Researchers suggest negative media representation of these services could affect patient outcomes Over 75 percent of newspaper articles regarding out-of-hours healthcare services were found to be negative in tone, according to a new study. Mar 26, 2019 0 1
Trial to answer dilemma of treating childhood epilepsy One of the largest ever clinical trials in children with epilepsy, which aims to find out which treatment approach works best for children and their families, is launching today. Mar 26, 2019 0 5
Antipsychotic meds found to be effective against bacteria that cause meningitis A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in France has found that a class of antipsychotic drugs known as phenothiazines was successful in treating a form of meningitis in mice when used with antibacterial ... Mar 26, 2019 report 1 352
Artificial intelligence identifies key patterns from video footage of infant movements Subtle characteristics in the spontaneous movement of very young babies may reveal clinically important aspects of their neurodevelopment. Visual assessment by a clinical expert of general movements (GMs) representing typical ... Mar 26, 2019 0 47
How the brain 'mentalizes' cooperation What parts of your brain are involved in gauging a friend's actions and adjusting your own; for example, when you both carry a couch up a flight of stairs? Researchers in Japan have found that part of the right side of the ... Mar 26, 2019 0 0
Pep talks secret to better sporting performance Giving oneself a pep talk may be key to improving female athletes' sporting performance and mental health, new University of Saskatchewan research shows. Mar 26, 2019 0 1
Pediatricians should encourage parents to use their home language with their children, says researcher Because of our unique demographics, Miami is poised to be the greatest bilingualism-promoter in the United States. Mar 26, 2019 0 12
Regular height and weight checks from early age critical in child obesity fight Children monitored regularly for height and weight are less likely to be overweight according to research by University of Manchester and Oxford experts. Mar 26, 2019 0 3
Study focuses on link between child feeding and health among Marshallese immigrants A recent study of child-feeding habits among Marshallese in Arkansas found high compliance with medical standards for breastfeeding infants, but also reliance on rice and processed foods. The study is a first step toward ... Mar 26, 2019 0 3
Health risks associated with mixtures of man-made chemicals are underestimated The cocktail of man-made chemicals that we are exposed to daily is a health risk which current regulations and risk assessment overlook. This is the conclusion of the EU Horizon 2020 EDC-MixRisk project that is now being ... Mar 26, 2019 0 0