A new method of evaluating irregular heartbeats outperformed the approach that’s currently used widely in stroke units to detect instances
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Appendix identified as a potential starting point for Parkinson’s disease: Appendix acts as a reservoir for disease-associated proteins; appendectomy lowers the risk of developing Parkinson’s
Removing the appendix early in life reduces the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease by 19 to 25 percent, according to
Continue reading »How people adapt to post stroke visual impairments
A new University of Liverpool study, published in Wiley Brain and Behaviour, examines the factors that influence how a person
Continue reading »Real or crocodile tears? Psychopaths may not know the difference
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) has found people with high levels of psychopathic traits have difficulty telling
Continue reading »Unraveling genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease: Study suggests promoting conversion of glucose into brain energy could reduce risk or delay disease onset in risk gene carriers
The strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease may impair the brain’s ability to convert its primary fuel source into
Continue reading »DBS treatment may slow the progression of Parkinson’s tremor in early-stage patients
Analysis of data from a clinical trial conducted at Vanderbilt suggests that deep brain stimulation (DBS) administered to patients with
Continue reading »New findings on bacteria in female bladders: Study could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections
Scientists and physicians at Loyola University Chicago and Loyola Medicine were the first to publish groundbreaking research that debunked the
Continue reading »Better physical fitness and lower aortic stiffness key to slower brain aging
The rate of decline in certain aspects of memory may be explained by a combination of overall physical fitness and
Continue reading »Disaster recovery requires rebuilding livelihoods
The short-term losses people suffer when natural disasters strike can turn into long-term poverty if reconstruction policies don’t consider how
Continue reading »Workplace dress codes present barriers to people living with disabilities: Research from textile and apparel researchers find demand for inclusive clothing options
According to the U.S. Census, nearly 20 million people of working age live with a disability. While past research has
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