Why are we able to see moving objects against moving backgrounds? Visual motion is an important source of information for separating objects from their backgrounds. Jul 2, 2019 0 0
Docs should consider a patient's weight before prescribing new chemotherapy drugs A new class of cancer drugs just now entering the marketplace seems promising so far, but researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago urge doctors to take into account a patient's weight and liver status before prescribing ... Jul 2, 2019 1 0
Sense of smell, pollution and neurological disease connection explored A consensus is building that air pollution can cause neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, but how fine, sooty particles cause problems in the brain is still an unanswered question. Now ... Jul 2, 2019 0 2
Greater awareness needed of stomach cancer risk in under-40s, especially in Latin America Stomach cancer should no longer be considered a disease only of older people, and patients under 40 with chronic digestive symptoms should be more actively investigated—especially if they are of Latin American ethnicity. ... Jul 2, 2019 0 0
Supervised fun, exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity A program with clear rules, routines and activities, attentive adults and a chance to interact with peers appears to work as well at improving the quality of life, mood and self-worth of a child who is overweight or obese ... Jul 2, 2019 0 0
New imaging molecule captures brain changes tied to progressive multiple sclerosis Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is a relentless disease. Over time, patients experience worsening physical, mental and mood-related symptoms. And yet, even as their symptoms progress, the brain white matter ... Jul 2, 2019 0 1
Response to gene-targeted drugs depends on cancer type Cancers with the same genetic weaknesses respond differently to targeted drugs depending on the tumour type of the patient, new research reveals. Jul 2, 2019 0 0
Study highlights need for integrated healthcare for the homeless A University of Birmingham study has found alarming evidence of severe mental health problems, substance dependence and alcohol misuse amongst homeless population. Jul 2, 2019 0 0
Physical and mental illnesses combined increase emergency department visits People with both physical illnesses and mental disorders visit the emergency department more frequently than people with multiple physical illnesses or mental illness alone, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ... Jul 2, 2019 0 0
Could marijuana be an effective pain alternative to prescription medications? A new study has shown how cannabis could be an effective treatment option for both pain relief and insomnia, for those looking to avoid prescription and over the counter pain and sleep medications—including opioids. Jul 2, 2019 1 7
