Researchers develop first high-precision dual-color optoelectronic brain probe

A team of researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has developed the first dual-color optoelectronic neural probe. Unlike previous, single probes, which often control brain activity in only one direction—excitation or inhibition, but not both—this new design can enhance and silence the electrical activities of the same neurons within specific cortical layers of the brain. It promises aid the […]

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Study: Spinal cord stimulation a potential new way to treat depression

A pilot clinical trial led by University of Cincinnati researchers at the Lindner Center of HOPE found electrical stimulation of the spinal cord is feasible, well-tolerated and shows therapeutic potential to treat depression. The results of the trial were published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. Principal investigator Francisco Romo-Nava, MD, Ph.D., said his research focuses on how brain-body communication is […]

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Research examines link between adverse childhood experiences and future risk of mortality

University of Limerick (UL), Ireland research has shed new light on the link between childhood adversity and future risk of death. A major international study led by researchers at UL and published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine has examined the association between adverse childhood experiences and the increased risk of premature mortality. Adverse childhood experiences such as emotional and physical […]

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Beetroot juice supplement found to lower blood pressure, improve exercise capacity in people with COPD

A 12-week course of daily beetroot juice supplement for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lowered blood pressure and improved how far patients could walk in six minutes in research published in the European Respiratory Journal. COPD is a serious lung condition affecting around 400 million people worldwide. COPD which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, causes breathing difficulties and […]

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Flavonoid supplement shown to reduce swelling after total knee arthroplasty

For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), treatment with diosmin—a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits—reduced swelling of the knee and leg and some measures of associated pain can be achieved, reports a clinical trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. “The use of diosmin after TKA reduced lower-extremity swelling and pain during motion and was not associated […]

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Q&A: How proteins interact may hold key to future autism treatments

Tremendous progress has been made over the last decade in identifying genes leading to autism spectrum disorders (ASD), especially for those who are severely affected. To date, however, these genetic insights have not translated into improvements in clinical care, particularly for those who need it most. A cross-disciplinary collaboration at UC San Francisco has taken a new approach that has […]

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Study reveals the art of aging well

The gift of art could make the perfect Christmas present for older friends and relatives, after new research by The University of Western Australia and Busselton Health Study linked better physical health and mental well-being in older Australians with taking part in the arts for enjoyment. Lead author of the article published in Frontiers in Public Health, Dr. Christina Davies, […]

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