'Little brain' or cerebellum not so little after all When we say someone has a quick mind, it may be in part thanks to our expanded cerebellum that distinguishes human brains from those of macaque monkeys, for example. Jul 31, 2020 0 868
Epilepsy: International researchers propose better seizure classification Epilepsy is a wide-spread neurological disorder that affects around 50 million people worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures, which are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain. There are ... Jul 31, 2020 0 71
Portable, injectable clotting agent could treat trauma victims on the front lines When it comes to traumatic injuries, it's a race against time. A person with major hemorrhage can die from blood loss within minutes, so staunching the wound and getting them to a hospital as fast as possible is critical. ... Jul 31, 2020 0 212
Dual sensory impairment ups dementia risk (HealthDay)—Older adults with both hearing and visual impairments—dual sensory impairment (DSI)—are at a significantly increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 7 in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, ... Jul 31, 2020 0 89
Inflammation tied to thyroid dysfunction with psoriasis (HealthDay)—Thyroid dysfunction in patients with psoriasis may be associated with inflammation caused by psoriasis, according to a study published online June 22 in the Journal of Dermatology. Jul 31, 2020 0 141
Survivors of adolescent, young adult ALL may suffer late effects (HealthDay)—Survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may experience late effects, with a high incidence of subsequent endocrine disease and cardiac disease, according to a study published ... Jul 31, 2020 0 59
Bacterial, fungal coinfection uncommon in COVID-19 patients (HealthDay)—Bacterial and fungal infections are uncommon in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but coinfection is associated with high mortality and antibiotic use is widespread, according to a study published in the July issue ... Jul 31, 2020 0 68
Study finds 6 COVID-19 'symptom clusters' that may inform clinicians about the severity of cases The specific set of symptoms COVID-19 patients experience at the onset of the disease may predict how severe their case will become, according to a study by researchers at King's College London that analyzed self-reported ... Jul 31, 2020 0 216
Research team illuminates potential new treatment in acute myeloid leukemia Tyrosine kinases are protein enzymes that have many functions within cells, including cell signaling, growth, and division. Sometimes these enzymes can be overactive, which helps cancer cells survive and multiply. A tyrosine ... Jul 31, 2020 0 102
Pandemic could complicate hurricane season (HealthDay)—As Hurricane Isaias moved toward the east coast of Florida on Friday, one expert warns that the coronavirus pandemic could make preparing for an active hurricane season even more challenging. Jul 31, 2020 0 33