Archive: 26/01/2016

Important falls in death rates from leukemia in Europe predicted for 2016

Death rates from leukaemia among people of all ages in Europe are falling, according to the latest predictions for European cancer deaths in 2016, published in the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncology today.

Jan 26, 2016

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One in ten suicide attempt risk among friends and relatives of people who die by suicide

People bereaved by the sudden death of a friend or family member are 65% more likely to attempt suicide if the deceased died by suicide than if they died by natural causes. This brings the absolute risk up to 1 in 10, reveals ...

Jan 26, 2016

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Brain structure governing emotion is passed down from mother to daughter

A study of 35 families led by a UC San Francisco psychiatric researcher showed for the first time that the structure of the brain circuitry known as the corticolimbic system is more likely to be passed down from mothers to ...

Jan 26, 2016

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Research begins into possibility of a vaccine for Zika virus

The U.S. government is beginning research into a possible vaccine for the mosquito-borne Zika virus that is suspected of causing an unusual birth defect as it spreads in Latin America.

Jan 26, 2016

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Mexico opens landmark debate on marijuana laws

Mexico opened on Tuesday a national debate on prohibitionist marijuana laws, as the government appeared open to legalizing medical cannabis use.

Jan 26, 2016

Brain's wiring connected to sensory processing disorder

Researchers at UC San Francisco have found that boys and girls with sensory processing disorder (SPD) have altered pathways for brain connectivity when compared to typically developing children, and the difference predicts ...

Jan 26, 2016

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Study details source of mental problems associated with multiple sclerosis

A study out today sheds new light on multiple sclerosis (MS), specifically damage in the brain caused by the disease that may explain the slow and continuous cognitive decline that many patients experience. The findings, ...

Jan 26, 2016

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A master switch that plays a key role in energy metabolism and human brain evolution

Scientists have long used comparative animal studies to better understand the nuances of human evolution, from making diverse body plans to the emergence of entirely powerful and unique features structures, including the ...

Jan 26, 2016

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Pharmacists key to detecting chronic kidney disease in at-risk patients

January 26, 2016 (Ottawa): Pharmacists who screened at-risk patients for chronic kidney disease (CKD) found previously unrecognized disease in 1 of every 6.4 patients tested, according to a study to be published in the January/February ...

Jan 26, 2016

Researchers find Zika virus in Colombia, look for ways to stop it

In October 2015, a team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Universidad de Sucre in Colombia ran the first tests confirming the presence of Zika virus transmission in the South American country.

Jan 26, 2016

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