In defining the cellular context of diffuse midline gliomas, researchers find the cells fueling their growth and suggest a potential
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A dose of empathy may support patients in pain
Research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine suggests that empathic, positive messages from doctors may be
Continue reading »Mechanism behind neuron death in motor neurone disease and frontotemporal dementia discovered
Scientists have identified the molecular mechanism that leads to the death of neurons in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as
Continue reading »Decision making predicts future drug addiction in recreational users
Activity in decision-making brain regions of people who use recreational stimulants predicts who will discontinue use and who will develop
Continue reading »Are antidepressants safe in patients with coronary heart disease?
An investigation published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics explores the cardiac events that may occur with the
Continue reading »Safety measures could save 250,000 lives a year in low- and middle-income countries
Interventions such as speeding enforcement and formal swimming lessons for young children could potentially save more than 250,000 lives a
Continue reading »Modeling prosocial behavior increases helping in 16-month-olds
Shortly after they turn 1, most babies begin to help others, whether by handing their mother an object out of
Continue reading »Rethinking the fight as surge of malaria deaths in conflict zones threatens to upend progress
Ten years of progress globally in the fight against malaria have masked the rapid rise of infections and deaths in
Continue reading »Recommendations developed on gender equity in medicine
(HealthDay)—In a position paper published online April 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommendations are provided aimed at addressing
Continue reading »Huge variation in prescribing practice for gluten-free foods in England
Prescribing practice for gluten free foods in England varies hugely, and doesn’t seem to be driven by obvious medical factors,
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