Archive: 30/08/2018

Belly fat is the most dangerous, but losing it from anywhere helps

Excess storage of fat is linked to many different chronic diseases. But some areas of fat storage on the body are worse than others.

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First in-home test of brain-computer communication by ALS patients offers promise amidst challenges

Laboratory studies have shown the potential for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), who cannot move or speak, to communicate using a brain-computer interface (BCI). In the first study of independent in-home ...

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Discovery suggests which thyroid cancer patients may need more aggressive treatment

Research from the University of Alberta is prompting doctors to re-examine how they treat patients with thyroid cancer in Alberta.

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Amazonian fruit prevents obesity in overfed mice

An extract of camu camu—a fruit native to the Amazon—prevents obesity in mice fed a diet rich in sugar and fat, say researchers at Université Laval and the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research Centre. The discovery, which ...

Aug 30, 2018

UVA developing 'two-headed arrow' to kill ovarian cancer

A University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher is developing a two-fisted, antibody-based approach to destroy deadly ovarian cancer—an approach he believes could also be modified to kill breast, prostate and other ...

Aug 30, 2018

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Study shows how our brain and personality provide protection against emotional distress

If you feel anxious prior to exams, take note: studies suggest that you can learn how to be resilient and manage your stress and anxiety.

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Brain implant could stop epilepsy seizures

For many people who suffer from neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, there are no viable treatment options. In our latest research, we developed an implantable device that may one day offer relief. We show that the implant ...

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Potential drug to cure ciliopathies

Ciliopathies are rare disorders involving functional and structural abnormalities of cilia. Although they are rare, they may reach 1 in 1,000 births. Unfortunately, there are no small-molecule drugs for treating ciliary defects. ...

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Better assessments for early age-related macular degeneration

The European MACUSTAR consortium is conducting a multi-country clinical study on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) coordinated by the University of Bonn. The clinical study focuses on the intermediate stage of the disease, ...

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How scientists developed a breakthrough drug for multiple sclerosis

Imagine waking up to a world that blurs in front of you. Heading to the kitchen for breakfast, you're hit with a wave of exhaustion, and your arms and legs feel like lead. This is the reality for the more than 400,000 people ...

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