Archive: 22/02/2017

Brain-machine interfaces: Bidirectional communication at last

A prosthetic limb controlled by brain activity can partially recover the lost motor function. Neuroscientists at UNIGE asked whether it was possible to transmit the missing sensation back to the brain by stimulating neural ...

Feb 22, 2017

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Proteins in your runny nose could reveal a viral infection

It may seem obvious, but the key to confirming whether someone is suffering from a cold or flu virus might lie at the misery's source—the inflamed passages of the nose and throat.

Feb 22, 2017

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National dose levels established for 10 common adult CT examinations

Using data from the world's largest CT dose index registry, researchers have established national dose levels for common adult CT examinations based on patient size. Healthcare facilities can optimize these exam protocols ...

Feb 22, 2017

Equation makes it harder to 'outsmart' concussion tests

An equation that combines multiple subtest scores into one could make fooling a concussion protocol nothing more than a fool's errand, says a recent study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Feb 22, 2017

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Itch neurons play a role in managing pain

There are neurons in your skin that are wired for one purpose and one purpose only: to sense itchy things. These neurons are separate from the ones that detect pain, and yet, chemical-induced itch is often accompanied by ...

Feb 22, 2017

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We read emotions based on how the eye sees

We use others' eyes - whether they're widened or narrowed - to infer emotional states, and the inferences we make align with the optical function of those expressions, according to new research published in Psychological ...

Feb 22, 2017

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Researchers reverse high blood pressure in offspring of hypertensive rats

Mothers contribute a lot of defining traits to their offspring, from eye color to toe length. But pregnant mothers with health complications, such as diabetes or hypertension, also can pass these symptoms to their children.

Feb 22, 2017

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Study finds that improvements are needed for edible marijuana product labels to ensure safety

Pot brownies may be a thing of the past as there are new edible marijuana products, or edibles, on the market, including chocolates, candies, and cookies. These products are legally sold in Colorado and Washington, and according ...

Feb 22, 2017

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Asthma drugs could prevent prevent deadly form of pneumonia, research suggests

Two drugs used to treat asthma and allergies may offer a way to prevent a form of pneumonia that can kill up to 40 percent of people who contract it, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have found.

Feb 22, 2017

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Changing the environment within bone marrow alters blood cell development

Researchers at the University of Illinois report they can alter blood cell development through the use of biomaterials designed to mimic characteristics of the bone marrow.

Feb 22, 2017

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