Archive: 03/06/2015

Czechs to ban smoking in restaurants like most of EU

The Czech government on Wednesday agreed to ban smoking in cafes and restaurants starting 2016, paving the way for the country to fall in line with the rest of Europe.

Jun 3, 2015

Weight management is critical for survival in motor neuron disease

Researchers from around the UK, led by a team at the University of Sheffield's Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), have found new evidence to support early nutrition management in motor neuron disease (MND).

Jun 3, 2015

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Government salt reduction initiative needed

A government led national salt reduction strategy is needed for New Zealand, according to a new study from the University of Auckland.

Jun 3, 2015

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Cartoons offer an important message for carers

A new animated series created by the University of Sydney and Alzheimer's Australia NSW uses cartoons to deliver a serious message about how to care for loved ones with dementia.

Jun 3, 2015

Antibody fragments expand what PET imaging can 'see' in mice

To visualize cancer throughout the body, physicians often turn to positron emission tomography (PET), which lights up areas that are metabolically active or growing, like tumors. Today in ACS Central Science, researchers ...

Jun 3, 2015

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A genetic approach to clinical addiction symptoms

When it comes to diagnosing substance abuse, health care professionals are mainly limited to relying on patient honesty. But a new study aims to find the genetic causes of addiction, which could lead to a more nuanced way ...

Jun 3, 2015

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In the blink of an eye, researchers detect early signs of movement disorders

Even if you don't know what Parkinson's disease is, you can likely recall the image of Muhammad Ali's trembling hands, halting speech and mask-like expression—common symptoms of a chronic and progressive movement disorder ...

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Rare instrument collects speech data for dysarthria patients

In an effort to create a speech intervention program for patients with the motor speech disorder dysarthria, speech-language pathologist Jimin Lee is using a rare instrument to analyze patients' ability to move various muscles ...

Jun 3, 2015

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Researchers explain mechanism that makes their mouthwash so effective against tooth decay

In 2011, UCLA's Dr. Wenyuan Shi developed a mouthwash that could eliminate the bacteria that is the principal cause of tooth decay.

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Dynamin—a new tool to tackle neurological disorders

In a world first, neuroscientists at Flinders University have identified a series of chemical tools that can either increase or inhibit the release of neurotransmitters by neurons, the cells of the brain.

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