Neuroscience
Optical imaging technology may help surgeons better treat cancer, brain diseases
A new tool for medical professionals may help shed more light on tumors in the body and how the brain operates.
Apr 9, 2020
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Medical research
Cancer scientists aim to use protein power to stop tumor growth
In 2018, approximately 324,000 men died from cancer in the United States. The combination of lung cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer equated to half of those deaths.
Apr 7, 2020
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Health
Do popular food pouches put the 'squeeze' on infant and toddler nutrition?
Squeezable food pouches for infants and toddlers are a popular item among parents as they are easy to use, transport and clean up.
Apr 1, 2020
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Medical research
Study: Doctors, nurses can break 'stigma of silence' that sexual violence survivors face
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends universal sexual violence screenings during routine visits. Although one in three women in the United States experience sexual abuse, research has shown that these ...
Mar 11, 2020
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Neuroscience
Understanding how the brain predicts could make treating autism easier
Our brains make our lives easier by predicting what will happen next based on previous experiences. But what happens when those predictive powers don't work like they should?
Mar 5, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Digital technology use and digital inequality could complicate teens' lives
Adolescents are avid users of smartphones and social media. And with that use come concerns that constant connectivity is leading to bad academic performance, disconnection from life offline and heightened psychological distress.
Feb 27, 2020
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Vaccination
Vaccines are like teams: They work better together and when you keep them updated
Influenza, measles, mumps and coronavirus COVID-19 are illnesses people hear about on a regular basis.
Feb 20, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Balancing flu risks and deaths while everyone's talking about coronavirus
An additional 2,000 Americans—10 of them children—have died from the flu since the last reporting period, according to the weekly flu report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Feb 13, 2020
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Medical research
Injectable drug for faster healing of bone fractures prepares for clinical trials
One in three adults aged 60 and over suffering from a hip fracture dies within one year. Now, a Purdue University-affiliated startup is moving closer to the start of clinical trials for a novel injectable drug that is targeted ...
Feb 11, 2020
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Neuroscience
Alcoholism in the family affects how your brain switches between active and resting states
You don't have to be a drinker for your brain to be affected by alcoholism. A new study shows that just having a parent with an alcohol use disorder affects how your brain transitions between active and resting states—regardless ...
Feb 10, 2020
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