Archive: 04/12/2018

The powerful impact of real-world learning experiences for kids

Real-world learning experiences, like summer camps, can significantly improve children's knowledge in a matter of just days, a new study suggests.

Dec 4, 2018

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PPIs combined with oral anticoagulants reduce risk of gastrointestinal bleeding

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) study published today in JAMA shows that patients already at higher risk for gastrointestinal bleeding gain a marked protection from this risk when they take a proton pump inhibitor ...

Dec 4, 2018

Diversity efforts drive rise in female and minority medical school students

Medical schools in the United States are accepting more women and minority students a decade after diversity standards were introduced by a national accrediting body. According to Yale researchers, the standards are associated ...

Dec 4, 2018

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No bleeding required: Anemia detection via smartphone

Biomedical engineers have developed a smartphone app for the non-invasive detection of anemia. Instead of a blood test, the app uses photos of someone's fingernails taken on a smartphone to accurately measure how much hemoglobin ...

Dec 4, 2018

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New Parkinson's disease drug target revealed through study of fatty acids

The human brain is rich in lipids. Investigators studying Parkinson's disease (PD) have become increasingly interested in lipids since both molecular and genetic studies have pointed to the disruption of the balance of the ...

Dec 4, 2018

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Neurotechnology provides real-time readouts of where rats think they are

The rat in a maze may be one of the most classic research motifs in brain science, but a new innovation described in Cell Reports by an international collaboration of scientists shows just how far such experiments are still ...

Dec 4, 2018

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Protein may slow progression of emphysema, study finds

A protein generated as part of our body's immune response to intestinal worms could slow the progression of emphysema, according to a Rutgers study.

Dec 4, 2018

Marmoset study gives insights into loss of pleasure in depression

'Anhedonia' (the loss of pleasure) is one of the key symptoms of depression. An important component of this symptom is an inability to feel excitement in anticipation of events; however the brain mechanisms underlying this ...

Dec 4, 2018

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Researchers discover a promising therapy for improving heart attack survivorship

In pre-clinical trials, University of Otago researchers have discovered a promising new therapy that has the potential to be used clinically for improving survival rates for people who suffer a heart attack.

Dec 4, 2018

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Gene that lets you eat as much as you want holds promise against obesity

It sounds too good to be true, but a novel approach that might allow you to eat as much food as you want without gaining weight could be a reality in the near future.

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