Archive: 22/02/2016

Train police to adapt to autism, urge researchers

Seven out of ten autistic adults were dissatisfied with their experiences with the police, reporting discrimination, a lack of clarity and feeling that their needs were not met, according to a new study published by psychologists ...

Feb 22, 2016

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Does being dehydrated increase your pain perception and reduce your brain blood flow?

New research from the College of Health has shed light on the impact dehydration has on our perception of pain, and our blood pressure and brain blood flow response.

Feb 22, 2016

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Anti-inflammatory drug may prevent rapid aging in people with HIV

New research from the University of Alberta's School of Dentistry shows that a commonly used cholesterol-lowering drug could help people with HIV live longer and enjoy an improved quality of life.

Feb 22, 2016

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Virtual reality study examines GP response when patients demand antibiotics

Both trainee and senior GPs prescribed antibiotics without clinical need when faced with a virtual reality (VR) scenario where patients angrily demanded them, finds new UCL research.

Feb 22, 2016

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Program tackles obesity through nutrition literacy and soccer

Nearly 20 percent of children in the United States are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The problem is especially acute among minority children, particularly Hispanics and blacks, whose obesity rates hover ...

Feb 22, 2016

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Program explores ethical issues in global health innovation

What if you could eliminate one of the many species of mosquito in sub-Saharan Africa and significantly reduce the incidence of malaria, possibly saving thousands of human lives?

Feb 22, 2016

Gene therapy for Parkinson's disease to be tested

Experts at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine are leading the second arm of a clinical trial using gene therapy to relieve the symptoms of tremor and mobility impairment in patients with Parkinson's disease. ...

Feb 22, 2016

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Toronto's first peer cancer education program for black women improving awareness and screening

Public health researchers created a first-of-its-kind peer education project targeting black women to improve breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening for black women living in Toronto's Malvern community.

Feb 22, 2016

Language characterizes humans

The ability to produce and understand language makes humans unique. Not just humans but also monkeys and dogs can learn words. What is the key difference to our human language? And how does this medium in which we speak, ...

Feb 22, 2016

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Study finds lower-back MRIs overused at VA

Between 30 and 50 percent of lumbar spine MRIs conducted through the Department of Veterans Affairs are inappropriate, according to a study by researchers at the School of Medicine and the VA.

Feb 22, 2016

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Archive: 22/02/2016

Train police to adapt to autism, urge researchers

Does being dehydrated increase your pain perception and reduce your brain blood flow?

Anti-inflammatory drug may prevent rapid aging in people with HIV

Virtual reality study examines GP response when patients demand antibiotics

Program tackles obesity through nutrition literacy and soccer

Program explores ethical issues in global health innovation

Gene therapy for Parkinson's disease to be tested

Toronto's first peer cancer education program for black women improving awareness and screening

Language characterizes humans

Study finds lower-back MRIs overused at VA

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