Archive: 30/08/2017

Monkeys with Parkinson's disease benefit from human stem cells

One of the last steps before treating patients with an experimental cell therapy for the brain is confirmation that the therapy works in monkeys. Today, scientists at the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA), ...

Aug 30, 2017

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Intracranial pressure monitoring no benefit in pediatric TBI

(HealthDay)—For children with severe traumatic brain injury, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is not associated with improved functional survival, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in JAMA Pediatrics.

Aug 30, 2017

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Harvey's floodwaters harbor many health hazards

(HealthDay)—Texans trapped in the unprecedented flooding wrought by Hurricane Harvey now face untold health hazards, officials say.

Aug 30, 2017

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Robotic system monitors specific neurons

Recording electrical signals from inside a neuron in the living brain can reveal a great deal of information about that neuron's function and how it coordinates with other cells in the brain. However, performing this kind ...

Aug 30, 2017

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Millennials prefer healthy habits, less likely to choose opioids to manage pain

Often spending their days hunched over phones, tablets or computers and their free time at spin class or playing sports, millennials are the next generation poised to experience chronic pain. Even at their young age, millennials ...

Aug 30, 2017

Researchers raise health concerns about off-road vehicles and inhalation of asbestos

Preventing injuries may not be the only reason children shouldn't use off-road vehicles (ORVs).

Aug 30, 2017

Study examines dietary fats' impact on healthy, obese adults

Metabolically healthy obese adults consuming a diet high in unsaturated fat and low in saturated fat may be able to decrease their total cholesterol by 10 points, a new study suggests.

Aug 30, 2017

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Breakthrough in understanding mitochondria

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how mitochondria - the "powerhouses" of human cells - are made.

Aug 30, 2017

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New approach to genetic testing leads to dramatic response in MET fusion lung cancer

There are many ways a gene can be altered and there are many genes that, when altered, can cause cancer. Testing individually for each possible alteration in every cancer-related gene is not feasible as it would require hundreds ...

Aug 30, 2017

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A decline in navigational skills could predict neurodegenerative disease

Changes in how humans map their surroundings and construct and follow directions as they age have been understudied compared to effects on memory and learning. However, age-related declines in navigational ability are independent ...

Aug 30, 2017

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