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Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut
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Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Interview conducted by Aimee Molineux Oct 21 2022 In this interview, News Medical speaks to Isaac Chiu, Ph.D., and Daping Yang, Ph.D. of Harvard Medical School, about their latest research, revealing the surprising properties of pain.Thought LeadersIsaac Chiu, Ph.D.Daping Yang, Ph.D.Harvard Medical School Please can you introduce yourself and tell us about your background, as...

Study reveals unexpected protective role for brain swelling after injury
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Study reveals unexpected protective role for brain swelling after injury

by Jennifer Michalowski,  University of Utah Health Sciences Following a brain-injuring bump or blow to the head, brain cells and blood vessels typically swell. This can lead to a potentially life-threatening increase in pressure inside the skull, and managing swelling is critical for patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). But researchers at University of Utah Health...