence tool may enhance usability of medical images Biomedical engineer Abhinav Jha, assistant professor in the McKelvey School of Engineering and of radiology at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in the School of Medicine, both at Washington University in St. Louis, has ... Jun 13, 2024 0 0