Psychology researchers have developed a new personality test that is both faster to take and much harder to manipulate by those attempting to control the outcome. “The test draws on the ‘Big Five’ approach to personality assessment, so it’s a new method for personality testing, rather than a new paradigm,” says Adam Meade, a professor of psychology...
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How scientists developed a breakthrough drug for multiple sclerosis
Imagine waking up to a world that blurs in front of you. Heading to the kitchen for breakfast, you’re hit with a wave of exhaustion, and your arms and legs feel like lead. This is the reality for the more than 400,000 people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), one of the most common neurological conditions...
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First in-home test of brain-computer communication by ALS patients offers promise amidst challenges
Laboratory studies have shown the potential for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), who cannot move or speak, to communicate using a brain-computer interface (BCI). In the first study of independent in-home use by a group of these patients, the brainwave-based BCI system was found to be reliable; and of the eight individuals who completed...
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Anorexia more stubborn to treat than previously believed, analysis shows
Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric illness that primarily effects young people during their adolescence. While anorexia is relatively uncommon, affecting about 1 percent of the population, it can be lethal. Indeed, despite its relatively early onset, anorexia can last for several decades for more than half of those afflicted. It can lead to many associated psychiatric...
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Ultralaser treatment for fibromyalgia yields 75 percent pain reduction when applied to the hands
Medical device with simultaneous laser and ultrasound application was developed in Brazil. Scientists enhanced analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects by moving the treatment’s focus away from the tender points. A new device that combines low-intensity laser light and therapeutic ultrasound considerably reduces the pain experienced by patients with fibromyalgia. A scientific study has shown that application...
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Great minds may think alike, but all minds look alike
Though humans differ widely in their congenital abilities, a newly-discovered brain learning mechanism has led researchers to reveal an origin of the identical spectrum of strong and weak links that compose all brains The brain is a complex network containing many billions of neurons. Each neuron is connected to thousands of others via links (synapses)...
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Beating cancer after 13 years of struggles
Michael English, from Surrey, was told to prepare for the end after 13-year battle He was first diagnosed with aggressive stage 3/4 prostate cancer back in 2005 Doctors tried various treatments, but the stubborn cancer always returned Now, he’s been given the all-clear after ten doses of controversial new treatment Michael English is living evidence...
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Livio AI Hearing Aids with Physical and Cognitive Health Monitoring
Starkey, one of the big hearing aid firms, is releasing a new device that works as a combination hearing aid, fitness monitor, and, surprisingly, as a tracker of cognitive health. In addition to all this, the new Livio AI hearing aids feature integrated language translation, connectivity to Amazon Alexa devices, and the ability to measure...
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Gum disease treatment may improve symptoms in cirrhosis patients
Study finds routine oral care alters gut bacteria and reduces inflammation and cognitive problems AMERICAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY Rockville, Md. (August 29, 2018)–Routine oral care to treat gum disease (periodontitis) may play a role in reducing inflammation and toxins in the blood (endotoxemia) and improving cognitive function in people with liver cirrhosis. The study is published...
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Dectin-1-mediated pain is critical for the resolution of fungal inflammation
Osaka University study shows that the Dectin-1 to TRP channel pathway is a novel signaling mechanism in the onset of pain, and that inhibition of the VNUT ATP transporter blocks candidiasis-mediated pain Osaka, Japan – Candida albicans infection (candidiasis) can cause skin, genital, or oral pain. Many studies have attempted to understand the source of pain in...