Archive: 02/07/2018

Brain stimulation decreases intent to commit physical, sexual assault

Stimulating the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for controlling complex ideas and behaviors, can reduce a person's intention to commit a violent act by more than 50 percent, according to research from ...

Jul 2, 2018

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Algorithm identifies hypertensive patients who will benefit from intensive treatment

Using data from large clinical trials, UT Southwestern researchers developed a way to predict which patients will benefit most from aggressive high blood pressure treatment.

Jul 2, 2018

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Three research-based ways to maximize the fun of leisure activities

Everyone's so busy these days that it is easy to think you need to schedule time to have fun.

Jul 2, 2018

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Mid- to late-life increases in marker of chronic inflammation tied to dementia

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have added to evidence that rising and chronic inflammation as measured by a biomarker in the blood in middle and late age are linked to visible structural changes in the brains of people with ...

Jul 2, 2018

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What people want from a trip to the ER

"I just needed to know what was causing the pain," said one patient. People walk into an emergency room because something is wrong. It might be life-threatening or benign. It could cause long-term damage if ignored, or it ...

Jul 2, 2018

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CRISPR genome editing technology can correct alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

Groundbreaking research demonstrates proof-of-concept for using CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology to correct the gene mutation responsible for alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency, successfully making a targeted gene ...

Jul 2, 2018

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Researchers determine the rate of return to sport after shoulder surgery

Athletes with shoulder instability injuries often undergo shoulder stabilization surgery to return to sport (RTS) and perform at their preinjury activity level. Returning to sports in a timely fashion and being able to perform ...

Jul 2, 2018

Experimental drug stops Parkinson's disease progression in mice

Johns Hopkins researchers say they have developed an experimental drug, similar to compounds used to treat diabetes, that slows the progression of Parkinson's disease itself—as well as its symptoms—in mice. In experiments ...

Jul 2, 2018

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Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

In a mouse model, researchers have demonstrated that a novel, affibody-based pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2)-expressing cancers is non-toxic to the kidneys and improves ...

Jul 2, 2018

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Benefit cuts announced following Medicaid ruling

Gov. Matt Bevin's administration is cutting dental and vision coverage for nearly a half-million Kentuckians after his Medicaid overhaul plan was rejected in court.

Jul 2, 2018

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