Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks Working memory is one of the brain's executive functions, a skill that allows humans to process information without losing track of what they're doing. Apr 22, 2024 0 46
Study finds COVID-19 pandemic led to some, but not many, developmental milestone delays in infants and young children Infants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only "modest" delays in developmental milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and restrictions, a study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center finds. Apr 22, 2024 0 23
Common antibiotic may be helpful in fighting respiratory viral infections A new, Yale-led study suggests that a range of respiratory viral infections—including COVID-19 and influenza—may be preventable or treatable with a generic antibiotic that is delivered to the nasal passageway. Apr 22, 2024 0 99
In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most is a ... Apr 22, 2024 0 62
Researchers explore advancements in endoscopic techniques for removing large colorectal polyps Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cancer in the United States. This highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions like large polyps. Endoscopy offers a minimally invasive ... Apr 22, 2024 0 0
Improving prospects for people with Parkinson's In an evolving journey toward understanding and supporting those living with Parkinson's disease, a new report offers fresh insights into the burden it places on those affected. Apr 22, 2024 0 0
EU should adopt research-based approach to ensure quality, safety of substances of human origin, argues study Substances of human origin (SoHOs) such as blood, plasma, skin, corneas, and embryos play an increasing role in life-saving medical procedures. Governments around the world are reevaluating their health care policies to ensure ... Apr 22, 2024 0 0
Despite AI advancements, human oversight remains essential: Study State-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems known as large language models (LLMs) are poor medical coders, according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Their study, published in the April ... Apr 22, 2024 0 0
Delirium ID toolkit boosts caregiver knowledge to prevent, manage the condition Caregivers involved in a world-first pilot study have endorsed an online tool for assessing delirium which gives them a key role in the management of loved ones affected by the confused mental state. Apr 22, 2024 0 0
Spanish scientists identify the key cell type for strategies to prevent atherosclerosis in progeria syndrome Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is an extremely rare genetic disease that affects just 1 in every 20 million people; it is estimated that fewer than 400 children in the world have the disease. HGPS is characterized ... Apr 22, 2024 0 27
