Archive: 15/04/2019

Stimulating the epileptic brain breaks up neural networks to prevent seizures

Responsive neurostimulation (RNS) treats epilepsy by detecting seizures and intervening with a jolt of electric current. Over time, most patients find their seizures become fewer and further between. Now, for the first time, ...

Apr 15, 2019

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90 percent of teens killed by an intimate partner are girls: study

Intimate partner homicide among teens does occur and 90 percent of the victims are girls, according to a new study in JAMA Pediatrics.

Apr 15, 2019

CPAP brings longer life for obese people with sleep apnea: Study

(HealthDay)—There's good news for the millions of obese Americans with sleep apnea: Researchers report the use of the CPAP mask may greatly increase their chances for a longer life.

Apr 15, 2019

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'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

Scientists in Cambridge and London have developed a catalogue of DNA mutation 'fingerprints' that could help doctors pinpoint the environmental culprit responsible for a patient's tumour—including showing some of the fingerprints ...

Apr 15, 2019

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Rare but important gene target found in many tumor types, suggesting new therapy possible

A consortium of researchers led by Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators have completed the largest analysis of a new gene fusion they believe is responsible for development of a wide spectrum of cancer ...

Apr 15, 2019

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Regular cannabis users require up to 220 percent higher dosage for sedation in medical procedures

Patients who regularly use cannabis may require more than two times the usual level of sedation when undergoing medical procedures, according to a study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

Apr 15, 2019

Don't prosecute sexting teens as child pornographers, researchers say

(HealthDay)—In many U.S. states, teenagers who send "sext" messages to each other can be prosecuted as child pornographers—and that should end, researchers argue.

Apr 15, 2019

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Cell-type specific mechanism for formation and retrieval of cocaine-associated memories

A Japan-based research team led by Kanazawa University has revealed neuronal mechanisms underlying the formation and retrieval of cocaine use-associated memories. Their research sheds light on how drug addiction develops ...

Apr 15, 2019

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Irregular schedules, being new on the job raises risk of injury for miners working long hours

Numerous studies have reported on the association between long work shifts and an increased risk of getting injured on the job. Fatigue, fewer breaks and psychomotor impairments resulting from long hours are believed to play ...

Apr 15, 2019

A frenemy fungus provides clues about a new deadly one

It seems like every few years there's a virus or bacterium that threatens human health in a new way. But a new fungus that is a threat to humans? That doesn't happen very often. That's why we in the medical mycology community ...

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Archive: 15/04/2019

Stimulating the epileptic brain breaks up neural networks to prevent seizures

90 percent of teens killed by an intimate partner are girls: study

CPAP brings longer life for obese people with sleep apnea: Study

'Fingerprint database' could help scientists to identify new cancer culprits

Rare but important gene target found in many tumor types, suggesting new therapy possible

Regular cannabis users require up to 220 percent higher dosage for sedation in medical procedures

Don't prosecute sexting teens as child pornographers, researchers say

Cell-type specific mechanism for formation and retrieval of cocaine-associated memories

Irregular schedules, being new on the job raises risk of injury for miners working long hours

A frenemy fungus provides clues about a new deadly one

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