Is election stress disorder real? Heading into a contentious national election with an ongoing pandemic and racial unrest, many people are experiencing tension and stress. Oct 27, 2020 0 7
What EEGs tell us about COVID-19 and the brain Throughout the pandemic, healthcare workers have seen more than just the lungs affected by COVID-19. Doctors have reported neurological complications including stroke, headache and seizures, but the information is limited ... Oct 27, 2020 1 67
Model could improve design of vaccines, immunotherapies The body's immune system defeats diseases by sensing foreign invaders, like bacteria or viruses, and then mounting a response against them. Oct 27, 2020 0 27
Study reinforces drug's potential to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Research at Washington State University sheds new light on one molecule that may be used to treat a heart condition that can lead to stroke, heart attack and other forms of heart disease. Oct 27, 2020 0 9
New approach to diagnosing genetic diseases using RNA sequencing increases yield In the world of rare genetic diseases, exome and genome sequencing are two powerful tools used to make a diagnosis. A recent addition to the toolkit, RNA sequencing, has been demonstrated to help researchers narrow down disease ... Oct 27, 2020 0 13
Heart attacks linked to pregnancy on the rise, most often in women 30 and older Pregnancy-related heart attacks—especially in the period after childbirth—are on the rise in women who are 30 or older, according to new research. Oct 27, 2020 0 2
Better repaired nerve insulation may lead to new multiple sclerosis treatments In a new study using mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have found a better way than natural healing to repair damaged insulation surrounding nerve cells. Normally, the natural healing process adds bumps to the surface ... Oct 27, 2020 0 64
Common mutation in Parkinson's disease increases cell calcium, may cause brain cell death Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have mapped out the cellular pathway that connects the most common genetic mutation associated with Parkinson's disease to brain cell death. In a new study, they show that the mutation initiates ... Oct 27, 2020 0 7
Scientists use clues in the human genome to discover new inflammatory syndrome Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered a new inflammatory disorder called vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory and somatic syndrome (VEXAS), which is caused by mutations in the ... Oct 27, 2020 0 11
Focused efforts needed to help health IT reach its promise Despite significant investment in health information technology such as computerized health records and clinical decision support, leveraging the technology to improve the quality of care will require significant and sustained ... Oct 27, 2020 0 1
