by Elana Gotkine For most types of sleep disorders, there are significant differences for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared with typically developing (TD) children, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in Autism Research. Carmen Berenguer, Ph.D., from the Universitat de València in Spain, and colleagues...
by Laurie Fickman, University of Houston Credit: Kindel Media from PexelsNew biomarkers with improved diagnostic performance for early detection of lupus nephritis have been discovered in the University of Houston lab of Chandra Mohan, a pioneer in lupus research. Early identification of renal involvement in lupus and prompt treatment are essential in reducing the pain, suffering...
by University Health Network The model emphasizes the important interactions between three biological factors contributing to Parkinson’s: the presence of pathologic α-synuclein in the brain, evidence of neurodegeneration and the presence of gene variants. Credit: University Health NetworkAn international research team led by Krembil Brain Institute Neurologist and Senior Scientist, Dr. Anthony Lang, has proposed a...
Megan Brooks In recent years, media reports touting ketamine as a fast-acting, highly effective treatment for severe depression have increased. In part, this phenomenon is due to the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) 2019 approval of ketamine’s cousin, esketamine (Spravato), the first antidepressant in a new drug class for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Yet, news...
An international team led by Australian researchers has developed a groundbreaking platform that will transform neuroimaging data analysis worldwide.The Neurodesk platform will enable scientists to accelerate research on conditions such as epilepsy, dementia, schizophrenia and traumatic brain injury by enabling faster processing and analysis of neuroimaging data. Brain research requires the analysis of massively detailed...
Researchers survey a broadening landscape of studies showing what’s known, and what remains to be found, about the therapeutic potential of noninvasive sensory, electrical, or magnetic stimulation of gamma brain rhythms. Brain stimulation – artistic interpretation. A surprising MIT study published in Nature at the end of 2016 helped to spur interest in the possibility...
by University of Michigan Most parents worry about online betting putting young people at risk of going into debt or developing a gambling addiction. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s HealthAs young people increasingly have access and exposure to online gambling, only one in four parents say they have...
POSTED BY PETER RÜEGG-ETH ZURICH Researchers have found a virus that can kill dormant bacteria. The discovery could help fight germs that can’t be treated with antibiotics alone. In nature, most bacteria live on the bare minimum. If they experience nutrient deficiency or stress, they shut down their metabolism in a controlled manner and go into...
A sore throat in the mornings can go hand in hand with winter weather and dry air. But how can you tell when a sore throat is just a symptom of a cold or allergies, and when it may be something more serious like strep? Kelly Farrow, a nurse practitioner and infectious disease expert at...
Reviewed by Emily MageeThe Flash NanoPrecipitation (FNP) concept, initially presented in 2003 by Johnson and Prud’homme, introduces an innovative approach to creating highly concentrated nanoparticles through a swift mixing and precipitation procedure.1 Image Credit: David A Litman/Shutterstock.com FNP technology has evolved, influencing diverse fields, from drug encapsulation to pesticide delivery. It employs a scalable mixing...
