Revised criteria lead to more accurate screening for eye disease in premature infants
A multicenter group of 41 hospitals led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has confirmed that an improved …
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Taller people have increased risk for developing atrial fibrillation
Taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead …
Bionic pacemaker slows progression of heart failure
Using brain circuits made in silicon, scientists have alleviated symptoms of heart failure by reinstating the body’s natural heart rhythm. …
Getting cancer drugs to the brain is difficult—but a new ‘road map’ might make it easie
The human brain has some remarkable capabilities—including the ability to block cancer drugs from effectively reaching cancer cells in the …
Are we overestimating lifetime cancer risks?
The method employed in Australia to calculate the lifetime risks of cancer diagnosis and mortality overestimates these risks, especially for …
Improved support after self-harm needed to reduce suicide risk
Risk of suicide following hospital presentation for self-harm is very high immediately following hospital discharge, emphasising the need for provision …
A new machine learning approach detects esophageal cancer better than current methods
Recently, deep learning methods have shown promising results for analyzing histological patterns in microscopy images. These approaches, however, require a …
Researchers find human brain can rewire itself after a traumatic bodily injury
Fans of the blockbuster movie “Iron Man 3” might remember the characters step inside the digital projection of a “big …
Is your lover insecure? A simple question could transform your romantic relationship
Loving an insecure person can be frustrating. You always feel like you have to offer praise or reassurance. Not only …
Coordinated brain activation supports spatial learning and decision-making
Specialized brain activation “replays” the possible routes that rats can take as they navigate a space, helping them keep track …
Name that tune: Brain takes just 100 to 300 milliseconds to recognize familiar music
The human brain can recognise a familiar song within 100 to 300 milliseconds, highlighting the deep hold favourite tunes have …
When money is scarce, biased behavior happens faster
Discrimination may happen faster than the blink of an eye, especially during periods of economic scarcity, according to a new …
Hope for patients with rare Sjögren’s syndrome
A new study has shed light on a debilitating autoimmune condition by identifying a number of subtypes of the disease …
New model of irregular heartbeat could boost drug efficacy
Patients with irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmia, have few effective treatment options—available drugs are not always effective, and an implanted defibrillator …
Groundbreaking study improves understanding of brain function
Researchers at KAUST are officially one step closer to understanding the brain and its function. Dr. Corrado Calì, a research …
Science shows hype about your opponent actually messes with your game
Buzz about tennis’s newest rising stars—like 15-year-old prodigy Coco Gauff, who beat Venus Williams at Wimbledon—can be so intimidating it …
Professor studies how jazz improvisation affects the brain
Jazz artist Louis Armstrong once said, “never play a thing the same way twice.” Although musical improvisation—composing new passages on …
Outcomes across nonmelanoma skin cancer treatments similar
(HealthDay)—Outcomes for nonmelanoma skin cancers are similar at one year, regardless of treatment type, although cosmetic results vary, according to …