Archive: 05/06/2013
Study expands concerns about anesthesia's impact on the brain
As pediatric specialists become increasingly aware that surgical anesthesia may have lasting effects on the developing brains of young children, new research suggests the threat may also apply to adult brains.
Jun 5, 2013
Stress, anxiety and pain disturb Americans' sleep, survey finds
If you suspect you're not getting enough sleep, you're probably right: A new survey says 83 percent of Americans don't get a good night's sleep on a consistent basis.
Jun 5, 2013
Use caution with computerized concussion test, researcher says
Newly published research from an international team featuring UT Arlington assistant professor Jacob Resch has reaffirmed questions about portions of the popular computerized concussion assessment tool ImPACT.
Jun 5, 2013
Metastatic breast cancer study shows success in finding new treatment
Funded by volleyball tournaments, a new study released this week shows success in pinpointing individualized treatment for women with metastatic breast cancer, according to George Mason University researchers.
Jun 5, 2013
Researchers identify a new gene that is essential for nuclear reprogramming
Researchers are still fascinated by the idea of the possibility of reprogramming the cells of any tissue, turning them into cells with the capacity to differentiate into cells of a completely different type— pluripotent ...
Jun 5, 2013
Aflibercept in AMD: No proof of added benefit
It is not proven that patients with wet age-related macular degeneration benefit from the new drug aflibercept, as the drug manufacturer did not present any suitable data for a comparison with the current standard therapy ...
Jun 5, 2013