Archive: 23/03/2016

Live-imaging technique for mice seen as boost to studies of brain function and development

University of Oregon scientists have looked into the brains of living mice to see in real time the processing of sensory information and generation of behavioral responses.

Mar 23, 2016

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Prolonged daily sitting linked to 3.8 percent of all-cause deaths

Sedentary behavior, particularly sitting, has recently become a prevalent public health topic and target for intervention. As work and leisure activities shift from standing to sitting, increased sitting time is starting ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Does a common parasite play a role in rage disorder?

Individuals with a psychiatric disorder involving recurrent bouts of extreme, impulsive anger—road rage, for example—are more than twice as likely to have been exposed to a common parasite than healthy individuals with ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Smoking cessation benefits persist in spite of weight gain in patients with mental illness

The weight gain that can result from quitting smoking does not eliminate the reduction in cardiovascular risks associated with smoking cessation among patients with serious mental illness, at least not during the first year. ...

Mar 23, 2016

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NIST develops first widely useful measurement standard for breast cancer MRI

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed the first widely useful standard for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast, a method used to identify and monitor breast cancer.

Mar 23, 2016

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Company that makes sleep apnea masks to pay $34M in lawsuit

A company that makes breathing masks for people with sleep apnea has agreed to pay $34.8 million to settle claims it paid kickbacks to suppliers that sold its products.

Mar 23, 2016

Scientists examine the merits of fish oil supplements

The effects of fish oil supplements on muscle growth has been investigated by a team of Stirling academics, revealing the tablets do not give gym-goers an advantage in the weight room.

Mar 23, 2016

New study suggests children with cardiomyopathy benefit from treating entire family

A newly published national study by the Children's Hospital of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine researchers shows that "parental impact and family functioning" become increasingly abnormal when children ...

Mar 23, 2016

Ultrasound-estimated fat content in muscles may be an indicator of physical health

Ultrasound-estimated percent intramuscular fat of muscles in the lower extremity was inversely associated with physical activity level and positively associated with body mass index in a recent study.

Mar 23, 2016

Oxytocin level in pregnancy predicts postpartum depression severity

Higher oxytocin levels in the third trimester of pregnancy predicts the severity of postpartum depression symptoms in women who previously suffered from depression, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Mar 23, 2016

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Archive: 23/03/2016

Live-imaging technique for mice seen as boost to studies of brain function and development

Prolonged daily sitting linked to 3.8 percent of all-cause deaths

Does a common parasite play a role in rage disorder?

Smoking cessation benefits persist in spite of weight gain in patients with mental illness

NIST develops first widely useful measurement standard for breast cancer MRI

Company that makes sleep apnea masks to pay $34M in lawsuit

Scientists examine the merits of fish oil supplements

New study suggests children with cardiomyopathy benefit from treating entire family

Ultrasound-estimated fat content in muscles may be an indicator of physical health

Oxytocin level in pregnancy predicts postpartum depression severity

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