Neuroscience
Study challenges theory on unconscious memory system in the brain
A new study by a UT Dallas researcher challenges a long-accepted scientific theory about the role the hippocampus plays in our unconscious memory.
Feb 27, 2015
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News tagged with control subjects
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Caregivers more likely to have subjective cognitive decline
(HealthDay)—Caregivers who provide care to a family member or friend with a health condition or disability are more likely to have subjective cognitive decline (SCD), according to research published in the Nov. 19 issue ...
Nov 19, 2021
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Diabetes
Study assesses bidirectional link for diabetes, depression
(HealthDay)—There is a bidirectional relationship between type 2 diabetes and depression, with a stronger correlation for depression predicting diabetes onset, according to research published online Nov. 12 in Diabetes ...
Nov 19, 2012
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Neuroscience
Intensive training for aphasia: Even older patients can improve
Older adults who have suffered from aphasia for a long time can nevertheless improve their language function and maintain these improvements in the long term, according to a study by Dr. Ana Inés Ansaldo, PhD, a researcher ...
Jan 9, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain activity study lends insight into schizophrenia
Magnetic fields produced by the naturally occurring electrical currents in the brain could potentially be used as an objective test for schizophrenia and help to better understand the disease, according to new research published ...
Jan 30, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Osteoporosis study looks at bone architecture to determine fracture risk
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Calgary are hoping to help people with osteoporosis by predicting which patients are more likely to fracture their bones. Having this information would better allow doctors ...
Nov 23, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Elevated gluten antibodies found in children with autism but no link to celiac disease
Researchers have found elevated antibodies to gluten proteins of wheat in children with autism in comparison to those without autism. The results also indicated an association between the elevated antibodies and the presence ...
Jun 20, 2013
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Diabetes
Genetic counseling doesn't affect pre-diabetes behavior
(HealthDay)—Receiving genetic risk counseling does not significantly alter self-reported motivation or prevention program adherence for overweight individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a study published ...
Sep 7, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Alterations in topological architecture of brain in PTSD
(HealthDay)—Patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) exhibit alterations in the topological architecture of the brain, according to a study published in the September issue of Radiology.
Aug 26, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Thyroid cancer biopsy guidelines should be simplified, researchers say
A team led by UC San Francisco researchers has called for simplified guidelines on when to biopsy thyroid nodules for cancer, which they say would result in fewer unnecessary biopsies.
Aug 26, 2013
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